Houston Co. Arts Council is
pleased to once again offer music and dance classes and workshops with
professional instructors Bryan J. Wlas and Nathan W. Brown.
Spring 2010 dance classes
will begin Tuesday, January 19th at the HCAC downtown building in
Erin.
Spring 2010 Voice/Piano
Lessons will begin January 19th.
**Please note: Saturday dance classes will not begin until
February 6th.
Class prices will depend on
the number of students per class.(See
fee schedule below.)Each class must
have the minimum number of students (4) in order to make.
Beginning Kids’ Tap – part II (ages 7 to 12)4:30-5:15pm
A great introduction to tap
dancing for kids! Students will continue to work on the basic tap steps, and
use them in exercises and routines. Class will focus on technique, quality of
sounds and performance.**Students will be required to purchase tap
shoes for this class.Class length:
45 minutes
Beginning
Adult Tap – part II (ages 18
and up) 5:15-6:00pm
A great introduction to tap
dancing for adults!Students continue to
work on the basic tap steps, and use them in exercises and routines.Class will focus on technique, quality of
sounds and performance. **Students will
be required to purchase tap shoes for this class.Class length: 45 minutes
Zumba (ages 15 and up)6:00-6:45pm
Join
the newest fitness sensation blending international music with easy dance moves
to create an exciting and rewarding class!Zumba has been called “exercise in disguise” and “fitness made fun”.
Burn up to 700 calories in an hour without even realizing it! Learn from Zumba
certified instructor Bryan J. Wlas – you’ll be glad you came!Class
length: 45 minutes**This class is separate from the Saturday
morning Zumba class.
Musical
Theatre Dance (ages 16
and up) 7:00-7:45pm
This
class will introduce beginning students to jazz dance technique, and reinforce
technique for more experienced dancers. Class will begin with a warm-up,
followed by technique exercises and learning new steps, and students will use
their new knowledge to learn routines to songs from Broadway musicals, as well
as popular music. A great way to become more confident in dance and learn moves
that you will use performing in shows as well!Class length: 45 minutes
Intermediate
Tap (ages 15
and up) 7:45-8:45pm
For
the more experienced tap dancer, this class will challenge students with more
complex steps and routines. Students will further explore the rhythmic aspect
of tap dance and incorporate faster footwork, while still reinforcing and
strengthening technique and quality of sounds.New students-please consult
instructor for placement.Class length: 1 hour
SATURDAY
CLASSES
Zumba (ages 15 and up) 12:00-12:45pm
Join
the newest fitness sensation blending international music with easy dance moves
to create an exciting and rewarding class!Zumba has been called “exercise in disguise” and “fitness made fun”.
Burn up to 700 calories in an hour without even realizing it! Learn from Zumba
certified instructor Bryan J. Wlas – you’ll be glad you came!Class
length: 45 minutes**This class is separate from the Tuesday evening
Zumba class.
Zumba Gold (ages: adult and beyond)12:45-1:30pm
Zumba
Gold is specifically geared toward older active adults and people with physical
limitations. This class is low-impact (but high fun!) and is easily accessible
even if you are not in the best shape of your life! Zumba Gold will help to
strengthen the core muscles, as well as other muscle groups. Learn from Zumba
certified instructor Bryan J. Wlas – you’ll be glad you came!Class
length: 45 minutes
Adult Ballet with Bryan J. Wlas (ages 18 and up) 1:30-2:15pmParticipants will be
introduced to the basics of ballet technique and steps, without having to take
class with 8-year olds! Ballet is wonderful for developing posture and
technique that can be used in other forms of dance, and is also good
conditioning for the body.Class will
begin with a warm-up, progress to floor exercises, and then into learning
routines.Class length: 45 minutes
Skits 4 Kids (ages 7-13) 2:15-2:45pm
This
class will introduce younger and beginning actors to the world of theatre.
Students will participate in theatre games and learn basic stage terminology to
gain a better understanding, and build confidence in performing. Participants
will also perform several short scenes and skits, geared toward a presentation
during the final week of classes.Class length: 30 minutes
Private Vocal Instruction with
Nathan W. Brown
Whether you want to prepare
for that next audition or role, or if you just want to sing more confidently at
church, private voice lessons are for you! Lessons will involve study of vocal
placement, vowel modification, consonant usage, breathing techniques and
musical interpretation to improve overall vocal quality. Students will learn
through vocal exercises and song study, including the preparation of audition
material (if interested). Lesson times
will be decided upon by the student and the instructor.Returning students will receive first
priority.
Lesson length: 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 1 hour
Private Piano/Music Theory
Instruction with Nathan W. Brown
A great way to learn to play
the piano, read music and learn the rules of music theory. Students will learn
about the notes on the keyboard and how to read and understand printed music. Lesson times will be decided upon by the
student and the instructor.Returning
students will receive first priority.
