About Dramakinetics
OUR GOALS
To the best of our ability, we will:
- Provide direct instruction in performing arts
for all individuals;
- Provide classes for instruction of Dramakinetics
methodologies to parents, educators,
therapists, artists, and caregivers; and
- Establish further research on the benefits of
Dramakinetics as an activity-based
intervention.
OUR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Juanita Hunter
John Scarchilli
Pam Shooner (Education Director) has been using performing arts for fun and
function throughout her entire life, which began with her directing
her five younger sisters in their annual Christmas pageants. After
pursuing a short career as a professional actress, she became a
mom who facilitated performances for her daughter, Ann Charlotte,
and all of the neighborhood kids. Later, she returned to school
to obtain her graduate degree in special education. She now uses
both her performing arts background and special education degree
to teach Dramakinetics to individuals with and without special needs.
She resides in Northside with her husband, Michael.
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Sr. Jannita Complo (Life-time Board Member) knew about “kinesthetic intelligence”
long before Howard Garner’s 1983 book told parents and teachers
there was such a thing. Years before his book came out, Sr. Jannita
had already written the books Dramakinetics and Funtactics,
incorporating methods and strategies for teaching creative movement
and drama in the regular and special education classroom. Throughout
her career as teacher, college professor, and principal, and now
as the founder and director of the Children’s Creativity Center
in Monroe, Michigan, she has promoted the “kinesthetic intelligence”.
Among the honors she has received are: The Outstanding Educator
of America (1975), Who’s Who in American Education (1988), The Meritorious
Service Award, Bureau of Indian Affairs (1988), Outstanding Administrator
of the Year (1988), and Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals
(2005, 2007). She has given numerous workshops on Dramakinetics
throughout the United States.
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The
history of Dramakinetics dates back to the 1970's.
1970s – Originated by Dr. Jannita
Complo in Michigan for educators to use performing arts in their
classrooms
1990s – Developed by Pam Shooner in New York as
a way to incorporate individual developmental goals in a fun, highly-motivating,
group setting
2006 – Classes began at the University of Cincinnati’s
College Conservatory of Music College Preparatory Program and at
the Resident Home Corporation
April 2007 – Dramakinetics of Cincinnati
is incorporated as a non-profit organization to expand the range
of services to the Greater Cincinnati community
December 2007 -- Dramakinetics of Cincinnati receives
501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS, retroactive to April 10,
2007.
January 2008 -- Dramakinetics of Cincinnati begins
classes under its own auspices.
September 2008 -- Dramakinetics of Cincinnati begins
community workshops.
CONTACT US
Office Phone:
(513) 389-1721
Pam Shooner, Education Director
(513) 328-2371
Office Address:
Dramakinetics of Cincinnati
3030 West Fork Road, Building 6
Cincinnati Ohio, 45211
Mailing Address:
Dramakinetics of Cincinnati
1612 Otte Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223
Email
View our 2009 Form 990EZ (Tax Return) here.
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