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  • Great DIY Workout plan!

      Here is a great motivator if you like a to-do list! Pick a friend and text them a list each day. You can both start with 3 items – then gradually increase it to more! Big thanks to Rachel and Angel for this idea!

  • A Day in the Life of a Dance Teaching Artist

    It is always an amazing sight to see new students ‘get it’.  There is a moment during class when a young person realizes – they can do lots more than they’ve given themselves credit for.  What a joy it is to be part of this. Arts integration is a term applied to an approach to…

  • I love being a teaching dance-artist!

    This week is the last week of Akron Public School’s After-school Enrichment Program.  We’ve been together 16 weeks and I am going to miss these kids!  Enjoy the slide show!   I somehow sensed when I was a teenager that I wanted to do my own work. I was quite clear that I didn’t want…

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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.

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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.