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ARTIVATIONALLY SPEAKING
The School And Community Tour
For Pre Teens and Teens |
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"I'm not a motivational Speaker, I'm an Artivational Speaker
because I use the arts to motivate!" says Woods |
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Anne-Marie Woods performing “I am Canadian” Spoken Word Piece at Canadian Race Relations Reception to honor Lincoln Alexander who was the 1st Black Lieutenant Governor of Canada.
| Anne-Marie Woods Artivating youth at Agincourt Collegiate Institute in Toronto. |
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Artivationally Speaking The New Speaker Series was launched in February of 2003 IN Montréal, Quebec and Halifax Nova Scotia.
Three Artivational Shows:
Artivate Your Mind! - Deals with Bullying, Peer Pressure, issues of Racism and the effects of Pop Culture on today’s youth. Anne-Marie uses; Storytelling, Spoken Word, Rap, and Dance to tell her own personal story of being a bully in grade school and Junior High. As a youth her favorite words were, “You and me after school!” and she always heard “Would Anne-Marie Woods please report to the principal’s office!” over the PA system. Through weaving in and out of her own story, she touches on what young people watch on TV and it’s influence, what made her change her ways, and become a more positive youth, and how things that we do as a young person can affect us later, if we don’t change our path of violent behavior and bullying. The stories are real; the characters she creates are real. Her hip hop song “Pull Your Pants up” that deals with the baggy pants phenomena that started in prison is a sure fire hit with young people. She’s hard hitting without bring intimidating, she can make you laugh over difficult situations, but most of all this dynamic diva will leave you thinking.
Student Feedback from St. Thomas High School in Point Claire, Quebec.
Student Quotes:
“The way you express yourself is really original”
“she didn’t preach to us and seemed to really understand what it’s like for teenagers”
“I also really liked your peer pressure song…I loved your voice and how you have so much courage”
“I admire that you told true stories about yourself”
“I loved your show!” |
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Video Clip of Artivate Your Mind |
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Why Black History Month Is For Everyone! (60 minutes with Q & A)
This new artivational speech, answers that question… “Just why is Black History Month in February”. Learn about Carter G Woodson, the man responsible for Black History month. Also learn why this month is important to all cultures, and why we must all claim this month as our own. This speech was developed for a University program in Sackville New Brunswick in 2003 and the response in this small rural town was amazing. Since than she has performed this show in various high schools in Toronto, Ontario. Join Anne-Marie with her unique style for delivering a very important message. This show has music, spoken word and an artivational speech style. |
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Follow The Leader (45 minutes)
What makes a good leader? Can a good leader also be a good follower? Join this journey that teaches about leadership to pre teens and teens. Learn that it’s okay to have an education and to stand out in the crowd. Don’t be afraid to stand out from your peer group, or to take a leadership role in Student Activities, which can include Sports or Model Parliament, Cultural Groups, or Leadership Training.
With all three Artivational Shows, Ms. Woods is willing to stay back and have a more intimate session with a smaller group of students (1-3 classrooms) to further discuss the issues brought up in the keynote presentation.
Other Workshops Include:
Thoughts To Paper: a 90 min intensive workshop that discusses how to get your thoughts onto paper whether through a short story, poetry, column, or narrative. This is for students interested in writing and is an excellent esteem builder for teens with hidden creative juices.
Popular Theatre: (Ages 13-19) This 90 minute workshop teaches youth how to take the issues that they face on a daily basis and develop them into scenes. This workshop begins with improv movement and speech exercises that are interactive. The session will conclude with group presentations.
New Artivational Speeches can be developed for any school, campus, business or community group.
We develop Keynote Speeches for conferences, banquets, or special events.
Artist In Residence Placements are also available for school or community groups who wish to work with a specific group of students, using the arts for self esteem, or using the arts to develop a student presentation on violence or any other topic. |
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For bookings:
Contact Information
email imani@imaniartsbiz.com or call (416)706-7694.
Click here for more information on Anne-Marie Woods
Links to Articles
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References:
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Otis Delaney
*Principal @ La Salle Elementary/Senior School – Montreal
1-514-595-2048
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Zillous Byer
* Student Life Animator La Salle Community Comprehensive High School Montreal
1-514 595-2050
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Delvina Bernard
Executive Director of CACE Council on African Canadian Education
*Nova Scotia
1-902-424-2678
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Danney Hamilton
*Guidance Counselor Sir Edmund Campion Secondary School Toronto
1- 905-816-1970
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Alison Sealy Smith
*Artistic Director Obsidian Theatre – Toronto
1-416-289-0848
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Itah Sadu
*Storyteller, Author & Owner of A Different Booklist- Toronto
1-416-538-0889
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| Work Experience: |
| May 1993 - Present |
Acting/Improv Instructor Movement Instructor
School Workshop Leader/Performer/Artivational Speaker,
Creative Consultant/Promotions/Marketing
Project Developer, Writer, (Scripts, Columns, Grants, Short Stories)
Facilitator/Panel Discussions, Workshops, Steering Committees,
For The Company Imani Enterprises |
| February 2004 |
Member of Advisory Committee for the National Arts Training Contribution Program/ Canadian Heritage |
| August -September 2004 |
Acting/Movement Instructor For Monarch Butterfly Youth At Risk Project |
| June 2004 / October 2004 |
Writer for CBC animation series/Winter Tales Series |
| April 2004 / May 2004 |
Creative Consultant/Event Coordinator for Innoversity Creative Summit |
| Nov. 2003 – Feb. 2004 |
Research Assistant, Creative Consultant, Writer for VIBE 2004 /Hart House Black History Society |
| November 2002 -Present |
Freelancer for CBC, Metro Morning, OutFront and The Content Factory |
| November 2002 / April 2003 |
Member of Minister Sheila Copps Steering Committee on Diversity and Culture in Canada |
| February 2001 - Present |
Performer/Workshop Leader for Equity Dept. of Toronto District School Board |
| November 2001 - Nov. 2002 |
Resident Artist/Commentator/Writer CBC Radio CBLA Department |
| February 2001 - June 2002 |
Playwright in Residence at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre For Young People |
| March 1999-October 1999 |
Coordinator of Youth Alternative Society Popular Theatre Project |
| June 1998 - September 1998 |
Theatrical Coordinator for the Community YMCA |
| October 1997 - June 1998 |
Coordinator of Youth Client Profile Initiative for Employment and Education Services |
| February 1997 - Sept. 1997 |
Freedom Theatre, Philadelphia PA
Admnistrative assistant basic acting and ITP dance acting teacher assistant to the director (stage production) summer acting instructor |
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