Curtain Call Arts

AFTER SCHOOL & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Course Descriptions

Grades 1-12

CREATIVE ARTS

Performance Art Workshop (Grades 9-12 only): This cutting edge workshop will allow students to explore a variety of art forms as a way to present their perspectives on a social, global, or cultural issue that is prevalent in our society. Acting, vocalization, music, poetry, narration, mime, and visual art will be displayed in the final product of this workshop. Students will get to experience each art form as they work collectively and independently to create a cohesive work. We encourage administrators to allow this work to be presented to the student body, parents, and community.

Poetry/ Spoken Word (Grades 6-12 only): Students will be able to express themselves, share their feelings, and interpret their environment through poetry and spoken word. This course explores rhythm, passion and an array of poetic styles and performance skills, while allowing students to bring their inner voice to life.

CULTURE

African Dance & Culture: Dance, song, and rhythm will be embodied in this culture filled experience. Students will learn the dances, songs, and history of various African cultures and sub-cultures. African dance is a high energy class that invokes an atmosphere of Umojja (Unity), Nia (Purpose), and Kujichagulia (Self-Determination).

Simply Salsa: This class is full of culture, rhythm, and style. Participants will learn the history and influences of salsa dancing, in addition to its pioneers. Partnering, solo forms, and line dancing will be taught. Improvisation will also be explored...

DANCE

Combination classes can be created integrating more than one dance technique. Depending on the surface of your floor some dance techniques may not be able to be offered in your facility.

Contemporary Ballet: Students will learn the fundamentals of classical ballet with a contemporary flair. Alignment, strength, poise and technique are the focus of each class. Class format consists of a warm-up, ballet barre exercises, center floor/ across the floor practice, and choreography. Classical and contemporary music is used.

Hip-Hop: Hip-Hop dance can be seen all over the world and has grown from an underground dance style to one of the most popular dance forms we know. Students will not only learn the real history of hip-hop dance but the physical fundamentals of it as well. This is a high energy, strength and endurance building class. Popping and locking, freestyle dancing, popular dances, and choreography will be learned. Music selections are always school appropriate and dancers will be able to identify the influences of hip-hop in pop culture as we know it today.

Jazz: This high energy class focuses on rhythm, technique, and performance style. Students will concentrate on body control, endurance, jumps, turns, leaps, and choreography. Various styles of jazz dance will be explored such as Broadway, Contemporary, and Funk. Ballet fundamentals are also incorporated.

Tap: Classes emphasize rhythm, sound, skill, and coordination. Students will learn universal tap steps in addition to combinations and choreography. Various styles of tap will be integrated into the class and students will be challenged to find their own style as a performer. Dancers will learn how to improvise...

THEATER

The Actors Lab: This course builds on the fundamentals of effective acting. Students will explore the demands of solo and ensemble acting through the use of imagination, improvisation, character analysis/ development, in depth scene study and performance skills. Props will also be used. These fundamentals can be applied to stage or on-camera work. The Actors Lab is also beneficial to young performers seeking to increase their confidence and overall performance quality.

Musical Theater: This class combines acting, dance, and vocal techniques, while allowing students to enhance their performance skills. Students will learn the history of musical theater and how to prepare for character and ensemble roles. Mock auditions will take place and students will learn choreography in each class.

Improvisation: This class is sure to expand the imagination! Through improvisation games and theater exercises students will learn to trust their instincts. Confidence, spontaneity, creativity, and listening skills will be developed, as the students develop characters, scenes, and ensemble skills.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES AND PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Students are enrolled in classes according to their grade and or level of proficiency. It is suggested that the age/ grade range for classes stay within a 2-3 year range except for Junior High and High School students. Production classes and rehearsals may incorporate the entire programs' student body. Content and class pace advance for each consecutive grade and/or according to the students' level of comprehension and expertise. Our classes are structured to accommodate varying levels of proficiency and each student will be challenged to meet their own potential.

What is the cost to offer this at our school?

Curtain Call Arts would love to schedule an appointment to have one of our staff members come out to your facility and meet with a program director or administrator. Curtain Call Arts is a very unique organization in that we collaborate to meet the specific needs of each individual school or organization. Some schools may offer classes one day a week and others may offer a daily option for their students. Class sizes and duration can also vary. Therefore, program costs can vary greatly. Administrators may opt to incorporate the cost of classes into program tuition or create an elective option that allows interested parents to enroll and pay for their child on a monthly basis.