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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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Convulsions
“His bland but inoffensive voice doesn’t cause involuntary convulsions that recall the agony of childbirth.”
- the Pitch Weekly
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Spin
“Dino’s music is a fun and creative spin on learning. Our kids love him!”
- Vanessa Miller, Elementary Educator, Seattle, Washington
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Crescent Moon
My daughter’s bedtime routine includes brushing her teeth, kissing us goodnight and watching Dino’s ‘Dragonfly’ video. She loves it when the dragonfly falls asleep on the crescent moon.”
- Dr. Chris Powell, Dad, Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
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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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Connect
“He has a rare gift as a performer in that he not¯only entertains, but also connects with the kids and adults in his audiences.”
- Shaen Pogue, Ozark Regional Library, Missouri
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Eating Worms
“Dino sings of eating worms, swimming in peanut butter and meeting space aliens. What is there not to like?”
- Andrew Mangels, Director of the Westlake Porter Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio
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FUN!
“I had the pleasure of reviewing Dino O’Dell & the T-Rex All-Stars new CD “Outer Space” and let me tell you IT WAS FUN! My four-year-old LOVED it. He kept asking me when we were going to meet Dino.”
- www.TheCurriculumChoice.com
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Music Director
“I have known Dino since he was 18 and just finishing high school. He served as the youngest-ever musical director and composer for a youth theatre that I ran. Those days were profoundly formative, inventive and joyous, seeking the perfect form and cadence for outstanding and highly original children’s theater. Dino is a craftsman, artist and a loving, insightful educator.”
Peter Donaldson, Former Artistic Director, Youth Theatre Northwest
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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
