Classes for Kids
CACC offers classes for kids ages 3-12.
2013 Arts Incubator Winter/Spring Schedule (Schedule Subject to Change)
Atumpan the Talking Drums
Instructors: LaQuita and Corey Staton
Dancing Feet with Atumpan
Enjoy the healthy choice of fitness and fun while learning traditional dances of West Africa. Participants will learn to make traditional accessories that will complement authentic costumes.
Ages 5 –11 Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuition: $10/class
Dancing Feet with Atumpan
Enjoy the healthy choice of fitness and fun while learning traditional dances of West Africa
Ages 12 – 17 Wednesday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuition: $10/class
Dancing Feet with Atumpan
Enjoy the healthy choice of fitness and fun while learning traditional dances of West Africa.
Ages 5-11 Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $10 per class
Drum Talk with Atumpan
Learn basic techniques for playing rhythms of West Africa. Limited number of djembe drums provided. Students are encouraged to bring a drum of their own.
Ages 15 – 17 Saturday 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Tuition: $10/class
Violin for Beginners
Instructor: Jennifer Megan
Beginning violin class focuses on learning notes for short pieces, listening activities and ear training.
Tuition: $15/class $50 /4 classes
Private Violin Lessons
Instructor: Jennifer Megan
Private lessons are scheduled by appointment.
**Ages 4 – 17 Wednesday 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuition: $23/lesson, paid monthly. Pre-registration is required.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL MS. JENNIFER MEGAN
**Parent or guardian must attend session with students, ages 4-6
HeARTbeat Afterschool Dance Program
HeARTbeat provides free dance classes, September through May, to Title 1 elementary schools in Hampton Roads. The program focuses on students that attend schools which hold low academic performance indexes and/or are found in low income areas. The program provides a unique opportunity for students’ grades 3-5 to be a part of a fun, energetic and positive group within their school, but outside of normal school hours. Services are free to students and to schools. HeARTbeat’s goal is to provide dance classes to students who might otherwise not have the opportunity to participate if there were a charge involved.
Students will participate in ballet and jazz dance group dance classes with certified HeARTbeat instructors 1 time per week, usually from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. HeARTbeat aims to improve self-confidence, coordination, students’ respect for themselves and others, and interaction (partner dance dynamic). The program promotes physical exercise and provides these young people a positive and safe after school option. Instructors are assisted by program volunteers as well as parents and school teachers.
Throughout the term, the students learn basic dance concepts, technique and choreography. At the end of each term, approximately 6 weeks, HeARTbeat holds a dance showcase where the students show off what they learned to their peers, teachers, families, and community.
Capoeira Angola (Afro Brazilian Martial Arts)
Description: Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance movements, acrobatics, fighting, music, history and philosophy. Enslaved Africans from the Bantu region of Africa brought the movements of Capoeira Angola to Brazil, disguising the martial elements of Capoeira Angola by adding music and singing. Students will learn the culture and history that surrounds the art form.
Ages 6 – 12
Tuition: Students $12.50/class
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MR. MICHAEL JORDAN
(757)582-0037
Jr. Mosaic Steel Orchestra
Description: This beginning class is designed to serve as training for our community enrichment program, Mosaic Steel Orchestra. Students, ages 8 through 14 are eligible to participate in Jr. Mosaic.
Ages 8 – 14 Saturday 900am – 10:30 am
Tuition: $50/5 classes
Kutao Silat Escrima (Southeast Asian Martial Arts)
Description: Kutao Silat Escrima is an ancient form of martial art of Indonesia and the Philippines. Students will learn Balangkas (stepping forms) one through six, Kalasag Kamay (shielding hands), Salag (blocks), Tulay Kamay (bridging hands), Sikaran (kicking) and Laban Kamay (fighting hands). Classes feature energy drills with both sticks and empty hands, coordination drills flow and more.
Ages 6 – 12 Monday and Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Tuition: Students $12.50/class
