50+

Events

100+

Members

20+

Speakers

5

Years running

Our sponsors

News & updates

  • Hope for the Hopeless

    Personal expression through dance is a sacred form of artistry. I enjoy reminding students that the arts allow them to create symbols for their feelings and stories. In this particular choreography there are two groups of dancers each representing different solutions to the circumstances explored through metaphor. Once meaningful symbols are assigned the dancers use…

  • Community Engagement through Dance

    First Friends Church of Canton, Ohio wanted to celebrate Easter morning with more than music.  Here is an exciting video of pedestrian and student facilitated choreography.  Dance is a powerful expression!

  • The Journey of Sunshine

    The Journey of Sunshine is an original ballet by Choreographer – Brian Murphy. Music by: Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, Simple Symphony, English Chamber Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and Brian Crain’s Moonlit Shore Choreography by: Brian Murphy (2019) Costuming: Joanna Martinez, Denise Carlson, Kimberly Payne World…

We’re looking for speakers!

Interested in speaking at a future event? We’d love to hear from you!

Creative Strategies in Motion

Turning Story into Lasting Impact

Welcome to Arts + More, where creative strategies move off the page and into practice. We offer clear, practical tools that support both leadership growth and strong instructional design.

These resources are written for educators, administrators, teaching artists, nonprofit leaders, and anyone looking for steady, actionable ideas.

Every article reflects our commitment to clarity, collaboration, and real-world application. Whether you are shaping a classroom experience, leading a staff meeting, or developing community programs, the blog provides practical strategies to help you move your work forward with confidence and purpose.

Latest posts