In-Person Classes
Join us for classes led by professional teaching artists, empowering students to create!
Our current fall classes are held at South Rec in Elyria, OH and will be held in-person. Classes will adhere to the Elyria Parks & Recreation requirement that all persons must wear masks when inside the building.
LOCATION:
South Park Thomas O. Shores South Recreation Center
101 S Park Dr, Elyria, OH 44035
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Fall SESSION 1:
September-October 2021
Creative Movement (Ages 5-7)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
$5 for any additional students with code: MULTIPLE
Students get moving and grooving with this fun class. Class includes warm-ups, games, imaginative play and more! Students gain valuable skills, while exploring and having fun. Instructor: Jailyn Harris
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am
9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
Try It All Dance (Ages 8-12)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
$5 for any additional students with code: MULTIPLE
Students learn the basics of a variety of dance styles, techniques and terms to succeed in your next dance class or musical while building general poise and confidence! Try out ballet, jazz, musical theatre styles and more to see what you like best! Instructor: Andrea Belser
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
Comedy Improv (Ages 13-18)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
$5 for any additional students with code: MULTIPLE
Exercise your funny bone and let out your inner clown! Students learn improv techniques through fun games, warm ups and exercises. Gain confidence in thinking on your feet and problem-solving while having fun! Instructor: Stephanie Wilbert
Saturdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Fall SESSION 2:
November-December 2021
Young Actors (Ages 5-7)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
$5 for any additional students with code: MULTIPLE
Students meet once a week in this 6-week course to learn an introduction to acting using warm-ups, songs and games through this online class with a teaching artist. Student work to gain confidence, speaking skills, poise and more! Instructor: Tami Clark
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
(no class 11/27 over Thanksgiving Break)
Intro to Acting (Ages 8-12)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
$5 for any additional students with code: MULTIPLE
Using games and exercises, students learn the tools of an actor and what it takes to make a character come to life in this class taught by professional actor, Jailyn Harris! Instructor: Jailyn Harris
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
(no class 11/27 over Thanksgiving Break)
Creating Characters (Ages 13-18)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
$5 for any additional students with code: MULTIPLE
Students delve into the world of character development to step outside of themselves and transform! Using drama games, improvisation, creative movement and vocal techniques students also gain a deeper understanding of performance while having fun! Instructor: Stephanie Wilbert
Saturdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
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