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Backyard Science

In this class, students will experiment with everyday items in order to make something fun and practical and also provide scientific insights into their world. The class will utilize Dorling Kindersley’s books and episodes from the TV show “Backyard Science.”

Ages 5-7 | $70/mo ($630/yr) 

Taught By Mariah Scott 

Circus A  * ∞

Offered by Kinetic Tapestry Physical Theatre company here in the very same building, this class is an introduction and development of everything circus.  This is a physically active class where students are introduced to juggling, balancing, tumbling, and clowning. It will challenge them to not only develop individual body control, be creative and expressive, but also how to work together with a group to a create fun and entertaining piece.

Ages 7-10 | $96/mo ($860/yr)

Taught By Jaime Zayas

Beginning Tap & Jazz  ∞ +

This upbeat class pairs wonderfully with Beginning Ballet or Musical Theatre, but can also be taken as a stand alone class. The tap portion of this class will focus on steps that use the different parts of the tap shoe to make specific sounds, while building correct technique. Basic tap vocabulary will be introduced/reviewed. In the Jazz portion of this class, students will learn correct basic alignment, posture, and vocabulary they will use as they begin to learn specific jazz styles in Jazz 1 and up. 

Ages 7-9 | $74/mo ($665/yr)

Taught By Christine Settembrino

Music Explorers  ∞

Explore the world of music with us! Using percussion instruments, recorders, and their own voices, children will develop age appropriate, foundational musical and listening skills. They will begin to see the structure of songs by learning how to read music, playing pitched percussion and wind instruments, and singing and making music together. They will also get a glimpse of how people around the world have developed their unique expressions through music. - Recorder and music book is included in cost of the class.

Ages 7-9 | $72/mo ($645/yr)

Taught By Ana Villegas

KEY:

+ Perform in Finale in June

§ Performs in Fall Showcase and Spring Black Box Show

* Performs in Fall Showcase and Finale in June.

∞ Includes a parent observation day

# Students are eligible to audition for the full-length Drama 

   show performing in December

Acting Skills § # ∞

Learn the skills you need to perform your part honestly and with confidence as you bring the scene from page to stage. This class covers basic acting skills, including creating the physicality of a character, pantomime, vocal variation, projection, diction, stage directions and terms, audition preparation and execution, comic timing and improvisation. We will put these skills into practice using monologues, scene work and drama games. This class is also great for building personal confidence, developing physical coordination and furthering cooperative skills of working with and trusting others.

Ages 10-13 | $74/mo ($665/yr)

Taught By Vanessa Waggoner-Zayas

Beginning Music Theory & Skills

Understanding the “language” of music is essential to growing as a musician. Students will learn how to read, write, and understand basic musical elements by analyzing rhythm, melody, and harmony in the context of simple music scores. To get the most benefit from this study, students should have some current or prior music experience (class or private lessons in instrumental or voice). - Prep and Book 1 Theory books from the Music Development Program of the Royal Conservatory of Music are included in price. 

Ages 10-13 | $73/mo ($655/yr)

Taught By Debora Pedigo

Art Explorers

These project-based lessons are designed to teach students about the principles of art, by participating in a variety of projects using different media like ceramics, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Students will begin basic understanding of the elements and principles of art seen in both their own art and others’, including many famous artists in history in this fun and active class.

Ages 7-9  | $76/mo ($680/yr)

Taught By Ellen O'Shea