“It was only when I realized how actors have the power to move people that I decided to pirate acting as a career “ -Cate Blanchett.
Acting is moving and powerful…and hard. But it’s also one of the most incredible and fulfilling things I’ve ever done. In this class I’d love to nurture and develop your student’s love of acting and live theater helping them grow into greater actors by becoming better observers, critical thinkers, and more expressive and grounded individuals.
In this class we will work on scenes and monologues as well as preparing for a comedy night at the end of the term. We will cover acting basics in an engaging and wholesome environment where we work together to improve and encourage young actors to deepen and improve their craft at whatever level they are at currently.
Bring a desire to act, a good attitude, and a water bottle!
Homework: 30-60min daily
** Note to parents: if your student is aged 10-13, please contact the teacher by call or text at 360-953-2157 before registering.
This class will introduce students to the basics of acting. Students will be introduced to monologue scenes and dialogue scenes to build a strong foundation for developing a character. Students with some experience will also benefit from this class as it is always recommended to work on fundamentals.
About the Teacher:
Jay is a local arts teacher, actor, and music director based out of Vancouver, WA. He has been the musical director for Beauty and the Beast Jr., Scrooge, Peter Pan Jr., and Tarzan at a local youth theater. Jay has also taught classes in music, acting, and dance. As an actor, Jay has performed in Persephone at Bedrock Theatre and in Once at Broadway Rose Theatre, along with various local commercial projects. Jay’s background is in Music Performance, with a Bachelors of Music degree from BIOLA University.
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This advanced lyrical and contemporary class is designed to elevate students' dance skills while continuing to explore dance as an art form and a means of expressing ideas. Dancers will be taught to interpret their movements with feeling, emotion, and style, learning to tell a story or create a visual representation of the song. I encourage versatility in expressions and the ability to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotions. The class focuses on spatial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, technique, efficient muscle usage, musicality, and safe body alignment. Dancers will also have opportunities to work on their own choreography to contribute to the performances. Please wear appropriate dance attire and ballet or lyrical shoes, with hair pulled back from your face. Bring a labeled water bottle to class. This is a yearlong class and students will be performing in all four performances for our Nutcracker presentation (December 5th-8th) as well as the Spring Dance Show “Moses and The God Who Delivers” (May 15th-18th). This Class will be in Show A and B. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance - Dance Department. Each semester’s Admin fee includes the show costume rental fee.
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This advanced lyrical and contemporary class is designed to elevate students' dance skills while continuing to explore dance as an art form and a means of expressing ideas. Dancers will be taught to interpret their movements with feeling, emotion, and style, learning to tell a story or create a visual representation of the song. I encourage versatility in expressions and the ability to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotions. The class focuses on spatial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, technique, efficient muscle usage, musicality, and safe body alignment. Dancers will also have opportunities to work on their own choreography to contribute to the performances. Please wear appropriate dance attire and ballet or lyrical shoes, with hair pulled back from your face. Bring a labeled water bottle to class. This is a yearlong class and students will be performing in all four performances for our Spring Dance Show “Moses and The God Who Delivers” (May 15th-18th). This Class will be in Show A and B. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance. Mandatory parent meeting 7pm 2/24. Each semester’s Admin fee includes the show costume rental fee.
Part of our new Living Roots Agriculture and Natural Resources program! Interactive opportunities resulting in local agriculture and natural resources. During this year long class, we will be covering various topics related to animal products, farm to table, forestry, wildlife management, ecology, and stewardship. Students will be responsible for completing supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) resulting in personal growth of initiative, accountability, and leadership. For this elementary level class SAE projects will be completed during in class time. Students and parents can look forward to four Friday/or Saturday field-trips, in-class guest speakers and producing tangible goods. Parents will be responsible for collaborating with their student to complete at home expectations.
Part of our new Living Roots Agriculture and Natural Resources program! Interactive opportunities resulting in local agriculture and natural resources. During this year long class, we will be covering various topics related to animal products, farm to table, forestry, wildlife management, ecology, and stewardship. Students will be responsible for completing supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) resulting in personal growth of initiative, accountability, and leadership. For this elementary level class SAE projects will be completed during in class time. Students and parents can look forward to four Friday/or Saturday field-trips, in-class guest speakers and producing tangible goods. Parents will be responsible for collaborating with their student to complete at home expectations.
Part of our new Living Roots Agriculture and Natural Resources program! Interactive opportunities resulting in local agriculture and natural resources. During this year long class, we will be covering various topics related to animal products, farm to table, forestry, wildlife management, ecology, and stewardship. Students will be responsible for completing supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) resulting in personal growth of initiative, accountability, and leadership. Students and parents can look forward to four Friday/or Saturday field-trips, in-class guest speakers and producing tangible goods. Parents will be responsible for collaborating with their student to complete at home expectations.
Part of our new Living Roots Agriculture and Natural Resources program! Interactive opportunities resulting in local agriculture and natural resources. During this year long class, we will be covering various topics related to animal products, farm to table, forestry, wildlife management, ecology, and stewardship. Students will be responsible for completing supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) resulting in personal growth of initiative, accountability, and leadership. Students and parents can look forward to four Friday/or Saturday field-trips, in-class guest speakers and producing tangible goods. Parents will be responsible for collaborating with their student to complete at home expectations.
Part of our new Living Roots Agriculture and Natural Resources program! Interactive opportunities resulting in comprehension of local agriculture and natural resources. During this year long class we will be covering various topics related to animal products, farm to table, forestry, wildlife management, ecology and stewardship. Students will be responsible for completing supervised agriculture experience resulting in personal growth of initiative and leadership skills. Students and parents can look forward to four Friday or Saturday field trips, in class guest speakers, and producing tangible goods. Parents will be responsible for collaborating with their student to complete at home expectations.
Part of our new Living Roots Agriculture and Natural Resources program! Interactive opportunities resulting in comprehension of local agriculture and natural resources. During this year long class we will be covering various topics related to animal products, farm to table, forestry, wildlife management, ecology and stewardship. Students will be responsible for completing supervised agriculture experience resulting in personal growth of initiative and leadership skills. Students and parents can look forward to four Friday or Saturday field trips, in class guest speakers, and producing tangible goods. Parents will be responsible for collaborating with their student to complete at home expectations.