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Basic Information
Class Sizes
We keep our dance classes small so that each student receives the quality instruction and the individual attention they deserve (as well as their own personal space!), especially for our children's dance classes. We have a class cap-off of 8 small children per class, 10 young children/adolecents, and 15 adult students per class. Because we keep our class sizes small, if you want to enroll in a class it is better to do it sooner rather than later to ensure that you reserve your place in the class!
Class Prices
Prices are listed with each class description below. Small child classes (Creative Movement, Kindermusik, Creative Theatre, and Pre-Ballet) as well as all adult classes are paid by pre-paid punch cards. This allows you to miss classes occassionally if needed and not lose your monthly tuition!
All other classes are a monthly tuition which is due at the first class of the month. Keep in mind that we offer a multi-class and multi-family member discount which is not reflected in the prices listed below. The more classes (or family members) taken, the larger the discount is on the overall tuition due. For more information on our discounts please call or mail AAPAC.
All NEW students are required to pay a one-time registration fee of $15.
Class Placement
Most classes are separated by age group and ability. You or your child may be required to take an "adjudication class" to be placed correctly-- which may or may not be with your age group. Or if the student is on the "cusp" we may suggest taking a few private lessons to be caught up so that they can be moved into their age group. Additionally it is always at the instructor and/or directors discresion for students to move up to the next level. Keep in mind that some students or classes may stay in the same level for more than one year due to this. When the instructor feels they are ready to move up, they will graduate the student to the next level. AAPAC gives quarterly student evaluations so that parents are updated on the students progress. Parents are welcome to watch the last class of every month as well.
Studio Space
We are proud to have one of the largest dance studio spaces in the Willamette Valley! We have 3,000 square feet, which includes two studio rooms (over 1,000 sq. ft each), a private lesson room, a lobby with a reception and boutique area as well as separate mens and womens restrooms and a dressing room. We even have storage onsite for all of our costumes and props! Here are some pictures of Studio A, our main dance space. Although, from time to time we do use Studio B for dance as well. Though it is usually used for drama and music lessons, it's large open space works well for dance too!
   
Dance Classes Available
Ballet
     
Creative Movement
Ages 3-5
Cost: “Toddler” punch cards; 4 for $36, 8 for $72 or 12 for $100.
Instructor: Rachel Coleman-Lesire.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 8 children, so early registration is recommended! After the class fills, we keep a waiting list. Children who do not attend class for more than 3 classes in a row without communication to the academy will be bumped from the class and the first name on the list will be given the option to fill the spot.
Uniform: Students will need to wear dance attire. Girls: a leotard of any color, chiffon skirt (no tutus please!), pink ballet tights and leather ballet shoes. Boys: white t-shirt, black shorts, and black leather ballet shoes.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 30 minutes.
- Children who love to express themselves creatively and use their imagination will LOVE this class!
- Students will enjoy learning basics in dance through a creative approach and discovery of movement.
- They will create movement with their bodies to make familiar shapes, animals, objects and actions to them, such as flowers, wind, frogs, bunnies, shapes, letters, numbers and more.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate, piano music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills such as taking turns, sharing and good manners.
Pre-Ballet
Ages 5-6
Cost: “Toddler” punch cards; 4 for $36, 8 for $72 or 12 for $100.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: None. However, class size is limited to 8 children, so early registration is recommended! After the class fills, we keep a waiting list. Children who do not attend class for more than 3 classes in a row without communication to the academy will be bumped from the class and the first name on the list will be given the option to fill the spot.
Uniform: Girls: Pink Leotard, chiffon skirt, pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes and hair in bun. Boys: White t-shirt, black shorts, black leather ballet shoes; white socks are optional.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 45 minutes.
- Pre-ballet is an introduction to dance with a little more structured approach than in Creative Movement class. It begins to teach some simple ballet vocabulary (in French), the positions of the arms and feet and the beginning of basic ballet steps while retaining a fun and creative approach to dance.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, grace, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills such as taking turns, sharing and good manners.
Primary Ballet
Ages 6-7
Cost: $40 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 8 children, so early registration is recommended! No previous dance experience required.
Uniform: Girls: Lavender Tank (sleeveless) leotard (prefer Capezio style #CC201C), optional chiffon skirt, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 1 hour.
- This beginner’s ballet class focuses on an expanding on the introduction to ballet technique and terminology (in French), while progressing in the basic ballet steps and classical ballet structure as well as the standard in ballet etiquette (good manners, no talking etc).
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, grace, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills.
Grade 1 Ballet
Ages 7-9
Cost: $40 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children, so early registration is recommended! No previous dance experience required.
Uniform: Girls: Light Blue camisole leotard (prefer Balera style #CL161 or CL127), NO chiffon skirt, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 1 hour.
- This class is for students who are either new to ballet, or those in their second year of ballet (those moving up from Primary level).
- Class focuses and expands on learning ballet vocabulary, body control, technique and the ability to memorize exercises and combinations.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, grace, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills.
Grade 2 Ballet
Ages 7-11
Cost: $40 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children, so early registration is recommended! No previous experience is required, although it is recommended.
Uniform: Girls: Aqua or Seabreeze color camisole leotards (prefer Balera style #CL161 or MT757), No chiffon skirt, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 1 hour.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 1 and therefore some dance experience is recommended.
- Class focuses and expands on learning ballet vocabulary, body control, technique and the ability to memorize exercises and combinations.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, coordination, social skills, grace, as well as rhythm and musicality.
Ballet 3
Ages 11-teen
Cost: $80 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children. 1-2 years of ballet training recommended.
Uniform: Royal Blue camisole leotard (prefer Balera style #CL161 or MT757), no skirt, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in tidy bun. Boys: Short leave white t-shirt, black shorts or black mens tights and black ballet shoes. White socks optional.
About the class:
- Two classes a week; 1 hour each.
- This class has an elementary to pre-intermediate level of difficulty in steps, combinations, and technique.
- If the students technique qualifies, this is also the first level that is eligible to be on pointe.
- Class focuses on pre-pointe exercises strengthening the ankles, feet, core muscles, and posture. Pirouettes are introduced.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for this syllabus.
- Students will also develop and improve listening skills, social skills, grace, rhythm and musicality as well as responsibility.
Grade 4 Ballet
Ages 10-teen
Cost: $128 monthly tuition (if taking no other classes). $115 month discounted rate if taking other classes in addition to all grade 4 ballet classes.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children. 2 or more years of ballet required.
Uniform: Girls: Royal blue camisole leotard (prefer Balera style #s CL161, CL127, MT2214, or MT757), chiffon skirt for pointe only, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Pointe shoes may be required. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- Students are required to take a minimum class total of 3.25 hours a week (3 classes a week= 2 one-hour classes and one hour-and-a-quarter class).
- Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry, preparing advancing students for pointe. If pre-qualified, students practice pointe technique the last portion of the class.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 3 and therefore 2 or more years of dance training is recommended.
Ballet 5
Ages 10-teen
Cost: $148 monthly tuition (if taking no other classes). $120 month discounted rate if taking other classes in addition to all grade 5 ballet classes.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children. 3 or more years of ballet required.
Uniform: Girls: Navy blue camisole leotard (prefer Balera style #s CL161, CL127, MT2214, or MT757), chiffon skirt for pointe only, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Pointe shoes may be required. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- Students are required to take a minimum class total of 3.75 hours a week (3 classes a week= one 1 hour class, 1 hour-and-a-quarter class and 1 hour-and-a-half class).
- Includes technique and pointe work.
- Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry, advancing students on pointe. If pre-qualified, students practice pointe technique the last portion of the class.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 3 and therefore 2 or more years of dance training is recommended.
- Students typically spend a couple years in this level before moving on to advanced.
Ballet 6
Ages 11-teen
Cost: $192 monthly tuition (if taking no other classes). $160 month discounted rate if taking other classes in addition to all grade 6 ballet classes.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children. 3 or more years of ballet required.
Uniform: Girls: Black camisole leotard (prefer Balera style #s CL161, CL127, MT2214, or MT757), chiffon skirt for pointe only, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Pointe shoes may be required. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- Students are required to take a minimum class total of 5 hours per week (4 classes = 1.25 hours each class.)
- Advanced level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry, advancing students on pointe, preparing student for professional careers.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 3 and therefore 2 or more years of solid ballet technique training is recommended.
- Students typically spend a couple of years in this level before moving on to Pre-Professional.
Pointe Technique 1
By audition only. 45 minutes once a week. This class may be in addition to pointe done during ballet class, depending on the teacher's recommendation. Class includes pointe work at the barre and center (depending on strength and ability) with focus on discipline of correct technique and execution of steps. Level 1 is for beginning pointe work such as releve's, echappe's, retire' passe's, pique's, bourree's and more. Monthly Tuition is $30 a month. New students require a one time additional fee of $15 at registration.
Teen Ballet (beginner)
Ages teen-adult
Cost: $80 monthly tuition (minors) or Adult punch card.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Any color leotard, any style or brand, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- Beginner to Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination, posture, and artistry.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps compared to children’s beginners classes, but the combinations are more mature in nature and increased level of technique.
Adult Ballet (beginner)
Ages 18 and up
Cost: Adult punch cards only.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Black leotard any style or brand, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- Beginner to Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps compared to children’s beginner’s classes, but the combinations are more mature in nature and increased level of technique, making it a fun and expressive way to exercise with people of similar interests.
Jazz, Tap, & Theatre Dance
    
Jazz 1
Ages 7-11
Cost: $40 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class teaches technique in a mix of dance styles such as Classic Jazz, American Theatre Dance and some street jazz. A very fun, up-beat class!
- Set to great popular (yet age appropriate) music for the high energy kid!
Jazz 2
Ages 8-12
Cost: $40 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class teaches technique in a mix of dance styles such as Classic Jazz, American Theatre Dance and some street jazz. Increased level of difficulty compared to level 1 jazz.
- A very fun, up-beat, fast paced class!
- Set to great popular (yet age appropriate) music for the high energy kid!
Jazz 3
Ages 11-teen
Cost: $40 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. Previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class teaches technique in a mix of dance styles such as Classic Jazz, American Theatre Dance and some street jazz. Increased level of difficulty compared to level 1 jazz.
- A very fun, up-beat, fast paced class!
- Set to great popular (yet age appropriate) music for the high energy kid!
Theatre Dance
Ages 11-teen
Cost: $40 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required. Boys and Girls welcome!
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class was originally designed for drama students, people with little-to-no dance experience, or anyone who just loves musical theatre!
- Learn dance technique and fundamentals in the style of Broadway and American Theatre Dance commonly used in musicals.
- This class is HIGHLY recommended for any drama student who wants to be in musicals. Be ahead of the game and learn to dance and pick up choreography!
- A very fun, up-beat, fast paced class!
- Set to popular music and musicals of all styles and genres.
Tap -Kids
Ages 8-12
Cost: $40 monthly tuition
Instructor: Emily Eikleberry
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required; we accommodate all levels of ability. Boys and Girls welcome!
Uniform: Girls: Any color, brand, style leotard, black jazz pants, tap shoes. Boys: any color t-shirt, black jazz pants and tap shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- Learn dance technique and fundamentals in the style of Classic Tap, Rhythm, Broadway and soft-shoe.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to popular music of all styles and genres.
Tap -Adults
Ages teen-adult
Cost: Ault Punch Cards Only.
Instructor: Emily Eikleberry.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required; we accommodate all levels of experience. Men and women welcome!
Uniform: Girls: Any color, brand, style leotard, black jazz pants, tap shoes. Boys: any color t-shirt, black jazz pants and tap shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- Learn dance technique and fundamentals in the style of Classic Tap, Rhythm, Broadway and soft-shoe.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to popular music of all styles and genres.
More Adult Classes
    
ZUMBA!
Ages teen-adult
Cost: "Fitness Membership" $45 a month or punch card
Instructor: Enez Bradford, Licensed Zumba Instructor
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 15 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Comfortable attire that allows you to stretch and move freely. You may also want to bring a hand towell for sweat and a water bottle!
About the Class:
- Each class is 1-hour in length. We offer several class times all week.
- Great for dancers and non-dancers alike!
- The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away!
- Zumba fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast!
- 70% Of the music used in this class is of ethnic origins, but it also mixes some popular music, ALL with a beat that's hard to resist!
- Zumba has spread like wild fire throughout the world is widely popular!
Conditioning
Ages 8-adult
Cost: "Fitness Membership" $45 a month or punch card
Instructor: Darby Carkeek
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 15 students. No previous experience is required. Ladies and Gents welcome!
Uniform: Comfortable attire that allows you to stretch and move freely.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class offered per week.
- Great for dancers and non-dancers alike!
- Strengthen the entire body with a focus on the core muscles (abdomen, back, hips, buttocks, and thighs) through Pilates exercises both on the balance ball and floor.
- Lengthen and develop lean muscles with out “Floor Barre” series of ballet movements. These are done solely by laying on the floor. Gravity adds weight to your movement while lying down is gentle on your joints.
- The class ends with a series of stretches for the entire body.
- Leave class feeling invigorated, toned and relaxed!
- Set to popular music, both upbeat and relaxing, of all styles and genres.
- Limited number of yoga mats and balance balls are available for borrowing at the studio.
Shimmy Shape-Up
Ages teen-adult
Cost: "Fitness Membership" $45 a month or punch card
Instructor: Darby Carkeek or Emily Hanson-Gifford
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 15 students. No previous experience is required. Boys and Girls welcome!
Uniform: Comfortable attire that allows you to stretch and move freely.
About the Class:
Great for dancers and non-dancers alike!
- One 1-hour class offered per week.
- Strengthen the entire body with a focus on the core muscles (abdomen, back, hips, buttocks, and thighs)
- Fun movements set to Set to popular music, both upbeat and relaxing, of all styles and genres.
- The class includes belly dancing and isolation focused dance moves as well as core strengthening floor exercises.
- Leave class feeling invigorated, toned and relaxed!
Modern Dance
Ages teen-adult
Cost: $40 monthly tuition (for minors) or Adult Punch Cards.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required, although it is recommended.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style, or brand leotard with either black footless tights or jazz/yoga/exercise pants and bare feet; lyrical or modern foot thongs optional. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, and either footless men’s tights, unitard, or jazz pants and bare feet; foot thongs optional.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class per week.
- This class is an Intermediate level of difficulty. No previous modern experience required, but some dance experience of any style is recommended.
- Modern dance is a grounded style that is danced barefoot. It was created over 100 years ago by rebellious ballet dancers who decided to ditch the classical ballet technique along with the shoes. This dance is a form of free movement combined with contemporary technique. It builds strength, coordination and flexibility while freely expressing yourself through movement.
- This class is a mix of Martha Graham and Lester Horton styles of Modern dance technique.
- It is not recommended for those who have bad backs or knees.
Belly Dancing Levels 1 & 2
Ages teen-adult
Cost: Ault Punch Cards Only.
Instructor: Emily Hanson-Gifford.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required; we accommodate all levels of experience.
Uniform: Girls: Comfortable attire that allows you to move freely. Coin belts/scarves are recommended.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class per week.
- Learn belly dancing in the tribal style. Builds strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm and musicality.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to eastern, tribal and popular music of all styles and genres. If it’s got a beat, we dance to it!
Belly Dancing Level 3
Ages teen-adult
When: Session 1 July 5-July 26th. Session 2 August 6-27th
Time: Mondays 7-8 pm.
Cost: Ault Punch Cards Only.
Instructor: Emily Hanson-Gifford.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required; we accommodate all levels of experience.
Uniform: Girls: Comfortable attire that allows you to move freely. Coin belts/scarves are recommended.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class per week.
- Learn belly dancing in the tribal style. Builds strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm and musicality.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to eastern, tribal and popular music of all styles and genres. If it’s got a beat, we dance to it!
Drama & Theatre Arts Classes
    
Creative Theatre Classes
For ages 4-7. One 30 minute class once a week. No experience required! Class size is limited to 8 children, so early enrollment is suggested. Children who love to express themselves creatively and use their imagination will LOVE this class! Students will enjoy learning basics in theatre through fun drama games and exercises perfect for this age group. We teach children how to use their bodies and voices to create characters, animals, and objects, while also learning speaking skills, confidence and social skills. This is a fun, structured class for any budding performer!
Intro to Theatre Classes
For ages 8-11. One hour class once a week. No experience or audition is required; all are accepted into this program (but must be able to read.) This class will perform their own short play or skits in the fall terms if not in the main play. The class will have the opportunity to have stage-time as an "extra" or in a chorus role for all musical performances in the spring. This class (or equivalent experience) is a pre-requisite for Intermediate and Advanced Drama classes at AAPAC. It teaches many valuable theatre techniques such as stage directions, improvisation, body language, character building, public speaking and projection, stage blocking, theatre ettiquete and much more. Much of this is taught through theatre games and skits during class time, as well as supporting roles in the advanced plays or musicals. This is a great introduction to acting class for the "budding actor/actress" who lives for the spotlight! Monthly tuition of $40. A script/score fee of $15 is due upon registration; all students get to keep scripts/scores.
Intermediate Drama
For ages 10-16. One, 1 hour class a week with the Advanced drama students. Directors placement only. Must have taken Intro to Theatre or audition with director and produce previous theatre experience. Drama students will continue progress in learning and perfecting techniques such as auditioning, memorization skills, public speaking, stage blocking, character building, body language, timing, cues, stage crafts, costuming, stage make-up, performing and professional theatre ettiquete. The class learns and memorizes a play that they perform for the public at the end of the program. They perform one drama play per term, with the exception of one musical per year in spring term that requires 20 weeks of rehearsals instead of 14 weeks. No audition is required if you are a returning AAPAC student. This program has a huge success and has a 95% student return-rate because it is so much fun! The kids have a blast, learn a lot about theatre, teamwork, and make great friends and memories. Monthly tuition of $40. A script/score fee of $15 is due upon registration, which students may keep.
Advanced Drama Program
For ages 12-18. Two, 1 hour classes a week. Directors placement only. Must have taken Intermediate drama class or audition with director and produce previous theatre experience with recomendations. Drama students will advance in learning and perfecting techniques such as auditioning, memorization skills, public speaking, stage blocking, character building, comedy, drama, body language, timing, cues, stage crafts, costuming, stage make-up, performing and professional theatre ettiquete. The class learns and memorizes a play that they perform for the public at the end of the program. We do one musical per year that requires 20 weeks of rehearsals instead of 14 weeks. This program has a huge success and has a 95% student return-rate because it is so much fun! The kids have a blast, learn a lot about theatre, teamwork, and make great friends and memories. Monthly tuition of $75. A script/score fee of $15 is due upon registration.
Costuming
For ages 10 and up. Starting Summer 2010. 1 hour class once a week (summer only). Learn basic costuming skills such as hand and machine sewing, simple crafting techniques such as fabric glue, hot glue, recycling common attire for costuming, what to look for in thrift store shopping, taking common household items and making them into costumes and much more! Costuming is a very handy skill to know as an actor or actress; learn how to think creatively and work with a small or non-existant budget!
Music Classes
   
Kindermusic
For ages 3 1/2 - 6. One half-hour class, once a week. Children love music, and what better time to introduce them to music then at this age! Kids will get to learn fun songs where they can experience using different small percussive instruments, show-and-tell of bigger instruments and learn fun music games that encourage them to explore music from a vocal and instrumental side. Taught by Corin Parker. Punch Cards only; $36 for a 4 class punch card. New students require a one time additional fee of $15 at registration.
Children's Choir
For ages 7-11. This is a 45 minute class, once a week. Students of this class will learn basic music theory such as sight reading, scales, rhythms, developing a musical ear, projection, proper tone, singing techniques and more while learning songs that are fun and enjoyable. Choir students will have an opportunity to sing in the chorus of our musical performances. This class is highly recommended for the budding singer or for any performer wishing to improve their musical performance quality. Taught by Corin Parker. Monthly tuition of $40. A score fee of $15 is due upon registration (students get to keep music).
Drumming 1
Level 1 drumming. For ages 8-adult. This class is taught by instructor Tony Gifford, an experienced drummer and percussionist. The inspiration for this class is a combination of STOMP and the amazing street musicians Mrs. Stovin saw so many times while living in NYC. The idea is to bring your own empty bucket (something like a detergent bucket) and drum sticks. This is an in-expensive way to learn drumming, percussion techniques, time signature, and simple music theory. We do have a limited supply of real drums onsite for use (please call AAPAC for availability). You may bring your own hand drum if you have one, but it's not required. If you don't already have a drum, once you get addicted to it, then you won't feel bad about purchasing a REAL drum! This will be a lot of fun and we often are requested to have the drummers perform publicly! Monthly tuition of $40 for kids. Punch cards only for adults (4 classes for $40, 5 classes for $50 or 10 classes for $90). New students require a one time additional fee of $15 at registration.
Drumming 2
For ages 8-adult. Students must have taken Botta-Boom as a prerequisite or have permission from the instructor to join this class, as it is at an intermediate level. Students may continue to learn on a bucket, or they may either bring in thier own hand drum, or reserve one of the schools drums for class (must reserve at registration, as there is a limited supply). Students will continue to learn and increase the difficulty of rhythms and theory. Taught by Tony Gifford. Monthly tuition of $40 for kids. Punch cards only for adults (4 classes for $40, 5 classes for $50 or 10 classes for $90). New students require a one time additional fee of $15 at registration.
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