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The Charleston Gaillard Center Education Initiative brings to life a world that is magical. Students explore their imagination and stretch their limits. They learn through innovative programs, school-series shows, incredible teaching artists, and in-school programs designed to complement the state curriculum.
A week of jazz playing that changed lives! The Charleston Gaillard Center’s Youth Jazz Orchestra, led by Charlton Singleton, promoted instrument mastery (with seven guest teachers), history of jazz, and gives students the opportunity to perform in the Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall alongside a musical guest during the Gaillard’s 2018-19 season. The Gaillard Jazz Camp gave students the musical tools to become a great player. Full ensembles and small groups gave every student the maxim
Students had an exhilarating summer with our Choreography Creation Camp! This week-long session challenged students academically and physically as they were immersed in the choreographic process. Each day included technique classes in classical ballet and contemporary dance, and individual and group improvisation with the intent of extracting inspiration from non-traditional sources while exploring new movement patterns. During the week students were introduced to the principles of choreography
This summer Gaillard Education students have gone on a creative adventure! Our one-of-a-kind theatre camps gave students the opportunity to explore their imaginations, create, perform, and learn about theatre with professional teaching artists. Throughout the week, students developed performance techniques while engaging in movement, dance, vocal and improvisational games that explored the fundamentals of theatre. Each week culminates with a performance for family and friends of an original play