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Dan Keding, Storyteller, Musician & Author
 
Contact: Dan Keding
  203 G. H. Baker Dr.
  Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-344-8460
Fax: 217-344-8476
Email: dantale@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.dankeding.com

Mission
  Storytelling engages the imagination to co-create a tale between the teller and the audience that explores the world.

Art Form
  Storytelling

Grade Level
  K - 5
  6 - 8
  9 -12
  Adults
  Senior Citizens
  Special Needs

Content Areas
  English Language Arts
  Social Science
  Fine Arts

Services Provided
  Workshops
  Residencies
  Performances
  Lectures / Demonstrations
  CPDU Credit
  Curriculum Development

ISBE Goals
  Goal 1-Reading
  Goal 3-Writing
  Goal 4-Listening and Speaking

Materials Available
  Bibliographies
  Lesson Plan Resources

Space/Technical/Time Requirements
  Depends on the type of event. Concerts and classes usually last 45 minutes to an hour each. Residencies developed to address needs.

Comments
  Storytelling and folk music bring arts to the audience that not only represent their cultural background, but also show connections to other cultures. Performs internationally and has appeared at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee and The Sidmouth International Folk Arts Festival in England. Inducted into the NSN's Circle of Excellence; awareded the ALA Notable Recording for Children Award; seven Storytelling awards for recordings; and The Anne Izard Storyteller's Choice Award for his new book "Stories of Hope & Spirit".

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