Winter Youth Classes 2024

REGISTER HERE KIDS CREATE! “The Ice Kingdom”  
Saturdays, Jan 20 – Mar 9 (8 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.

WINTER Classes with Sandra Peabody
Instructor Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director.

REGISTER HERE SLAPSTICK TO STRANGER THINGS 
Tuesdays, Jan 16 – Mar 5 (8 weeks)
4:30 – 6:00 PM 
Ages 8 – 12
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185

Have a blast acting “On and Off Camera!” From creatures to funny features, create and perform your own shows!  Practice improvisation, acting games, exercises, audition skills, and scenes using commercial, film, television and theater scripts (both comedy and drama). Gain confidence and see your improvements on TV. Limited to 8 students.

REGISTER HERE SPOTLIGHT ON YOU! 
Tuesdays, Jan 16 – Mar 5 (8 weeks) 
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Ages 13 – 18
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185

Have fun developing your acting skills for TV, Film and Theater!  Learn the difference, and gain confidence presenting “On and Off Camera.”  Practice improvisation, acting exercises, cold reads, audition techniques, and create your own show.  Enjoy performing commercial, film, television and theater scripts (both comedy and drama). Instructor Sandra Peabody represents talent for film and television work in the Northwest and Los Angeles.  Limited to 8 students. 

REGISTER HERE STARSTRUCK
Saturdays, Jan 20 – Mar 9 (8 weeks)
1:00 – 2:30 PM 
Ages 7 – 11
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185

Get a taste of stardom acting “On and Off Camera,” for theater, television and film! Have fun and gain confidence practicing improvisation and acting exercises, plus create your own show.  Learn acting tips, and improve your acting using commercial, film, television, and theater scripts (both comedy and drama).  Watch your progress on TV!  Limited to 8 students.

REGISTER HERE TV/FILM ACTING 
Saturdays, Jan 20 – Mar 9 (8 weeks) 
2:30 – 4:00 PM 
Ages 12 – 18
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185

Enjoy acting in front of the camera!  Practice improvisation, presentation, cold reads, interviews, and audition skills. Learn acting tips to be more successful, while using commercial, film, and TV scripts (both comedy and drama).  Instant video feedback helps students improve their acting and develops more confidence. Create your own television episode!  Limited to 8 students

WINTER Classes with Rachael Himsel

REGISTER HERE CREATIVE UNIVERSE
Thursdays Jan 18 – Mar 7 (8 weeks)
3:00 – 4:00 PM 
Ages 4 – 7
Instructor: Rachael Himsel
Tuition: $120
Showcase on Thursday Mar 7 at 3:30 PM 

Creative Universe classes combine the fun of theatre improv games with music and visual art! By using a process-based, team-oriented and fun approach to the arts, we help each creative kid in our universe shine! Our final showcase will be one part art show, one part play or musical – depending on what the kids want to create. There’s no right or wrong at Creative Universe – just a safe, fun space to create and collaborate! 

REGISTER HERE CLUB CREATE FOR TEENS 
Thursdays Jan 18 – Mar 7 (8 weeks)
4:15 – 5:15 PM 
Ages 14 – 18
Instructor: Rachael Himsel
Tuition: $120
Showcase on Thursday March 7 at 5:oo PM. 

In this class, students will learn the basics of improv, acting, and writing / storytelling. They will have a choice of writing their own piece or performing improv with the group. This is a great class for teens who want to create in a safe, encouraging environment. 

 
WINTER Ballet with Eve Brindis

REGISTER HERE PREPARATORY BALLET CLASSES
Creative Preschool Ballet (non-curriculum ballet)
Wednesdays, Jan 10 – Mar 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
2:30 – 3:15 PM
Ages 3 – 4
Tuition: $136

Creative Preschool Ballet is an introductory class to ballet, basic movement and dance for preschool aged students. Students will use scarves, hula hoops, wands and other props to play and dance while enhancing their motor skills and coordination. Your child will be introduced to stretching, taking turns dancing across the floor and story-telling. No dress code required.

REGISTER HERE PreBallet l 
Mondays, Jan 8 – Mar 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 4 – 5.5
Tuition: $136

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, Jan 10 – Mar 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
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, Jan 8 – Mar 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM
Minimum age 6.5
Tuition: $182

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 & III (Prerequisite: Level l)
Wednesdays, Jan 10 – Mar 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30 PM
Minimum age 7.5 
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.

REGISTER HERE Musical Theatre Dance for Teens
Mondays, Jan 8 – Mar 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Ages 13 +
Tuition: $182

This class is for dancers ages 13 and older with musical theatre experience. Students will focus on the fundamentals of basic jazz technique while building their musicality, story-telling and stage presence. This is a choreography-based curriculum using classic and contemporary music from Broadway musicals. Students should avoid baggy clothing and jewelry for class. Jazz shoes required.

REGISTER HERE Contemporary Dance for Teens
Mondays, Jan 8 – Mar 18, 2024 (11 weeks)
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Ages 13 +
Tuition: $182

Contemporary Dance for Teens is for dancers 13 and older with previous dance experience of any kind. This class fuses basic ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical technique through warm ups, stretching, across the floor progressions and choreography. Students will be introduced to floor work and improvisation and continue building their story-telling techniques through dance. Students should dress in clothes that allow them to move freely. No excessive jewelry and no jeans. 

REGISTER HERE Tap I
Wednesdays, Jan 10 – Mar 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
5:30-6:30 PM
Ages 13 +
Tuition: $182

Tap I is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, across the floor and choreography. Students should avoid baggy clothing and jewelry for class. Tap shoes required.

REGISTER HERE Beginning Ballet for Teens
Wednesdays, Jan 10 – Mar 20, 2024 (11 weeks)
6:30-7:30 PM
Age 13 +
Tuition: $182

Beginning Ballet for Teens is a beginning ballet class for the teen dancer who wants to try ballet in a safe and encouraging environment. Students will be introduced to basic ballet technique through barre work, across the floor and center work. They will have a basic understanding of ballet posture and positions while building strength and flexibility. A leotard and ballet slippers are required, but tights and skirts are optional. Leggings/bike shorts are welcome. Hair should be pulled back and no excessive jewelry.