| Dasha Kelly applies the tenets of creative writing to create unique and impactful workshop experiences for audiences of all kinds. Whether the focus is on craft or strategic planning, her broad experiences as an organizer, educator, journalist, entrepreneur, artist, sibling, partner, performer, editor, public speaker, parent, mentor and writer all meld together into an unparalleled opportunity for discovery, reflection, entertainment and growth. EDUCATORS Dasha's signature workshop is called More Than Words, a progressive and hands-on exploration of how to expand our applications of storytelling and creative writing in classrooms, community centers and boardrooms to effect growth and confidence. TEAM BUILDING The goal of any team exercise is to synthesize the strengths of its individuals into an efficient, single unit. Dasha's workshops have proven to be a unique conduit for exploring team dynamics, defining communication techniques, and articulating new goals. ARTISTS Every artistic genre has a creative process. Interrupting the habits of dancers, musicians, actors, painters, etc. with creative writing has helped sharpen attention to the universal creative experiences. KEYNOTE Talking in front of people is just ... what Dasha does. For conferences, conventions, banquets, commencement ceremonies, etc., she delivers presentations about defining your future and scripting your own life narrative. CLASSROOM From kindergarten to college, writing and/or spoken word workshops that can either introduce a fresh exercise in problem solving, building esteem or supplementing classroom curriculum. |
| PAST PARTNERS Forward Services, Inc. Racine Correctional Institution Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Change 4 Children Services Monster.com's Making it Count Miami-Dade Public Library Milwaukee Public Library Ellsworth Correctional Facility Private Industry Council Esalen Institute Arts @ Large Brand Nu Day Book Club Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Wisconsin Lutheran College: Pathways Program Milwaukee Public Schools University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Woodland Pattern Book Center Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility Marquette University Know Thyself Milwaukee Ballet Wauwatosa Public Schools University of Wisconsin-Madison UWM Annual Writers' Festival Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility Malone's Fine Sausage Artists Working in Education Milwaukee Public Theater Milwaukee Area Technical College |
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Photo Credit: Karama Sadaka (c) 2010 |