Adult Courses
Courses and instructors are subject to change. |
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Music |
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All Ages
Scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday in 30 minute and 1 hour classes |
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Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Double Bass, Drums (African), Flute, French Horn, Guitar, Oboe, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Voice, Viola, Violin and Suzuki Violin
* Students taking private lessons receive theory/solfege/Orff and ensemble training where applicable at no additional charge. |
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Dance |
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Ages 13-Adult
Tuesdays, 6:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Understanding the relationship between music, rhythm and controlled movement with proper ballet technique. New and more complex material will be taught at an accelerated pace. Student will begin to learn basic ballet history and develop a knowledge and great appreciation of the great ballets, classical music and famous dancers. |
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Tap/Dance for Musical Theater |
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Ages 13-Adult
Fridays, 5:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Designed for the beginner or a person seeking a refresher on the basics. Students will learn tap techniques and combinations encompassing the must-know tap basics and theatrical character needed to captivate the audience. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Mondays, 7PM, 1 hour |
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| We challenge our students with many different forms of jazz, all high energy But with different styles. These classes are popular with all ages and provide And added benefit of cardiovascular exercise due to the high level of energy Exerted. Jazz class is a fun and fast paced mixture of various techniques. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Mondays, 6:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Students experience more challenges with expression, balance and longer creative combinations. |
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| Ages 9-Adult |
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| This division is for students in the professional tract of study. The students must audition for these classes or be recommended by their previous teachers and the Director of Dance. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Tuesdays, 7:30PM, 1 hour |
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| A more advanced workshop combining skills from previous level classes and correlating steps to lengthy and complex combinations with correct technique, extensive terminology and knowledge of the art of ballet itself. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Fridays, 7:30PM, 1 hour |
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| A more advanced workshop combining skills of Modern and Jazz from previous level classes and correlating steps to lengthy and complex combinations with correct technique, extensive terminology and knowledge of the art of ballet itself. |
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Newark School of Arts Dance Company (NSADC) |
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Ages 18-Adult
Saturdays, 6PM, 2 hours |
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| Professional group of adults representing most advanced vigorous training. Provides a diverse repertoire intended to showcase well-rounded artistic dancers. Offers an intense artistic experience through all artistic and theatrical techniques. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Wednesdays, 6:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Hip Hop dance refers to choreographed dance styles primarily danced to hip hop music. This includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, locking and popping which were developed in the 1970s by Black and Latino Americans. This class is for students who have completed one year of Hip Hop. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Thursdays, 6:30PM, 1 hour |
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| "Dancing improves your social life!" Have fun learning a very energetic Latin dance full of hot quick, quick, slow rhythms, fancy spins, crisp turns and sharp movement. Opportunities to bring it to the dance floor will be arranged. Couples and singles of all levels welcomed. |
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Ages 5-Adult
Thursdays, 6:30PM, 1 hour |
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| Learn traditional rhythms songs and West African Dances from Senegal, Mali, and Guinea while having fun meeting others. Class begins with a warm up progressing into high energetic dancing to live drums. Beginner level to advanced are welcomed. |
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Drama |
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Ages 13-Adult
Wednesdays, 7PM, 75 minutes |
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| Secondary Stages mirrors the format of Primary Stages, with the exception of more mature, age-appropriate learning materials. First semester's focus is upon the actor's foundation, culminating in a Readers Theatre program. The second semester's delves deeper into the actors craft through analysis of guided topics. A play production ends the work of this semester. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Saturdays, 10AM, 1 hour |
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| This course encompasses the training of talent, the building of acting skills, learning the lingo, audition processes and script analysis. Students will also write a short original monologue and keep an organized theater notebook. Students will prepare and perform roles portraying thought, feeling and character. |
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Storytelling for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers |
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Age Adults
Saturdays, 10AM, 1 hour |
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| Learn the techniques and tips for telling a story to the children in your life. Classes will focus on fairy, folk and personal tales. |
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Visual Arts |
Drawing and Painting 3 (Advanced Media and Techniques) |
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Ages 11-Adult
Saturdays, 1PM, 1 hour |
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| In this advanced course, students will further develop a creative approach to their drawing and painting using a variety of styles and artistic exercises. Students will use a range of media such as charcoal, clay sculpture, acrylic paint, collage, printmaking and fabric art. Projects will include, observational drawing, still life, collage, perspective, portraiture and figure drawing. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Saturdays, 1PM |
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Bring your own camera (SLR or point-and-shoot)
The course focuses on the fundamental elements of digital photography from how to use a SLR camera and/or point-and-shoot to increase understanding and personal enjoyment. The 17-week semester includes creating photo-essays, understanding of the narrative structure in a story using photos of a single item, and recognizing the elements of photographic composition that help convey a compelling photographic story. To encourage students to develop their own voice in relationship to their audience of their peers, community and family, students will become skilled at editing their own work in preparation for an in-house exhibit. |
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Ages 13-Adult
Thursdays, 5:30PM, 75 minutes |
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| This course is designed to further build and enhance the methods and techniques of the student who has had exposure to acrylic painting. Students will be assisted individually in the development of their skills and execution of this very versatile medium. Both traditional and non-traditional approaches to acrylic painting will be addressed in this course. Students will focus on abstraction, collage, and the expressive nature of color. The emphasis will be on taking creative risks and further exploring individual expression. |
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