Sprinkle some magic into your curriculum with dance and drama-based arts integration workshops.

Because Learning Should Move You!

Workshops

Book one workshop, or an entire series! We supply learning tools, foster a structured creative environment, and teach through a safe and inclusive lens. Don't forget to check EdExplore for applicable grants.

  • From shapes to fractions, supplement your math education with movement and drama!

    *Grades PreK-5

  • Mix one part science and one part theater to make a lasting educational impact.

    *Grades K-5

  • Bring stories off the page and get kids moving!

    *Grades Pre-K-5

  • Professional development workshops tailored for teachers and teaching artists. Learn to confidently incorporate dance and drama strategies into different curricular areas.

    *PreK-5

Bringing the arts into core curricula raises student achievement and improves student engagement.

Arts integration incorporates various art forms such as dance, drama, art, puppetry, and music into their lessons.

Students experience diverse learning styles, languages, or cultures – and additional means to express their knowledge beyond writing or typing.

And the results are powerful: According to a meta-analysis by the National Association of State Boards of Education, arts integration can boost outcomes by 4 percentile points, while arts education interventions can increase outcomes by 15 points.

Deb Lombard, Artistic Director

With a career that began at Syracuse University, Deb has dedicated her life to arts education, specializing in musical theater dance, and movement. Holding a B.S. in Dance Education from SUNY Brockport and a Master’s level diploma in Arts Management, she’s certified in K-12 Dance, Physical Education, and more.

Deb has made a strong impact on Sarasota’s arts community, launching summer camps, directing outreach programs, and building award-winning arts-integration curricula for pre-k through 5 and professional development workshops for teachers and teaching artists. Currently, as the Artistic Director of MotionlabSRQ, and arts-integration specialist for The Van Wezel, USF, and Sarasota County Schools, she continues to make learning fun by fusing core curriculum standards with dance and drama.

  • “Deb has an infectious energy with young students. Her skill set is second to none.”

    Steve Dragon, Retired Southside Elementary Principal

  • "The students absolutely loved it and learned about history from a unique perspective I would not have been able to do on my own."

    Sandy Waite, 4th Grade Southside Elementary Teacher

  • "Deb brings her talents as a dance teacher with a strong understanding of the newest standards in the creation of a one-of-a-kind learning experience for students and teachers."

    Freda Williams, 6th Grade Pine View Teacher

Let’s Work(shop) Together

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