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Poetry
This class teaches the elements of poetry
and how to express oneself in writing. Students will learn the different
forms of poetry and how to put their feelings down onto paper. They will
also be performing their poems in front of the class and learning to
critique poetry. When this class is combined with another medium such as
photography or visual art, the students are able to create wonderful
pieces of art with visual and written art.
Multicultural Dance (African, Aztec, Bhangra,
Chinese, Folklorico)
Children will learn the dance of a specific
country or region. The students will learn the basic dance steps as well
as the cultural roots of the dance. Each session their confidence grows
with their ability. At the conclusion of the session, the participants
present a performance for their parents, friends and community members. At
the beginning of the residency, the dance instructors will do a simple
“pre-test” to determine the level of the skill that exists in the class.
The program is evaluated as the youngsters move from their starting skill
level to their ability at the final performance. This is an excellent
activity to share with family and friends – the participants are
encouraged to teach the dance they learn to someone else.
Chinese Art
Students taking this class will be exposed
to the different aspects of Chinese art. They will learn about the
different supplies used in this very interesting art form. The teacher
will discuss the history behind Chinese art and how to create several
works of art from paint on rice paper to lantern making!
Choir
In this class, students will learn the
basics of music including melody, rhythm, notes and timing. The children
will also be learning to sing choir music and how to use their voice and
body appropriately while singing. The class will end with a performance
for teacher and parents.
Hip Hop Dance
In this class students will learn the basics
of hip hop dance and the history behind it. Throughout the class, warm up
and across the floor exercises will be done during each meeting in order
to keep the students flexible and to learn new steps and practice. The
students will also be learning a dance to hip hop music that will be
performed during the final performance for friends and family.
Circus Arts
This fun program will teach students all
about the art of being a circus performer! They will learn how to juggle,
walk on a ball and even walk on their hands. Along with learning
different circus skills, kids will learn how to perform in front of an
audience and gain confidence in themselves. This class culminates with a
performance for family and friends.
Drama
This class teaches the elements of drama
from learning to speak on stage comfortably to costume and stage design
and culminates with a final performance.
Multidisciplinary Residency - (African,
Chinese, Aztec)
The students taking this class will be
exposed to the art, music and dance of a specific culture. The class
closes with a performance for parents, family members and friends with the
students performing the dance and music pieces they have learned as well
as a display of all art pieces created.
Musical Theater
Students participating in this class will
learn all the basics needed for a great musical theater performance.
Children will learn music and choreography from different musicals and
perform them in a final performance that will take place during the last
session of class.
Photography
Students in this program will learn to see
as photographers. Each child will receive his/her own camera, which they
will keep after the end of class. The lessons include photographic basics,
understanding art in general, composition, subject matter and lighting.
The class will conclude with a final exhibition of each child’s work.
Visual Arts
This visual art program will focus on the
elements of making and seeing art. Lessons include color theory,
composition, basic drawing techniques and using paint among several other
things. The proper use of, and respect for, art materials are also part
of the lessons. Children will learn that art is for everyone, that art
skills can be learned and that there are no wrong answers when creating
art.
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