Martha Connerton / Kinetic Works

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MARTHA CONNERTON Director of Kinetic Works Dance, has performed with ballet and modern dance companies in New York, Minneapolis, Louisville, Seattle and toured internationally. She has choreographed over 80 works for ballet, modern dance, opera, musical theater, film, TV, commercials and multidisciplinary collaborations. Martha has received grants and fellowships from numerous public agencies and private foundations.

Martha was a Teaching Artist for Lincoln Center Institute in New York (1989-1993). She served as Director of Education for North Carolina Dance Theatre and Director of DancePlace, the Official School of North Carolina Dance Theatre (1993-1996). She has been on the Arts Education touring rosters for North and South Carolina; Raleigh/Wake and Fayetteville/Cumberland County since 1993. She is also a senior Teaching Artist for the Blumenthal Education Institute in Charlotte and is a member of the South Carolina Center for Art Education.

She formed Martha Connerton/Kinetic Works in 2000 which enabled her to expand her curriculum integration offerings from residencies to assembly performances.

KINETYX DANCE ENSEMBLE, an educational branch of Kinetic Works Dance is a 4-member modern dance ensemble that performs exclusively in schools, integrating dance with Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies.

KINETIKids Artist Residencies bring dance into the classroom, teaching core academics through the process of dancemaking.

KINETICWorkshops for Teachers bring Ms. Connerton to schools and conferences as a consultant/specialist in curriculum integration.

Martha Connerton/Kinetic Works is on the Arts Education and Touring Rosters for the North and South Carolina Arts Councils, United Arts Council of Raleigh/Wake County, Durham Arts Council CAPS Program, Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County and the Carrboro, NC Arts Council. The company receives annual artistic programming and educational grants from the NC Arts Council and the Arts and Science Council.

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KINETYX Dance Ensemble: Active Learning Performances

Program description

NOTE: This program is also available in video form. The fee for a virtual option performance is only $350. We will provide you with a link to the youtube video upon payment for the program. This will continue even after the COVID pandemic has resolved for schools who have budgetary restrictions that prohibit live performances.

KINETYX ENSEMBLE: Active Learning Performances 45-60 minute

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Booking / scheduling contact

Martha Connerton

704-338-1533

marthacon2@aol.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Assembly/Performance, Out-of-School-Time, Virtual/Online Program

Artistic Discipline: Dance, Music

Cultural Origin: Multicultural

Subject: Dance, Engineering, English, Language Arts, Literacy, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies / History

Population served: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Kindergarten

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Online virtual option is available from September through July. Live performances are available February through June.

Available times:

Daytime for in-school shows. Evenings for family events. Weekends for festivals. We recommend two shows per day with grades K-2 and 3-5 at elementary. Separate grades 6-7 and 7-8 for Middle.

Virtual performances can be conducted at any time as we will send you a link to the performance.

Max number of students: 400

Length of program: 1 hour

Space / technical requirements:

Multipurpose room/gym/stage. Tech: PA System with cordless or lapel microphone, dressing area, outlets.

Location(s):

Schools, libraries, community centers, theaters

Fees / Ticketing:

Program Fees for 2019-20 (Travel/Lodging included in all fees) KINETYX Dance Ensemble: Active Learning Performances In Charlotte Area One show per day $950 Two shows per day $1550.

Virtual video performance: $350.

Payment can be made on our website: www.mckineticworks.org. Use the donate button and add $10 for service charges. You can also send a check to: MC Kinetic Works, 1609 Nassau Blvd. Charlotte, NC. 28205

Outside Charlotte Area (travel and lodging included) One show per day $1150 Two shows per day $1850. 4-10 shows per week $850/show

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas. 7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.* SL422. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally

NC Essential Standards:

1.C.1.2 – Use literature to help people understand diverse cultures. 2.C.2.1 – Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community (stories, art, music, food, etc.). 3.H.2.1 – Explain change over time through historical narratives. (events, people and places) From the Arts Education, Dance K-8 Standards (all grade levels): C.1 – Understand cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary connections with dance.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

PHOTOS

VIDEOS

An overview of Martha Connerton Kinetic Works including history, concert performances and educational program offerings.

References

Julia Mastropaolo, United Arts Council Raleigh/Wake Council jmastropaolo@unitedarts.org

Alana Adams, Arts Center of the Coastal Carolinas, Hilton Head. aadams@artshhi.com

Christopher Crabb, Mossy Oaks Elementary and Beaufort Middle School, SC. ccrabb30@gmail.com

Eve Wallingford, Palemetto State Arts Education, eve@palmettoartsed.org,

Cancellation Policy

Written notice two weeks prior to engagement. Full payment of fee required if two week notification is not received. Postponement or cancellation due to weather or acts of God, a make-up date will be scheduled if possible.