ROSE FREDSON-ELLIS | DRAMA & MOVEMENT ARTIST
LEARNING THROUGH IMPROVISATION, STORY, & INQUIRY
Rose Fredson-Ellis brings dynamic, inclusive drama and movement experiences into K–12 classrooms, using improvisation and inquiry-based approaches to deepen learning through story. Through theatre and movement exercises, students explore character, emotion, and narrative while building confidence, imagination, and collaboration. Her work emphasizes unscripted, real-time learning that supports academic understanding, communication skills, and social development.
Born and raised in Port Angeles, Rose holds a BFA in Performing Arts from the University of Idaho and brings extensive international teaching experience to her classroom work. She has taught drama across IB PYP and MYP programs in Indonesia, Zimbabwe, and Lithuania; worked as a teaching artist and project manager at Zachary Scott Theatre in Austin, TX; and served as a lead facilitator for a disability arts theatre company in the UK. She is currently developing drama and movement programming at Clallam Mosaic, working with learners of all ages and abilities.
GRADE LEVELS
Pairs well with grades K–8 and adaptable for high school, inclusive classrooms, Special Education settings, and learners with a wide range of abilities, including after-school programs.
ART FORMS
Theatre • Creative Drama • Improvisation • Movement • Storytelling • Physical Theatre • Makaton-Supported Communication
ARTS INTEGRATION & CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Rose’s programs support Washington State Learning Standards by integrating theatre and movement with core academic areas:
Theatre Arts (TA):
Character development, improvisation, physical and vocal expression, and stage basics (TA:Cr, TA:Pr).
English Language Arts (ELA):
Story structure, dialogue, oral presentation, and creative writing through drama starters (ELA:SL, RL, W).
Social Studies:
Cultural exploration and historical inquiry using drama as a tool for perspective-taking.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL):
Collaboration, emotional awareness, self-expression, and problem solving through ensemble-based work.
PAIRS WELL WITH
- Creative writing and storytelling units
- World cultures and folklore studies
- History and inquiry-based learning
- Social–emotional learning goals
- Inclusive and disability-affirming classrooms
WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE ROSE
- Inquiry-driven approach that deepens learning through story and role
- Improvisational methods keep students engaged and responsive
- Adaptable for a wide range of abilities and learning needs
- Extensive international and inclusive teaching experience
- Supports both academic growth and social development through drama
ROSE FREDSON-ELLIS' PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Makaton: Communication Through Movement, Signs & Symbols
Students learn foundational Makaton signs and symbols through song, rhythm, storytelling, and expressive movement. This class supports communication, inclusion, and participation for learners with a wide range of abilities and language needs.
Minimum: 1 class period
Creative Drama: Character & Inquiry
Students explore character, emotion, and story through theatre and movement exercises inspired by poems, mysteries, or classroom themes. Improvisation and role play support imagination, problem solving, and collaboration.
Minimum: 1 class period
Tales from Around the World
Using myths, legends, and folktales from diverse cultures, students explore basic plot structures and storytelling devices while creating short individual or group performances. Emphasis is placed on stage basics, presentation skills, and oral storytelling traditions.
Minimum: 1–2 class periods
