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Spontaneity
“Dino’s spontaneity and ability to adjust his show based on the kids in the audience is a joy to watch.”
– Annie Lakatos, Mother of two, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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3 Girls
“My 3 girls and I love Dino’s songs and have had many happy times singing, laughing and learning with him!”
– Betsy Masalskis, Mom, St. Louis, Missouri
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Story
“Every song has a story to tell.”
– School Library Journal
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Groovy
“Learning hasn’t been this groovy since School House Rock.”
– School Library Journal
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Fun
“Singing Dino’s “Outer Space” song is really fun!”
– Colin, age 6
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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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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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Celebrity
“Dino has an intuitive ability to reach each child. He has become a celebrity in our classrooms.“
– Patty Zender, Preschool Director, Prairie Village, 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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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
