For over two decades Mr. Ralph Mason has been motivating young audiences through music. THE POSITIVE ZONE Assembly energizes and motivates students to learn through music while also having fun. TPZ features Ralph Mason and the musical talents of the incredible three-piece band (two keyboards with auxiliaries, full set of drums, and acoustic guitar). This 39-minute, high-energy, fun-filled “edutainment” experience—a mixture of music, education, and entertainment—inspires youth to stay in school and develop a lifetime enthusiasm for learning. Our mission is to use music as a tool of engaging students to reap the benefits of the educational institution. We ensure this by connecting the students and the teachers to overcome pitfalls we experience in our environments. We focus on values, making positive life choices, being responsible and respectful, and building self-discipline.
We will provide our own PA system and all technical requirements for the performance.
Glen “Papa” Wright’s Children’s Percussion Workshop is a hands-on musical program that introduces young students (Pre-K–grade 2) to the percussion family of instruments. Jackie Wright, professional storyteller and retired educator, tells a story as “Papa” demonstrates how to use percussion to add color and texture to the story. Students learn to identify various professional instruments used for rhythm, sound effects, and melody. They are also allowed to play each instrument, experimenting with simple rhythms and melodies.
An award-winning arts educator, “Papa” taught percussion at the St. Louis Conservatory and Schools for the Arts (CASA) for 23 years. He taught for two years at St. Louis Community College. He has been a teaching partner with Springboard to Learning for over 30 years. In 2006 he received the Progressive Youth Connection’s World of Children Award for his work with children through Young Audiences of St. Louis.
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45° Flamenco presents both traditional and cutting-edge flamenco singing, music, and dance with music director and guitarist Beau Bledsoe; singer from Sevilla, Spain, Antonio Rojas Flor; dancer/choreographer Melinda Hedgecorth; and various guest artists on percussion, cello, bass, and/or saxophone. Our performances are bilingual and full of rhythm and high energy. We have a variety of presentations which range from a typical mainstage flamenco show in Spain to educational presentations: Orígenes, a music and dance timeline about the different cultures that passed through the South of Spain from medieval to modern times; and Entre Dos Mundos, which explores poetry, music and dance with special guest poet Jose Faus. 45° Flamenco is also available for classes, workshops, and residencies and has experience working with both adults and children in English and/or Spanish.
Available on request
Emmy® Award-winning recording artists and conservationist Jan Syrigos captures audiences with a musical adventure exploring wildlife, habitats, and natural history. “Ribbit and Roll” to her original upbeat tunes energized with motion, media, and the conservation message. Combining 20 years of conservation experience and training with her Parents Choice-recommended music, WildHeart truly brings the heart of the wild to the heart of the child! Jan is deeply committed to sharing her passion for nature and music in creative and engaging ways, offering school programs, teacher workshops, and concerts for adults and children. WildHeart’s songs are strongly tied to Missouri Learning Standards.
45-minute setup, electrical, one 8-foot table
In 2026 celebrating 35 years of international engagement, StoneLion Puppet Theatre is a professional company using multiple styles of puppetry to bring stories to life and engage audiences of all ages with an emphasis on climate sustainability and kindness. From giant glowing spectacles to intimate small room interactions, we have something for everyone. Giant bugs! Tiny elephants! Flying birds! Toe-tapping original music! Audience interaction! StoneLion has toured internationally with literature-based work and highly acclaimed environmental performances such as Stellaluna, One Thousand Cranes and the Tree of Wishes, The Little Red Hen’s Community Garden, Backyard Buggin’, and Hannah the Helpful Hippo. Shows match core curriculum, hands-on workshops may be added on, and programs can be tailored to your needs.
Since 2016, StoneLion has been funded by the U.S. State Department as an Arts Envoy, training teachers overseas to use arts education in curriculum. Founding Artistic Director Heather Loewenstein has served as an artist in residence for dozens of universities, colleges, and high schools in scriptwriting, and puppet manipulation and building.
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Book one of our guest performances! Engage, educate, and enliven your student’s experience with Shakespeare through these two customizable programs.
Shakespeare Themes and Memes (6th-12th grade) — Perfect for large student assemblies, this interactive presentation uses Gen-Alpha style humor and live-streamer volunteer energy to create an action-packed introduction to Shakespeare’s iconic plots, timeless poetry, and juicy drama. Customized to As You Like It, Hamlet, The Tempest, or Richard III. 45-60 minutes.
Shakespeare Story-time (Pre-K–5th grade) — A sensory-friendly and interactive performance that sweetly summarizes the stories of Shakespeare with silliness and serendipity! Audiences interact with one of Shakespeare’s iconic characters, who guides the audience through riddles, key-scenes, and important life-lessons from their archetypical journey. Customized to A Midsummer Night’s Dream or The Tempest. $30-45 minutes.
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Dance Moves STL (DMSTL) is a proud provider of the renowned Dancing Classrooms Core Residency curriculum. The Dancing Classrooms Core Residency is a social and emotional learning program that cultivates essential life skills in students through the practice of ballroom dance. By addressing the social and emotional needs of the whole child, the Dancing Classrooms Core Residency aims to empower young people, foster positive social interactions, and build teamwork in St. Louis area schools. DMSTL teaching artists model, instruct, and guide students in developing important skills and behaviors including civility, respect, teamwork, and self-discipline whilst teaching the basic steps of six different ballroom dances.
The Dancing Classrooms Core Residency is for students in grade 5.
• 20 lessons taught twice weekly for 45-50 minutes each
• flexible program structure accommodates ALL students regardless of ability, restrictions, or limitations
• meets many state and national learning requirements for Music, PE, and Social Studies
• includes cross-curricular activities to connect with 5th grade learning outcomes
• music player/sound system, microphone for performances, video playing capabilities
• an unshared, clean, well-lit space with optimum dimensions of 30' x 40' cleared of all desks, chairs, and objects
With a combined history of over 100 years as Springboard to Learning and Young Audiences of St. Louis, Springboard to Learning has positively impacted millions of under-resourced students and teachers throughout St. Louis through arts-integrated, creative programming, and pedagogy, igniting a love of learning. Over 125 distinct programs, taught by knowledgeable teaching artists and content specialists, are available throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, the eastern half of Missouri, and the Metro East area of Illinois.
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Since 1976, MADCO has provided community-inspired, innovative dance experiences through collaborations that open a pathway for self- discovery, social connections, and excellent entertainment for audience members, students, teachers, presenters, and corporate clients. The company is proud to co-partner and share facility space with the St. Louis Academy of Dance. MADCO was described in International Dance Magazine as “an army of terrific dancers with high energy, flat-out physicality and exacting discipline, while never forgetting the entertainment value.” MADCO suggests pairing education and outreach programming with any performance to create a lasting impact on your community.
Accommodations within reason can be made by contacting the company at madcodance@gmail.com.
Since 1973, Metro Theater Company has brought professional theatre to students across Missouri. We are the St. Louis region’s only professional theatre dedicated exclusively to young audiences. Our touring productions meet students where they are, both developmentally and in their learning environments. Our work invites students into engaging experiences where storytelling comes alive through imagination, movement, music, and conversation. Students become participants in the theatrical experience, encouraged to think, respond, and connect with the story in real time. Each performance includes a post-show conversation with the actors, where students can ask questions, reflect on the story, and engage directly with the performers about the creative process and themes of the production.
Our touring productions support classroom learning by reinforcing skills in literacy, communication, social-emotional development, and critical thinking. We provide educator resources that extend the experience before and after the performance and connect to classroom learning and discussion.
Metro Theater Company has received a Missouri Arts Award, the Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding Production for Young Audiences, and recognition from FOCUS St. Louis.
Performance space of 20’ wide x 20’ deep with a minimum ceiling height of 12’. Performance space should be flat, smooth, clean, and unsplintered surface. Access to at least two properly grounded electrical outlets.