ENLIGHTENED WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIESEnlightened Theater is the premier theatrical production company that’s transforming how we learn! Our workshops and residencies combine innovative arts learning that inspires each participant, makes them aware of their importance, and gets them excited about who they are and what they do!
Our workshops cater to ages of all levels, from elementary to professional upper level management. How is this possible? Because we are all the same at our very core; we want to feel important, be recognized for our greatness, and have a purpose for our lives. Everything we offer is founded in the core principle that we are unique, important, and responsible for our community. We use fun, innovative techniques that stimulate the body and mind to make you feel good and get out and serve! In our workshops participants explore themes such as: creativity, cohesion, responsibility, innovation, leadership, self-actualization, physical endurance, public speaking, confidence, and gratitude Life Arts
The Life Arts residency is a 10 week collaborative dance theater program where participants explore their values and passions through Dance and Theater. Guided by Artistic Director, Ashlee Thomas, participants learn techniques that will bring their ideas to life, first through free writing that will transform into creative dance. This residency is a dual mission-based program; to exercise creative exploration and to introduce the idea of using art as a powerful tool for recognition.
The program uses the parallels of free writing and creative movement as starting points to translate mental ideas into physical art. We challenge participants to learn basic techniques of improvisational theater and dance in the first half the course in order to have a strong foundation when they begin creating their masterpiece. The Life Arts residency activate both mental and physical creativity. The cirriculum is designed to build confidence, increase literary aptitude, release inhibitions of public speaking, encourage physical endurance and activity, and spark a desire to engage creativity in all aspects of life. The residency culminates in a performance where participants discuss the creative process and showcase their creations to their community. The curriculum caters to elementary, middle, and high school. DANCE! BAILE! DZO!*
This residency is one of our most popular residencies for children and adults! This program focuses on social dance forms that originate from the US, Latin America, and have strong influence from West Africa. Dancers have the privilege of exploring history through dance, using their bodies, and co-creating artistic work with the guidance of Artistic Director, Ashlee Thomas. Students engage forms such as:
Rumba: an Afro-Cuban dance form with strong Yoruba influence, hence DZO! Salsa: a Latin Social dance form originating from Cuba. Its serves as historical representation of the mixing of cultures Hip Hop: A complex American movement that includes dance and has its origin in the African American Community Stepping: Coined "body-music", the dance form uses elements of hip hop, military formations and musical rhythms to transform the body into the music an the dance. Stepping has can be found in various cultures and is credited to Historically Black Greek organizations Modern Fusion: A fusion of Ballet, Contemporary, West African, and street dance that unifies dancers and cultures Choose to have an academic-year long residency that includes all dance forms or choose one that caters to your program needs. Participants get the most out of the DANCE! BAILE! DZO! residency when book for 10 weeks or more. However the program can be tailored to fit organizational needs. *This residency has an option to be utilized as a one-time group building workshop to accommodate organizations seeking an up-beat, powerful tool in between classes or work. This program caters to Middle School, High School, Dance Companies, and young dance professionals MUSICAL THEATER SPECTACULAR
The musical theater spectacular program is designed for youth ages 5-11. Students get a high impact and fulfilling experience learning dance, theater, and voice with original adaptations of our favorite classical children stories such as Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, Lion King, Aesop's Fables, etc. Each student is recognized as a spectacular star within their theatrical community and have the opportunity to explore ideas such as respect for others, responsibility, discipline, and creativity.
We provide 16 rehearsals and culminate in a final performance for peers and parents. The enrichment program increases parent participation, literary aptitude, physical activity, creativity, group cohesion, and creativity. Each participant receives a copy of their performance as memorabilia. This program is great for After School Enrichment programs, and class electives. SALSUNITY!
Want to build cohesion in the workplace and have everyone realize how important their job is to the organization. Salsunity uses Salsa to build unity in the office. This workshop utilizes a form of salsa danced in a circle known as Casinero Rueda where each person is important in order for the dance to work.
Participants will gain valuable insights such as: recognizing when its important to take the lead and when to follow
This workshop caters to the corporate professionals, upper level management, cultural-sensitivity learning, group motivation If you love the workshop, Salsunity can be booked as a weekly "power-lunch" activity. Email or call for more details. THE VISIONARIES RETREAT
The Visionaries Retreat is a 1 day intensive for individuals who are in career transition: High School Seniors, Collegiate freshman, sophomores, and professional individuals who are serious about starting their businesses. The purpose of the retreat is to gain clarity, vision, and tools that turn ambition into tangible reality . The goal is to create an intimate and powerful community of like-minded people to serve as a support system. This workshop was developed to assist participants in honing in on their life mission and passion to ultimately navigate their career goals towards that purpose.
In this workshop we focus on:
The Visionaries Retreat must have a minimum of 4 participants and is limited to 10 participants. Great for Students transitioning to High School, College, Corporate atmosphere Exceptionally beneficial for Foundations, Non-profits, Businesses Owners, and Individuals searching for purpose If you are interested in attending The Visionaries Retreat Contact Us! |