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.
Creator of Dramakinectics Methodology
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.
Executive Director, Founder
Pam Shooner has been using performing arts for fun and function throughout her entire life. Realizing the power of using arts in education, Pam fused her passion for performing arts with an extensive teaching career at New York's Developmental Disabilities Institute, notable homed-based intervention programs, the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory Preparatory Program's Special Learner's Division, and currently holds teaching certifications from the Ohio Department of Education as and Intervention Specialist and Theatre Arts Specialist for grades PreK through 12. In addition to launching this organization, Pam performs professionally in local theatre productions.
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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.
September 2010 -- The Dramakinetics Center moves to its Northside location.
CONTACT US
Office Phone:
(513) 389-1721
Pam Shooner, Executive Director
(513) 328-2371
Office Address:
Dramakinetics of Cincinnati
4222 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati Ohio, 45223
Mailing Address:
Dramakinetics of Cincinnati
P.O. Box 23274
Cincinnati, OH 45223
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