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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 45-minute seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered four times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nThursday\, July 30 (9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.)\nMonday\, August 3 (3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.)\nThursday\, August 6 (11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)\nTuesday\, August 11 (8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders-7/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:PERPICH SUMMER MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - AUGUST 7\, 2026 "THE RHYTHM OF SOMALIA: A COLLECTION OF SONGS\, STORIES\, AND TRADITIONS"
DESCRIPTION:Perpich is excited to offer a series of five (5) summer Professional Development sessions for music teachers. All workshops will be in person at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley in August\, 2026. Each workshop will be filled with teaching resources\, strategies\, and experiences you can use in your teaching this fall. Come to one or all five! Workshops will run 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Register for each session separately and earn 4 clock hours for each session\, plus an additional hour if you attend lunch. There is no cost to participate. \nFriday\, August 7 – The Rhythm of Somalia: A Collection of Songs\, Stories\, and Traditions \nDATE: Friday\, August 7\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, plus optional off-campus lunch \nREGISTRATION HERE \nLOCATION (in-person):\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\nGaia Building – Glass Box\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n*Gaia is the white building label 6105 on the east side of Perpich campus by the soccer fields \nDESCRIPTION:Join us for this engaging presentation on a culturally relevant approach to music education and culturally responsive teaching. Together\, we will cover the importance of cultural representation\, mirrors and windows in the music classroom\, and integrating global music into your daily teaching. We will have critical discussions about the importance and need for global music education vs Eurocentric music education\, learn about Somali culture\, practices\, and values\, and discuss the importance of using global music to connect with students and their lived experiences. You will walk away knowing new Somali repertoire directly from Qorsho and Becca’s published book\, The Rhythm of Somalia and how to use this resource with your students. \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This workshop is designed for K-5 music teachers. \nDETAILS: \n\nEach workshop will take place 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nThere is no cost to participate but a separate registration is required for each day.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAn optional networking lunch will follow each workshop. The cost of lunch is on your own.\nFour clock hours will be earned each day (+ 1 additional clock hour when attending the networking lunch).\n\nQuestions? Email Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/perpich-summer-music-professional-development-workshops-august-7-2026-the-rhythm-of-somalia-a-collection-of-songs-stories-and-traditions/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:2ND ANNUAL BOOK FAIR
DESCRIPTION:DATE AND TIME: Monday\, August 10\, 2026 (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) \nDESCRIPTION: Perpich Center is excited to host our 2nd Annual Book Fair! This year\, the Book Fair invites K-12 educators and librarians and community members to celebrate books by a diverse group of BIPOC authors and illustrators. \nThe afternoon will include opening remarks by Sen. Mary Kunesh\, a champion of libraries and former library media specialist; a keynote conversation with Bao Phi; and time to peruse and purchase books from several independent booksellers. Two clock hours will be available at the end of the Fair. \nREGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2nd-annual-book-fair/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Dance,Literary Arts,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:5 THINGS TO KNOW: MINNESOTA K-12 ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN THE ARTS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to your role and/or ready to gain a deeper understanding of the newest Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in the Arts? The Minnesota legislature set the 2023-2024 school year as the implementation date of the new Arts standards. And\, effective August 1\, 2024\, Minn. Statute requires use of these standards in K-12 arts classes — there is no longer the option of basing curriculum on locally-developed standards. \nThis 45-minute seminar is the perfect opportunity for school leaders (and arts educators) to: \n\n\nLearn more about the Minnesota K-12 Arts standards and benchmarks\, and\nCollect resources to support the work of music\, visual arts\, media arts\, dance\, and theater teachers in standards implementation.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nINTENDED PARTICIPANTS: This seminar is intended for K-12 school leaders (and arts educators). \nFACILITATOR: The presenter is Dr. Wendy Barden\, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. \nDATES AND TIMES: This session is offered four times. Choose to attend the session most convenient for you! \n\nThursday\, July 30 (9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.)\nMonday\, August 3 (3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.)\nThursday\, August 6 (11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)\nTuesday\, August 11 (8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.)\n\nMORE DETAILS: \n\nThis is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent to participants via email the day prior to the session.\nThis seminar will NOT be recorded for later viewing.\nThere is no cost to participate.\n\n\nQuestions or comments? Email PDR Director Wendy Barden at wendy.barden@pcae.k12.mn.us \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/5-things-to-know-minnesota-k-12-academic-standards-in-the-arts-for-school-leaders-8/
LOCATION:VIRTUAL MEETING
CATEGORIES:Dance,Media Arts,Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:MUSIC WILL MODERN BAND 101
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course serves as an introduction to modern band\, a contemporary approach to music education that centers student creation and decision making\, focusing on popular music and instruments. The workshop will cover core values of Music Will such as approximation\, scaffolding\, musical decision making\, iconic notation\, and culturally sustaining teaching techniques. Participants will receive instruction on guitar\, keyboard\, drums\, vocals\, and bass\, and then utilize their new musical skills to compose and perform an original song in a collaborative setting. Participants will also be the first to hear about an exciting new opportunity in Minnesota designed to support music teachers to embed modern band successfully in your school. \nWhat You’ll Get: \n\nNew strategies focusing on instrumental instruction\, improvisation\, and songwriting using music production\nCurricular projects & activities for all of your music students\nUnlimited access to new curricular materials and online resources\nParticipation in a community of more than 4\,000 music teachers from across the country\n\nWorkshop Info:\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026\n9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT\nPerpich Center for Arts Education\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\nGolden Valley\, MN 55422 \nREGISTRATION HERE \nOther Details: \n\nThere is no cost to attend this workshop\nA clock hours form will be provided after the workshop\nRegistration questions? Email at program@musicwill.org. Find out more about Music Will at musicwill.org.\nAdditional questions can be emailed to Dr. Michael Buck\, Music Education Specialist at michael.buck@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/music-will-modern-band-101/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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SUMMARY:2026 MINNESOTA DANCE SUMMER WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Minnesota Dance Summer Workshop hosted by Perpich Center for Arts Education! \nFeaturing TU Dance\, “Creating A Space of Belonging” will celebrate the legacy of TU Dance Founding Artistic Director\, Toni Pierce-Sands! \nDATE AND TIME: \nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026\n9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nRegistration Due by August 7\, 2026 \nREGISTRATION HERE \nCOST: FREE \nABOUT THE WORKSHOP:\nAs we mourn the passing of Twin Cities’ dance legend\, Toni Pierce-Sands\, we will gather to celebrate her impact on the company she co-founded and her transformational legacy in the field of dance education. We will discuss how Toni inspired and helped to shape the TU Dance values and specifically how they are incorporated into The School at TU Dance Center\, through diverse dance techniques\, teaching philosophies\, community engagement work and unique formatting for student showings and performances. Laurel shared that Toni often highlighted the importance of “being a good community member\,” and the fact that this should be valued just as much as receiving high-level dance training. At TU Dance Center\, students\, families\, teachers\, choreographers\, accompanists\, and staff are all held to that expectation\, to first and foremost create a space of belonging before any training can begin. \nDuring our time together\, we will explore Toni’s philosophy as we move with TU Dance presenters Laurel Keen (Ballet through a contemporary lens) and Hassan Ingraham (Horton-Based Modern); along with Mary Harding of Perpich Center for Arts Education. Presenters will lead participants through a series of dance sessions and reflective conversations\, and together we will reflect on our own personal philosophies and how they impact our teaching. \nABOUT TU DANCE and TONI PIERCE-SANDS\n“TU Dance draws from diverse dance expressions to connect communities with transformational possibilities that bring to life our shared humanity.” – TU Dance’s Mission Statement \nFounded in 2004 in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, TU Dance is a leading voice for contemporary dance. The professional company is acclaimed for its diverse and versatile artists\, performing work that draws together modern dance\, classical ballet\, African-based\, and urban vernacular movements. Through celebrated performances of the professional company and CULTIVATE\, A Trainee Program\, and accessible dance education at TU Dance Center\, TU Dance provides opportunities for everyone to experience the connective power of dance. \nToni Pierce-Sands (TU Dance Founding Artistic Director) Prior to co-founding TU Dance\, Minnesota native Toni Pierce-Sands performed with Minnesota Dance Theatre\, Tanz Forum in Germany\, Rick Odums in Paris\, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater\, where she was a featured soloist in such signature pieces as Revelations\, Cry and Rainbow Round My Shoulder. Her command of the Horton Technique has led to teaching posts throughout the United States and Europe. Toni directed programming at TU Dance Center in Saint Paul. She was a full-time core faculty member at the University of Minnesota for twenty years and also served as Director of University Dance Theatre. Toni has been featured in COSMOPOLITAN Germany and GQ publications\, the American Express Alvin Ailey commercial\, and the Lester Horton Technique instructional DVD series. She wrote columns for Dance Studio Life magazine on various pedagogical approaches for modern dance. Toni was awarded a 2004 McKnight Artist Fellowship in Dance\, named the Sage Awards’ “2011 Leadership Training and was a panelist for the 2018 Dance Miami Choreographers’ Program. She served as a member of the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Advisory Board. \nABOUT THE DAY:\nPresenters Laurel Keen and Hassan Ingraham from TU Dance\, along with Mary Harding of Perpich Center for Arts Education\, will lead participants through a series of dance sessions and reflective conversations. \nWorkshop classes will accommodate a wide range of experiences. Please indicate your self determined experience range below in order to support Laurel and Hassan in their planning. \nAll skill levels are welcome.\nFacilitated conversations will guide you to reflect on your choices in your teaching. You will consider what is important to you as you consider your curriculum\, your teaching philosophy\, your connection to community and your student showings and performances. \nLOCATION:\nPerpich Center for Arts Education – Dance Studio\n6125 Olson Memorial Hwy\, Golden Valley\, MN  55422 \nLUNCH:\nLunch and light snacks will be provided. We ask that you list your dietary restrictions in the form. Thank you! \nCLOCK HOURS:\nYou will receive 7 Professional Development clock hours for attending. \nREGISTRATION HERE \nQuestions or comments? Email mary.harding@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/2026-minnesota-dance-summer-workshop/
LOCATION:Perpich Center for Arts Education\, 6125 Olson Memorial Highway\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs
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