Learn the ins and outs of dancing in Musical Theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles. Read More...
Explore expressive movement and balance while learning contemporary dance techniques. Read More...
Learn the ins and outs of dancing in Musical Theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles. Read More...
Explore expressive movement and balance while learning contemporary dance techniques. Read More...
Learn the ins and outs of dancing in Musical Theater! A great introduction for students hoping to take part in school musicals or for those who would like to explore more jazz styles. Read More...
Explore expressive movement and balance while learning contemporary dance techniques. Read More...
Set marbles and tiles into cement to create a beautiful garden plaque. Read More...
In this class you will discover stories by masters of the creepy tale, create sinister villains and frightening settings, and write your own story that will be sure to scare your friends and family silly around the campfire this summer. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Kindermusik Our Time encourages children to be creative, to initiate their own ideas and to respond in their own ways, while the parents' active participation gives the toddlers the security they need. Playing instruments, singing, moving, and exploring uncover an engaging musical world while building the toddlers' confidence, self-control, and communication skills. Read More...
Want to learn to play the guitar but never tried before? A small class setting makes it fun to learn together. The instructor, an accomplished folk musician, will teach both chord and basic note playing. Read More...
Pre-Twinkle Violin classes prepare a child to approach the violin with an eager, successful, and musical disposition. Students will learn the fundamental elements of violin playing: basic posture, bow hold, violin hold, and 5 Suzuki rhythms in a fun and high-energy setting. This prepares students for the next level, Twinkler Violin. Read More...
Pre-Twinkle Violin classes prepare a child to approach the violin with an eager, successful, and musical disposition. Students will learn the fundamental elements of violin playing: basic posture, bow hold, violin hold, and 5 Suzuki rhythms in a fun and high-energy setting. This prepares students for the next level, Twinkler Violin. Read More...
Graduates of Darlington's Pre-Twinkle Violin advance to Twinkler Violin. In addition to weekly group classes, students receive 30-minute weekly private lessons. Students will learn the notes to Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and five variations of that song. This prepares students for the Suzuki Book 1 Group. Read More...
Create functional handbuilt pottery forms such as bowls, cups, and vases as well as sculptural objects out of earthenware clay. Students will decorate their pots with colorful food-safe glazes so they can be used at home! Read More...
Discover everything you need to know about using clay as an artistic medium. Create functional and sculptural objects by learning how to pinch, coil and slab-build. Read More...
Learn to build forms in clay using sculptural and pottery techniques, working with coils, slabs and the pottery wheel. Fundamental sculpting techniques will be covered including building small armatures, joining pieces and texturing. Read More...
Individual attention allows students with basic drawing and painting experience to develop a selected type of work - still-life, landscape, portraiture - in a medium of choice - oils, acrylics, watercolors or pencil. Read More...
Our youngest ballerinas are introduced to classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and rhythm through games and fairy tale stories. Read More...
Learn classical ballet technique & vocabulary through exercises at the barre, stretching & center floor work. Emphasis is on improving balance, coordination, posture & strength. Read More...
Young children are introduced to classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and rhythm in a fun and creative atmosphere. Read More...
Dancers continue to gain grace and confidence through classical ballet. More advanced technique & combinations of steps will build strength. Instructor permission required. Read More...
Explore balance, floor work and improvisation while focusing on breathing and posture. Dancers will connect their emotions with movements. New techniques and music genres will be explored. Read More...
The Chinese Spring Festival (also known as the Chinese New Year) is the most important festival and holiday in China. Campers will join the celebration by learning traditional songs about luck and prosperity, designing beautiful props to use in the famous dragon and lion dances, exploring nuo drama, and more! Campers will end their week with a beautiful Lantern Festival.
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Rio de Janiero is home to the largest and most popular carnival on earth! Students will re-create the stunning celebration with dazzling costumes and props for a spectacular parade. Campers will play percussion instruments and whistles, creating fun rhythms for Brazil's famous samba dancing.
Read More...For centuries, the Japanese have celebrated the beautiful cherry blossoms, or sakura, that bloom each spring. Take part in this exploration of beauty, creating painted depictions of the flowers and acting out Japanese tales and legends about the famous blossoms. Campers will also dance to traditional Japanese music, as well as contemporary J-Pop and learn traditional songs.
Read More...For centuries, the Japanese have celebrated the beautiful cherry blossoms, or sakura, that bloom each spring. Take part in this exploration of beauty, creating painted depictions of the flowers and acting out Japanese tales and legends about the famous blossoms. Campers will also dance to traditional Japanese music, as well as contemporary J-Pop and learn traditional songs.
Read More...For centuries, the Japanese have celebrated the beautiful cherry blossoms, or sakura, that bloom each spring. Take part in this exploration of beauty, creating painted depictions of the flowers and acting out Japanese tales and legends about the famous blossoms. Campers will also dance to traditional Japanese music, as well as contemporary J-Pop and learn traditional songs.
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
For students who have little or no previous training on the guitar this course includes: tuning, elementary theory, first position chords, and sight reading in the first position. Read More...
For students who have completed at least 16 weeks of Beginner Guitar Class for Kids I, this course will cover: theory, chords, and basic songs. Read More...
For teens who have little or no previous training on the guitar this course includes: tuning, elementary theory, sight reading, first position chords, reading chord diagrams, and includes a wide range of musical styles ranging from classical to rock. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Creating art as a family is not only meaningful, but FUN! Join us and be guided through age-appropriate projects that will inspire children and their parents alike! New projects will be covered at each workshop. Read More...
Native Americans assemble each year in Oklahoma to share and exhibit the arts of their diverse tribal heritages. Share in their traditions by learning to make beautiful woven and beaded objects like those found at the art market and moving to the dances of several tribes. Play percussion instruments and act out Native American legends during this festive event!
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
The summer is a great time to get crafty with paper! Use bright colored paper to create beautiful birds to hang outside as well as other folded paper crafts. Read More...
Each summer, all of the people of Bali come together to showcase the island's rich artistic heritage in a major arts festival. Take part this year by learning some of Bali's classical dances, exploring ancient Balinese stories through acting and dance, creating popular Indonesian handcrafts and playing the island's gamelan music.
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Kindermusik Our Time encourages children to be creative, to initiate their own ideas and to respond in their own ways, while the parents' active participation gives the toddlers the security they need. Playing instruments, singing, moving, and exploring uncover an engaging musical world while building the toddlers' confidence, self-control, and communication skills. Read More...
Create functional handbuilt pottery forms such as bowls, cups, and vases as well as sculptural objects out of earthenware clay. Students will decorate their pots with colorful food-safe glazes so they can be used at home! Read More...
Discover everything you need to know about using clay as an artistic medium. Create functional and sculptural objects by learning how to pinch, coil and slab-build. Read More...
Learn to build forms in clay using sculptural and pottery techniques, working with coils, slabs and the pottery wheel. Fundamental sculpting techniques will be covered including building small armatures, joining pieces and texturing. Read More...
Our youngest ballerinas are introduced to classical ballet technique, vocabulary, and rhythm through games and fairy tale stories. Read More...
Hop down to Cuba and take part in Santiago's Fiesta del Fuego (Festival of Fire), a festival celebrating the arts of Cuba and other Caribbean islands. Learn about Cuban music and dance and their Spanish and African influences, learn how to dance the Habanera, act out popular Cuban tales and more!
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Hawaii's Aloha Festival showcases the islands' unique artforms and traditions each fall. Take part by singing mele chants and songs, practice your hula dance, act out stories about the mythical menehune people of the island and create bright and beautiful artwork inspired by Hawaii's colorful environment!
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Each year the countries of northwest Africa come together to celebrate their various Arab and indigenous cultures. Join us in the desert to move to Moroccan dances, sing traditional Tunisian songs and act out dramatics poems - still the desert's primary form of communication! Try your hand at weaving Berber rugs and learn about symbolic African abstract designs.
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Receive practical information to help you prepare a portfolio for application to college programs such as Architecture, Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Animation, Film, Photography, Fine Arts, Art Education and more. A teacher with over 30 years of experience preparing student artists for college study and careers in Visual Art will review your portfolio and make suggestions for improvement while answering questions you may have. Students who have not yet begun to build their portfolio are also welcome for helpful pointers and tips. Read More...
India's year-end diwali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a joyous occasion of singing and dancing. Share in the festivities by taking part in traditional and folk Indian music and dances such as bhangra, and form small clay oil lamps like those used to light up the cities during diwali.
Read More...Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Read More...
5 and 6 year olds join an afternoon of enriching arts-based activities, including a specialized afternoon class in Visual Art, Dance or Drama! The program includes Lunch Bunch (pack your own lunch), circle time and a variety of visual and performing arts activities. Tuesdays - Creative Dance Class: Children are introduced to dance and movement through traditional dance warm-ups and imaginative story-telling, while learning to express ideas and tales through movement. Students have the option of participating in Darlington's Annual Spring Dance Recital (must be registered and attending class by January 29th). Recital and costume fees will apply to students who would like to participate in the Spring Dance Recital. Read More...
5 and 6 year olds join an afternoon of enriching arts-based activities, including a specialized afternoon class in Visual Art, Dance or Drama! The program includes Lunch Bunch (pack your own lunch), circle time and a variety of visual and performing arts activities. Tuesdays - Creative Dance Class: Children are introduced to dance and movement through traditional dance warm-ups and imaginative story-telling, while learning to express ideas and tales through movement. Students have the option of participating in Darlington's Annual Spring Dance Recital (must be registered and attending class by January 29th). Recital and costume fees will apply to students who would like to participate in the Spring Dance Recital. Read More...