Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Announcement: As we navigate a leadership transition and focus on financial planning, our summer programming will center on Arts, Care, and Connection. This intentional pause in other activities will help strengthen our foundation as we prepare to relaunch our core Right Brain Initiative this fall—supporting students, schools, and teaching artists with renewed energy and focus. Arts for Learning Northwest remains deeply committed to making arts and creativity accessible to all.
A joyful session of group line and partner dances. Students will build self-confidence and mutual respect. The residency encourages collaboration, safety, and awareness of physical and emotional presence. Choose a dance style from the Spanish speaking countries of South America to learn patterns and improvisation. The teaching is supported by regional mythology, geography and history. Enjoy the flavor of a well traveled native Peruvian! Some dances require props that the children will make as part of the residency, these will require an additional cost of $4.00 per child. The residency may culminate in an informal performance of the work in progress.
This program may be done as a residency or a single session workshop.
This program offered by: Luciana Proano
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Dance
Curriculum Connections: Character Education, Community Building, Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, World Cultures
Grades: 1, 10, 11, 12, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Adult, K, Pre-K
Program Requirements: At least 10x10 space, gym or auditorium is ideal. Any flooring is OK but wood is ideal. iPod or computer plug in to a speaker. Electrical outlet. One table, access to dry erase marker and board (optional)
Instruction Language(s): English, French, Spanish
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 4-6
PLEASE NOTE: Arts for Learning NW has paused its support of all residencies, workshops and performances outside of Right Brain Initiative contracts. We encourage you to work directly with the teaching artists. If you're interested in being connected directly with this artist, please email [email protected] with your request and we'll forward your message.
About the Artist
Luciana Proaño is a Peruvian dancer and artist dedicated to multidisciplinary and cross cultural work. Her unique aesthetic style shows that her Peruvian heritage and world travels are blended deeply in her subconscious. In Portland since 1993.
"Luciana's creative wisdom and outstanding teaching practices, and more importantly, her willingness to connect with our curriculum, made this an amazing experience for my students and me" Teacher, Sunnyside
Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705