Fall Youth Classes 2023
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REGISTER HERE KIDS CREATE! “WOODSY WONDERLAND”
Saturdays September 23 – November 18 (9 weeks)
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Ages: 4 – 9
Instructor: Liz Hayden
Tuition: $260
While practicing through games, play, art, music, and dance, students will discover their inner creativity. Class will be held in the ballet studio which is designed for easy distance awareness. Students will conclude the Fall session with a performance/demo to be performed on the last day of class. Students will be having fun improvising, creating, and playing together each class day.
Each day, campers will meet outside on the front deck to check-in. Once everyone arrives the class will go down to the studio together as a group, limiting hallway crowding. At the end of the day, this will be the same protocol. Remember to bring a snack and get ready to have a wonderful time.
REGISTER HERE SLAPSTICK TO STRANGER THINGS
Tuesdays, Sept 19 – Nov 14 (8 weeks)
NO CLASS ON OCT. 31
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Ages 13 – 18
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
From creatures to funny features, create and perform your own shows! Practice improvisation, audition skills, and more. Perform scenes using commercial, film, and television scripts (both comedy and drama). Gain confidence and view your improvements on screen. Instructor Sandra Peabody represents talent for film and television work in the Northwest and Los Angeles.
Limited to 8 students.
REGISTER HERE GRIMM TO GLEE TV (8 weeks)
Tuesdays Sept 19 – Nov 14
NO CLASS ON OCT. 31
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Ages 7 – 12
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185
Have fun practicing on-camera acting skills! Become a star and create an episode for kids from the NBC television series, Grimm, based on the Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales. Lots of villains, heroines, and monsters plus lots of comedy too! Have a blast while performing in your favorite shows.
Instructor Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director. Limited to 8 students.
Rachael Himsel holds a BA in Music from DePauw University and a masters in art education from Indiana University. She has worked as a museum educator as well as education director at nonprofit theatre companies. She has spent many years creating new theatre pieces with youth ages 4 – 18 years old. She decided to start her own company, CREATIVE UNIVERSE, to provide an opportunity for students to learn new techniques and skills (the most important of which are TEAMWORK and COMMUNICATION!), while also employing a project-based approach to learning. This means that students’ interests are heard and incorporated into the curriculum in a way that is empowering and cooperative between students and instructors. After visiting the world-renowned Reggio Emilia schools in Italy, Rachael adopted the Reggio Emilia motto as her own: NOTHING WITHOUT JOY!
REGISTER HERE CREATIVE UNIVERSE FOR KIDS
Tuesdays, Sept 12- Dec 5 (11 classes)
NO CLASS ON OCT 31 & NOV. 21
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ages 4-7
Instructor: Rachael Himsel
Tuition: $165
Showcase at 4:30 PM on Tuesday November 28
Creative Universe for Kids combines the fun of theatre improv games with lots of activities to make music and visual art together – and more. Creative Universe classes are all process-based and fun! Our final show will be one part art show, one part play or musical – depending on what the kids want to create! No right or wrong in this class, just a safe, fun space to create!
REGISTER HERE TEENS CREATE
Thursdays, September 14 – November 30 (11 classes)
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ages 14-18
Instructor: Rachael Himsel
Tuition: $165
Showcase at 4:30 PM on Tuesday November 30
In this class, students will learn basics of improv, acting, and writing / storytelling. They will have a choice of writing their own piece or doing improv with the group. This is a great class for teens who want to create in a safe, encouraging environment.
REGISTER HERE PLAY & MAKE! TODDLER MUSIC & PLAY GROUP
Wednesdays, Sept 13 – November 29 (11 classes)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For Caregivers and 2-3 year olds (caregivers attend with the child)
Instructor: Rachael Himsel
Tuition: $165
This is a great way to introduce basics of music and storytelling to young children. Caregivers / parents will learn a variety of musical games, songs, and theatre games that can be played at home or in the car! Children exposed to music and art at a young age often find it easier to learn other skills like reading and writing, which we will also be encouraging. Part of this time will be focused on free play, which allows caregivers the chance to connect with each other – a great way to meet other people with kids your age! This class will be a safe, fun place to learn and grow at your own pace.
FALL Ballet with Eve Brindis
We are very excited to announce that Eve Brindis will be joining our dance staff. Eve is a very popular dance educator and choreographer. She teaches youth and adult dance classes in ballet and various styles for Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy, Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation and local schools and dance studios. Her choreography has most recently been seen in productions of The Little Mermaid, Legally Blonde JR., Bring It On and Lakewood’s Elf JR. and Shrek JR. She received her BA from Linfield College.
Ballet classes are cumulative, new students wishing to perform in our annual winter and spring performances, are required to enroll during the Fall and continue through Spring term. This allows dancers the opportunity to learn and practice ballet technique so that they are confident to perform by Spring term. Classes are pro rated if you begin after the first week of the session.
A minimum of 3 students (levels 1-3) and 5 students (PreBallet 1 & 2) per class must be enrolled in order for a class to run**
Dress Code
Pink tights and ballet slippers should be worn for all ballet classes along with the indicated color leotard. Hair should be neatly tied back for Pre-Ballet I/II and Level I classes, and pinned up in a bun for Level II/III classes. Please avoid wearing jewelry to class. Stud earrings are acceptable.
Discount Dance is a great and affordable option to find all colors listed below. A great local option is The Leotard.
| Pre-Ballet I | Pink |
| Pre-Ballet II | Pink |
| Level I | Light Blue |
| Level II | Lilac |
| Level III | Burgundy |
REGISTER HERE PREPARATORY BALLET CLASSES
PreBallet l
Mondays, September 11- November 27, 2023 (12 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15
Ages 4 – 5.5
Tuition: $150
This is a fun, creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm, music, and mime using props, rhymes, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping on a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite preschool songs! Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment.
No experience necessary
REGISTER HERE PreBallet ll
Wednesdays , September 13 – November 29, 2023 (11 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/22 (Thanksgiving break)
3:30 – 4:15
Ages 5.5 – 7
Tuition: $136
This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet l to an emphasis on the fundamentals of ballet. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through music and use of props in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: PreBallet ll students must be able to skip and be willing to participate independently without parent.
REGISTER HERE BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES
Level l (Prerequisite: PreBallet ll)
Mondays, September 11- November 27, 2023 (12 weeks)
4:30-5:30pm
Minimum age 6.5
Tuition: $198
This class is for the novice as well as a transition from PreBallet to a more formal ballet class. The fundamentals of ballet and barre work are introduced as well as an emphasis on ballet class etiquette. Focus is on posture, stretching for flexibility, muscle strength, technique and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: One year of Pre-Ballet or formal ballet experience required
REGISTER HERE Level ll (Prerequisite: Level l)
Wednesdays, September 13 – November 29, 2023 (11 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/22 Thanksgiving Break
4:30-5:30pm
Minimum age 7.5
Tuition: $182
This class is a continuation of the beginner level. Students will continue to build upon the knowledge and skills they developed in level l. Focus will continue on posture, stretching and flexibility, technique, and musicality. To enroll in this level, students must have completed one full year of Level l or be given permission from instructor after attending a placement class.
Prerequisite skill: stand and work comfortably from fifth position feet and have completed 1 full year of Level l or the equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
REGISTER HERE Level lll (Prerequisite: Level ll)
Wednesdays, September 13 – November 29, 2023 (11 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 11/22 Thanksgiving Break
5:30-6:30pm
Minimum age 8.5
Tuition: $182
This is a formal ballet class for young students with ballet experience. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. They will further develop posture, muscle strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class. No jewelry with the exception of stud earrings.
Prerequisite Skills: Ballet experience required. Students must have completed levels l and ll or have equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
Upper Level Ballet Classes will be added to our Fall Youth Class curriculum soon. Please check our website in the upcoming weeks for updates.