COOL MOVES – Contemporary Dancemaking Labs

Open to all ages
Thursdays May 16- June 20
A Six-Week Workshop Series, Movimento Project

COOL MOVES will offer the chance for people interested in dance as art to explore together their own body movement and its potential for making unique and relevant dance. This series is open to all people interested in movement art, dance and dancemaking. Contemporary dance is an inclusive & celebratory medium, focusing the choreographic eye to movement of all types of bodies, in new spaces, with new thematic goals, soundtracks, etc. The workshop series will be facilitated by Leda Muhana & Dave Iannitelli, who bring more than 50 years combined experience in coaching, motivating and fine-tuning contemporary dancemaking. Participants will be guided through individual and collective processes of body & movement focus, exploration, and creative appreciation in the structuring of innovative dance art. Individual levels of experience will provide the base for each participant’s exploration, offering paths ahead for interested beginner to advanced artists. The atmosphere will be one of positivity, creativity, diversity & celebration of each participant’s body, movement, and artistic potential. The program will end with a demonstration of participants’ artistic processes and results.

Tuition: $75

Creative Drama 1

Pre-K-1
Saturday
11:15-12:15

In our creative movement class, we encourage our youngest students to explore the environment through guided play and the use of the imagination. Children learn to value self-expression through rhythm, games to develop coordination, sequencing exercises, pantomime, visual art, storybooks, songs, and dances. Class will end with a final demonstration. Great add-on to Sing, Sing, Sing class. No Class 5/25.
This class is held at the Arts Center.
Tuition: $120

Creative Drama 2

Grades 2-4
Saturday
9:00-10:30

This class begins the exciting journey of the budding actor. Children experience developmentally appropriate theatre games and dramatizations of stories that build skills, spark imagination, nurture creativity, and inspire empathy. The class also focuses on enhancing students’ communication skills and self-confidence. Young people are encouraged to repeat Creative Drama workshops within their age range, as each class increases understanding while using new material. Class will end with a final demonstration. Great add on to The Adventures in Wonderland or Broadway Kids class. No Class 5/25.
This class is held at the Theater.
Tuition: $180

Creative Drama 3

Grades 5-7
Saturday
9:00-10:30

Imagination Stage! This class enhances theatre skills through carefully crafted exercises and dramatizing stories and short plays. Students focus on character development using improvisation and script work to develop their craft. Actors are encouraged to repeat their participation in Creative Drama workshops within their age range as each class deepens understanding while introducing new material. Class will end with a final demonstration. This is a great add on to Broadway Kids for a full theatrical immersion! No Class 5/25.
This class is held at the Theater.
Tuition: $180

Sing, Sing, Sing!

Pre-K – 2
Saturday
10:00-11:00

In this class students are encouraged to have fun while learning the components of singing. We will explore music and creative expression through movement, dramatic play, and song. Great add on to Creative Drama 1. No class 5/25
This class is held at the Arts Center
Tuition: $120

Broadway Kids

Grades 3-6
Saturday
10:45-11:45

Sing, Dance, Act, and DO – all at the same time? Love to act but do your knees turn to jelly during a singing audition? In this class, have fun bringing to songs what you already know about acting. You learn range, diction, pitch, and more to help you sing with expression and confidence. Discover how to move to the beat and the words to bring the song alive. This class includes a performance opportunity in our spring production Ballet, Broadway, & Beyond on 6/15 & 6/16. There will be approximately 2 rehearsal the week of 6/10- 14 TBD. Great add-on to Creative Drama classes. No class 5/25.
This class will meet at the Theatre.
Tuition: $240

Adventures in Sherwood Forest

Grades 2-4
Saturday
10:45-11:45

Come create the world of Robin Hood with us. In this class we will do it all, from working with a short script to creating small set pieces, costume pieces, and props. Plan to spend half the class crafting and half rehearsing. Imagine all we can create! Great add on to Creative Drama 2. Class will end with a final demonstration. No class 5/25.
This class is meets at the Theater.
Tuition: $180

Experimental Teen Acting

Grades 7 & up
Saturday
12:30-2

Part training, part playground: come experience our rigorous actor-training class for teens in a safe, welcoming, fun environment. We’ll dive into acting exercises, ensemble-building, improvisation, and text to hone our chops as actors.
Bring clothes to move in, a water bottle, and a sense of play!
No class 5/25
This class is held at the Arts Center
Tuition: $180

Teen Comedy Improv

Grades 7 & up
Tuesday
4:30-6

Learn to think on your feet, practice active listening and say “yes” to Acting & Improv. Improvisation is fun, funny, and an incredible skill builder. Teamwork, listening, spontaneity, and thinking on your feet: improvisation skills are the foundation of any successful performance. No class 5/28
This class is held at the Arts Center.
Tuition: $180

Comedy Improv for Adults

Ages 18 and up
Tuesday
6:15-8:15

Have you ever watched an improv show and envisioned yourself as a performer? Or perhaps you’re an actor looking for a creative outlet? Whatever your reason may be, this is the place for you. Join us each week as we embark on a journey full of games and exercises that’ll take you through the basics of improv such as taking risks, being present, and learning lifelong skills that can be used on and off stage – all while sharing a lot of laughs together! No previous experience required, only an open mind and a willingness to say ‘Yes!” No Class 5/28

Instructor: Mike Devine
This class is held at the Arts Center
Tuition: $240

Adult Scene Study & Monologue Prep

Ages 18 and up

Monday

6:15-8:15

This is the class for you! Over 6 weeks, you will work in pairs and individually on scripted material. You will challenge yourself, find your groove and deepen your strengths while discovering new and inspiring insights into your process.  No Class 5/27. This class is held at the Arts Center.

Instructor: Nina Schuessler
Tuition: $240

Creative Drama on the Spectrum

Grades 1-6
Wednesday
4:00-5:00

Experience the magic and wonder of theater! This class offers a great introduction to theater games, improvisation, role play using voice and body, and collaborative drama activities designed to meet students where they are. We all have unique abilities and gifts so let’s have some drama fun! This class is designed to accommodate students on the Autism Spectrum but can be enjoyed by anyone with an open mind and a creative spirit! This is a weekly, one hour class (with a short break for a snack) running for 6 weeks. Last class 5/29
This class meets at the Theatre.
Tuition: $120

Smartphone Filmmaking

Ages: 18 & up
Wednesday
6:15-8:15
Location: Theatre
Instructor: Claude Kerven

Learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling and start applying it today.In this workshop, you will learn how to make a short film relying only on a smartphone and your own imagination. No filmmaking experience is required. Sophisticated equipment, special effects, advanced editing software, and big budgets are not necessary to tell a great story. With nothing more than a cell phone and your own creativity, you can touch people and move them in profound and meaningful ways.Who Is This Course For? This course is for anyone. Whether filmmaking is your passion, your hobby or just something you’ve always wanted to try, Smartphone Filmmaking will demystify the process of telling stories visually and help you translate your ideas into expressive and eloquent images. No Class May 29. Final class will conclude with a film screening for family and friends.
Tuition: $240

DANCE

Dance class are held in the Fall, Winter and Spring only

Tap 5

Grades 7 – Adult
Tuesday
5:00-6:00

This advanced class includes proper warm-ups and stretches for the body, combined with across-the-floor progressions. This technique class will focus on faster and more intricate footwork. Students at this level will develop speed, clarity, dynamics, and the ability to execute complex rhythmic combinations. This class concludes with the Ballet Broadway & Beyond performance June 15 & 16
Held at the Arts Center. 10 weeks 4/9-6/11
Tuition: $170

Tap 4

Grades 5-9
Wednesday
4:00-5:00

This class continues to focus on the fundamentals of Tap. Students put beginning technique to work, learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations. It also focuses on the development of coordination, concentration, listening skills, and self-confidence. This class concludes with the Ballet Broadway & Beyond performance June 15 & 16
Held at the Arts Center. 10 weeks 4/9-6/11
Tuition: $170

Adult / Teen Tap

Grades 9 – Adult
Wednesday
5:15-6:15

2-3 years of prior tap experience. Includes an introduction to proper barre warm-ups and stretches for the body, combined with across the floor progressions and mini combinations. The class will concentrate on building confidence through mastering more difficult patterns and steps. This is a performance class. This class is held at the Arts Center. 10 weeks 4/10-6/11
Tuition: $170