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| Get your groove on in this high-energy class for the young dancer and the hip hop curious. On-going weekly classes Tuesday in the Durango Arts Center Dance Studio. Ages 6-8 Hip-Hop-apotamos class 3:30 - 4:15p.m. for $25.00 per month. Ages 9 & UP-- Hip Hop Kidz at 2:30-3:30p.m. for $30.00 per month for $35 per month. Instructor: Claire Young. Contact DAC 802 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 970.259.2606 or e-mail caitlin@durangoarts.org. |
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| For information about the different classes, dates and times, please visit our website at http://www.artsforce.org/ |
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| Applause!
Applause! is a musical troupe of young performers ranging in age from kindergarten through high school. This energetic group can be seen performing on the Durango Arts Center's stage, private parties, special events and throughout the community including parades and much more. Applause! performs a variety of fun music from country to rock and roll, show tunes and seasonal favorites. Come make new friends.
Directed by Denise Hagemeister and Gevene Sherman
Kindergarten and 1st. Grade
Teacher: Sara Parker
Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30 pm
2nd. and 3rd. Grades
Teacher: Sara Parker
Thursday 3:30 to 4:30 pm
4th. and 5th. Grades
Thursday 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Middle School
Thursday 3:45 to 5:00 pm
High School
Thursday 4:15 to 5:30
Cost: $150
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| The Docent program is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers who have prepared lectures and hands-on art activities about exemplary artists. The Docents present this information to classrooms and groups around the region.
Their current roster of artists includes:
Albert Bierstadt
Leonard Di Vinci
Stanton Englehart
Frida Kahlo
Jacob Lawrence
Georgia OKeeffe
Fredrick Remington
Alfred Stieglitz
Bank of the San Juans has stepped forward to make a significant investment over three years to strengthen the Durango Arts Centers Docent program. In doing so they are an early-adopter of the DACs new Partner in the Arts program where local businesses and individuals identify a DAC program that resonates with their values and supports it over a period of years. Bank of the San Juans has identified small business, the environment, and issues affecting women as primary areas interest to support in this community. However, we also felt strongly that providing arts education to local children helps to develop a generation of community members who not only value arts and culture but the quality of life where they live. These goals support our interests. Through this investment we hope to improve the lives of students and the impact that they have on their communities in the future , said Art Chase, President of Bank of the San Juans.
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| The Kindred Spirits programs are a lively and vital part of the DAC. Each year the students have a collaborative performing arts show with the APPLAUSE students.
At least one adult participant is now learning to speak, inspired after being "on stage" with our own Elvis impersonator.
We have countless studies that show how important the arts are to development of every individual. Speech and other skills are gained and enhanced. The personal expression of individuals who have a contribution to make regarding our understanding of life experience through unique eyes is priceless. Promoting this can not be undervalued.
Each year the participants are achieving real goals to show work in the Main Avenue Arts Festival. This activity has led several of the students to move on to showing work in other venues and becoming more independent in persuing their art.
Music and Movement Classes
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(Cost is $6.00 per week - scholarships available)
Art Classes
Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Year long classes include painting, drawing, sculpture and more!
(Cost is $5.00 per week - scholarships available)
Contact Margaret Pacheco 970.588.2262 or Denise Hagemeister at the DAC 970.259.2606 if you have any questions. |
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| Kids Take The Stage
Want to be a star? Do you have an interest in what goes on backstage? Kids Take The Stage is an After-school performance based drama program that lets you discover what putting on a show is all about. Audition, create costumes, and design sets. Classes will focus on exploration, creativity, teamwork and stage skills culminating in an ensemble production full of fun and adventure on the Durango Arts Center's stage. Bring your imagination and get ready to have a blast. All experience levels are welcome. Regular attendance and commitment are required for this class.
Instructor: Ashley Hein
Ages 7-12
Mondays and Wednesdays,
4:00 to 5:30
Cost: $225
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