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Magic School Bus Science
We’ve put together a BUSFUL of fun science activities and experiments, all about your favorite topics from The Magic School Bus. Your child will explore and learn along side Arnold, Ralphie, Liz and The Friz. Students will read the books, watch some of the videos and create their own adventures as they experiment with the same topics in the stories. This is a perfect class for your young child who is full of imagination, wonder and creativity.
Ages 5-6 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Staff
Art Explorers
These project-based lessons are designed to teach students about the principles of art. They will participate 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. This is a very fun and active class for eager kids!
Ages 7-9 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Fine 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 and/or Beginning Contemporary Modern!
These classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale
Ages 7-9 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
Intro to Brain Games
Let's stimulate your thinking! In this class, participants should expect to delve into engaging, challenging, and fun activities designed to lead them in learning techniques to help them think through and solve puzzles, mysteries, reasoning activities, logic tasks, and more - both independently and as a group. Students will be intellectually challenged to sharpen certain thinking skills such as processing speed, planning skills, reaction time, and decision making. Students should read at a second grade level or above to participate in this class.
Ages 8-11 | $80/mo
Taught By Laura Roberts
Gospel Choir ∞
DaySpring’s premier Gospel Choir is a non-auditioned voice ensemble that studies traditional and contemporary Gospel music and Gospel techniques. This ensemble focuses on ensemble singing, with some opportunity for solos. Students will study the music of Cece Winans, Kirk Franklin, and Clark Sisters, while also learning about gospel-influenced music such as the music of Aretha Franklin or from Disney’s Hercules. This ensemble will have several opportunities to perform throughout the academic year.
Ages 8+ | $80/mo
Taught By DS Music 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.
Ballet 1 classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale
Ages 10-13 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
Ballet 2 +
Students in Ballet 2 build on skills learned in Ballet 1. Dancers progress to holding the barre with one hand, and center work introduces an array of new steps and terminology. Focus is given to building a strong technical foundation, placement and positions, waltzing, and understanding ballet terminology. *By placement only, please email dance@dayspringarts.org for placement information. Ballet 2 students will perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale, and are also encouraged to audition for our summer and winter ballet productions.
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Registration for Ballet 2 includes the following classes
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Ballet 2, Mondays 4:45-6:15pm
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Intro/Pre Pointe, Mondays 6:15-7:00pm
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Your choice of Ballet 2, Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm OR Ballet 2, Fridays 1:15-2:30pm
Additionally, Ballet 2 students are required to take one dance or performing arts elective. Examples are Jazz, Tap, Contemporary Modern, Musical Theatre, or Acting.
By Invitation | $228/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
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Email dance@dayspringarts.org for enrollment.
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 10-13 | $105/mo
Taught By Jaime Zayas
Intro to Tech Theatre
This Intro to Technical Theatre will give training in the classroom as well as in the DaySpring workshop! Students will get a taste of backstage roles, design elements, tools in the shop and paint space, and skills to help make a production happen!
Ages 10-13 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Tech Staff
Class Ukulele ∞
This class serves as an introduction to ukulele. Students will work on ensemble pieces, solo work, and technical fundamentals. All levels of experience are encouraged, as our capable instructor layers instruction to fit each student's ability. This class can also be used to explore guitar, as many aspects of guitar translate to the ukulele. This class serves as a good proving ground to see if a student is a good candidate for private ukulele or guitar lessons. For this reason, students are encouraged to take a private lesson for further instruction upon completion of the class and with the recommendation of the teacher.
Ages 10-13 | $80/mo
Taught By DS Music Staff
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