 DANCE (Please email DAC Dance Director, Bonnie Gombos, at bonnie@darienarts.org regarding appropriate level for ballet, pointe & company classes.) BALLET 4/5 Grades 6 & up. Wednesday, 7-8pm. For intermediate students who have had at least three years or more experience in ballet technique or equivalent. It is suggested to take this class two times per week. MODERN/JAZZ 4 Grades 6 & up. Wednesday, 6-7pm. This class is a fast paced combination of modern and jazz techniques. Must have appropriate experience. ADV. BROADWAY DANCE Grades 6 & up. Friday, 5-6pm. This class emphasizes theatre dance encompassing many dance techniques and styles for the purpose of a lively performance. POP - PILATES Grades 7 & up. Monday, 7-8pm or Wednesday, 4-5pm. A total body mat-based equipment free workout inspired by classical Pilates. It is a fusion of ab-chiseling and total body defining moves to upbeat music. TEEN CONTEMPORARY Grades 7 & up. Tuesday, 5:15-6:15pm. Contemporary dance draws on modern dance technique and an array of philosophies of movement based on the study of the human body and body/mind inter-relationships. TEEN LYRICAL Grades 7 & up. Monday, 4:45-5:45pm or Wednesday, 5-6pm. Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz and ballet. HIGH SCHOOL HIP HOP Grades 9-12. Thursday, 4-5pm. Street dance style. A combination of popping and isolation grooves. NEW TEEN TAP Grades 6-12. Monday, 3-3:45pm. This is a continuation of tap technique at a more advanced level, exploring classic tap and theatre tap combinations. REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES MARTIAL ARTS BEG/INT MARTIAL ARTS White-Blue | Monday 4:00-4:45pm or Tuesday 5:30-6:30pmSept 3 - Jan 14 | 17 classes These classes are divided by age and are designed to refine motor and organizational skills, teach self-defense and awareness, improve self discipline and teach proper behavior through respect and self-control while having fun. ADVANCED MARTIAL ARTS Blue & Up | Tuesday | 6:30-7:30pm Sept 3 - Jan 14 | 17 classes Advancing students will concentrate on technique, material and performance while exploring the philosophy of the art. OPEN MARTIAL ARTS Ages 8 & Up | Thursday | 6:15-7:15pm Sept 5 - Jan 16 | 17 classes Open Martial Arts for ages 8 and up. MUSIC ADVANCED YOUNG COMPOSERS Grades 5–12 | Saturday | 1:15 – 2:45pm Sept. 21 – Nov. 23 | 10 classes $320 plus $35 Registration Fee, $15 Performance Fee for concerts Student composers with more experience will work in a workshop setting, writing and critiquing each other’s music. More advanced harmonic progressions, forms, and elements of melody and counterpoint will be explored. Students will write short pieces that explore specific aspects of the compositional process such as imitation and different types of chromaticism. Students will also work on their own self-directed pieces, to be performed at the DAC Holiday Recital in December. For Private Instruction in flute, guitar, percussion, piano, violin, voice or cello, email DAC Music Director Juanita Bosee at juanita@darienarts.org. VISUAL ARTS DRAWING AND PAINTING NEW PAINT THE MASTERS: ADVANCED DRAWING AND PAINTINGGrades 5-9 | Wednesday | 5:00-6:30pm Sept. 25 – Dec. 18 | 12 classes $380 plus $35 Registration Fee No classes on Nov. 27 Similar to our art studio class but designed for older students. A variety of different media and techniques will be explored using the elements of art. Students will create using pastels, watercolor, ink and more. New projects are planned each session to accomodate new and returning students. Grades 9 and up | Wednesday | 6:45-8:15pm Sept. 25 – Dec. 18 | 12 classes $380 plus $35 Registration Fee No classes on Nov. 27 This class is geared towards the advanced art student who would like to develop drawing and painting skills in more depth. Students will learn the historical importance of some of the great artists such as Monet, Picasso and Van Gogh, and learn techniques these artists used to create their masterpieces. High school students working on their college portfolios are encouraged to join. |
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