Through the dance experience the dancer gains self-confidence and a sensitivity toward others and the environment. Regardless of the age or circumstance, child or adult, everything in life can be enriched, explored, and discovered through dance.
Teachers K-12 can have the opportunity to experience implementing specific Hawaii Fine Arts Content and Performance Standards into their classroom curriculum. The children will find the Creative Dance sessions a way to cultivate a unique outlet for personal expression through the exploration of the elements of dance and imagery.
Classes and workshops are also available for adult dance improvisation and creative dance for children and parents.
MiMi Wisnosky received her M.F.A in Theater and Dance from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. She is an educator, dancer, and choreographer. She has taught Creative Dance in public and private schools on Oʻahu and Maui. As a dance instructor she has taught at George Mason University, Radford University, Leeward Community College, University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, and Kapiʻolani Community College. MiMi has performed and choreographed for mumerous professional and student productions both in Hawai’i and the continental U.S.
The Artistic Teaching Partners (ATP) Roster is an adjudicated directory of Hawai‘i professional teaching artists qualified to conduct in-depth residencies in educational settings. Each artist or arts organization has a page in the directory with contact information, a short bio, and an artist statement. The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts draws from this roster for arts education programs including Art Bento at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and Artists in the Schools.
