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Outreach
The TFA Outreach Program is growing!
In September 2014, TFA launched the Outreach Program in Laney High School. Today, the program serves more than 10 classrooms at eight sites in New Hanover County and one in Pender County.
This foundational branch of TFA has consistently expanded, now reaching approximately 156 students with a wide range of disabilities every week. At the end of each school year, we produce a performance where everyone gets their moment to shine.
Teachers are amazed and enthusiastic about how participating in performing arts benefits their students, both on stage and off. They consistently report growth in student confidence, communication, participation, and focus.
Our vision is for every SDA classroom in our region to have a TFA program so that all students with disabilities have access to performing arts.
Current schools: Ashley High, Hoggard High, New Hanover High, Murray Middle, Heide Trask High, Williston Middle, GLOW Academy, and TPYA (Transition Program for Young Adults) at UNCW and CFCC.
Classwork includes:
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Dance
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Music
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Improv
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Spoken Word
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Puppetry
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Mask Work
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Singing
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Pantomime
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Serious Fun!
Miss Bailey watches her students at Laney High School
Murray Middle School 2022
Shynette sings her heart song!
Through the creative process:
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Students co-create and perform inclusive shows onstage
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Families celebrate the unique talents of their children
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The wider community experiences people with disabilities in a whole new light
This program is provided at no cost to schools or students. You can support our Outreach Program!
Chris and Kim Henry.
Chris is deaf. He really appreciates it when we learn to sign the final song in our shows.
We're all speaking his language for a change.
Outreach presentation at Minnie Evans Art Center, May 2023
Chris Koch
Lead Teacher of the Transitions Program
“Kim has such an amazing impact on our students. I've seen some
who are usually quiet, use their voices. Students who don't like to move, dance. Those who have difficulty with communicating emotions, express themselves. They shine brightly. Kim does an amazing job. Her positive spirit, creativity, and love for what she does is profound. My students leave class feeling accomplished, successful, and worthy of praise.“
If you're interested in learning more about this program,
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