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He bathes regularly
“Dino bathes regularly, doesn’t have any tattoos, and won’t let me sing on his children’s CDs. He’s boring but he has good judgement.”
- Bil Lepp, 5-time winner of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest
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Convulsions
“His bland but inoffensive voice doesn’t cause involuntary convulsions that recall the agony of childbirth.”
- the Pitch Weekly
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Family
“Dino O’Dell is a bright new voice to family music.”
- www.Parenthood.com
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Lighton Prize
Each year KCYA selects a teaching artist from our roster to receive the Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence. Somebody who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the artistic education of young people. Dino O’Dell is an artist who can manage a gymnasium full of Kindergarteners and never lose his cool. He works tirelessly to improve his work and, most importantly, he inspires kindness in his students and to those of us who are lucky enough to work alongside him.
- Kara Armstrong, Director of Education, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Love
“We LOVE Dino O’Dell”
- www.ItsAllAboutKCKids.com
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Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence
“We are pleased to present the 2014 Lighton Prize to Dino O’Dell for his exceptional artistry, creativity, loyalty and dedication to arts education. Dino brings great enthusiasm and genuineness to his programs, creating excellent rapport with his young audiences.”
Martin English, Director, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Twins
“My 3 year old twins had a great time! They have guitars and microphones and have been pretending to be Dino all afternoon!”
- Betsy, Mother of 2, Overland Park, Kansas
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Joy
“Dino is a master at bringing fun and joy into the lives of children”
- Marilyn Pattison, elementary teacher, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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Bouillabaisse
“This collection of imaginative songs about monsters, picnics, piranhas, squids and more is played by a pro in a bouillabaisse of musical styles.”
- Parenthood.com
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Aeronautical Engineer
“My 3-year-old daughter has fixed Zar’s spaceship 100 times or so… I think she might have a future as an aeronautical engineer. Thank you, Dino.”
- Dr. Michael Hudak, Dad, Weatherby Lake, Missouri
