Bringing Learning to Life Through the Arts

Classroom Arts Programs

Sundog Theatre’s Arts in Education programs use theatre, music, dance, visual arts, and interdisciplinary learning to inspire creativity, strengthen academic achievement, and build confidence in students of all ages.

Arts In Education

Sundog Theatre’s Arts in Education programs bring learning to life for Pre-K through Grade 12 students across Staten Island and beyond. Aligned with New York State Learning Standards and the NYC Blueprints for the Arts, our programs use theatre, music, dance, visual arts, and interdisciplinary experiences to strengthen academic retention while encouraging creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and self-expression.

Through the arts, we foster learning and build skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Sundog’s innovative Arts in Education programs include:

  • In-school, after school, and summer programs
  • Pre-K through Grade 12
  • Customized, flexible programming to meet each school’s needs
  • Professional, master teaching artists
  • Residencies from one month to a full school year
  • Professional development for educators
  • Programs that are aligned with NYS Learning Standards, and NYC Blueprints for the Arts

Sundog Theatre is an approved NYCPS vendor, making it easy for schools to partner with us for arts in education programming.

Theatre Classes

Students discover their creative voices through acting, improvisation, storytelling and performance. Our theatre classes encourage self-expression and collaboration to create a safe space for them to confidently learn and grow. As students dive into character, they joyfully absorb classroom curricula and deepen their social and emotional learning.

Music Classes

Music opens up new pathways to learning. As students explore rhythm, melody, and musical expression, they develop listening skills, creativity, teamwork, and cultural appreciation. From guitar and ukulele, to choral music and bucket drums, programs can be tailored to complement classroom learning across multiple subject areas.

Dance Classes

Dance classes encourage creativity, coordination, physical fitness, and self-confidence while introducing students to diverse dance traditions and styles, such as hip hop, step and ballroom. Students learn and express themselves individually through movement, collaborating to become an ensemble.

Visual Arts

When students draw, paint and sculpt, they not only explore artistic techniques and various media, they develop a joy of learning through expressing themselves creatively. Lessons inspire imagination while connecting visual arts to classroom learning.

3-D Literacy

An innovative, arts-integrated residency, 3-D Literacy blends theatre with literacy instruction to strengthen reading skills, vocabulary, and student engagement while fostering creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Students don't just read stories—they step inside them!

Soundtrack of Life

Guiding students to create their own music and spoken word, Soundtrack of Life is a positive outlet for expression on socially relevant issues and curricular themes. It is also a space for them to develop skills in critical thinking, communication and collaboration as they experience empowerment through artistic expression and envision solutions for the future.

Heritage Awareness

Students explore the rich traditions, cultures, and histories that shape our communities through interactive arts experiences. These programs foster cultural understanding, empathy, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.