OMA at Cavett

Nicole Stansbury
Teaching Artist

... received her Bachelor's Degree in Dance Education from the University of Georgia in 2003. She moved to Tucson shortly after to perform with OTO Dance and other groups, including New Articulations Dance Theater and Thom Lewis Dance. In 2005, she began playing taiko through collaboration with Odaiko Sonora and OTO Dance. In addition to being a member of the Odaiko Sonora Performing Ensemble, Nicole is a member of Jodaiko, the international taiko ensemble led by Tiffany Tamaribuchi. As a Teaching Artist in Tucson Unified School District's Opening Minds through the Arts (OMA) program, Nicole brings dance and taiko to thousands of kids each year.

We blend music, opera, dance, theatre and visual arts into your child's classroom learning.

We can’t wait for your child to learn and participate in the arts!

Research shows that students who participate in the arts develop strong critical thinking, problem-solving and academic skills.

Every child deserves a rich and engaging education, and OMA Gold is one of the ways our teachers make that possible.

Why OMA Works?

Arts integration curriculum at each grade level is determined by brain-based research, multi-intelligence learning and the neurological development of children.

Students learn rhythm to develop verbal communication and literacy skills.

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Through learning about opera, students build a connection between writing and music.

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Creative movement helps expand students’ vocabularies and develop critical thinking skills.

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Through weekly recorder performance/composition classes, students make progress with skills such as listening, processing visual information and coordinating movement.

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Students play a stringed instrument, which further develops the left brain/right brain intellect.

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Everything students have learned over the last five years comes together, with students gaining a better understanding of the arts through attending professional performances and connecting with community arts partners.

We are committed to providing educational experiences which:

foster creativity
build community
honor our humanity

Learn more about our programs & resources.

Fine & Performing Arts
520-225-4900
2025 E. Winsett St., Tucson, AZ 85719