The Studio Blog

Thoughts on the arts, education, culture, and the latest studio news!
WHY THEATRE? Theatre and Community

WHY THEATRE? Theatre and Community

Written by Maizie Ferguson | Edited by Sage Friedline Greenleaf has built a true Christian arts community in the Kansas City metro over the past 23 years. I have seen, firsthand, how actively Greenleaf participants of all ages...

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WHY THEATRE? New Blog Series!

WHY THEATRE? New Blog Series!

by Maizie Ferguson and Sage Friedline Since 1999, Greenleaf Performing Arts Academy has been “the place to grow." Director Evi Wheeler’s original vision was “to serve students with excellent training in music, dance, and theatre, while providing a family-friendly...

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Grand Opening: Greenleaf Cedar Creek!

Grand Opening: Greenleaf Cedar Creek!

We are so excited to announce the opening of our second location in Cedar Creek, Olathe! Featuring two music classrooms, a drama + community room, and a sunny dance studio with soaring ceilings, this space is the perfect place for students to grow. We are thrilled...

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Embodied Education: Rhythm, Sensory Activity, and Language

Embodied Education: Rhythm, Sensory Activity, and Language

Throughout this blog series, we’ve looked at how embodied education can support your student in myriad ways, leading to improved behavior and better physical and mental health. For our parents of young students, we wanted to look today at how embodied education...

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Embodied Education: Improv Classes + Behavior

Embodied Education: Improv Classes + Behavior

Earlier in this series, we talked about how embodied education positively influences both physical health and mental health. Because of this, it’s unsurprising that embodied learning is also linked with improved behavior! Here are three ways that embodied learning...

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Embodied Education: Fine Arts + Physical Wellness

Embodied Education: Fine Arts + Physical Wellness

Earlier in this series, we talked about how embodied education positively impacts mental health. In this article, we want to focus on how an embodied philosophy of learning can positively impact physical health, too. Whether your student is interested in dance classes...

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