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Montclair Dance / MovementPremiere Dance Theatre
Afro Brazilian Cultural Center
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Freespace Dance
NJ Center for Mime
Sanctuary Space
Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA)
Swinging With Simone
International Folk Dancing
Montclair Film and Video
Montclair Multidisciplinary classes
Adult School of Montclair
Montclair Literary Arts
Montclair Public Library
Montclair Families and Children
Van Vleck House and Gardens
Montclair Music
JazzConnections
Montclair Music StudioRichard Reiter's Spiritual Drumming Workshop
Montclair Voice Studio
Montclair Theater
Summer Theatre Camp of Montclair
Essex Youth Theater
Luna Stage
LunaStage/Running Rabbit Family Theatre
Montclair Visual Arts
ArtShare Montclair
Bass Arts Studio
Clay Classes for Adults and Teens
CPE Photo Workshops
George Segal Gallery at MSU
Montclair Art Museum
Montclair Historical Society
Sculpture Classes for Adults and Teens
MONTCLAIR DANCE/MOVEMENT
Premiere Dance Theatre offers a Summer Camp during the month of July. Premiere provides scholarships and financial assistance to students in need. Auditions will be held on August 2nd, 2008 for scholarships, workshop kids and the Premiere Dance Theatre ensemble. Early Registration for Classes begins July 5th. Premiere Dance Theatre is located at 180 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. (973) 592-9139. PremiereDanceTheatre@gmail.com
Afro Brazilian Cultural Center of New Jersey
356 Bloomfield Ave, Loft Suite, Montclair, NJ 07042
973-744-4934 www.abccnj.com
Samba Class - Samba is the sensual dance of Brazil. It is a great way to work out and learn a new culture, language, and philosophy. It is a dance that has been around for centuries and is now in Montclair. Classes are open and no experience is necessary.
Tuesdays - 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$15 per class
GoddessBody Dance Classes - GoddessBody is a group exercise series featuring movements from world dances celebrating the feminine spirit. GoddessBody classes promote physical strength and stamina, body awareness and inner harmony.
Saturdays - 11am-12 noon
$15 per class
Capoeira Class - Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art that combines elements of self-defense, dance, acrobatics, music, ritual and game. It is a great way to work out and learn a new culture, language, and philosophy. It is an art that has been around for centuries and is now in Montclair.
Kids: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 6-7pm
Adults: Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 7:30-9pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 12:30 pm - 2pm
$15 per class
Capoeira Course - Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art that combines elements of self-defense, dance, acrobatics, music, ritual and game. In conjunction with the Adult School of Montclair a 10-week course of Capoeira and its history in Brazil will be offered. This course combines movement sessions with lecture, discussion and multi media presentations.
Belly Dance class - Join Audie from Belly Rhythm to find wonderful opportunities to explore the art of Egyptian style Belly Dance. Come experience beauty, power and balance.Saturday - 9-10:30.
$15 per class
Dance New Jersey
Classes/Workshops Include:
Musical Theatre/Fosse Technique
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance
Contact Improvisation
Yoga for Everyone
Rapid Repertory
Flamenco
Ballet
"It Takes More Than Just A Press Release"
AMC Live Music for Dance Grant Program Information
Freespace Dance offers a unique approach to teaching dance which enables the students to create their own experience as they express themselves through movement. Our goal is to teach a solid foundation of dance technique as well as encouraging artistic expression. Freespace Dance uses a variety of techniques, which broadens the student's dance vocabulary and enhances their ability to learn different forms of movement. Our classes are for children, teenagers, adults and professional dancers... For those who love to dance and express themselves through movement.
Class Schedule
Grace Yoga and Dance
271 Grove Street, Verona, N.J.
Summer Dance with Freespace
5 Week Session
May 27 - June 28
$95 for 1 class
Special $175 for 2 classes
Tuesday
4:00-5:00 Hip Hop 2 (ages 6-12)
5:00-6:00 Modern (ages 6-12)
Wednesday
4:00-4:45 Creative Movement (ages 3-5)
5:00-6:00 Jazz (ages 6-12)
Thursday
4:00-4:45 Creative Movement (ages 3-5)
Friday
5:30-6:30 Int/Adv Modern/Jazz (ages 12+)
Saturday
10:45-11:30 Creative Movement (ages 3-5)
Click here for class schedules
NJ Center for Mime
www.yasshakoshima.com
Through carefully designed physical and mental exercises of Eastern and Western origins you will learn the most important basic elements of body awareness, dynamics and function. These will give you body strength, flexibility and correct breathing. You will begin to use your body as a whole to express your thoughts and feelings more freely and be able to use communicative skills as well as your physical expression. Based on this knowledge of body awareness, the easy step by step practice of classical mime technique will help you gain self-confidence.
About Yass Hakoshima
Emmy nominee Yass Hakoshima, internationally acclaimed mime and movement artist, is one of the great practitioners in his field. He blends Japanese and Western techniques into a new, personalized mime style that has made a reputation from New Zealand to New York and Hong Kong to Berlin. A teacher, choreographer and performer as well, Hakoshima has taught and performed in more than 400 cities in all but one of the fifty US states. In 1976 he established the Yass Hakoshima Movement Theatre and the New Jersey Center for Mime, the only professional mime training center in New Jersey, incorporated as Danmari Ltd. His Cine Golden Eagle Award-winning video, "Dream Journey," was nominated for a NY Emmy award and received the Charleston Silver Award. He was also named as an outstanding solo performer by MACA. Last year he premiered "Duality" with the Da Capo Chamber Players to great critical acclaim.
"...Mr. Hakoshima, whose face reflects emotion like a pool of mercury, brings an eclectic movement vocabulary to the art of mime and colors it with new accents." The New York Times
For more information please call: 973-783-9845 or e-mail: yasshakoshima@verizon.net
Sanctuary Space
Fall dance and fitness classes at the Dancer's School at Sanctuary Space begins on September 10th. Classes offered include multi-levels of ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip hop and Pilates for adults and children. New classes include Fantasy Youth Ballet and Creative Movement for children ages 4-8, Itty-Bitty Ballet for ages 3-4 and 5-6, and Hip-Hop Workout, our fun and fabulous cardio workout. Adults will enjoy an array of evening classes as well as a daily class at 8am. Sanctuary Space maintains a student to teacher ratio of 6:1 affording a personal coaching approach to training in an intimate, joyful atmosphere. Registration is ongoing. Go to sanctuaryspace.net to download a registration form or call for an appointment at 973-986-4313.
Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts (SMAPA)
14 South Park Street, Montclair
973-655-9819
Fax 973-655-9829
Visit the website to view classes.
Swinging with Simone
"...Simone's smile radiates the room; her joie de vivre infects the air with goodwill,
good fun, and growth..." - David Keiser, Professor, Montclair State University
FRIDAY EVENING PARTIES - 8:30-midnight
(First and Third fridays of the Month)
The Jersey bOunce® !!! Each party swings to a different theme. Come swing dance on a spacious hardwood floor while great music, lively dancing, atmospheric decorations, finger food, laughter and camaraderie illuminate the evening. Simone's complimentary beginner swing lesson is at 8:30. These dances are dedicated to Ella Fitzgerald, the First Lady of song, whose natural artistic ability is timeless.
For snow cancellations call 973-simone-1 (746-6631) by 5:00 for updates on the day of the event.
PRE-DANCE PARTY WORKSHOPS - 7:30
(First and Third fridays of the Month)
These workshops precede the Friday Parties, highlighting different dance techniques styles or steps, to further develop skill, gain more confidence and expertise on the dance floor. Announced topics on email distribution or call 973-simone-1 (746-6631). If interested in joining the list, please click here.
SIX WEEK DANCE SESSION INSTRUCTION
Courses held on TUESDAYS for six weeks.
Classes are progressive and include steps as well as lead & follow sensitivity for social dancing. See box below for class offerings and times.
Cost is $110. for six weeks.
A $5. registration fee is waved if payed one week in advance. Click here to register and pay online with your credit card.
Pre-registration is required and no partner is necessary.
PRIVATE LESSONS
This is a perfect time to concentrate on individual styling, lead & follow sensitivity, posture and musicality. Simone provides valuable insight from her devoted study of worldwide movement and dance as well as experience as a professional musician and training in anatomy and breathwork. Private lessons are offered by appointment.
LOCATION
The Commonwealth Club
26 Northview Avenue
Montclair, NJ
All Classes are held in a beautiful, air conditioned space with an excellent wood dancing floor. The Commonwealth Club is located in charming Upper Montclair at 26 Northview Avenue.
Swinging with Simone
International Folk Dancing
All are welcome to join international folk dancing on Tuesdays, 8 to 10 pm, through mid-June, in St. John's Episcopal Church, on the corner of Montclair Avenue and Chestnut Street. No partner needed. The fee is $4. Information: 973-746-9765.
Montclair Literary Arts
Montclair Families & Children
Van Vleck House & Gardens
Garden Discoveries Pre-K Program
Enjoy an afternoon of discovery at the Van Vleck gardens with your favorite pre-schoolers. Each program will include a guided hike, hands-on activities and a story. Themes for upcoming classes include: Nature's Crayons, Plant Pals, Fireflies, Insect Safari, Sensing Nature, and Monarch Magic. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Sessions are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 2:15pm. The fee for each class is $7 ($5 for Friends of Van Vleck). Registration is required. Call 973-744-0837, or email education@vanvleck.org, to register or for more information.
Montclair Multidisciplinary classes
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Adult School of Montclair
Online Courses Start Each Month. In addition to our spring and fall classroom programs, we offer more than 250 online courses each month, year round. The next series of online courses begin May 21.
ASM Online offers the quality you've come to expect from the Adult School, but from the comfort of your home or office -- when it's most convenient for you. Courses are facilitated by instructors from around the country who are experts in their fields, with online discussion communities, interactive exercises, quizzes, and links for further study. To register , go to www.adultschool.org.
Montclair Music
JazzConnections
For information contact 973-509-0860
JazzConnections website
Montclair Music Studio
104 Watchung Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-783-4330
www.montclairmusic.com
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Friday Noon - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Quality instruction for children and adults – instrument sales, rentals and repairs
Richard Reiter's Spiritual Drumming Workshop
Emmy Award-winning composer and jazz musician Richard Reiter will lead Spiritual Drumming Workshops, hosted by the Outpost in the Burbs, on Four sundays: May, 4, June 22, July 13, and August 25 from 3 to 5pm at the First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Ave. Come explore drumming and percussion in a meditative atmosphere of fun, openness, and spirituality where everyone (beginners and experienced drummers) have a great time. No musical training is necessary. We supply drums, but you are encouraged to bring your own drums and percussion instruments. Adults and mature teenagers are invited. New format: about 30 minutes of instruction, then we just play! The cost is $7, including refreshments. 973-744-6560, or visit online at www.outpostintheburbs.org.
Montclair Voice Studio
Mia Riker-Norrie, Principal Soprano of Amato Opera Theatre of NYC, offers voice lessons at your home or her studio. Private lessons are available for all ages, beginner through professional, children through adults. Learn how to sing in a healthy way, any style of music, from pop to opera. Contact Mia at 973-509-3591 or mnorrie1@verizon.net .
Montclair Theater
Summer Theatre Camp of Montclair
The Summer Theatre Camp of Montclair is a day camp where all activities center around the performing arts. Mary Ann Riel, Artistic Director, is on premises, supervising and teaching, during the entire Camp Day along with specialty instructors and assistants. All instructors and counselors are fully screened, monitored and directed by the Artistic Director. Participants are involved in directed activity during every session. For information click here.
The Camps are conducted by A Midsummer's Dreaming Theatre Company. We offer summer camps as well as youth acting & circus arts (juggling & clowning) classes throughout the year in Montclair & Cedar Grove.
Jen Slaw–Juggling Entertainment & Education: Teaches as well as performs, her website details the summer camp and includes video highlights from last year. Click here.
Essex Youth Theater
For information and a brochure visit us at www.essexyouththeater.com or call 973-746-3303.
Luna Stage
Call 973-744-3309 or visit Luna Stage on the web at www.lunastage.org
Luna Stage,
Come play with us....
Acting classes for all ages
Imagine...Create...Perform
Little Luna
Our popular offering for young children, Little Luna explores the enchantment of theatre through storytelling, games, puppet making, music and movement. The class will be taught by Broadway veteran and teaching artist Kathleen Marsh. Begins January 29th. Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 $240
Creative Drama
This acting class for the elementary age student will, once again, be led by Rachel Faison, a young actress and drama teacher recently graduated from
Performance Workshop
Geared for intermediate students, Performance Workshop will focus on acting techniques and scene study, incorporating all the theatre games and exercises that help to develop the younger actor. Ellen Beattie (co-founder and Producer of Running Rabbit Theatre) will be leading the workshop. Ellen has been a professional actress and director for thirty years and teaches Drama in the Franklin Township Schools. Begins February 8th. Fridays 4:30-6:00 $300
Improvisation Workshop
Based on the show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", young actors will have "serious fun" acting with spontaneity within the guidelines of Improvisation, an essential component of any actor's training. Paul Murphy, a professional actor and company member of improv troupe Lunatic Fringe, teaches this unique workshop for students in grades 7 - 12. Begins February 4th. Mondays 4:00-6:00 $300
Winter/Spring 12-Class Session
Luna Stage/Running Rabbit Family Theatre
695 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Visit the websites: www.lunastage.org and www.RRFamilyTheatre.org.
Montclair Visual Arts
ArtShare Montclair
73 Pine Street, Montclair
www.artsharemontclair.com
Artists, graphic designers and writers who need space for creating can utilize reserved shared studio space at ArtShare Montclair. The unique, partitioned work areas include an easel or table, chair, worktables and spot lamps. This allows artists and writers to focus on their individual projects while enjoying the camaraderie and energy of other people working nearby. Internet access and breakfast/hot beverages provided. ArtShare sessions are scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am-12:30 pm and Saturday from 10 am -1 pm. Space is limited. To participate and obtain further details, visit
www.artsharemontclair.com.
Bass Arts Studio
202 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone Number: 973-509-7588
Alt phone number: 973-509-5776
Fax Number: 973-509-7588
Email: studio@fernbass.com
Open 9am-9pm 7 days per week
www.bassartsstudio.com.
Bass Arts Studio Spring classes will be posted soon.
Call Bass Arts Studio: 973-509-7588
or email: studio@fernbass.com
Children, teens and adults are invited to explore their creative sides at Bass Arts Studio. We offer classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, fashion design and illustration, sewing and more. Small class size and step-by-step instruction help to support the budding artist that exists in everyone. Learning is project-based, so children learn skills such as line, value, proportion, composition, texture and color theory while their imaginations are actively engaged in exciting creative projects. Analytical and critical thinking skills are developed as children learn to talk about art. Teens learn to translate the world of 3D form onto the 2D picture plane as they explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting and composition based on direct observation. Skill-oriented teaching provides your teens with the building blocks to enable them to draw and paint what they see while learning to listen to their inner creative voice. Bass Arts Studio specializes in helping high school students construct their college entrance portfolios. In addition, Bass Arts Studio also offers an exciting 6 week Summer Art Camp for children, ages 7-12, a one week Fashion Camp and a one week Teen Art Studio Intensive, as well as theme based birthday parties featuring art projects based on your child's interests. Fern Bass, owner and director of Bass Arts Studio is a working artist who widely exhibits her work in New Jersey, NYC as well as internationally.
Click here to visit the website.
George Segal Gallery at MSU
For a list of educational programs, visit their website.
Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042
973-746-5555
www.montclairartmuseum.org
Register for classes online at www.montclairartmuseum.org
Or call (973) 746-5555 ext. 259 for a brochure
Saturday Tours: Free with admission to the Museum, these 45-minute long docent led tours take place every third Saturday of the month. With changing topics and themes, you can experience something new at the Museum every month!
A Closer Look: Informal 20-minute programs offer an in-depth examination of a single work of art on view in the MAM galleries. Educational staff and docents lead discussions on MAM's Free Admission Fridays, 11am to 1pm.
MAM Studio Tour
Saturday, June 14
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Transportation provided!
$75 members, $95 non-members
See the work of eight highly accomplished artists in their unique creative environments. Tour goers will be bussed to each studio where the artists will discuss their work. We will visit the studios of local artists Virginia Schaffer Block, Peter and Elizabeth Jacobs, Joe Benevenia, Ellen Hanauer, Janet Taylor Pickett, Robert Anderson and Sharon Pitts, who will also be your inspired guide.
Drawing into Painting
Thursdays, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
John Atura
$220 members, $250 non-members
This class focuses on the process of taking the drawn figurative image and transforming it through painting by using the long pose and direct observation of the figure in its environment.
Figurative Watercolor
Thursdays, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Sharon Pitts
$220 members, $250 non-members
Students will produce lively, colorful and creative watercolor paintings using the figure as inspiration.
New for Kids:
Universe of Clay
Thursdays, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Peg Kenselaar
$205 members, $225 non-members
This hands-on class uses a variety of clay and sculptural techniques to produce creative and unique objects, including several pieces to be fired in a kiln.
Excellent and Embellished
Sunday, April 20
1 - 3 p.m.
Peg Kenselaar
$20 members, $30 non-members
Explore the art of crafts at MAM. First, we will get inspired by a tour of the NJ Crafts Annual: Tribal Roots in the
Making Memories: A Mother's Day Workshop
Saturday, May 10th
Nanci Iovino
$20 members, $30 non-members
Mom and child work hand in hand to create a one of a kind craft project. Make a whimsical mother's day photo journal that can store your cherished memories.
Art on Parade
Sundays, May 18, June 1, and June 8
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Nanci Iovino and Peg Kenselaar
$70 members, $90 non-members
Would you like to march with MAM in the 4th of July Parade? Help
Roll, Rub and Bounce: Felting Basics Sundays, June 1, and June 8
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cassie Lewis
$200 members, $220 non-members
Students will work with washed and carded, beautifully colored natural and dyed wool. Explore three different methods to transform fleece into a one-of-a-kind functional product, such as a scarf or bag. All supplies provided.
Knitting Basics Saturday, May 31
2 - 4 p.m.
Paige Sato, Proprietor of Modern Yarn
$110 members, $130 non-members
Explore the beautiful and rewarding art of knitting. Using the highest quality materials, provided by Modern Yarn, you will learn the basic stitches of knitting. Students will have completed projects to take home, such as a light scarf, cell phone or iPod cozy, or a decorative pillow. All supplies provided.
The Bold Brush: An Intensive Expressionism Workshop Thursday, June 19, Friday, June 20, and Sunday, June 22
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Robyn Kossoff
$150 members, $170 non-members
Developed for the advanced student, this 3 full-day intensive workshop focuses on the movement and energy of Expressionist-style painting. For oils, acrylics and pastels.
Click here for more information.
Click here to register!
Yard School of Art
Register online at www.montclairartmuseum.org
Or call (973) 746-5555 ext. 259 for a brochure
Sign up for Yard School of Art Workshops
Sculpture Classes for Adults and Teens
Sculptor Nora Chavooshian is offering sculpture classes and private instruction for teens and adults in her Montclair studio. For more information please contact Nora Chavooshian at 973-746-0379 or e-mail nchav@verizon.net
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