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and conducts kc education studies in order to improve programs gather evidence of what works and inform decisions about local and national arts education offerings . performances and events arts and schools career development vsa and accessibility education resources performances and events performances for young audiences new worlds of excitement education and entertainment with commissions productions and presentations from the kennedy center theater for young audiences and programs of the national symphony orchestra vsa and washington national opera . nso concerts for young audiences nso performances for young audiences include full orchestra family concerts and performances by small ensembles for ages 3 to teens . these nso performances introduce classical music to children in an atmosphere of fun . school performances events the kennedy center commissions produces presents and tours performances for students and teachers . explore the arts these events offer adult audiences opportunities for arts participation engagement interaction and exploration through master classes workshops demonstrations lectures open rehearsals and more . millennium stage each evening at 6p . m. the millennium stage features free performances by a broad range of music dance and theater artists from the washington metro area across the nation and around the world . opera look in and student dress rehearsal students are introduced to opera through the opera look in each season and can experience a full length performance at the final dress rehearsals of washington national opera s main stage productions . nso instrument petting zoos hands on fun with instruments children and their parents have the chance to get up close and personal with the orchestral instruments they will see professionally played on stage . nso in your neighborhood the national symphony orchestra aims to reach a wide audience through its classical subscription series pops concerts and one of the country s most extensive educational programs . new visions new voices new visions new voices is a week long program in may for playwrights and theaters to stimulate and support the creation of new plays and musicals for young audiences and families . performance access programs mytix community groups america s promise get on the bus kennedy center theater for young audiences on tour kctya on tour productions reveals new worlds of excitement education and entertainment . kennedy center education division listening tours let your voice be heard join the kennedy center education division for one of the listening tours about the future of education at the kennedy center . arts and schools any given child seeks to bring access balance and equity to each child s arts education using an affordable model that combines the resources of the school district local arts groups and the kennedy center . arts around the center this visual arts contest shows john f. kennedy and his continuing legacy in the arts and culture . arts and special education the kennedy center and its affiliate vsa recognize that the arts play a vital role in the education of students with disabilities . we are committed to serving as leaders in advancing opportunities in the arts for children with disabilities in k 12 education . artsedge the kennedy center s free digital resource for teaching and learning in through and about the arts . changing education through the arts professional learning for educators professional learning in the arts for teachers school administrators and teaching artists . partnerships with dc public and charter schools the kennedy center is committed to supporting pre k to grade 12 students learning in through and about the arts through partnerships with district of columbia public schools and community groups and by providing opportunities to individual students . performing arts series the performing arts series is an online arts based resource of full length programs and short video clips featuring world renowned artists and companies in performances demonstrations and discussions . national partnerships national partnerships supports arts education practice and partnerships through professional learning technical support and resources for its national networks . partners in education any given child the kennedy center stephen sondheim inspirational teacher awards annual 10 000 awards that celebrate the contributions of great teachers from all subject areas serving students of all ages from pre kindergarten to post secondary . career development ballet class series the kennedy center ballet class series offers advanced high school ballet students the unique opportunity to participate in master classes with teachers from the national and internationally renowned ballet companies performing at the kennedy center . betty carter s jazz ahead under the direction of jason moran kennedy center artistic advisor for jazz betty carter s jazz ahead is an international two week jazz residency performance and composition project discovering and presenting the next generation of jazz greats . conservatory project the conservatory project creates an ongoing showcase for our nation s exceptional young talent and introduces washington audiences to young musicians destined to have important careers . domingo cafritz young artist program this resident training program offers artists on the verge of international careers a course of intensive training study career guidance and performance opportunities in washington dc and beyond . exploring ballet with suzanne farrell this three week summer residency offers intermediate to advanced level ballet dancers ages 14 18 an opportunity to study exclusively with one of the most important ballerinas of the 20th century suzanne farrell . kennedy center internships internships are full time 40 hours per week or part time 20 30 hours per week opportunities that are intended to complement a student s current program of study or other employment . kennedy center american college theater festival a national theater program involving 18 000 students from colleges and universities nationwide which has served as a catalyst in improving the quality of college theater in the united states . nso youth fellowship program the national symphony orchestra nso youth fellowship program is a full scholarship orchestral training program for talented young musicians in grades 9 12 . nso young associates program the national symphony orchestra nso is sponsoring its young associates program for high school students in grades 11 and 12 in the washington dc metropolitan area who are interested in pursuing a musical career . nso young soloists competition to perform as a soloist with the national symphony orchestra is every music student s dream and this is the prize of the nso young soloists competition high school division designed to encourage and foster the development of young performing artists in the washington metropolitan area . nso summer music institute every summer approximately 70 students ages 15 20 from all over the nation meet in washington d.c. to attend the national trustees national symphony orchestra summer music institute smi . opera institute this three week summer training program for talented high school singers and pianists features an intense and focused curriculum geared toward preparing students for college performance programs and beyond . vsa international young soloists competition this award annually recognizes outstanding emerging young musicians living with disabilities ages 14 to 25 from around the world and nurtures their pre professional career experiences . rosemary kennedy internship initiative students and young adults living with disabilities who have an interest in the arts arts education and arts administration are provided with hands on experiential professional skill development opportunities . vsa and accessibility about vsa vsa provides arts and education opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages . vsa affiliates vsa works with affiliated organizations nationwide and in more than 50 countries worldwide . vsa programs vsa offers opportunities for students teachers and artists to participate in annual programs including the playwright discovery program international young soloists program and calls for visual art . resources valuable resources about accessibility arts and education are available for teachers students parents