2009 - 2010 Group Classes
Session I: September 14 – November 7, 2009 (8 weeks)
Session II: November 9, 2009 – January 23, 2010 (8 weeks)
Session III: February 6 – April 1, 2010 (8 weeks)
Session IV: April 15 – June 14, 2010 (8 weeks)
MUSIC
WE Sing! (Ages 3 - 5)
Singing together and playing fun musical games, children are introduced to the world of music while increasing their confidence and working on important socialization, listening and literacy skills. Final demonstration for family and friends. Instructor: TBD. Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:00 P.M.; $50
Music FUNdamentals (Ages 7 - 11)
Children play games with the musical alphabet, rhythms, tempos and symbols as they learn the building blocks of music theory. Students will be introduced to recorder (a great first step for students interested in woodwind instruments!) and keyboard. Final demonstration for family and friends. Instructor: Bob Kuebler. Saturdays, 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.; $50
Suzuki Violin Group Class (Ages 4 and up)
Suzuki Group Class is a vital extension of the individual lesson. Children with a common repertoire learn to play in ensemble; parents are encouraged to observe. Instructor: Yuko Nakamura. Thursdays, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.; Free to BSMA students; $50 nonstudents.
Broadway School Woodwinds Ensemble (Ages 10 - Adult)
This group meets informally on Saturdays, best time to be determined around participants’ schedules. We’ll make music together starting with easy tunes, progress to jazz, classical and popular favorites, and play for community audiences. All woodwinds welcome to join in! Director: Bob Kuebler. Ongoing. Free to BSMA students; $50 nonstudents.
Broadway/Slavic Village YOUTH DRUM CORPS (Ages 10-17)
Students will learn the basics of drum technique, cadences and marching in rhythm, working toward proudly representing our neighborhood in performances around the city! Instructor: John McCoy. Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30 P.M; Ongoing. Free to BSMA students; $50 nonstudents.
DANCE
Creative DANCE I (Ages 3-6)
Young children will participate in joyful movement activities designed to practice listening, counting and socialization skills while exercising their active imaginations. Instructor: Lisa Hunt. Saturdays, 10:00-10:45 A.M.; Informal family showing during last class. $50
Creative DAnce II (Ages 7-11)
Children learn basic and some more technical dance movements while gaining strength, flexibility and coordination. Instructor: Lisa Hunt. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 A.M.; Informal family showing during last class. $50
Modern Dance (Ages 12-Adult)
This class will introduce students to the basic concepts and skills of modern dance. Students will expand on basic dance vocabulary by exploring various dance forms, techniques and approaches to learning this “all-encompassing” style of dance. Instructor: Lisa Hunt. Saturdays, 11:45 A.M.-12:45 P.M.; Informal family showing during last class. $50
Ballroom Dance (“Detroit Style” or “urban ballroom”) (Ages 16 and up)
With the basic cha-cha steps as its foundation, Detroit Ballroom uses R&B, blues and even hip-hop music in place of the traditional Latin sounds. Still, as couples glide across the floor, there are graceful dips and twirls aplenty! Instructor: Sister Yvetta. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.; $50/$80 per couple!
Introduction to swing dance (the jitterbug) (Ages 16 and up)
This is the class to get you started! The Jitterbug is a six-count dance that evolved from the Lindy Hop into its own dance during the 40's. Basic footwork, hep moves, and lead-follow skills are taught. This is the style that is perhaps the most well known the world over. Instructor: Valerie Salstrom. Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 P.M., $50/$80 per couple! (5 weeks) (Class needs 10 students to proceed – don’t wait to register!!)
VISUAL ART
Art for Young Children (Ages 3-6)
This is a process-oriented class that is a great way to introduce your preschooler to the world of art. We will be painting, sculpting, squishing, scribbling and printing with a variety of materials. Each class with begin with a storybook to introduce the lesson. Instructor: Lyndsey Kauffman. Saturdays, 9:00 – 9:45 A.M.; Final student art show and celebration. $50
Depicting My Environment Through Art (Ages 7-11)
Students in this class will look closely at the community they live in. Painting, drawing, sculpture, collage or other visual art forms will be used in unique projects to create art that reflects the student’s environment. Instructor: Lyndsey Kauffman. Saturdays, 9:45 - 10:45 A.M.; Final student art show and celebration. $50
Acrylic Painting for Teens (Ages 12 and up)
Students will learn to stretch a canvas, prime it, mix and apply colors, and develop their ideas from sketches to finished work. We will also explore the work of artists both past and present who use painting as a form of personal, political or social expression. Instructor: Hector Castellanos Lara. Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M Final student art show and celebration. $50
SATURDAY ARTS EXPLORERS
Eager for your talented child to explore a variety of art forms, but not sure where to start? Our new program, Saturday Arts Explorers, may be just right! For three hours on Saturday mornings, your child will rotate through three different classes designed to stimulate their minds and awaken their bodies and creativity with visual art, dance and music! (There is also a 2-hour, 2-class option). See specific class descriptions above.
9:45 – 10:45 A.M. Visual Art with Lyndsey Kauffman
10:45 – 11:45 A.M. Creative Dance II with Lisa Hunt
11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M. Music FUNdamentals with Bob Kuebler
Students will participate in final art show, dance showing and a short music performance. 3 Classes: $100 ($50 savings); 2 Classes (your choice): $75 ($25 savings) (8 weeks; see Group Class Session Schedule)
Complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate for Saturday
students and families!!!
