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Journey Performing Arts Center, Inc
Georgia 501(c) (3) Tax Exempt Corporation

Spring 2010
Feb 20 - May 15

Journey's Children's Classes are designed to strengthen dancers physically and
emotionally. Classes teach discipline, self esteem and teamwork in addition to
specific dance curriculum. Classes include a hygiene and etiquette workshop
from a specialist in the field. Classes build from week to week and students
participate in a spectacular concert at the end of the session. Children have lots
of fun in caring a structured environment. Dance Terminology is taught in all
classes. Students will have a Pre & Post test and a progress report that will keep
parents aware of their advancement.
...It Begins with a Single Step

Ballet 1-2 (ages 7-12)

This class is for beginner dancers.
Students will be introduced to
beginning ballet steps, terminology
and the basics of dance and
performance . Class will consist of a
basic barre warm- up, technique,
choreography, stretch and cool
down.

Saturday

Jazz/Hip Hop 1-2 (ages 7-14)
This class is for beginner dancers.
Students will learn basic jazz
technique will be introduced to
beginning ballet steps, terminology
and the basics of dance and
performance .Class will consist of a
basic warm- up, technique,
choreography, stretch and cool
down.

Saturday

Teen Jazz Hip Hop (ages 12-16)
This class is designed for beginning
and intermediate dancers. Journey
dance is a fusion of classical ballet
technique with modern, jazz, and
street hip hop flava. Students will
have extensive technique, stretch
and conditioning, choreography and
performance training.

Saturday

Drama 101(ages 6-17)

The whole ideal of this class is to
learn the basic fundamentals of the
Art of Acting. Included in this you
will learn the aspects of the theater,
which includes stage direction,
costuming, character building,
technical theater, directing and arts
administration. This class is a
introduction of what it takes to bring
a production to life.

Class Time- Sat 10:30-11:30 (age
5-6)
Sat 11:30-12:30(age 7-12)

Instrument Lessons: Ages: 5-Adult

This course will teach you to play the instrument of your choice and introduce you to
music notation and music theory. I assume that you are beginning the course with no
keyboard skills and that your playing will improve steadily throughout the term. I also
assume that you initially know nothing about music notation. The music theory that you will
learn will help you to understand music notation and the structure behind the music that
you hear and play. It will help answer questions like; What notes sound good together and
why?

Class will begin with music theory. Questions will be answered about assignments in the
workbooks and new material will be presented. During the remainder of each class,
students will practice individually to receive feedback about their progress and to receive
assignments to play for the following week.

Voice Classes for Beginners: Ages: 10-17
This course is designed as an introduction to vocal technique, performance skills and
vocal music repertoire. The information, skills and training covered in this class are
intended to advance the vocal ability and experience students taking vocal music in the
music program. Classes consist of private lessons, individual vocal instruction, music
listening, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, learning activities, performances,
practices, and examinations. Homework assignments may include vocal practice,
worksheets, readings, and practice journal. Curriculum areas covered include vocal
technique, performance practice, vocal literature, vocal anatomy, physiology and
language diction. This class is great for drama students and aspiring singers.

Intro to the World of Music for Beginners Ages: 3-10
This class will introduce to students the five basic elements of music: Rhythm, Harmony,
Tone Color, Tempo, Tone/Pitch. Each element will be broken down into lesson and
activities to create an understanding for music as a performing art. As part of the
activities students will be able to create instruments such as hand drums for rhythm, and
straw saxophones for help with tone and pitch. This class is great if you are interested in
putting your child in beginning movement or instrument.

Music Theory

This class is designed as an introduction to music theory, ear training and sight reading.
Topics and learning activities enhance the musicianship of Vocal Program students by
providing a foundation of music fundamentals and developing aural skills. Lessons
consist of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, learning activities and music
performances.

Creative Movement (ages 2.5-5)

This class is part of Journey
Movement classes. It is designed to
give younger students the basic
fundamentals of movement and
dance. This class incorporates
song and props to enhance basic
motor skills. This is ideal for a
student’s first extracurricular activity.
*students under 3 yrs must be potty
trained
**class is 30-45 min based on
attention span of age group

Saturday

Pre-Ballet/Jazz (ages 4*-6)

This class is designed for younger
students that to learn basic ballet
and jazz technique and
choreography. Students will be
introduced to fundamental ballet
steps, terminology and the basics of
dance. Class will consist of a basic
barre warm- up, technique,
choreography, stretch and cool
down. This class is ideal for
students that have started school
and are used to structured activities.
*4 yrs old must have already taken
creative movement previously

Saturdays

Pre Tap (ages 5-7)

This class teaches the basic
fundamentals of tap. Students will
be introduced to basic footwork and
terminology and the basics of
performance. Class will consist of a
basic warm-up, technique,
choreography., stretch and cool
down.

Saturday