Learning Library
Our learning library offers a collection of virtual content for both students and teachers ranging from student guides, lesson plans, professional development to archived world-class performances to enjoy. Search the library and discover the vast amount of content at your fingertips.
![This is America: An Anthology](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/a1526828631_16-300x300.jpg)
This is America: An Anthology
Overview
Since 2020, the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in isolation, ...
![Music From the Sole](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_9752-1-300x199.jpg)
Music From the Sole
Overview
Sandoval and Richardson explore three main facets of their artistic work with ...
![Unleashing Your Creative Potential: Step Into the Fear](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/natale-300x300.png)
Unleashing Your Creative Potential: Step Into the Fear
Overview
Natále’s latest music video Moreno features vibrant, colorful visuals, capturing ...
![Women Trailblazers in Music: The Deserted Garden](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The-Deserted-Garden-square-300x300.jpg)
Women Trailblazers in Music: The Deserted Garden
Judith Lynn Stillman enjoys a distinguished international career as a pianist, composer, music ...
![Raise Your Voice with Oumou Sangaré and Sidy Maiga](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/resize-Oumou-Sidy-full-band-1920x1080-copy-300x300.jpg)
Raise Your Voice with Oumou Sangaré and Sidy Maiga
There are many different instruments from all different cultures. Learn about some from Mali, ...
![The Sun Rises Again](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/resize-Sofia-Viola-playing-ronrocco-copy-300x300.jpg)
The Sun Rises Again
Overview
As an artist who has deliberately dug into her family’s lineage to feel more ...
![Dance Workout: Jillian Davis](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RESIZE-Jillian-Intro-Video-Covr-1920x1080-copy-2-300x300.jpg)
Dance Workout: Jillian Davis
Who is dancer Jillian Davis?
Jillian Davis, a Kutztown, PA native began her ballet ...
![Celebrity Costume Designer: Machine Dazzle](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PVDFest-Machine-Dazzle-photo-5-1-300x300.jpeg)
Celebrity Costume Designer: Machine Dazzle
Be inspired to create by Machine Dazzle with FirstWorks! From a hat & sash-making ...
![The Pipa // East Meets West Along the Silk Road](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Yang-Wei-Headshot-1-300x300.png)
The Pipa // East Meets West Along the Silk Road
Overview
Experience the beauty of the pipa, a Chinese instrument over 2,000 years old, ...
![Climate Migration: “Ajijaak on Turtle Island”](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IBEX-Heather-box-home-1-300x300.png)
Climate Migration: “Ajijaak on Turtle Island”
Overview
In this musical, of which excerpts are available, students will experience a ...
![Italy’s theatre of spectacle: eVenti Verticali](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PVDFest-19-Highlights-eVenti-Verticali-Night-ErinXSmithers-1-300x300.jpeg)
Italy’s theatre of spectacle: eVenti Verticali
Vertical Theatre brings together theatre and circus, dance and music, and new technologies. ...
![L.A. Tap Sensations: Syncopated Ladies](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PVDFest-Syncopated-Ladies-photo-3-1-300x300.jpeg)
L.A. Tap Sensations: Syncopated Ladies
Join the founders of Syncopated Ladies, Emmy nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold & Maud ...
![Our Country: Art and Activism in Conversation](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LL-Images-Resized-02-300x300.png)
Our Country: Art and Activism in Conversation
A free public screening of FirstWorks Artistic Ambassador Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and ...
![Cartography: Mapping our Journeys](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LL-Images-Resized-05-300x300.png)
Cartography: Mapping our Journeys
A FirstWorks Creative Conversation
Join FirstWorks, the creators of the multimedia ...
![A Place at the Table](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LL-Images-Resized-04-1-300x300.png)
A Place at the Table
CONTRA-TIEMPO Artistic Director Ana Maria Alvarez talks one-on-one with fierce creators about ...
![Teaching Tolerance Through Music](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RESIZE-DBR-PD-April-2020-Recap-copy-300x300.jpg)
Teaching Tolerance Through Music
FirstWorks hosted a live Professional Development Workshop via Zoom with composer, violinist, ...
![Dreams, Dance, and Decisions](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LL-Images-Resized-01-300x300.png)
Dreams, Dance, and Decisions
Overview
Rooted in local Native American history, Mixashawn introduces Indigenous ...
![Walkin’ with Trane](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/resize-Urban-Bush-Women-Walking-with-Trane-1920x1080-copy-300x300.jpg)
Walkin’ with Trane
This K-12 Teacher Guide from our multi-tiered residency with the dance company Urban Bush ...
![Grace and Athleticism through Dance](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RESIZE-Paul-Taylor-Dance-Erin-Bugge-1920x1080-copy-300x300.jpg)
Grace and Athleticism through Dance
Choreographer Paul Taylor was influenced by everything around him, especially the dancers in ...
![Pedal Punk](https://firstworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/resize-Cirque-Mechanics-Pedal-Punk-1920x1080-copy-300x300.jpg)
Pedal Punk
Did you know that the circus, acrobatic movement, and Steampunk combined on bicycles can be ...