Spark Connection
Virtual Classes
Join us for online classes led by professional teaching artists, empowering students to create!
Weekly classes include both pre-recorded video lessons as well as live, zoom-style activities with a teaching artist.
Students complete fun activities during the class but also projects to work on outside of class time that encourage creativity AWAY from computer screens.
$10 enrollment fee covers cost for all 5-weeks of class (and all 10 weeks for Video Pals)!
A limited number of iPads are available to sign out and use for classes for students without access to an appropriate device, but they will need access to an internet connection. Students in filmmaking class will also be able to sign out cameras for creating their projects.
Generously Sponsored by:
Video Pals, $10 (free for Seniors)
Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm
July 25th-September 26th
Students 8-18, seniors 55+
In this program, senior citizens connect with students in a modern-day spin on pen pals. Moderated and overseen by a teaching artist, these new partners will connect via video chat and online activities. Together they will create monologues for their partner to perform!
We believe this program will be a healthy way for our community to connect in unexpected ways, and provide a unique mentoring opportunity.
SESSION 1:
Weeks of July 20th-August 21st
Fun with Music (Ages 5-7); $10
Mondays, 4-5pm
Students meet once a week in this 5-week course to learn music and creative movement using warm-ups, songs and games through this online class with a teaching artist. $10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
Playwriting (Ages 10-18), $10
Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Young writers thrive in this course designed to spark creativity and get ideas on paper. Students work with a teaching artist to learn the basics of writing stories and dialogue through games, exercises and activities. $10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
Acting/Improv (Ages 8-11), $10
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm
Students learn techniques of acting and improvisation using drama games, creative exercises and warm ups all online! $10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
Acting/Improv (Ages 12-18), $10
Fridays, 4-5pm
Students learn techniques of acting and improvisation using drama games, creative exercises and warm ups all online!$10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
SESSION 2:
Weeks of August 24th-September 25th
Creative Movement (Ages 5-7); $10
Mondays, 4-5pm
Students meet once a week in this 5-week course to learn music and creative movement using warm-ups, songs and games through this online class with a teaching artist.$10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
Filmmaking & Acting for the Camera (Ages 10-18); $10
Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Students learn the basics of filmmaking and get to create their own short films! Classes meet once a week online, but students work independently to create projects and bring their work together each Wednesday. $10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
Audition Techniques (Ages 8-11); $10
Thursdays, 4-5pm
Take the fear out of auditioning with this class designed for performers at any level. Students look at monologues, cold reading and improvisation to be ready for any school play! $10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
Audition Techniques (12-18); $10
Fridays, 4-5pm
Take the fear out of auditioning with this class designed for performers at any level. Students look at monologues, cold reading and improvisation to be ready for any school play! $10 registration fee covers all 5 weeks of class.
If you would prefer to enroll manually, please download our registration form HERE and return via mail.
What Students Do
Vocal Warm-Ups
Physical Warm-Ups
Drama Games
Improvisation
Story-Telling
Learn New Vocabulary
Create Scenes
Visual Storytelling
Rehearse Scenes
Work Together
Perform!
What Students Gain
Communication Skills
Self Awareness
Spatial Awareness
Collaborative Techniques
Creative Ownership
Confidence
Poise
Voice & Speech Practice
Empathy
Problem-Solving Skills
Expanded World View