Youth Performing Art Classes

Youth Performing Art Classes
Fall 2011

ArtHaus Performing Arts classes give kids a place to express themselves through body, voice, and imagination. (For a multi-media experience for girls, check out "Girl Power: Poetry, Painting, and Popular Culture," listed with Youth Visual Art classes.).

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PRE-BALLET

AGE: 5-6 (K-1st grade)
DATE: September 17-November 19
(10 weeks, Family Performance the last day of class)
TIME: Saturdays 9:15-10am
INSTRUCTOR: Stephanie Conant
COST: $90
LOCATION: ArtHaus

Skipping, leaping, and jumping to the beat of a tambourine help young dancers develop the skills needed to study classical ballet! When it's time to move to the barre, students practice basic ballet positions, demi-plie, and more. This focused but fun and active class encourages body awareness, as well as preparing young bodies to move into a more structured study of ballet. (Black leotard, pink tights, and ballet shoes encouraged.) New curriculum - returning students welcome!

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BALLET I

AGE: 7-8 (2nd-3rd grade)
DATE: September 17-November 19
(10 weeks, Family Performance the last day of class)
TIME: Saturdays 10:30-11:30am
INSTRUCTOR: Stephanie Conant
COST: $90
LOCATION: ArtHaus

A traditional beginning ballet class, Ballet I focuses on barre work, floor work, and practicing the five basic ballet positions, demiand grand-plies, and more. Dancers discover the beauty of ballet, practicing their new positions and steps to a variety of musical selections ranging from classical music to fiddle tunes and children's songs. (Black leotard, pink tights, and ballet shoes encouraged). New curriculum - returning students welcome!

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ARTHAUS OFFERS WALKING SCHOOL BUS

An ArtHaus instructor will lead a walking school bus from John Cline Elementary and Northeast Iowa Montessori for students ages 5-8 enrolled in after-school classes on Mondays-Thursdays. (No walking school bus on Early Dismissal Days.)Please let us know when registering if your child would like a place on the bus!

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PLAYHAUS PLAYERS

AGES: 6-8
DATE: November 2-December 14 (6 weeks, no class November 23)
TIME: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00pm*
INSTRUCTOR: Kyra Bellrichard
COST: $65+$10 materials and after-school snacks
LOCATION: ArtHaus

Enter stage right and take an active role in an all-new PlayHaus Players production! Young actors will learn the process of putting on a play from start to finish. Stretch your imagination and creativity through acting, creating props and set pieces, then perform a short play for families and friends! Returning students welcome.

*Please note: The class time will remain the same, even on Early Dismissal days from school. When school is canceled due to weather, PlayHaus Players will be canceled as well, and a make-up day announced.

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