Musical Theater |
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Instructor: Heather Roberts
Course Description: We will introduce musical theatre in ways kids will instantly absorb these lessons. Fun Weekly class games and activities to fine tune their skills, useful reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson. A performance at the end of the semester.
Below are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons:
Curriculum: Curated by Heather Roberts
Grade: 2nd - 12th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month or $200 a semester; sibling discount (second student: $45, third student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $25 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: We will introduce musical theatre in ways kids will instantly absorb these lessons. Fun Weekly class games and activities to fine tune their skills, useful reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson. A performance at the end of the semester.
Below are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons:
- What is musical theatre? Students will explore the origin of musical theatre and the shows that have defined the genre.
- Storytelling in Musicals. Students will learn about the “emotional staircase” and how it’s the basis of storytelling in musical theatre.
- Music in Musicals. Students will develop an understanding of how music is used to convey character and emotion, and how that understanding can help strengthen and inform their acting choices.
- Singing Musical Theatre. Students will develop an understanding of proper singing technique and how to use their voice to captivate an audience.
- Dance and Movement. Students will learn how dance and movement contribute to musical storytelling and become familiar with basic choreography.
- Acting the Song. Students will understand the importance of “acting a song” as opposed to just “performing a song”, and learn how to give nuanced, compelling performances.
Curriculum: Curated by Heather Roberts
Grade: 2nd - 12th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month or $200 a semester; sibling discount (second student: $45, third student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $25 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
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Brave Writer |
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Instructor: Jane Johnston
Course Description: Welcome to becoming a BraveWriter. Come learn with us through literature. BraveWriter curriculum utilizes literature to teach grammar, spelling, punctuation and literary elements. This course coaches kids to learn while falling in love with reading through enjoyable books such as Charlotte's Web. Throughout the course a new book will be introduced at the beginning of each month. We are excited to begin this journey with your younger children and provide a service for all grades.
Grade: 1st - 5th
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $20 per month; sibling discount 15%. Payment of full semester tuition 15% off total tuition.
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: Welcome to becoming a BraveWriter. Come learn with us through literature. BraveWriter curriculum utilizes literature to teach grammar, spelling, punctuation and literary elements. This course coaches kids to learn while falling in love with reading through enjoyable books such as Charlotte's Web. Throughout the course a new book will be introduced at the beginning of each month. We are excited to begin this journey with your younger children and provide a service for all grades.
Grade: 1st - 5th
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $20 per month; sibling discount 15%. Payment of full semester tuition 15% off total tuition.
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 5 students
Elementary Science |
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Instructor: Becki Diaz
Course Description: Science in the Beginning uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air & water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy & physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are consistently reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.
This 45 minute class will incorporate hands on learning with simple, fun experiments while discussing the concepts learned. Though the text book is optional, older students will benefit from it allowing them to delve deeper at home on non-class days. Younger students may just enjoy the weekly class participation.
Grade: 2nd - 6th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Curriculum: Science in the Beginning (by Dr. Jay L. Wile) ISBN: 978-0-9890424-0-6
Tuition: $20 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: Science in the Beginning uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air & water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy & physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are consistently reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.
This 45 minute class will incorporate hands on learning with simple, fun experiments while discussing the concepts learned. Though the text book is optional, older students will benefit from it allowing them to delve deeper at home on non-class days. Younger students may just enjoy the weekly class participation.
Grade: 2nd - 6th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Curriculum: Science in the Beginning (by Dr. Jay L. Wile) ISBN: 978-0-9890424-0-6
Tuition: $20 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Class Minimum: 5 students
Tae Kwon Do |
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Instructor: Ginger Torvik
Course Description: This class will focus on kicks, punches & combination routines, self-defense & weapons. Your student will gain poise, confidence, & endurance as they train hard & learn new skills. Martial Arts are a wonderful way for children to learn the discipline, hard work, & patience that it takes to be successful in life. Students are expected to do push-ups and practice techniques at home at least three times per week.
Grade: 5th - 12th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $40 per month or $160 per semester; 15% sibling discount
Uniform Fee: $35 includes belt & patch for new students, there is an option to buy a special pant
T-shirt: $15.00 new students
Class Minimum: 4 students
Course Description: This class will focus on kicks, punches & combination routines, self-defense & weapons. Your student will gain poise, confidence, & endurance as they train hard & learn new skills. Martial Arts are a wonderful way for children to learn the discipline, hard work, & patience that it takes to be successful in life. Students are expected to do push-ups and practice techniques at home at least three times per week.
Grade: 5th - 12th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $40 per month or $160 per semester; 15% sibling discount
Uniform Fee: $35 includes belt & patch for new students, there is an option to buy a special pant
T-shirt: $15.00 new students
Class Minimum: 4 students
Theatre Arts I |
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Instructor: Heather Roberts
Course Description: Students will find their voice and presence on stage. This class is ideal for struggling readers. Those boundless energy students will fit in perfectly as we tune that energy into a work of art. Yes we even have room for those quiet and shy students who need an opportunity to shine forth! Each participant is to build confidence and a love for drama using theater games! A student book is not required. I will provide handouts as needed. In this 32 week course, we will cover getting on stage, warming up, creating characters, improvisation, using objects, creating drama, behind the scenes, monologues and duet acting. Students will be tested on materials presented in class, assigned activities for practice, and occasional homework. All students are expected to participate in a monologue or duet scene at the end of each semester.
Curriculum: Intro to Theatre Arts 1 by Suzy Zimmerman
Grade: 5th - 12th grade
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month, $200 a semester; sibling discount 5% (2nd student: $45, 3rd student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $50 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: Students will find their voice and presence on stage. This class is ideal for struggling readers. Those boundless energy students will fit in perfectly as we tune that energy into a work of art. Yes we even have room for those quiet and shy students who need an opportunity to shine forth! Each participant is to build confidence and a love for drama using theater games! A student book is not required. I will provide handouts as needed. In this 32 week course, we will cover getting on stage, warming up, creating characters, improvisation, using objects, creating drama, behind the scenes, monologues and duet acting. Students will be tested on materials presented in class, assigned activities for practice, and occasional homework. All students are expected to participate in a monologue or duet scene at the end of each semester.
Curriculum: Intro to Theatre Arts 1 by Suzy Zimmerman
Grade: 5th - 12th grade
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month, $200 a semester; sibling discount 5% (2nd student: $45, 3rd student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $50 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Musical Theater |
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Instructor: Heather Roberts
Course Description: We will introduce musical theatre in ways kids will instantly absorb these lessons. Fun Weekly class games and activities to fine tune their skills, useful reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson. A performance at the end of the semester.
Below are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons:
Curriculum: Curated by Heather Roberts
Grade: 2nd - 12th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month or $200 a semester; sibling discount (second student: $45, third student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $25 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Course Description: We will introduce musical theatre in ways kids will instantly absorb these lessons. Fun Weekly class games and activities to fine tune their skills, useful reflection and journaling exercises after every lesson. A performance at the end of the semester.
Below are just a few of the topics covered in the lessons:
- What is musical theatre? Students will explore the origin of musical theatre and the shows that have defined the genre.
- Storytelling in Musicals. Students will learn about the “emotional staircase” and how it’s the basis of storytelling in musical theatre.
- Music in Musicals. Students will develop an understanding of how music is used to convey character and emotion, and how that understanding can help strengthen and inform their acting choices.
- Singing Musical Theatre. Students will develop an understanding of proper singing technique and how to use their voice to captivate an audience.
- Dance and Movement. Students will learn how dance and movement contribute to musical storytelling and become familiar with basic choreography.
- Acting the Song. Students will understand the importance of “acting a song” as opposed to just “performing a song”, and learn how to give nuanced, compelling performances.
Curriculum: Curated by Heather Roberts
Grade: 2nd - 12th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $50 per month or $200 a semester; sibling discount (second student: $45, third student and beyond: $40)
Supply Fee: $25 per year
Required Supplies: notebook and pencil, highlighter. All students will be responsible for costumes and props once they have been assigned.
Class Minimum: 5 students
Piano |
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Instructor: Olivia Nuncio
Course Description: In our private lessons, I will be teaching piano theory, technique using Bastien methods. I will assess your level at our first lesson and assign books. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students develop a comprehensive understanding of music that will enable them to enjoy playing the piano. It is my desire that my students become lifelong independent music learners. Traditional private lessons will focus primarily on theory, technique, sight reading and repertoire (all genres of music).
Grade: All grade, beginner thru intermediate
Curriculum: piano theory, piano technique, and lesson books by Alfred`s and/or Bastien methods.
Time: pick a time at registration.
Tuition: $20 per lesson, $80 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: assigned piano books, notebook for practice assignments
Course Description: In our private lessons, I will be teaching piano theory, technique using Bastien methods. I will assess your level at our first lesson and assign books. My teaching philosophy centers on helping students develop a comprehensive understanding of music that will enable them to enjoy playing the piano. It is my desire that my students become lifelong independent music learners. Traditional private lessons will focus primarily on theory, technique, sight reading and repertoire (all genres of music).
Grade: All grade, beginner thru intermediate
Curriculum: piano theory, piano technique, and lesson books by Alfred`s and/or Bastien methods.
Time: pick a time at registration.
Tuition: $20 per lesson, $80 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: assigned piano books, notebook for practice assignments
Beginner Violin |
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Instructor: Kenzie Moczygemba
Course Description: I will be teaching one at a time that way I can help each student individually and help them grow in strength. It takes the student through the basics of violin playing. This class will essentially be a stepping stone for the students. For the first bit they will be learning how to properly handle a violin and bow, by using little games to learn the techniques needed to play with skill. Then around the second or third week we will begin with simple songs. I will walk through them, with each student so they will learn to be proficient in the basics of how to play.
Curriculum: Suzuki
Grade: All grades, beginner to intermediate
Time: pick a time at registration
Tuition: $5 per lesson, $20 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: violin and bow (with shoulder rest), Suzuki violin lesson book Volume One, notebook for practice assignments
There are great local music supply shops to rent from that can guide you in sizing and accompanying materials.
https://www.stradviolin.com/
https://www.terranovaviolins.com/
Course Description: I will be teaching one at a time that way I can help each student individually and help them grow in strength. It takes the student through the basics of violin playing. This class will essentially be a stepping stone for the students. For the first bit they will be learning how to properly handle a violin and bow, by using little games to learn the techniques needed to play with skill. Then around the second or third week we will begin with simple songs. I will walk through them, with each student so they will learn to be proficient in the basics of how to play.
Curriculum: Suzuki
Grade: All grades, beginner to intermediate
Time: pick a time at registration
Tuition: $5 per lesson, $20 per month
Supply Fee: $0
Required Supplies: violin and bow (with shoulder rest), Suzuki violin lesson book Volume One, notebook for practice assignments
There are great local music supply shops to rent from that can guide you in sizing and accompanying materials.
https://www.stradviolin.com/
https://www.terranovaviolins.com/
Intro to Dance - Ballet/Jazz |
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Instructor: Kristin Dell
Course description: Curriculum based on dance terminology, parts of body used-arms, legs, head, and core. Technique and performance will also be included.
Grade: K - 4th
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required Supplies: Ballet shoes and dance attire. Modest black leotard and pink tights hair in bun. Boys black athletic pants and white
Tuition: $35 per month
Class Min/Max: Min 3, Max 8
Course description: Curriculum based on dance terminology, parts of body used-arms, legs, head, and core. Technique and performance will also be included.
Grade: K - 4th
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Required Supplies: Ballet shoes and dance attire. Modest black leotard and pink tights hair in bun. Boys black athletic pants and white
Tuition: $35 per month
Class Min/Max: Min 3, Max 8