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2019/2020 Artist-In-Residence Shana Tucker with students at Artspace Charter School.
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n an ongoing commitment to the arts, the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is offering free virtual educational programs in winter and spring 2021 — inviting individuals, students, classes and families to get up and move in dance workshops, experience the timeless magic of Shakespeare in hands-on activities or interpret visual works of art through music.
these virtual workshops in different ways, adapting existing programming or tapping into new ways of teaching in the virtual format.” Throughout the past year, he continued, “we’ve all learned that connectivity is key to weathering the pandemic — connections with our neighbors, our community, our families.” Not only is the Wortham Center dedicated to bridging the gap and making connections in this difficult year, but it also recognizes the need for creative outlets and educational stimulation. “Artists need to create, and we all can benefit from their creativity.”
“Artists are creative problem solvers, and almost immediately they set out to explore new ways of connection as soon as the pandemic hit,” said Jared McEntire, community engagement director at the Wortham Center. “And different performers have approached
Black Box Dance Theatre, the Wortham Center’s 2020/2021 Artist-in-Residence, 16
