Happy Readers
This class is great for emerging readers. It will introduce kids to awesome children’s literature to get them excited about books and reading and help them develop the skills to discuss stories with others. In class, we will read part or all of the books depending on their length. Then we will spend the rest of the class responding to the story through activities like crafts, role-playing, games, and making our own picture books. - This program does not teach kids to read.
Ages 5-6 | $77/mo
Taught By Laura Roberts
Pre-Musical Theatre *
This class is the perfect blend of musical theatre, circus, and acting skills for our young students. They will be given the opportunity to explore several aspects of our performing arts program with fast-paced games, skits, music basics, and dance instruction. This is a great starting point for budding performers to have an introduction to the arts, which will set them up to successfully participate in classes as they get older. This class is designed to help students grow in confidence, communication, and cooperation all while having a lot of fun performing!
This class will perform in Fall Showcase and Finale.
Ages 5-6 | $82/mo
Taught By DS Perf. Arts Staff
Beginning Ballet +
Beginning Ballet introduces students to a more structured classical ballet class consisting of barre and center work. Refining natural movement is emphasized, ballet terminology is integrated, and proper ballet placement takes focus. Attention is given to creativity, imagination, and musicality. This class pairs wonderfully with Beginning Tap & Jazz!
Ages 7-9 | $82/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
Mad Scientists Club
Science really is fun! It is all around us...and even in us! Using hands on experiments, activities and projects we will explore the world around us! We will investigate many different topics in science including physics, earth science, chemistry, weather, animal science, plant science, the human body and much more! Topics will be covered in interactive classes that incorporate hands on activities in a way sure to engage and excite!
Ages 7-9 | $77/mo
Taught By DS Staff
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 create a fun and entertaining piece.
Ages 7-10 | $105/mo
Taught By Jaime Zayas
Acting 1 §
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 some 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.
This class is encouraged to audition for our Full Drama production and will perform in Fall Showcase and Actor's Spotlight.
Ages 10-13 | $82/mo
Taught By DS Perf. Arts Staff
Ballet 1 +
Ballet 1 students progress towards the classical structure of ballet class. While focusing on deepening coordination skills, practicing weight placement, understanding proper alignment, and learning new vocabulary and steps, Ballet 1 emphasizes creativity and understanding dance as a form of expression. Students spend at least 2 years at this level. Upon completion of Ballet 1, a student is fully equipped to take on the discipline and rigorous structure of the Classical Ballet Program. This class pairs wonderfully with another dance class, such as Contemporary Modern, Jazz, or Tap.
***To prepare students for our Classical Ballet Program, we recommend that students take two Ballet 1 classes and one additional dance class.
Ages 10-13 | $82/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
Guitar & Ukulele 2 ∞
This class builds upon material learned in Guitar/Ukulele 1 and performs in the winter and spring recitals. Students will work on ensemble pieces, solo work, and technical fundamentals.
By Invitation | $77/mo
Taught By Robert Miller
Building with Everyday Materials
This STEAM based class will combine Art + Architecture. Students will learn to create create 3 D structures through artistic exploration. This class uses everyday materials like paper, cardboard, legos, recyclable and natural materials to create interesting 3 dimensional structures.
Ages 10-13 | $82/mo
Taught By DS Fine Arts Staff
Deeper into Literature and Writing
This class is required for our Voyager Academy students, but also open for anyone to enroll! In the first semester, this class will be an opportunity for students to enjoy an in-depth thematic study of a specific genre such as survival, realistic fiction, historical fiction, or science fiction. In the second semester, this class will offer the opportunity for students to express themselves through creative writing.
Ages 10-13 | $77/mo
Taught By James Stull
Suzuki Violin 1 ∞
This class is a continuation of the PreTwinkle Class. Students have mastered the PreTwinkle repertoire and are ready for repertoire from Suzuki Violin School Volume 1 and Learning Together Volume 1. Basic note-reading concepts are introduced. This class performs in the winter and spring recitals.
By Invitation | $77/mo
Taught By Betsey Karako
KEY:
+ Performs in Finale in June
§ Performs in Fall Showcase and Spring Black Box Show
*Performs in Fall Showcase and Finale in June.
∞ Opportunity to perform in Fall and Spring recitals
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