Pointe (pointe shoes and teacher recommendation required) and Pre-Pointe (ballet slippers) age 7-18. Class is for Intermediate pointe students who attend Intermediate or Advanced Ballet or Beginner /Intermediate class. Barre and Center exercises for all students improve leg and foot strength to prepare them for pointe work in the future (Pre-Pointe) and builds on ballet technique to learn new steps.
Ages: 7 and up
Day and Time: Friday, 4:30-5:50pm
Instructor: Kim Shope
Course Number: 11G115-F07
Fee: $170
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Students will learn technique and repertoire of Latin music and modern variants from Cuba, with some Western influence. Instruments (provided) used include conga drums, bata drums, cajones (wooden boxes), kata, claves, shekere and cowbells. Students will also learn songs in Spanish.
Ages: 8 and up
Day and Time: Saturday 10-10:50am
Instructor: Pat Conway
Course Number: 13P415-F07
Fee: $175
NEW! West African Dance & Drumming
Children will be delighted and energized as they learn proper balance and technique of West African Dance and Drumming. In drum class students will learn slap, tone, base and flam technique. Dance class offers the opportunity to improve performance skills, and allows children to express themselves. This class is designed to improve your child's self-esteem, concentration and cultural awareness. Students will study century old rhythms that depict harvesting, fishing and life from Mali, Senegal and Guinea. Wear dance/workout clothes and come have fun and learn in an up beat environment with live musical accompaniment.
Ages: 8-12 
Day and Time: Wednesday 5 –5:50pm
Instructor: Yaminah Muhammad & Quarieb Muhammad
Course Number: 11G903-F07
Fee: $190
You will have the opportunity to play, collaborate, and create with others in a 'garage' rock band format. Every member will have the chance to try out the various instruments and roles: electric guitar, keyboard, and vocals. Through experimentation and practice, the group will create its own unique sound.
Beginning Garage Band
Ages: 10-12
Day and Time: Thursday 5-5:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Course Number: 13G716-F07
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: Instructor recommendation.
NEW! Advanced Garage Band
Ages: 10-13
Day and Time: Saturday 1-1:50
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Course Number: 13G717-F07
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: At least one semester in beginning Garage Band and instructors recommendation.
NEW! Teen Garage Band
Ages: 13 and up
Day and Time: Saturday 2-2:50pm
Instructor: Chris Hudson
Course Number: 13G718-F07
Fee: $170
Prerequisite: Instructor recommendation.
This high-energy dance class is enjoyed by both boys and girls who want to learn the latest urban dance steps that are influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers, presented in an age appropriate manner. Hip Hop combines elements of traditional African, jazz and street dance styles. The class will include proper conditioning and warm-up, individualized dance steps and full-bodied combinations. Dancers will love learning these expressive dance steps while dancing to popular music. Prerequisite: Jazz I or instructor approval.
Ages: 10–14
Day and Time: Tuesday 6–6:50pm
Instructor: Chaffawn Haynes
Course Number: 11G1002-F07
Fee: $170
Learn how to live in the moment and take positive risks in drama, comedy, and real life through games and activities that exercise improvisational skills.
Ages: 10–14 
Day and Time: Saturday 11–11:50am
Instructor: John Mulvey
Course Number: 12G350-F07
Fee: $170
Take your dance training to the next level in this fun and challenging class. Join teaching artist Jeremiah Bagunu in creating and performing pieces from a variety of dance styles, including jazz, modern and broadway musical. Previous dance experience is required. Prerequisite: Instructor recommendation.
Ages: 10 and up
Day and Time: Wednesday 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Jeremiah Bagunu
Course Number: 11G904-F07
Fee: $170
Come and join an author on the adventure of Self Publishing! Just this last year, publishing on demand has become feasible and virtually free. Over the thirteen week term, you will write a manuscript, edit the text, illustrate the story and lay it out as a book. If the families so choose, the story can be sent out for publication. Students may even take a crack at creating a pod cast. This is the highest level writing class. Prerequisite: Instructor approval or previous study with Susan Clymer.
Ages: 10 and up
Day and Time: Wednesday 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Susan Clymer
Course Number: 15G425-F07
Fee: $170
NEW! Intermediate / Advanced Ballet
(formerly Level IV, V, VI)
Dancers will be taught to perform the ballet technique skills accurately and with proper technique, enabling them to progress rapidly through the systematic curriculum.
Ages: 11 and 18
Day and Time: Tuesday, 4:30-5:55pm
Instructor: Kim Shope
Course Number: 11G114-F07
Fee: $170
Acting is a craft as well as an art form. Hone that craft by delving deeper into character development skills, monologue and scene study. Special emphasis is placed on audition and rehearsal technique to get you cast in your school, community or professional production. 
Ages: 13 and up
Day and Time: Wednesday 6-6:50pm
Instructor: Andi Meyer
Course Number: 12G351-F07
Fee: $170
NEW! Teen/Adult Beginning & Intermediate Ballet
(formerly Level IV, V, VI)
Dancers will be taught to perform the ballet technique skills accurately and with proper technique, enabling them to progress rapidly through the systematic curriculum.
Ages: 11 to adult 
Day and Time: Wednesday, 7-8:15pm
Instructor: TBA
Course Number: 11G116-F07
Fee: $170
NEW! Teen / Adult Intermediate / Advanced Ballet
Dancers will be taught to perform the ballet technique skills accurately and with proper technique, enabling them to progress rapidly through the systematic curriculum.
Ages: 13 to adult
Day and Time: Saturday, 9-10:30am
Instructor: Kim Shope
Course Number: 11G117-F07
Fee: $170
NEW! Teen / Adult Advanced Ballet
(formerly Level V, VI, Adult Advanced)
This wonderful ballet class taught by Miss Shirley Weaver flows nicely from barre to center. Miss Weaver's combinations challenge dancers with exciting combination to develop proper technique, artistry and musicality. Open to teen or adult advanced students (Thursday class) and Intermediate/Advanced Students (Tuesday class).
Ages: 13 to adult
Day and Time: Thursday, 6:15-7:45pm
Instructor: Miss Shirley Weaver
Course Number: 11G118-F07
Fee: $170