Books in Motion
This uniquely creative 8-day in-school program is targeted to 5th grade students in the St. Louis region. Books in Motion promotes collaboration between teachers and artists to design a creative and inspiring curriculum that fosters appreciation for the arts, love for reading, and hands-on experiences that are unique to the needs of each school. MADCO's skilled teaching artists guide students through exercises that explore storytelling through dance, encouraging each student to take ownership of their learning. Students work together with their MADCO teachers to use their ideas in a final production inspired by the Books in Motion book of the year. At the end of the program, students perform for the entire student body, family, and the community alongside MADCO dancers. Upon request, MADCO can also provide schools with a complete study guide including activities, discussion questions, vocabulary, and more.
Books in Motion Programming is made possible in part by generous funding from our sponsors!
For inquiries about Books in Motion, scheduling or how to help, contact our Education Director, Katherine Kennedy, at madcodance@gmail.com.
"Once in a while, along comes a program that is above and beyond any expectations you could imagine for a school program. Books in Motion with MADCO is one of those programs."
- Flavia Everman, Executive Director of Warren County Fine Arts