2018 Oklahoma Arts Conference

Panchromatic: Spectrum of Possibilities

Tonya Kilburn
Tonya Kilburn is the Director of Prairie Dance Theatre (PDT) where she has inspired thousands of children towards excellence through various programs developed and implemented under her guidance since 2003. She is responsible for PDT’s in-school program, Smart Moves, and its after-school program, PDT Youth Company, where she also serves as master teaching artist and choreographer. As Kilburn’s history with the theatre has included roles as company dancer, manager, and board member, she has played an integral role with the organization’s impact and its receipt of a 2016 Governor’s Arts Award for education. As a member of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Roster and as a Fellow/Dance Specialist with Oklahoma A+ Schools, Kilburn provides arts education throughout Oklahoma and in other states. A graduate of the Oklahoma Arts Council’s Leadership Arts program, Kilburn serves on the dance advisory board for the Oklahoma Arts Institute. She serves as dance section chair for the Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance advisory council as well as numerous other dance and arts education committees, panels, and task forces.

Tonya Kilburn's Schedule

Express Yourself: Adults, Come Out and Play!
Date: Wednesday – October, 24 2018 Time: 2:00pm - 3:15pm Room: Race the Space
It’s adult recess time! Get in touch with your inner child and invite her/him to come out and play. This fun workshop will use creative movement—rhythmic, patterned, or improvised movement—to nonverbally communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings inspired by art, poetry, and music. Human beings have been expressing themselves through dance and creative movement since the beginning of time. You actually do it every day without notice! In this session, you will intentionally harness your inner kinetic self. Be prepared to move your body through space and time with energy and without judgment in a safe and creatively charged environment. Dance training nor experience is necessary. All you need is an attitude for adventure, an interest in exploring your kinesthetic wilderness, a willingness to bring awareness to your body-mind landscape, and a longing for the carefree play of childhood. You will leave feeling invigorated and challenged with a satisfying sense of accomplishment, reminiscent of an afternoon on the playground.

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