Election Day Fine Arts Workshop 2026: Full Schedule

9:10am EST

Tuesday November 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:25am EST

Explore one of many ways art can inspire art in this movement-based workshop. We will use photography (and other artwork) as a foundation upon which to create a dance composition.

Presenters

Dana Brewer

Oxford High School

Dana Brewer has been teaching for more than 20 years. She earned a BS in Education from Central Michigan University and a Master's in Teaching from Marygrove College. Throughout her career she has built both dance and theater programs. This is her 13th year at Oxford High School where... Read More →

Tuesday November 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:25am EST
Room

Dance, Middle School, High School | Visual Art, Middle School, High School

10:35am EST

Why Ballroom?

Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:35am - 11:50am EST

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We will explore the many physical, social, and emotional benefits of partner dancing and how it can be applicable both in the classroom and for performances.

Presenters

Jason Smith

Hazel Park

Jason Smith - Physical Education teacher for 11 years, including the last 8 at Hazel Park Jr. High School. Bachelors in Kinesiology from Wayne State University. Owner of In Movement Ballroom Dance Studio, Dance instructor with 8 years of ballroom experience. Competing professionally... Read More →

Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:35am - 11:50am EST
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All Arts, Elementary, Middle School, High School | Dance, Elementary, Middle School, High School

12:40pm EST

The Horton Technique with a Focus on Fortification #1

Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EST

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Stretching the body beyond its comfort zone with a linear and rhythmic interpretation.

Presenters

Angela Pope

Southfield Public Schools

Angela Pope is a professional dancer and dance educator with more than 25 years in the field. Her background in dance range between ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, west African, hip hop and ballroom. Angela graduated with honors. Holding a bachelor’s in dance education and dance... Read More →

Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EST
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Dance, Middle School, High School

2:05pm EST

Spiral Body Techniques for Middle and High School Students

Tuesday November 3, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm EST

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Developed by choreographer Molly Shanahan, SBT is a dynamic movement philosophy that taps into the energetic/physical connectivity of all six limbs through the mobile center & ball and socket joints. This class will be predominantly movement research / exploration through given and improvised movement. Wear clothes you can move in.

Presenters

Amy Guilmette

Oak Park

Amy J. Guilmette received her MFA in Choreography from the University of Michigan. She holds a BS in Dance Education K-12 and a BS in English Secondary Education from Wayne State University. Guilmette is building a district-wide Dance Program for Oak Park Schools in Oak Park, MI... Read More →

Tuesday November 3, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm EST
Room

Dance, Middle School, High School | Theatre, Middle School, High School

Election Day Fine Arts Workshop 2026

9:10am EST

Dana Brewer

10:35am EST

Jason Smith

12:40pm EST

Angela Pope

2:05pm EST

Amy Guilmette

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