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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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Outer Space Science Assembly
“Dino provides a fun and engaging learning experience for our students each year! They are always excited to learn about outer space and science through his music and stories.”
– Laura Bates, Principal
Discovery Ridge Elementary School
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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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Drums
“I like playing the drums with Dino. He’s a cool dude.”
– Carson, age 11
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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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Classic
“Sweet without insipid, crazy without losing control, original and somehow classic kid’s fare all at once. Yea, Dino O’Dell.”
– Andy Offut Irwin, Storyteller, Covington, Georgia
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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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Groovy
“Learning hasn’t been this groovy since School House Rock.”
– School Library Journal
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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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Fun
“Singing Dino’s “Outer Space” song is really fun!”
– Colin, age 6