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Children's Class Decriptions | Fall 2009
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Dance | Drama | Music | Art | Writing
* = Affiliate Programs
Dance Program
Creative Movement (ages 3-4)
An exploration of the basic elements of dance: space, time, energy and body awareness. With the help of props, music and imagination, these elements are introduced through creative movement games, problem solving exercises and improvisation.
Taps & Tutus (ages 4-5)
This combination class is designed for children who have taken creative movement and are gearing up for a beginner technique class. It is an excellent introduction to basic vocabulary and fundamentals of tap and ballet with an emphasis on imagination and creative learning. They will develop coordination, musicality, rhythm and grace while having lots of fun!
Tap (ages 5 & up)
An introduction to the basic technique and style of tap dance. Through creative rhythmic activities, each child will develop a sense of articulation and coordination.
Hip Hop for Tots (ages 5-6)
Move your body to the urban beat in Hip Hop! Students will explore rhythm and cultivate coordination in this class, which combines the best of dance technique, popular culture, and self-expression.
Pre Ballet (ages 5-6)
Beginning with stretching and strengthening exercises on the floor and using basic ballet and creative movement exercises, the students will learn proper ballet positions; develop strength & coordination while learning to move gracefully. The class is designed for children to experience the joy of dance, enrich their technical skills, and learn to appreciate this art form.
Hip Hop (ages 7 & up)
Move your body to the urban beat in Hip Hop! Students will explore rhythm and cultivate coordination in this class, which combines the best of dance technique, popular culture, and self-expression.
Modern (ages 7 & up)
This class is designed to develop technical skills, including alignment, balance, strength, and endurance. Students will explore the basic elements of dance: space, time, energy and body awareness while combining more complex principles such as level changes, dynamic range and different qualities of movement through rhythmic activities, improvisation and structured compositional exercises.
Ballet (ages 7 & up)
This class will consist of a ballet barre, center floor work and traveling sequences across the floor. The class is designed to enhance correct anatomical placement as well as develop strength, flexibility and grace of movement.
*Fit Play (ages 5-8)
This class is designed to introduce our children to healthy lifestyle habits through fun educational activities. Each lesson has a theme and a basic objective. Your child will play, exercise and learn all at the same time.
*Elite Fitness Studio (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at 111 Union St. to register contact Director David Cascia @ Elite Fitness Studio 718.596.0006 or www.elitetrainingandfitness.com
*Tumble and Roll (ages 3-5)
This class will focus on basic tumbling skills. The students will have fun while mastering the art of summer saults (both forward and back), cartwheels, handstands, headstands, back bends, dive rolls, and fish flops. The students will learn the proper stretching and strengthening techniques that will help them develop the basic skills necessary for this class, while improving their coordination, flexibility, balance and endurance.
*Elite Fitness Studio (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at 111 Union St. to register contact Director David Cascia @ Elite Fitness Studio 718.596.0006 or www.elitetrainingandfitness.com
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Drama Program
Creative Drama (ages 7-9)
Using theatre and movement games, the students will explore a range of dramatic scenarios. They will create their own short original pieces, study character development and will perform regularly for each other. It is here where they will be given the tools to become a performing artist.
Musical Theatre (ages 8 & up)
Using songs from popular musicals, the students will explore character development combining elements of drama, song, and dance simultaneously. This class is designed to help students find their own unique voice to tell a story through the great American musical.
Music Program
Our World, Our Music (ages 9 & up)
In this class students will be introduced to a wide range of music styles, time periods and origins from around the world. Genre units include, Musical Theater, Classical, Jazz, Folk, and music of different cultures; African, Latin, Asian, East-Asian etc. We will listen to, watch, learn, dance to and perform music of all of these genres!
Composers Collective (Songwriters Workshop Ensemble)
(ages 9 & up)
Have you always wanted to write your own songs? Here is the perfect opportunity! Students will learn basic lyric and songwriting tools in order to write their own music! Each student will experiment writing in different music genres in order to find their own voice. Students are encouraged to bring an instrument they play in order to explore the ideas of ensemble and developing a band.
*Arfie’s Music Adventures (ages 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 )
Arfie’s Music Adventures ArtsCetera’s own music program is based on what we’ve learned in our 15 years of teaching - that infants and toddlers learn through what comes naturally - sounding, singing, moving, playing percussive instruments, observing and imitating their own adults, their teacher and the children around them. With Arfie, this classic approach takes a new direction, with myriad musical genres produced by an eclectic group of New York musicians, including our own “voice of Arfie”, Morgan Taylor, the creator of the wildly popular Gustafer Yellowgold. Classes include a CD and illustrated booklet each semester.
*ArtsCetera (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at CAS. To register contact Director Nanette DeCillis at 718.643.6817 or www.artscetera.com
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Art Program
Jewelrymaking (ages 6 & up)
Have you always wondered how to make your own jewelry? This is a perfect class for those students who are interested in working with beads. Students will create all kinds of jewelry from all types of materials. They will be guided in creating their own unique designs as well as participating in small group projects.
Print and Press (ages 5-8)
From simple stamps to linocuts, papermaking and casting; participants will learn about traditional techniques artisans use to create a variety of paper based art forms. Projects will include, recycled papermaking and casting, embossing, monoprints, cardmaking and book arts.
Drawing Workshop (ages 8 & up)
Observation, line quality, shading and the basics of composition are emphasized in this class as students experiment in bringing objects to life using various media.
Wearable Art (ages 9 & up)
Students will create wearable artwork using various textiles, jewerlymaking, and basic sewing skills. Students will be developing techniques in dying, bead making, & wire wrapping. Projects will include headbands, wrap skirts, felted slippers and tote bags.
*Arfie’s Art & Play (ages 2 & up)
Arfie's Art & Play is a great option for kids who enjoy a big helping of creative movement and music with their messy play art projects! From free play and books to our Arfie song collections, our activities connect with art-making for the ultimate process-oriented fun learning experience. Developed and taught by Vicki Devor and Nanette De Cillis, taught by Rachel Frontino, Jamie Palazzo and Nanette De Cillis.
ArtsCetera (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at CAS. To register contact Director Nanette DeCillis at 718.643.6817 or www.artscetera.com
*Art Playgroup (ages 2 & up)
Art Playgroup introduces your child to the world of pre-school in a relaxed, creative environment. Children transition from free play to structured group activities, including art, music, movement, and story time. Throughout, they are supported to work independently, though parents and caregivers lend a hand. A drop-off class is available for kids 2½ and up who are getting ready to really be on their own. Developed and taught by Sharon Enlow.
*ArtsCetera (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at CAS. To register contact Director Nanette DeCillis at 718.643.6817 or www.artscetera.com
*Chinese Watercolor/Brush Painting (ages: 7 & up)
Learn the ancient arts of Chinese watercolor painting and brush painting (calligraphy) in this class. Students will explore the beauty of these art forms, discover the origins of Chinese characters and learn new techniques to produce their own paintings. Materials fee includes brushes, inks, paints and paper.
*Xiao Long Center (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at CAS. For class schedule / registration, please contact Jennifer Lee 646.734.1882 or send emails to jennifer@xiaolongcenter.com or www.xiaolongcenter.com
*Little Buns (ages 3- 4 years)
This class is a fun introduction to the Chinese language through songs, nursery rhymes, movement and games. Little Buns are provided with hands-on activities and encouraged to learn through exploration. Parent/caregiver is required to attend class.
*Xiao Long Center (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at CAS. For class schedule / registration, please contact Jennifer Lee 646.734.1882 or send emails to jennifer@xiaolongcenter.com or www.xiaolongcenter.com
*Little Dragons (ages: 4-5; 6-8; 8 & up)
The Little Dragons group (ages 4-12) is divided into three separate classes based on age. In these classes, children learn the four tones in Mandarin and basic vocabulary. New topics are introduced at each level. Students practice greeting each other and asking/answering simple questions. Older children work on active listening and speaking and are encouraged to engage in basic conversations. Writing, calligraphy and origami are also taught depending upon the level of the students.
*Xiao Long Center (Affiliate Program) will be holding this class at CAS. For class schedule / registration, please contact Jennifer Lee 646.734.1882 or send emails to jennifer@xiaolongcenter.com or www.xiaolongcenter.com
Writing Program
Creative Arts Director Sherri Hellman and award-winning playwright Crystal Skillman developed the CAS Writing Program to create a supportive, challenging environment for writers of all ages.
Writer’s Collective (ages 9 & up)
Want to write a novel? Short story? Play? Through writing games and challenging exercises this class helps preteen writers explore different mediums of writing and focus on creating the pieces they want to write. By sharing the work with their fellow writers in this nurturing group, students learn helpful ways to give and receive feedback and how to revise. At the end of the year, the writers read selected pieces at our Writers Celebration, a professional reading in the neighborhood for family members and one another.
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