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Spring 2005 Schedule
Please see class descriptions below. NEW!! Click here for a registration form.
Dramatic Arts1. Creative Dramatics (Ages 4-6) : This class will use storytelling to introduce students to basic acting skills. Children will explore movement, character, & speech. 8 Thursdays, 10:45 - 11:30am, Session 1 :1/20-3/10 Session 2: 3/24 - 5/19. Hope Zettwoch $72 or Payment Plan $36 for 2 months.
2. Acting Explorers (Ages 7-9): This class will build on the skills students have learned in Acting Adventures. We will study acting using different theatre games and skits. Students will explore characters, movement, and voice. New students are welcome as well. 8 weeks: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30PM, 1/18-3/8. Hope Zettwoch $88 or Payment Plan $44 for 2 months.
3. Acting Performers (Ages 7-9): This class will build on the skills students have learned in Acting Adventures & Explorers. The students will develop their own play and be introduced to all elements of theatre as they create their own production. 8 weeks: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30PM, 3/22 - 5/17. No class 4/19 Hope Zettwoch $88 or Payment Plan $44 for 2 months.
4. Acting Level 2 (Ages 10-15): An animated and fun-filled beginning for young students, this class delves into movement, focus, staging, improvisation, and builds self-assurance through games and exercises. Students also learn self-awareness, teamwork, and the merits of intelligent risk-taking and quick thinking. This class is for students who completed Acting Level 1 or new students with permission of instructor. 15 weeks: Mondays 5:30 - 7:00PM, 1/17 – 5/9. No class 3/14, 4/18 Ian Matthew Harrington. $217.50 or Payment Plan $54.50 for 4 months.
Performance Opportunities 5. Winter Tales: Students will be introduced to all aspects of theatre in this unique performance workshop. Students will be able to explore writing, acting, set design and props while creating their own production. The theme of this workshop is tales from around the world. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a workshop with NYC storyteller Getchie Argetsinger. 9 weeks: Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30pm 1/20 - 3/19. There will be an expanded rehearsal schedule during the week before the performance. $130.50 or Payment Plan $65.25 for 2 months. Special Deal for Acting Level 2 students $100 or $50 for 2 months.
6. Spring Shorts- Ages 10 & up: Students will welcome Spring with this unique performance opportunity. Students who particpated in Winter Tales will have the opportunity to develop different skills and new students will be introduced to the basics of acting and performance. 7 weeks: Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30PM 3/31 -5/20. There will be an expanded rehearsal schedule during the week before the performance. Ian Matthew Harrington $101.50 or Payment Plan $50.75 for 2 months.
Storytelling Workshop(Grades 3 -11) When: Saturday, March 5, 2-4p.m Instructor: Getchie Argetsinger
NYC storyteller, Getchie Argetsinger will lead a workshop to introduce students to the art of storytelling. This workshop is for any student performer who wants to expand their acting and storytelling skills. This workshop is highly recommended for all students participating in Winter Tales. $10 for students in Winter Tales, $25 for all other students.
Kids Company Workshops(Grades 4 -11) Cost: $25 per workshop or $60 for all 3 Workshop #4 Voice AuditionsWhen: Sunday, February 6, 2-5 p.m. Instructor: Melissa Cannon
This workshop will focus on how to prepare vocally for a music audition. Students should be prepared to sing a sixteen bar song of their choice and Melissa will accompany. (Please bring the music with you, but it does not have to be memorized) It is strongly encouraged that everyone sing, but is not required. We will be critiquing each other in a friendly, constructive atmosphere, discussing relaxation methods, healthy singing, and focal points. Students are encouraged to bring along tape recorders, notebook paper, or any other method of recording. We will also learn part of a song from “Anything Goes” and study the style of music for that time period.
Workshop #5 Acting AuditionsWhen: Sunday, March 6, 2 - 5p.mInstructor: Getchie Argetsinger
This workshop will introduce students to auditioning basics. New York actress Getchie Argetsinger will share her experience and advice while providing students an opportunity to practice different types of auditioning styles including cold readings and monologues. Getchie's goal is to give you some specific tools, which are easy to access so that you can audition with confidence and have fun.
Workshop #6 ImprovWhen: TBA Instructor: Marta Rainer A cast of actors...on stage...in front of an audience...and no one's learned one single line! “Actor's Nightmare”? No Way! Improvise your way to a great, unique, spontaneous performance. All of the skills an actor needs can be learned and honed through practicing improvisation—and you'll be having so much fun you won't even realize you're learning a thing. This workshop will focus on ensemble-building theatre games and the improvisational games of Viola Spolin, and will culminate with practicing games for performance—just like they do on “Whose Line is it Anyway?”!
Creative Dance for Little Ones 7. Creative Movement-Ages 4-5 : For the beginning dancer or those with one year experience. Children will be introduced to basic dance skills and will explore movement and coordination of their bodies through music, rhythm, poems/stories, and props. Ballet slippers or bare feet. 16 Saturdays, 10:45-11:30am, 1/22-6/4, no classes on 3/19, 4/16, 4/30, 5/28. Alana Pilcher. $144 or Payment Plan $36 for 4 months. 8. Intro to Dance I/II-Ages 5-6 : For the beginning dancer or those with up to 2 years of experience. This class will draw from ballet, jazz and modern dance styles. Children will learn to integrate dance concepts with their own dance expression. Creativity will be encouraged through music, rhythm, poetry/stories, visual art and props. Ballet slippers, jazz shoes, or bare feet. 16 Saturdays, 11:30-12:30pm, 1/22-6/4, no classes on 3/19, 4/16, 4/30, 5/28. Alana Pilcher. $176 or Payment Plan $44 for 4 months.
Jazz/Modern/Hip-Hop/Tap for Young People
Attire: Bare feet or Jazz shoes.
9. Intro to Hip-Hop I-Ages 8-12 : For beginning dancers or those with up to 2 years experience. An age-appropriate Hip-Hop class exploring the fundamentals of jazz dance on which hip-hop is based. Musicality and rhythm will be a focus. Creativity will be encouraged. Clean dance sneakers with support or jazz shoes required. 16 Saturdays, 9:45-10:45am, 1/22-6/4, no classes on 3/19, 4/16, 4/30, 5/28. Alana Pilcher. $176 or Payment Plan $44 for 4 months.
10. Intro to Hip-Hop II-Ages 9-13 : For students with some Hip-Hop or Jazz training or by teacher permission. Please see description on Intro to Hip-Hop I. 17 Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, 1/17-6/6, no classes on 3/14, 4/18, 5/16, 5/30. Alana Pilcher. $187 or Payment Plan $46.75 for 4 months.
11. Jazz/Modern I-Ages 7-11: For the beginning dancer or those with up to 3 years of experience. Basic technique will be stressed. Creativity will be encouraged through improvisation. Students will learn to dance with an emphasis on using the whole body and self-expression. 17 Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, 1/17-6/6, no classes on 3/14, 4/18, 5/16, 5/30. Alana Pilcher. $187 or Payment Plan $46.75 for 4 months.
12. Jazz/Modern II-Ages 9-13: This class will further the students' training in modern and jazz dance and is appropriate for dancers with up to 4 years of experience. Please see Jazz/Modern I description. 16 Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm, 1/19-6/1, no classes on 1/26, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18.Alana Pilcher $176 or Payment Plan $44 for 4 months.
13. Jazz/Modern III-Ages 11 & up: This class will further the students' training in modern and jazz dance to a more advanced level. Dancers enrolling should have 2 years experience or by teacher permission if age appropriate. Creativity will be encouraged through improvisation. An emphasis will be placed on expressing oneself with the whole body. Specific historical styles of dance associated with modern dance pioneers will be incorporated. 16 Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm, 1/19-6/1, no classes on 1/26, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18. Alana Pilcher. $176 or Payment Plan $44 for 4 months.
14. Tap Dance I-Ages 6-9 : This class will teach basic and beyond tap vocabulary, styles and fundamentals of tap through technique, floor progressions, and dance combinations. For students with up to 2 years experience. Tap shoes required. 17 Mondays, 4:45-5:30pm, 1/17-6/6, no classes on 3/14, 4/18, 5/16, 5/30. Alana Pilcher. $153 or Payment Plan $38.25 for 4 months.
15. Tap Dance II/III-Ages 10-16 : For students with tap training or by teacher permission. This intermediate level class will review basic tap vocabulary and style and continue to build to more advanced progressions and technical combinations furthering the students' skills. Tap shoes required. 16 Saturdays, 8:45-9:45am, 1/22-6/4, no classes on 3/19, 4/16, 4/30, 5/28. Alana Pilcher. $176 or Payment Plan $44 for 4 months.
Youth Ensemble & Improv/Choreography Please note Ensemble I and II classes overlap a half hour to allow the full group to work together.
18. Arts in Motion Youth Performance Ensemble I-Ages 8-12: Open to members of the Youth Ensemble or interested new members. This is a jazz and modern dance performing group where students contribute to the creation of original dance pieces to be performed for AIM related functions or in the community on occasion. Students must also take at least one technique class per week. Next audition will be held September 2005 for new members. Black jazz shoes required and bare feet. 16 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm, 1/19-6/1, no classes on 1/26, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18. Alana Pilcher. $176 or Payment Plan $44 for 4 months.
19. Arts in Motion Youth Performance Ensemble II-Ages 10-16: Open to members of the Youth Ensemble with advancing technique or interested new members, age-appropriate with previous dance experience by Artistic Director's permission. See above for more information. Students must also take at least one technique class per week and are encouraged to take two or more. Black jazz shoes required and bare feet. For more information please contact the office at 450-0188. 16 Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 1/19-6/1, no classes on 1/26, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18. Alana Pilcher. $176 or Payment Plan $44 for 4 months.
20. Choreography/Improvisation-Ages 9 & up: Working individually and in groups, the class will focus on spatial awareness, expanding movement vocabulary and choreographic techniques. Creativity will be encouraged through structured improvisations. This class will present a finished project in the Spring Dance Exchange. Students interested in theatre are encouraged to join. Previous dance experience is helpful but not required. This class will not count as a technique class for Youth Ensemble members. 8 Saturdays, 12:30-1:15pm, 3/26-6/4, no classes on 4/16, 4/30, 5/28. Alana Pilcher $72 or Payment Plan $36 for 2 months.
Scottish Highland 16. Scottish Highland Dancing I - Ages 8 & up: Develop the stamina, coordination and precision required for this unique type of dancing. Basic movements and steps of Highland Dance will be taught. 19 Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM, 1/18 - 5/31. No class 4/19. Melissa Price. $209 or Payment Plan $41.80 for 5 months. 17. Scottish Highland Dance II / III - Ages 8 & up: A more intensive class for students who have been studying Highland dance for a while, at Arts in Motion or elsewhere, or with permission from the instructor. This class will focus on the technique and dances required for competition and medal tests. 19 Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM, 1/18 - 5/31. No class 4/19. Melissa Price. $275.50 or Payment Plan $55.10 for 5 months. Hip-Hop/ Jazz/Tap for Teens/Adults
26. Hip-Hop Dance I - Teens/Adults : This fun, funky dance style is based in hip-hop culture. Learn beginning fundamental steps in jazz street style, with elements of rhythm, cardio aerobics, safe stretching and toning. Black jazz sneakers or clean flexible sneakers. 19 Tuesdays, 6:30 –7:30 PM, 1/18 – 5/31. No class 4/19. Tiana Mancuso. $209 or Payment Plan $41.80 for 5 months. 27. Hip-Hop Dance II - Teens/Adults: For students with at least one year Hip-Hop experience. A more advanced class for the serious student, focusing on more dynamic choreography, including group work, as well as dances and performance. Black jazz sneakers or clean flexible sneakers. 19 Tuesdays, 7:30 –8:30 PM, 1/18 – 5/31. No class 4/19. Tiana Mancuso. $209 or Payment Plan $41.80 for 5 months. 28. Adult Tap Dance-Teens/Adults: This is a beginning level class that will teach basic and beyond tap vocabulary, styles and fundamentals of tap through technique, floor progressions, and dance combinations. Tap shoes required. 16 Wednesdays, 8:30-9:15pm, 1/19-6/1, no classes on 1/26, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18. Alana Pilcher. $144 or Payment Plan $36 for 4 months.
World Dance for Teen/Adults 21. Bellydance - Teens/Adults: Discover the art of Middle Eastern Dance! This course will introduce students to the ancient and beautiful steps and movements of bellydancing. Wear comfortable clothes, soft-soled shoes, or dance in bare feet, and bring a scarf to tie around your hips. This course is appropriate for new and returning students. Session 1: 8 Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm, 1/24-3/14, Session 2: 3/21-5/16 No class 4/18. Luci Latina. Per session: $88 or Payment Plan $44 for 2 months.
22. Introduction to African Dance and its Diaspora-Teens/Adults: This class will introduce students to movement styles found in West African dance traditions from Guinea, Mali, and Senegal to its diaspora throughout the Americas including Brazil, Haiti, and Cuba (ultimately leading to Jazz and Hip-Hop!). We will explore specific technique as well as cultural context and the concepts of community participation and improvisation. Come ready to be inspired to move, groove to the music, and have fun...! No previous dance experience necessary. 19 Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30pm, 1/19-6/1, no classes on 4/20. Ann Mazzocca. $275 or Payment Plan $55.10 for 5 months.
23. Latin Dance I (Beginners) - Teens/Adults : Students will learn Latin Dance steps such as Salsa and Merengue, and also engage in warm-ups and exercises that will increase awareness of their bodies and how they move . 8 Thursdays, 6 - 7:30, Session 1: 1/20-3/10 Session 2: 3/24 - 5/19. No class 4/21. Oswaldo Tirano Per Session: $116 or Payment Plan $58 for 2 months.
Movement for Teens and Adults 24. Kripalu Yoga - Teens/Adults: A regular practice of Yoga can reduce feelings of tension induced by stress, increase flexibility, and enhance your overall feeling of wellness. In a safe supportive environment, you'll learn how to listen to your body's needs and respect its limitations through gentle opening and stretching. 10 Fridays, 12:05 - 12:55 PM, 3/4 - 5/13. Brian Heath $90 or Payment Plan $45 for 2 months. 25. Stretching/Relaxation Techniques-Adults/Teens : Emphasizing the joy of experiencing movement, this class incorporates the Feldenkrais method, which uses small, gentle movements to gain an awareness of how one body part moves in relation to another. Benefits of class are flexibility, connectivity and improving upon posture. Bare feet. If desired, bring a towel or mat to class for added comfort in floor work. 17 Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, 1/17-6/6, no classes on 3/14, 4/18, 5/16, 5/30. Alana Pilcher. $187 or Payment Plan 46.75 for 4 months.
Ballet for Youth and Adults Attire: Female: Any color leotard, pink tights, pink slippers (with elastics sewn in and ties cut short and tucked in). Short hair secured and long hair in a bun. No jewelry except wedding rings and stud earrings. Male: Close fitting sleeveless T-shirt, black bike shorts or tights, white socks, black or white slippers with elastics sewn in. Jewelry as above.
Attire : Female: Any color leotard, pink tights, pink slippers (with elastics sewn in and ties cut short and tucked in). Short hair secured and long hair in a bun. No jewelry except wedding rings and stud earrings. Male: Close fitting sleeveless T-shirt, black bike shorts or tights, white socks, black or white slippers with elastics sewn in. Jewelry as above.
29. Pre-ballet - Ages 4-5: An introduction to the elements of ballet for the young body. Students will explore movement and improvisation while developing elementary ballet skills. Students will have the opportunity to begin to put music and movement together. 17 Saturdays, 9:00-10:00, 1/22-6/4, no classes on 3/26, 4/16, 5/28. Rachel Roccoberton. $187 or Payment Plan $37.40 for 5 months.
30. Children's Ballet - Ages 6 & up : For those with no prior ballet experience. Children will begin to acquire the basics of ballet movement and vocabulary. Students will be introduced to basic ballet positions and exercises. 17 Saturdays,10:00-11:00, 1/22-6/4, no classes on 3/26, 4/16, 5/28 Rachel Roccoberton $187 or Payment Plan $37.40 for 5 months
31. Intermediate Ballet - Ages 9 & Up: For older students who are just starting ballet or for students with 1 year prior ballet experience. For those with no prior ballet experience. Children will begin to acquire the basics of ballet movement and vocabulary. Students will be introduced to basic ballet positions and exercises 17 Saturdays, 11:00-12:30, 1/22-6/4, no classes on 3/26, 4/16, 5/28. Rachel Roccoberton $246.50 or Payment Plan $49.30 for 5 months. 32. Adult Ballet - Teens/Adults: A basic class in ballet technique, covering elementary barre, center floor, and allegro work. Emphasis on placement, strength and control in the muscles of the feet, legs, hips and torso. This class is for both teens and adults. 19 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM, 1/19 -6/1 . No class 4/20 . Rachel Roccoberton. $275.50 or Payment Plan $55.10 for 5 months. Pre-Professional Ballet The Arts in Motion Pre-Professional Ballet Program is the only one of its kind in Eastern Connecticut. It is a year-round training program that allows serious students to study ballet intensively and to progress through the first four years of the Vaganova 8-year graded syllabus, a curriculum that has produced some of the world's most renowned ballet dancers. Graduates of AIM's pre-professional ballet program have been selected to attend highly competitive summer intensives at Nutmeg Ballet and Boston Ballet.
Attire: See entry under “Ballet.” Long hair must be in a bun, no attire except leotard, tights (or t-shirt and bike shorts if male) and slippers.
33. First Year- Ages 9 & up or by permission: This class will offer dancers who dream of performing advanced work the opportunity to develop the strength, stamina and flexibility to pursue it. Work covered in the first year of the Vaganova syllabus will be offered. 1st year goals are elementary exercises for the mastery of the basic stance, position of the feet, arms, and head used in Russian classical dance. Two classes a week are required. 19 weeks: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 PM, 1/18 - 6/2 No class 4/19 or 4/21. Lynn Castelli. $380 or Payment Plan $76 for 5 months.
34. Second Year - Ages 10 & Up: The material in the second year of the Vaganova syllabus will be covered. Pointe work will be individualized. 2nd year goals are the development of basic russian classical vocabulary in greater quanitity and at a faster tempo. The development of strength of the foot and instep by means of alternating movements of the whole foot and on demi-pointe. Two classes per week are required. Beginning pointe will be added on Thursdays by permission of instructor only. The decision will be made by the instructor with the dancer's safety as first priority. Criteria for qualifying for pointe will include a minium of ten years of age, consistent, timely class attendance, and sufficient strength. Please consult instructor prior to purchasing pointe shoes. 19 weeks: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:15-6:45 PM, 1/18 - 6/2. No class 4/19 or 4/21 . Lynn Castelli. $522.50 or Payment Plan $104.50 for 5 months.
35. Third Year - Ages 10 & Up: Students will study the third Year of the Vaganova syllabus. 3rd year goals are the beginning of the study of center floor exercises on demi-pointe, the elementary study of turns and tours sur le cou de pied, as well as batterie (small jumps with beats). 19 weeks: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 PM, 1/18 -6/2. No class 4/19or 4/21. Lynn Castelli. $522.50 or Payment Plan $104.50 for 5 months.
36. Pointe and Variations - Ages 10 & Up: For second, third and fourth year Pre-Professional students or by permission. Including a warm-up at the barre, this class will focus on learning modified classical variations from Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and Raymonda as well as original variations en pointe and demi-pointe. 10 Saturdays: 5:30 - 7:00p.m. 1/22-3/26. Please note that class may be rescheduled due to performance conflicts. Samantha Spano $275 or Payment Plan 91.70 for 3 months.
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