CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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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.
Beginners Extruding and Coil Base Class
Eight- Week Class
Tuesdays 10am – 12:30pm or 6pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $180 per session
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Class Sessions
Tuesdays May 4 – June 22, 2021
Instructor: John Walton
Location: Pottery Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
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.
For Coil Building You will learn the basic skills for coil building. Techniques will involve rolling and extruding coils of clay. Coiled pots are constructed by gradually stacking and joining coils of clay one on top of the other. By manipulating and joining together to form a finished object.
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GLASS BLOWING WORKSHOPS
Glass Blowing Workshop
- June 4, 2021 Friday: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm
- June 5, 2021 Saturday: 10 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $60.00 per session
Ages: Minimum age 10 – Parent or guardian must be present throughout the workshop.
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Learn the art of glass blowing with one of Virginia’s most respected glass craftsmen. Spend one hour creating your very own glass-blown piece of artwork. You will be able to work with a professional glass artist. Neil Duman shows his love for art through his flowing designs of colorful glass. These symmetrical works portray visions of beauty and relaxation that will catch the eye as light projects through them. Children ages 10+ must have a parent or guardian with them during the duration of the class.
Instructor: Neil Duman
Location: Rear Entrance of O’Connor Suite, 1st Floor at SCCA
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.
SUFFOLK CENTER CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Tuesday evenings
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $65 for semester
2020-21 Spring Session
March 16 – June 1, 2021
Instructor: Gavin Harper
Location: Birdsong Theater, 2nd floor at SCCA
Ages: Children ages 7-17
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 Suffolk Center Children’s Chorus is starting up again, but this time, with safety precautions in place! We have missed singing together and are looking forward to creating music together again in a safe environment. We will be rehearsing in the Birdsong Theater to allow for ample space to spread out. We will be wearing singers masks at times when we are not able to spread out. We will check temperatures and make sure everyone is healthy before entering rehearsal. This Children’s Chorus is open for all musicians ages 7-17 who enjoy singing and having fun! All singers will learn proper singing techniques, performance etiquette, and singing in harmony with one another. Come join us!
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.
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.