Reference & Special Interest

When Jewish and Palestinian grade schoolers meet in a ballroom dance class in Jaffa, Israel, sparks fly. Pierre Dulaine is challenged to teach not just dance but the arts of communication and teamwork.

Music has the power to overcome fear, prejudice, animosity and build understanding through a common artful purpose. Upper elementary children in NYC and Jaffa learn to dance TOGETHER, and enjoy it and each other.

Two Ravel operas get a magic touch with creative production design by Maurice Sendak. 

Designed to capture the imaginations of children, these classroom length DVDs are a perfect intro to opera and ballet. Humperdinck, Mozart, Prokofiev.

Hear the incredible artistry of this Grammy Award-winning singer interacting with the audience and improvising original works and "inventions" on the music of Gershwin, Charlie Parker and others.

Introduce Mozart's opera to children through the story adapted by Kyra Teis and the video of the shortened opera from the Children's Cultural Collection.

The long awaited opera of Antoine de St. Exupery's classic tale with music was composed by Rachel Portman.

Ruby helps kids explore ways to identify, express, and move through their feelings.

When renowned dancer Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) takes a teaching job in a NYC public school, he is ridiculed by the street-wise students. He begins to meld their hip-hop moves with his ballroom style and, over time, becomes their mentor. 

A homeless, ex-Julliard musician battles mental illness through the power of music and friendship. 

The harrowing documentary of the 8 bandsmen who stayed and played on the Titanic knwoing their fate was sealed.

A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, Bess Kargman's documentary paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.

An uplifting hit cheered by audiences everywhere starring Richard Dreyfuss as a composer and High School teacher.

Two transformative programs in public schools bring underprivileged children/youth together through dance.

Boston Youth Symphony players are taken completely out of their comfort zones.

Foreword by Maureen Healy

By Mrs Wordsmith