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About Dramakinetics

OUR GOALS

To the best of our ability, we will:

  1. Provide direct instruction in performing arts for all individuals;
  2. Provide classes for instruction of Dramakinetics methodologies to parents, educators,
    therapists, artists, and caregivers; and
  3. 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.


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
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View our 2009 Form 990EZ (Tax Return) here.

 

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