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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.
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.
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
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