Cherri Coleman www.cherricoleman.com
Cherri Coleman specializes in collaborating with educators to create innovative, student-led projects that meet multiple standards. With 35 years of experience as a choreographer, Artistic Director and Arts-in-Education consultant, she helps teachers and organizations create memorable learning experiences with big impact in short time frames. Cherri has written story and art curriculum for Tennessee’s Governor’s Residence, trained Broadway dancers, and produced more than 20 programs for the Frist Art Museum.
Contact Cherri Coleman at fairygodmotherproductions@yahoo.com
Artist Work Samples
Sample Programs Offered
Program Type: Arts Integration
Program Description:
Explore form, function, design and geometry with the hands-on experience of weaving a folk art creation. When combined with solid textbook instruction, basketry gives students the opportunity to apply mathematical theory and solve hands-on problems while at the same time exploring history, science and socio-cultural roots. Students will model the mathematical vocabulary, apply geometric and algebraic principles and create a basket of their own design which solves problems of form, function and volume.
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Program Type: Arts Integration
Program Description:
The National Ghost, Horror Or Scary Tales Project develops communication, critical thinking and creativity while exploring the art of the thriller. Students will hear a professional performance, engage in plot exploration and conduct investigative research while producing and performing their own gothic tale. A wonderful addition to studies of Poe and the Bronte sisters.
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Program Type: Arts Integration
Program Description:
Inspired by magazine covers illustrated by Norman Rockwell, students will explore the technique of interactive story theater. They will learn ways to bring adjectives, verbs and adverbs to life with pantomime, interpret the Rockwell’s work while using plot structure, connect the artwork to non-arts subjects such as social studies and produce a three-dimensional, improvisational story theater performance based on the artwork. Expansion activities include the opportunity to present the performances at local libraries, children’s hospitals and museums as a service learning project.
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