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A Message to Teaching Artists
Teaching Artists, if you’re exhausted, it’s not a lack of discipline. It’s a nervous system that’s been in go‑mode for too long. Rest isn’t laziness,…
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Dance Is Preparation for Learning
Before students can fully engage their minds, they must be connected to their bodies. Movement is one of humanity’s oldest tools for processing emotions, building…
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Storms in Motion: Exploring Weather Systems Through Dance
Which storm was shown? What movement made it clear? Could you tell what caused the storm? How was the climax shown? How did the storm…
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Teaching Improvisation Without Creating Fear
Movement arts integration strengthens emotional wellness because students learn how to tolerate uncertainty without freezing. It supports self-regulation as dancers manage discomfort, remain present, and…
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Cloud Formation in Motion: Exploring Weather Systems Through Dance
Clouds provide important clues about weather. Today students observed, created, and performed cloud formations, using movement to understand how clouds look, move, and help us…
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Storytelling Strategies & Literacy Connections: Why Movement Matters in Learning
Educators are facing a growing concern: students are being asked to demonstrate attention, communication, and comprehension skills that many have had fewer opportunities to actively…
Workshops



Meet Kimberly, a creative nonprofit leader who blends arts, education, and strategy to strengthen communities and expand access to storytelling and literacy.
Kimberly began as a young dancer in rural Ohio, where early training sparked a path that led her to study and perform internationally, direct a modern dance company, and develop the movement-based teaching methods that shape her work today.








“I didn’t know much about dance. Now I understand what movement is. I get the foundations, and I know I can use dance and movement to express my emotions and thoughts. I understand the art form now. A lot of people have said Mrs. Jarvis showed us we could do things we never thought we could. People even tell me they feel more comfortable in their bodies now too.”
— Carter Rohr, High School Senior
★★★★★
“ We recently had the opportunity to work with Kimberly Crislip Jarvis as we applied for our company’s nonprofit status. Kimberly was patient, easy to work with, and always willing to take extra time to address our questions and concerns. Her expertise as she guided us through this complex process helped us to complete each step with confidence. We would highly recommend Kimberly as a resource. “
-Kathy Frazier and Deborah Walker, Touching the Future Today
★★★★★
“Kimberly is such a professional. She is so organized, and everything she does is planned. I know Kimberly most for her amazing dance work, but she is a great example of someone who worked in the arts, is successful, and is ready to do great work in any field. Creativity. Organization. Great people skills. She’s got ’em.”
Robb Hankins
★★★★★
“The Teaching Artist in Residence program was a wonderful addition to the Cloverleaf music department. I believe the students benefited tremendously from the experience. It was phenomenal to see the students moving in sync, smiling, and fully engaged as they performed together. This spring concert was truly one of the best yet.
Mrs. April Dalton, 1st Grade Teacher
