Performing Arts/Dance

At the Eccles Community Art Center

ADULT/CHILD:

African-Based: Introductory program of African-based movement taught to an invigorating beat.  All levels of dancers are welcome.  This is a great aerobic workout for everyone. Children/ parents and families are invited to this class.  Class size is set at a minimum of 6 students.

Instructor: Déjà  Mitchell, B.S., Modern Dance, Utah State University

May 5, through June 16, 2008

(no class on Memorial day, May 26th) Monday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuition: $42 members,  $45 nonmembers.  $125 family (up to four participants at least one an adult)

Tribal Rhythms – Drum and Movement Class: Explore the basics of drumming.  We will have a facilitated drum circle, so you can get playing and have fun!  Traditional African rhythms and djembe techniques as well as other tribal styles will be taught.  Put the rhythm  into your step.  Move with polyrhythms, which are the basis of African dance and many other popular dance forms, such as hip hop and stomp.

High-quality African drums (djembes) and instruments will be supplied for class use.  Or you may bring your own to play. Class size is set at a minimum of 6 students.

Instructor: Déjà  Mitchell, B.S., Modern Dance, Utah State University

May 5, through June 16, 2008

(no class on Memorial day, May 26th) Mondays, 6:45 to 7:75 p.m.

Ages: 8 through Adult

Tuition/per session: $42 members,  $45 nonmembers. 

Summer 2008:

PERFORMING ARTS: (Classes held in Dance building, parking available on east side, enter parking from Orchard street.)

DANCE: CHILD/TEEN: 

Virginia Tanner Creative Dance:  The Virginia Tanner creative dance program focus is on the whole child.  Through movement exploration, dancers reach progressive levels of physical skill and are taught the vocabulary of dance.  Exploring the creativity and imagination of childhood, dancers have the opportunity to improvise, engage in creative problem solving and grow in cognitive, social and emotional ways as they interact in class.  Each class has a musical accompanist to expose dancers to a variety of music genres.  Throughout  class, dancers will have the opportunity to incorporate art and art forms into their learning.

Summer June 16 through July 19, 2008

For more information or registration, please call:(801)581-7374 or look on-line at: www.dance.utah.edu/vtcdt

ADULT/CHILD:

African-Based: Introductory program of African-based movement taught to an invigorating beat.  All levels of dancers are welcome.  This is a great aerobic workout for everyone. Children/ parents and families are invited to this class.  Class size is set at a minimum of 6 students.

Instructor: Déjà  Mitchell, B.S., Modern Dance, Utah State University

Session I: June 23 through July 28, 2008

Session II: August 4 through September 15, 2008 Monday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuition/session: $42 members, $45 nonmembers. 

$125 family (up to four participants at least one an adult)

Tribal Rhythms – Drum and Movement Class: Explore the basics of drumming.  We will have a facilitated drum circle, so you can get playing and have fun!  Traditional African rhythms and djembe techniques as well as other tribal styles will be taught.  Put the rhythm  into your step.  Move with polyrhythms, which are the basis of African dance and many other popular dance forms, such as hip hop and stomp.

High-quality African drums (djembes) and instruments will be supplied for class use.  Or you may bring your own to play. Class size is set at a minimum of 6 students.

Instructor: Déjà  Mitchell, B.S., Modern Dance, Utah State University

Session I: June 23 through July 28, 2008

Session II: August 4 through September 15, 2008 Mondays, 6:45 to 7:75 p.m.

Ages: 8 through Adult

Tuition/session: $42 members, 

$45 nonmembers. 

MUSIC: ADULT/CHILD:

Introduction to Violin/ Fiddle: An eight week workshop for student with parent.  Child must have violin, parent instrument is optional. This workshop is a fun introduction to playing the violin and reading music. Parents will help their children to review the lessons  during the week.  Marie Griffith uses a unique and especially successful blend of traditional and Suzuki teaching styles to create a class that is enjoyable, exciting and instructional. Students will learn basic playing technique and how to play simple folk songs and fiddle tunes.  Music and other materials will be provided.  Class size is set at a maximum of 6 students, and requires a registration of 2 to be held.

Instructor: Marie Giffith

June 11 through July 30, 2008

Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Ages: 6-9 years old with parent   

Tuition: $100 members,

$110 nonmembers.

Introduction to Violin/Fiddle: This is an eight week workshop.  Students need to provide their own instrument which is in good playing condition. Marie Griffith will teach basic playing techniques, fiddle-style bowing and beginning improvisation techniques as well as basic note-reading. If you’ve always wanted to play the violin, this is your chance to learn in a fun, supportive environment with a very enthusiastic and experienced teacher.  Class size is set at a maximum of 10 students, and requires a minimum registration of 2 students.

Marie Griffith has recently moved to Ogden. She attended the University of Utah and then moved to California, Pennsylvania, and Georgia with her husband (and son). She has taught and performed extensively throughout the West and especially enjoys the opportunity to start new beginners on a path to enjoying the violin for a lifetime. Ms. Griffith holds degrees in education and in violin performance and has taught over 200 private students in groups, private lessons and at the university level.  Several of her students have become professionals, but more importantly….many of them continue to play the violin for their own pleasure.

Instructor: Marie Griffith

June 11 through July 30, 2008

Wednesday, 7:45 to 9:00 pm

Ages: 10 to adult 

Tuition: $135 members,

$145 nonmembers.