Open your students' minds and hearts with powerful performing arts.
The Hop is excited for teachers and students to join us in joyful and engaging experiences of the performing arts, including theater, music and dance. We hope to best serve teachers by offering classes and workshops by world-class artists and involve their students by hosting stunning performances. Check out our upcoming educator events and school matinee shows.
The Hop’s School Matinées connect children, teachers and schools with the performing arts in profound and meaningful ways, enhancing school curriculum and introducing students to worlds they have never known before.
Learn moreLearn from world-class visiting artists by taking dance classes, observing musical master classes and listening to discussions about artistic craft and concept.
Workshop ExampleRegistered homeschoolers are invited to experience school matinee performances at a discounted rate. Each homeschool is required to submit a formal letter of recognition from the state which will be put in the homeschool’s account for one year, to be renewed annually. To register as a homeschooler, email Hopkins.Center.Box.Office@dartmouth.edu.
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Aaron is the Manager of Impact and Community Alliance. He is responsible for measuring the impact of Hop events and works to bridge local communities in the Upper Valley to the Hop.