Dance + Literacy = Fun!

Modern American Dance Company's professional dancers will lead your student(s) through movement activities that enhance their understanding of the themes in Kelly Yang's Front Desk!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Choose from four 4-day programs: Pride, Family, Perseverance, and Dreams
Each day will include a 40-minute movement activity for the theme from the book
Each Program comes with a handout packet to guide you through the program
Purchase the whole set of programs and meet more of MADCO's Professional Dancers!

PERSEVERENCE

The theme for this Books in Motion group is PERSEVERANCE. Gabby, a professional dancer with Modern American Dance Company, will lead students through four days of creative movement experiences centering around the themes in Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Company dancers Kristen, Katherine, Desiree, and Daryon will dance along with you!

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FAMILY

The theme for this Books in Motion group is FAMILY. Kristen, a professional dancer with Modern American Dance Company, will lead students through four days of creative movement experiences centering around the themes in Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Company dancers Gabby, Katherine, Desiree, and Daryon will dance along with you!

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PRIDE

The theme for this Books in Motion group is PRIDE. Brittani, a professional dancer with Modern American Dance Company, will lead students through four days of creative movement experiences centering around the themes in Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Company dancers Natalie, Aubrey, Nadia, and Vivianna will dance along with you!

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DREAMS & PASSION

The theme for this Books in Motion group is DREAMS AND PASSION. Natalie, a professional dancer with Modern American Dance Company, will lead students
through four days of creative movement experiences centering around the themes in Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Company dancers Nadia, Aubrey, Brittani, and Vivianna will dance along with you!

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PERSEVERENCE, FAMILY, PRIDE, AND DREAMS

Get four 4-day programs that combine literacy and creative movement experiences centering around the themes in Front Desk by Kelly Yang.

That's 16 days of activities, roughly 40 minutes per day!

Meet all the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO) dancers!

Get All 4 themes NOW!

Download the Virtual Books In Motion Program Flyer

This Virtual Books in Motion program is based on Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Front Desk is a Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! Get the book here.

Have Questions or Need More Information?

Contact Education Director Darrell V. Hyche II for more information - EdDirector @madcodance.com