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This page provides more information about Kev W Wood - the founder of From The Top Arts which has been achieving positive artistic impact through the performing and visual arts since 1992. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. Kev W Wood Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) Bachelor of Theology (Arts/Bible) Master of Visual and Performing Arts (Theatre) Bachelor of Social Work "Kev use the arts effectively to communicate significant issues." As the founder of From The Top, Kev W Wood has acquired knowledge and skill in physical arts, and other areas, from training and experience. and has served as the founding President of From The Top Arts since 1991. From The Top is a registered charity. Kev's training has included learning from several arts Masters throughout North America, and studying at a post-secondary performing arts college program in Pasadena, California. Kev holds undergraduate degrees in theology, fine arts and social work and a graduate degree in the performing and visual arts. He has taught and directed the physical arts at the post-secondary level as adjunct faculty. Opportunities have included Kev performing and teaching in nine Canadian provinces, approximately 35 U.S. states, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Australia. Kev's wife, Becky, is also a talented performer and has performed with him. Kev has choreographed over 100 physical theatre pieces, written over 100 drama sketches, and a number of one act plays and sketch scripts. Kev has been a performing member of two physical arts troupes and facilitated the establishment of several others. Kev has experience in church ministry. He has served as a church board member. Kev has served on church staff as a producer of services and a creative arts director. At his church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where Kev and his family worship and serve, Kev has served as a volunteer as the video camera operators team lead, video editor, video director and a small group leader. Kev currently leads PiiiX Photography Community, a network life group. Kev's life passion is to facilitate the betterment of the lives of others. He has been serving as a registered clinical social worker for 10 years. Kev enjoys reading and his service researching, writing, presenting and teaching. Favourite pastimes of Kev's include photography and volleyball. Becky and Kev are grateful for the two wonderful teenage children that they have. "Kev W Wood's range of artistic communication is refreshingly creative. Kev's presentations are sincere and authentic and are filled with passion and effort. Kev's passion is easily read in the sincerity in his face every time he performs and teaches. Kev's performances and workshops are inspiring."

This page provides more information about Kev W Wood - the founder of From The Top Arts which has been achieving positive artistic impact through the performing and visual arts since 1992. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. In the beginning, God created. God created humanity and the rest of creation from nothing. This means that we as people are now able to create from something. As individuals, we each have physical, mental, emotional and spiritual domains. The creative contributes to holistic wellbeing in each of these domains. Creativity and expression permeate the human experience. o l o olo is a Greek word meaning 'whole'. όλο. It is also the name of our research, writing, teaching and facilitation initiative. olo exists to help individuals, churches and other organizations to know how they can creatively minister to the whole needs of a person. We encourage people and organizations to be intentional in being creative in each of the four domains. We are also passionate about helping them to know what it means to be healthy and well as people and organizations. The focus of olo is on how creativity benefits us as people and organizations physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Creativity also helps us with our relationships individually and organizationally as we live in community. In fact, our website can be found at: olo.community (www.olo.community ). Overall, we are at our best when our needs are being met, and we are seeking to meet the needs of others, in a culture of creativity in community. towards cultures of creativity in community olo operates from a Christian worldview perspective. We strive to humbly be mindful of our grasp of truth at any given moment and the point of a faith journey that any person is on at any point in time. We also embrace opportunities to converse and collaborate with people who may not share our Christian beliefs as we live in community with each other. Be creative. Be wh o le. Part of the service of From The Top is Kev W Wood facilitating churches learning more about a variety of creative options that can be added to their worship services, events and programs beyond, and complementary to, spoken word and music in a way that connects holistically with those present. To find out more about Kev W Wood, click here . You can also us at: olo.life

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This page can be used to book From The Top Arts which has been achieving positive artistic impact through the performing and visual arts since 1992. This includes physical arts, dramatic arts, physical theatre and other areas of the arts. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. I would like to commend From The Top, the arts organization led by my honourable friend and Christ honouring servant of the Lord, Kev Wood, to whoever has occasion to engage their services. Dr. John Wesley White
, Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc. "True, effective ministry meets needs". This is an adage by which we minister. From The Top exists due to unique needs for ministry and instruction in Mime, Musical Sign, Drama and other areas of the performing and visual arts. By God's calling and enablement, we're a distinct ministry that seeks to serve. Now in our 24th year, From The Top has been booked by more than 350 churches and organizations on over 500 occasions. Our clientele has included churches, camps, schools, and other organizations. Ministry can take place as part of worship services, outreach events, youth events, day and residential camps, missions and other conferences, school chapels/assemblies, banquets, organizational anniversaries, workshops, short term missions training and projects, and more. ♦♦♦ Apart from considering booking request for any date, bookings requests are now being accepted for special services and events (including worship services, banquets, musicals, Christmas, and more). ♦♦♦ To book Kev Wood and/or the troupe From The Top please use the following form:

This page provides information about the troupes of From The Top Arts. Instruction and performances includes physical arts, dramatic arts, physical theatre and other areas of the arts. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. The Troupes: From The Top and Keneesis From The Top Arts was founded in September, 1992 because of a need for an itinerant arts ministry team with unique specialties. It was registered as a Canadian charity in 1996. Keneesis was established as a physical arts team (a small group) of Riverwood Church Community in 2019. The two troupes - From The Top and Keneesis - specialize in (French Classical) Mime, (The Wood Method of) Musical Sign, Flags and Drama. From The Top and Keneesis strive to Exalt, Encourage and Educate through the physical arts. Led by founding President and Artistic Director Kev W Wood, performance and teaching and other service is carried out by Kev and members of the troupes 'Keneesis' (of Riverwood Church Community) and ' From The Top' ( left to right): Amanda Sherman [nee: Ching], Edith Chan [nee: Lai], Becky Linde [nee: McDonald], and others. In the past the troupe From The Top and/or its members have performed in church services and events, schools (post-secondary, secondary, elementary), residential and day camps, a federal penitentiary, hostels, a home for abused women, banquets, picnics, weddings, malls, arts festivals, youth clubs, events and retreats and at other venues such as parks and on the street. "deep impact" In the summer of '97, From The Top toured Canada, coast to coast, for five months. Since then, From The Top and/or Kev Wood have performed in nine Canadian provinces, approximately 35 U.S. states, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Australia. From The Top, led by Kev Wood, is highly professional and communicates artistically in a most effective manner. In the past the members of the performing troupe From The Top have displayed a wide range in ages and have represented different ethnic groups, churches and denominations. My wife and I had the privilege of sharing in this ministry at Jacksons Point Camp. To say that we were deeply moved is to greatly understate the experience that was ours. On many occassions during the evening, we were lost in wonder, love and praise. Without hesitation, I endorse the ministry of From The Top. It will provide you with an experience you will never forget. From The Top and/or Kev Wood have shared the stage Juno and other awards nominees and winners. The group performs at a professional level. Kev Wood, the President, is an outstanding person whose mission is to use his life talents and those of the group to encourage and educate people. Keneesis, a small group/troupe, learns and practices such areas of the physical arts as Drama, Physical Theatre, Musical Sign and Flags. No previous knowledge of sign language is needed. There are two age groups: ’12 and Older’ (including adults) and ‘Under 12’ (Grades. 1-6). Members may have opportunities to perform at services, events and programs.

From The Top has been achieving positive artistic impact through the performing and visual arts since 1992. This includes physical arts, dramatic arts, physical theatre and other areas of the arts. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. Welcome From The Top has been achieving positive creative and artistic impact since 1992. This has included such areas of the performing and visual arts as drama, physical theatre, photography and other art forms that expressed through From The Top Arts . It also includes olo Creative Community - which is our research, writing, teaching and facilitation arm. From The Top operates from a Christian worldview. From The Top has been a registered Canadian charity since 1996. Express Encourage Educate Part of the service of From The Top is Kev Wood facilitating churches learning more about a variety of creative options that can be added to their worship services, events and programs beyond, and complementary to, spoken word and music in a way that connects holistically with those present. "mesmerizing" Kev and/or the troupe From The Top Arts are booked to perform or teach in services, events, programs, conferences, workshops and more. "spiritually profound" What people are saying about the ministry of From The Top: "You have a real gift. Thank you for using it to spread God’s abounding love to His people. "I highly recommend Kev W Wood of From The Top Arts. Students from JK through Grade 8 were engaged in the message that Kev gave and the way it was performed." - School Principal "I am so glad we were able to have you at our school. I have heard nothing but positive comments from students and staff about what a blessing this morning was." - School Principal "Way beyond awesome" "Powerful and beautiful" - Worship Leader "powerful" On our blog page you can subscribe to and follow Kev's blog - 'The Restless Artist' - where he shares his reflections on the arts from nearly 40 years of training and experience in the arts and with what he is interacting now. This includes what Kev is reading, researching, watching, interactions with people and other experiences. Posts are written with the objective of not taking more than 1-2 minutes to read. "beautiful" Kev writes, "I read the following words by Janice Elsheimer in her book The Creative Call : 'Our gifts are not from God to us, but from God through us to the world. When we fail to use these gifts, we suffer the same way a person accustomed to regular physical activity may feel pent up, out of sorts, and off-balance after going for several days without exercise. When we try to live without exercising our artistic gifts we may feel RESTLESS [emphasis Kev's] and empty. Life lacks fullness. Something buried deep within longs to emerge.' "engaging"

This page provides more information about Kev W Wood - the founder of From The Top Arts which has been achieving positive artistic impact through the performing and visual arts since 1992. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. Kev W Wood Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) Bachelor of Theology (Arts/Bible) Master of Visual and Performing Arts (Theatre) Bachelor of Social Work (Kev's a Clinical Social Worker) "Kev use the arts effectively to communicate significant issues, Kev does not perform for applause." Kev Wood has acquired knowledge and skill in drama, physical theatre and other areas of the arts from training and experience. After graduating from Tyndale University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Theology in Bible and Arts, Kev joined Steadfast, a physical arts team from Tyndale, that same fall. When the group recessed for the summer, Kev auditioned for and joined 4 Crying Out Loud (formerly Neon), a Christian physical arts troupe. Kev has also received training as a Mime that has included an emphasis on the Classical style of, and training from, the renowned French Mime Marcel Marceau. In June, 1994 he received an invitation for a personal (1:1) two week course in Classical and Expressive Mime at the Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Academy of Performing Arts in Cambridge, Ontario. Kev has also trained with Mimeistry International (now Innovo Physical Theatre) where he studied under Todd and Marilyn Farley, Mimeistry's co-founding directors, both at a summer workshop in Michigan and then in the Journeyman class at Mimeistry's residential school in Pasadena, California. Todd and Marilyn both studied at Marcel Marceau's International School of Mime in Paris. Kev also attended Master workshops taught by Marcel Marceau in New York City ('99 [2 weeks], '00 [1 week]) and Ann Arbor, Michigan ('99 [1 week]). In October, 2004 Kev also trained for one week under Gregg Goldston out of New York City. Gregg has performed with Marcel Marceau. Kev also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) from Providence University College, Master of Visual and Performing Arts (Theatre) from Charles Sturt University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from Booth University College. He taught as Adjunct Faculty at Providence University College from 2001-2007 when he taught and directed the physical arts troupe Speechless. Opportunities have included Kev performing and teaching in nine Canadian provinces, approximately 35 U.S. states, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Australia. Kev has choreographed over 100 physical theatre pieces, written over 100 drama sketches, and a number of one act plays and scripts for Christmas and Easter church productions. Currently serving as a registered clinical social worker in child welfare, Kev's passion is to facilitate the betterment of the lives of others. Kev's wife, Becky, is also a talented performer and performs with Kev and From The Top. Becky loves her vocation as an early years school teacher in which she has served for almost 20 years. In the past, Kev has served on church staff as a producer of services and a creative arts director. At Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where Kev and his family worship and serve, Kev has served as a volunteer as the video camera operators team lead, video editor, video director and small group leader. Kev currently leads PiiiX Photography Community at Riverwood. Becky enjoys leading, teaching and supporting with Riverwood Kids on Sunday mornings. Becky and Kev are grateful for the two wonderful children that they have. "Kev W Wood's range of artistic communication is refreshingly creative. His performances are always warmly welcomed. Kev's presentations are sincere and authentic and are filled with passion and effort. Kev's passion is easily read in the sincerity in his face every time he performs and teaches. Kev's performances and workshops are inspiring."

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From The Top Arts has been achieving positive artistic impact through the performing and visual arts since 1992. This includes physical arts, dramatic arts, physical theatre and other areas of the arts. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. Creatives Connecting Creatives Connecting is a virtual, common interest small group. It provides an opportunity for creatives/artists to connect and interact online - regardless of where on our great planet a person lives. The book The Heart of the Artist (by Rory Noland) will be read and discussed this fall by means of a private blog. Group members are responsible to obtain their own copy of The Heart of the Artist by October 7. For those who are able to attend - our Creatives Connecting small group will get together in person in Winnipeg twice this fall. Creatives/artists who are able to commit to being a part of Creatives Connecting participate by reading one to two chapters of a book - that is relevant to creatives/artists - one week, posting responses to questions the following week, reading another one to chapters the following week, and so on. In striving to ensure a safe and respectful online environment - posts are moderated. This fall and winter we will be reading and responding to each of the chapters in The Heart of the Artist . A second book relevant to creatives/artists will be read and discussed between January and June 2020. If you are interested and would like to be kept updated as we finalize details please let us know through our 'Contact Us' form here on our website. Creatives Connecting is facilitated and moderated by Kev W Wood - From The Top's founding Artistic Director and President, who is also a small group leader at Riverwood Church Community (www.Riverwood.cc ). Over the past 26 years Kev has had the opportunity and privilege of helping to facilitate churches (on 3 continents) having their arts training and ministry needs met, and establish church arts ministry teams in Toronto, Winnipeg and elsewhere. This has included churches averaging from 100 to over 3000 attendees on a Sunday morning. Kev also has experience serving on church staff teams as a Producer of Services and Director of Creative Arts. At his home church of Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg Kev serves in a volunteer capacity as a small group leader, video director and photographer. Itinerant arts ministry has included 9 Canadian, provinces, more than 40 U.S. states and internationally with From The Top Arts was in addition to this. For more information on Kev's training and experience please see the 'Kev W Wood' page.

This page provides information about instructional services and rehearsal opportunities with From The Top Arts. This includes physical arts, dramatic arts, physical theatre and other areas of the arts. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. Keneesis Arts - and Q2Q Arts Training Kev and his wife Becky lead Q2Q Arts Night at Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Q2Q Arts Night is a weekly training and rehearsal evening where members of the physical arts small group ‘Keneesis’, small group/troupe in collaboration with Riverwood, have the opportunity to learn and practice such areas of the physical arts as Drama, Mime, Musical Sign and Flags. Music Sign is the signing of songs but is not the equivalent of the signed interpretation of songs in American Sign Language (ASL). For joining Keneesis, no previous knowledge of sign language is needed. There are two age groups: ’12 and Older’ – including adults, and ‘Under 12’ – Grades 1-6. Members, if wanted, may have opportunities to perform with Keneesis at various services, events and programs. Performances and teaching outside of Riverwood's programs is done on behalf of From The Top Arts. Please see the 'Q2Q Arts Training' page here for more details. If you are interested please let us know through our 'Contact Us' form here on our website. Members can join and start at any time. The group Keneesis is led and directed by Kev W Wood - From The Top's founding Artistic Director and President. Over the past 31 years, Kev and members of From The Top have had the opportunity and privilege of helping to facilitate churches (on 3 continents) having their arts training, choreography and directing needs met. Kev has helped to establish church arts teams in Toronto, Winnipeg and elsewhere. This has included churches averaging from 100 to over 3000 attendees on a Sunday morning. Kev also has experience serving on church staff teams as a Producer of Services and Director of Creative Arts. Itinerant arts performance, teaching and overall service in 9 Canadian, provinces, more than 40 U.S. states and internationally with From The Top Arts was in addition to this. Instruction is also provided by guest instructors. For more information on Kev's training and experience please see the 'Kev W Wood' page.

This page provides more information about Kev W Wood - the founder of From The Top Arts which has been achieving positive artistic impact through the performing and visual arts since 1992. From The Top operates from a Christian world view. Kev W Wood Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) Bachelor of Theology (Arts/Bible) Master of Visual and Performing Arts (Theatre) Bachelor of Social Work (Kev's a Clinical Social Worker) "Kev use the arts effectively to communicate significant issues, Kev does not perform for applause." Kev Wood has acquired knowledge and skill in drama, physical theatre and other areas of the arts from training and experience. After graduating from Tyndale University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Theology in Bible and Arts, Kev joined Steadfast, a physical arts team from Tyndale, that same fall. When the group recessed for the summer, Kev auditioned for and joined 4 Crying Out Loud (formerly Neon), a Christian physical arts troupe. Kev has also received training as a Mime that has included an emphasis on the Classical style of, and training from, the renowned French Mime Marcel Marceau. In June, 1994 he received an invitation for a personal (1:1) two week course in Classical and Expressive Mime at the Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Academy of Performing Arts in Cambridge, Ontario. Kev has also trained with Mimeistry International (now Innovo Physical Theatre) where he studied under Todd and Marilyn Farley, Mimeistry's co-founding directors, both at a summer workshop in Michigan and then in the Journeyman class at Mimeistry's residential school in Pasadena, California. Todd and Marilyn both studied at Marcel Marceau's International School of Mime in Paris. Kev also attended Master workshops taught by Marcel Marceau in New York City ('99 [2 weeks], '00 [1 week]) and Ann Arbor, Michigan ('99 [1 week]). In October, 2004 Kev also trained for one week under Gregg Goldston out of New York City. Gregg has performed with Marcel Marceau. Kev also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) from Providence University College, Master of Visual and Performing Arts (Theatre) from Charles Sturt University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from Booth University College. He taught as Adjunct Faculty at Providence University College from 2001-2007 when he taught and directed the physical arts troupe Speechless. Opportunities have included Kev performing and teaching in nine Canadian provinces, approximately 35 U.S. states, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Ireland and Australia. Kev has choreographed over 100 physical theatre pieces, written over 100 drama sketches, and a number of one act plays and scripts for Christmas and Easter church productions. Currently serving as a registered clinical social worker in child welfare, Kev's passion is to facilitate the betterment of the lives of others. Kev's wife, Becky, is also a talented performer and performs with Kev and From The Top. Becky loves her vocation as an early years school teacher in which she has served for almost 20 years. In the past, Kev has served on church staff as a producer of services and a creative arts director. At Riverwood Church Community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where Kev and his family worship and serve, Kev has served as a volunteer as the video camera operators team lead, video editor, video director and small group leader. Kev currently leads PiiiX Photography Community at Riverwood. Becky enjoys leading, teaching and supporting with Riverwood Kids on Sunday mornings. Becky and Kev are grateful for the two wonderful children that they have. "Kev W Wood's range of artistic communication is refreshingly creative. His performances are always warmly welcomed. Kev's presentations are sincere and authentic and are filled with passion and effort. Kev's passion is easily read in the sincerity in his face every time he performs and teaches. Kev's performances and workshops are inspiring."