Community Arts Programs
Summer 2008
Community Dance & Yoga Program
The WVU Community Dance Program offers a variety of classes for children and adults. Classes for children include the techniques of ballet, creative/modern and jazz dance, and classes for adults include modern dance and ballroom dancing.
The advantages of dance training include the development of strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, as well as opportunities for self-expression and personal creativity.
Dance classes offer many benefits for children, encouraging mental and emotional development, enhancing motor and social skills, and providing avenues for exploration and discovery.
Rules
- So that students may focus on their teachers, parents and spectators are not permitted in the class space while the class is in session.
- Students will have an opportunity to perform for family and friends at the end of each semester during Parents’ Visitation Day.
- Students should not bring valuables to class.
- The calendar for the Dance Program generally follows the WVU semester schedule. Programs will not operate on University holidays.
- There will be no refunds unless classes are cancelled due to enrollment circumstances.
Liability
The University accepts no responsibility for treatment of injuries to registrants other than rendering immediate first aid.
Programs of Study
Ballet
The Ballet Program offers students a comprehensive course of study in the techniques and style of classified dance. The instructor may also introduce creative movement or expressive dance to augment the child’s dance experience.
Ballet/Creative Movement (ages 3-4)*
Elizabeth Convey, Instructor
Four weeks, Eight classes, June 3-26
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-4:45p.m. Cost: $80.00
Ballet (ages 5-8)*
Elizabeth Convey, Instructor
Four weeks, Eight classes, June 3-26
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:45-5:30p.m. Cost: $80.00
Beginning Ballet for Teens*
Elizabeth Convey, Instructor
Four weeks, Eight classes, June 3-26
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:00p.m. Cost: $105.00
*All ballet and creative modern dance classes will be held at E. Moore Dance Studio
Dress for Ballet: Female students should wear leotards, white or pink tights and ballet slippers. Male students should wear black tights, T-shirts, and ballet shoes.
Yoga
Teen Yoga
Heidi Sherwin, Instructor
Six weeks, June 12-July 17, Rm. 426A
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am. Cost: $60.00
Teen Yoga will give your mind and body a rejuvenating boost so you can fully enjoy your summer vacation! This class can help teens to increase strength and flexibility, harmonize emotions, enhance concentration, and cultivate a healthy self-image. Each class will radiate around a theme such as, Be True to You, Rockin’ Warriors, or Energize and Solarize. Using a gentle, moderately paced approach, sun salutations, warrior poses, twists, and backbends will be explored in each unique class. All levels are welcome.
Yoga 4 Creativity
Heidi Sherwin, Instructor
Six weeks, June 10-July 15, Rm. 426A
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Cost: $70.00
Yoga is great for strengthening your body, stimulating your mind and adding fuel to your creative pursuits, whether it be in the visual, performing, or everyday arts. This moderately paced, flow-style class will explore yoga techniques, such as posture sequencing, breath awareness, and mindful meditation, to encourage the awakening of creative energy.