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Music Director

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“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[…]

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He bathes regularly

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“Dino bathes regularly, doesn’t have tattoos, and won’t let me sing on his children’s CDs. He’s boring but has good judgement.” – Bil Lepp, 5-time winner of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest

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Spontaneity

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“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

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“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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Geography

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“Our students were singing, laughing, and, all the while, learning about geography. Dino’s experience as an elementary school  teacher makes a world of difference.”  – Chris Masterson, Assistant Principal, St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Elementary School, St. Louis, Missouri

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Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence

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“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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Lighton Prize

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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.[…]

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