CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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ADULT HIP HOP
Four-Week Class
Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $45 per 4-week session, supplies included
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Class Sessions
1: March 9 – March 30, 2021
2: April 6 – April 27, 2021
3: May 4 – May 25, 2021
Instructor: Jose Eric Cruz
Location: Dance Studio, 1st floor
Ages: 18+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.
AFROFusion Fitness Via ZOOM
Four-Week Class
Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am
Cost: $40.00 per four-week class
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Class Sessions
1: April 3- April 24, 2021
2: May 1- May 22, 2021
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: Via ZOOM Link
Ages: 8 and older
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: This is a high impact cardiovascular fitness class that is guaranteed to get your blood pumping. You will be smiling and sweating to West African drum beats. In this hour class you will be combining traditional moves and contemporary styles of African dance with drums and Afro-beat music. Please wear comfortable clothes and layers in case you get too hot, and don’t worry about footwear, you won’t need them.
Color Mixing in Oil or Acrylic
NEW! Workshop
Name of Class: Color Mixing in Oil or Acrylic
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: January 25, 2023
Duration: 1 Class
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 -8:30 pm
Instructor: Sandy Waters
Location: Art Studio
Cost: $50.00
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Class Description: New artists and those who want to learn more about how to use the color wheel to mix vibrant to muted colors for a more exciting piece of artwork will get step-by-step instructions during this class. We will also experiment with the limited Zom Palette to create a painting during this session. Students will need the following supplies and materials: Paint Colors: Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, French Ultramarine, Manganese (blue), Titanium White, Ivory Black, Di oxazine Purple (optional)
Suggested text: Mix Your Own Oil Colors: An Artist’s Guide to Successful Color Mixing, by Jeremy Galton, Walter Foster Artist’s Library Series; available on Amazon
Other Materials: Color Wheel, Paint palette, Palette knife, Brushes (size 6 and 8 rounds; size 6 and 8 flats) Larger brushes optional, 2 8×10 canvases or canvas boards, pre-primed, Apron, Paper Towels, Gamsol or Turpinoid in a safe container with lid (for oils only), Container for water (Acrylics only)
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
HOT Hula Dancing
Name of Class: HOT Hula Dancing
Recommended Age: Adults
Dates: January 19 – February 9, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Day of Week: Thursday
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00
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Name of Class: HOT Hula Dancing
Recommended Age: Adults
Dates: February 23 – March 16, 2023
Duration: 4 weeksDay of Week: Thursday
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00
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Class Description: In this class, you will practice the art of South Pacific hula and Polynesian dance with island rhythms mixed in with modern 90s jams. Each student will utilize hula hoops and learn the basics of hula. This will be a fun engaging class that will work your core and legs for a great workout.
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
MIND-BODY YOGA
Six-Week Class
Tuesdays 10am – 12pm
Cost: $80.00 per session (Six-week classes)
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Class Description: Yoga involves a mind-body dualism, with the belief that the body’s processes can influence the mind. As our senses and perceptions change with each yoga position, so can our own perspectives on ourselves, others, and life.
2021-2022 Class Schedule
Six Week Classes – September 21 – October 26, 2021
Six Week Classes – November 2 – December 14, 2021 (No class week of November 23,2021
Instructor: Christine Dove
Location: O’Connor Suite – 1st Floor
Ages: Adults, 18+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Mind-Body Yoga offers gentle stretches and poses, relaxation techniques, breathing practices and meditation. All of these bring the practitioner into a state of inner peace, restoring and calming the mind, body, and spirit.
Please bring to class a yoga mat, firm pillow and white socks.
Sketchbook Diary – A Drawing Class
NEW! Class
Name of Class: Sketchbook Diary – A Drawing Class
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: January 24, 2023 – February 28, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A
Cost: $100.00
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Name of Class: Sketchbook Diary – A Drawing Class
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: March 7 – April 11, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A
Cost: $100.00
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Class Description: This is a step-by-step class on Drawing fundamentals and how to draw. In a comfortable setting, we relax and socialize while learning basic drawing tools, various pencils, different paper, and techniques to draw. Each week we learn new skills and practice releasing your creative energy into your sketchbook diary. Please bring these materials to the first class. These items may be purchased on amazon.com as a drawing kit.
sketch pencils
charcoal drawing set
sketching pencil set
water-soluble graphite pencils
eraser(s)
a package of assorted paint brushes (6-10)
8×10 sketch pad
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Still Life to Real Life – Acrylic Painting (ADVANCED)
NEW! Class
Name of Class: Still Life to Real Life – Acrylic Painting (Advanced)
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: January 24, 2023 – February 28, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A
Cost: $100.00
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Name of Class: Still Life to Real Life – Acrylic Painting (Advanced)
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: March 7 – April 11, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A
Cost: $100.00
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Class Description: Painting in Acrylic with an abstract edge, both still life & real life will be the subject matter while exploring life’s shapes and shadows with acrylic. Materials list presented at first class.
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Sweating to the Oldies – Dance Fitness
Name of Class: Sweating to the Oldies – A Dance Fitness Class
Recommended Age: Adults
Dates: January 24 – February 14, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00
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Name of Class: Sweating to the Oldies – A Dance Fitness Class
Recommended Age: Adults
Dates: February 28 – March 21, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: Rehearsal Hall
Cost $50.00
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Class Description: Bring your love of the 70s & 80s and Modern Pop music to help you stay healthy and in shape in this dance fitness class. Walk like an Egyptian, or do the Running Man/Woman, but Let’s Get Physical in this fun new fitness class!
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Tools, Tricks, and Techniques – Getting Started with Acrylics
Name of Class: Tools, Tricks, and Techniques – Getting Started with Acrylics
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: January 25, 2023 – March 1, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio
Cost: $100.00
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Name of Class: Tools, Tricks, and Techniques – Getting Started with Acrylics
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: March 8 – April 12, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Wednesday
Time: 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio
Cost: $100.00
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Class Description: This is a step-by-step class on Drawing fundamentals and how to draw. In a comfortable setting, we relax and socialize while learning basic drawing tools, various pencils, different paper, and techniques to draw. Each week we learn new skills and practice releasing your creative energy into your sketchbook diary. Please bring these materials to the first class. These items may be purchased on amazon.com as a drawing kit.
sketch pencils
charcoal drawing set
sketching pencil set
water-soluble graphite pencils
eraser(s)
a package of assorted paint brushes (6-10)
8×10 sketch pad
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN DANCE
Four-Week Class
Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 per session
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Class Sessions
1: April 7 – April 28, 2021
2: May 5 – May 26, 2021
Instructor: Alicia Edwards
Location: SCCA, 1st floor dance studio
Ages: 8 and older
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail:
The traditional rhythmic sounds of Western Africa and Eastern Africa will have you feeling lighthearted and energetic. In this hour long class of barefoot beats, the students will find themselves in a cardiovascular engagement and give a therapeutic way to manage stress.
Waterworks – Painting with Watercolors
NEW! Class
Name of Class: Waterworks – (Painting with Watercolors
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: January 24, 2023 – February 28, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A
Cost: $100.00
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Name of Class: Waterworks – (Painting with Watercolors)
Recommended Age: 16+
Dates: March 7 – April 11, 2023
Duration: 6 Weeks
Day of Week: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A
Cost: $100.00
Cost: $100.00
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Class Description: This class will dive into the many forms of watercolor products and paper values while learning the basic steps in watercolor. Sailing through colors, mediums, and additives you can create our own custom color palettes to use over and over. A materials list will be provided on the first day of class.
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
YOUTH HIP HOP
Four-Week Class
Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $45 per 4-week session, supplies included
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Class Sessions
1: March 10 – March 31 ,2021
2: April 7 – April 28, 2021
3: May 5 – May 26, 2021
Instructor: Jose Eric Cruz
Location: Dance Studio, 1st floor
Ages: 8+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Class Detail: Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.