Fine Arts Council Conference 2025: Arts Unleashed

Let's face it, sometimes a traditional five act play isn't the right fit for your students. In this session, learn how to employ interactive storytelling techniques and collective creation to adapt classical stories into relevant, modern day stories with your students. Whether it's a drama class, a performance troupe or an English unit, this collaborative creativity can work for all ages, encouraging students to take ownership of the project and employ their own voices. Presented by Ellen Chorley, an Edmonton playwright and drama teacher (teacher at Foote Theatre School at the Citadel, Director of the Theatre Network Summer Academy) who has lead collective student adaptations of Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" (updated to warring punk bands in 1997), "Electra" (re-imagined as an action revenge), "Tristian and Isolde" (told with puppets and two huge parachutes), "The Beggars Opera" (set in an1980s caravan village) and many more. 

Join us for a rejuvenating session where participants will be guided through a yoga practice focusing on mindful movements and breathing exercises. This workshop is designed to promote mindfulness and well-being, helping teachers lower stress and enhance their overall wellness. Experience the benefits of mindful movement and learn breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and recharge!

Join Métis music educators Nicole Schutz and Tenielle Bennett of MétisVoicesEd for an engaging, hands-on session that celebrates Métis culture through singing, dance, and storytelling. Experience the joy of a traditional Métis kitchen party as we explore fiddle tunes, songs, jigging, musical spoons, and oral traditions that bring history to life. This interactive workshop provides educators with practical ways to integrate Métis music and movement into their classrooms while honoring cultural traditions and perspectives. Come ready to sing, play, and move!