Music & Arts Education
"I’ve come to know that we’re all made in the image and likeness of GOD, which means if He’s a creator, then so are we. If we aren’t creating, we are living outside of our natural design. Creativity is needed in every arena of life, whether on a stage, in a gallery, in a lab, a classroom, the boardroom, in sports, in science, every arena. I believe that in our society, much of our natural ability to be creative has been curbed or stifled and not nurtured or encouraged. We all have our special gifts that the Creator GOD has designed in us, and are all seeds with huge potential just waiting for the right soil. When teaching, with careful observation and assessment, I like to meet each student where they’re at. Taking into account various learning levels, styles, I then take my students on the creative journey by walking them through the process of creating a work out of thoughts, images, ideas, etc. This opens the eyes to many possibilities and sparks the imagination to believe that “I can do this too!”.
-CAMILLE WHO?
Dance/Creative Movement
Through dance, children develop a range of cognitive skills. They can convey their thoughts and feelings and learn how to use their body language for self-expression. By improvising movements, children also use their creativity and imagination. As well as being a mood enhancer, dance is also a terrific way for a child to improve their confidence and self-esteem. It promotes resilience through practice and can help to create a sense of accomplishment when a move is mastered or a new song is learned.
Drama
Dramatic play benefits are numerous. In addition to supporting creativity and self-expression, dramatic play can help children learn real life skills and social skills that can serve them throughout their lives, from engaging in dramatic play for toddlers, to playtime in their preschool classroom, and beyond. Drama can have a positive impact on a child's language and memory skills. Whether they're learning their line in a play or remembering where they need to stand on stage, both these skills are being used.
Rhythm
If a child learns to keep the beat, he or she then also develops the skill to be able to follow a rhythmic pattern. This follows quite naturally – you do not need to teach the rhythm, they can just do it. This helps them not only in sports, but also in following instructions, music, math, speech, reading and writing as they are all skills based in rhythm. In speech, rhythm helps us select and extrapolate phonemes, syllables, words, and phrases from an ongoing speech stream. Having good rhythmic skills, therefore, appears to be essential not only for music or dance but also for language and communication. Good self esteem, confidence, happiness in learning and life flows from this.
Music-Making
Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words. Music also increases toddler's sensory development, can improve literacy and numeracy, helps young children build coordination, and is a mood lifter.
Spoken Word
Spoken word poetry, or performance poetry, is an art form that transforms poetry readings into theatrical events. Much like live theatre, it has the sole purpose of being performed on a stage in front of an audience. While studying and writing any poetry helps students develop literacy skills, spoken word also helps students build social and emotional skill sets including self-awareness, communication and self-confidence.
Student Testimonials
"Thank you SO much for being such a fun, energetic, and loving theatre teacher! I've learned so much from these PYT classes!"
--Emily B.
Drama Student (age 10)
“Thank you for such an incredible year of First Stage! I learned so much from you and feel lucky to have had you as a teacher.”
--Betsy C
Drama Student (age 7)
“I'm so lucky to be one of your students. Every time I have class with you, I not only learn so much, I also feel so welcomed, and have lots and lots of fun. It makes me feel so happy to know you will always support me. Thank you for being the best dance teacher I could ever ask for. Thank you for helping me grow as a person, and a performer!”
--Rosie G
Dance Student (age 16)
“I just wanted to say that you have changed my life in so many ways...your persistence in my ability, challenging me to grow, learn, and listening has made me into the dancer I am today…Thank you for everything! Couldn't have done it without you!”
--Kassia K
Dance student (age 17)
CLASSES & EVENTS
Previous events
I'll be having my second book-signing event for my newly published book titled "3 Common Speech Errors American Children Make: Correction and Confidence", alongside the amazing PYT production of Mary Poppins. The event will take place in the lobby before the show, during intermission and after the show.
I'll be having my first book-signing event for my newly published book titled "3 Common Speech Errors American Children Make: Correction and Confidence", alongside the amazing PYT production of Mary Poppins. The event will take place in the lobby before the show, during intermission and after the show.
Touchstone Theatre's Festival Unbound 2024
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Bethlehem Rose Garden , W Union Blvd &, 725 8th Ave, Bethlehem
As part of yet another Touchstone Theatre's Festival Unbound, CAMILLE WHO? joins this year's fun at the Bethlehem Rose Garden with an interactive experience, taking the audience and passers-by on a journey and discovery of rhythm and percussion. She'll be joined by Spoken-Word Artist and Educator Deirdre Van Walters, sometimes melding the two art forms to make an even more wholesome, interactive creative experience. This will be done front-porch style, creating a welcoming, neighborly setting for any and all to join in. Runs 6pm-8pm Thursday and Friday.
After having watched the CAMILLE WHO?-The Performing Artist YouTube series, the first five people to answer five questions about "CAMILLE WHO?" correctly will receive a free SoulRagga Collector's item package. Only five packages will be given away! Package includes an official SoulRagga T-shirt, sticker, drink koozie and First Comes Love CD.
"Join us for a free storytime event with a performance by CAMILLE WHO? plus stories and fun for children K-5. Snacks provided.
This is the end of year recital for PYT's Dance Division, and "Ms. Camille's 14th and last season teaching at the school.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong with an emphasis on choreography as part of the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre's Dance Division curriculum.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong as per the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre Dance Division Curriculum
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong with an emphasis on choreography as part of the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre's Dance Division curriculum.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong as per the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre Dance Division Curriculum
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong with an emphasis on choreography as part of the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre's Dance Division curriculum.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong as per the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre Dance Division Curriculum
Camille Who? Rhythm Education Performance/Workshop
Roosevelt Elementary School, 210 W. Susquehanna Street,, Allentown
As part of a showcase put on by the young Step Team of Roosevelt Elementary, CAMILLE WHO? is the featured headliner, sharing her Rhythm Education Interactive experience with friends and family as well as students and teachers.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong with an emphasis on choreography as part of the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre's Dance Division curriculum.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong as per the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre Dance Division Curriculum
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong with an emphasis on choreography as part of the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre's Dance Division curriculum.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong as per the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre Dance Division Curriculum
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong with an emphasis on choreography as part of the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre's Dance Division curriculum.
Taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong as per the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre Dance Division Curriculum
A more in-depth fundamentals Acting and Live Theatre class for the young ones, before they head into the Junior Conservatory level as per the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre's Drama Division curriculum. Co-taught by Camille (WHO?) Armstrong and Artistic Director Jill Dunn-Jones.