Our Classes in the Arts

After School Classes

The Cultural Arts Center is proud to offer a variety of classes for youth grades 2-8 in the Wiregrass Area in the Arts. Classes are designed to help each student explore a variety of artistic disciplines once a week as part of a well rounded program of after school activities for your child. Each class is taught by professonal level instructors and designed with FUN as the center of their activities. Class sizes are limited to provide each student one-on-one time with the teacher. All materials for each class will be provided at no extra cost to the parent.

Classes are $10 a month
Cultural Arts Center members can enroll for no charge
Scholarships available, inquire at registration

Dance Classes

Come learn the latest in Hip Hop and Ballet dance steps from the instructors of SEADAC (Tiffany Swan) and Patti Rutland Jazz Co (Vince Johnson, Tara Adkins, and Santa). Learn how to perform these moves and show off for your friends and family. Performances throughout the year!

MONDAYS
3:30-4:30 Hip Hop K-2nd grade
4:30-5:30 Hip Hop 3rd-4th grade

TUESDAYS
3:15-3:45 Ballet 3rd-5th grade
3:30-4:15 Ballet K-2nd grade
6:30-7:30 Teen Hip Hop 7-9th grade
7:30-8:30 Hip Hop Tap Rap (Boys Only) 2-8th grade.

THURSDAYS
3:30-4:15 Hip Hop K-2nd grade
4:15-5:00 Hip Hop 3-4th grade
5:00-5:45 Hip Hop 5th-6th grade

Youth Honor Choir

This honor choir is limited to 3rd-5th grade students who have previous chorus experience This group will perform a variety of musical selections at various functions throughout the city and at the Cultural Arts Center. Enrollment by audition only. Performance shirts will be provided free of charge by the Cultural Arts Center. Kerrie Reed will be the Choir Director.

AUDITIONS ARE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2007, 3:30-4:30 PM AT THE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER.
Rehearsals will be EVERY THURSDAY, 3:30-4:30 at the Cultural Arts Center.

Piano Lessons

Come learn the basics of piano and impress your friends. Learn the keyboard, musical notes, and finger positions all while learning to play a variety of new and upbeat music. Recitals and performances will be held throughout the year! Meg Collande, Instructor

MONDAYS
4:00-4:30 Piano I 2-3rd grade
4:30-5:30 Piano I 4-6th grade
5:30-6:30 Piano II Adults and Youth with previous Piano experience.

Art Instruction

Come explore the world of art through YOUR eyes! Learn how to draw, shade, paint like the masters, even use your hands to create wonderful pieces of original art. Make your colors pop and come alive by using the color wheel. Get your art work ready for real live art shows as you develop your “artistic eye”.

Instructors are provided by the Dothan Wiregrass Art League:
Alberta Keener, 3-5th Grade Instructor
Bevin Hennessy, K-2nd grade Instructor

MONDAYS
3:45-4:45 ART Adventures 3-5th grade

THURSDAYS
3:30-4:30 ART 4 ME K-2nd grade

Stringed Instrument Class

The Wiregrass Strings class is for the 4th-10th grade student who has always wanted to learn to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass. The ability to read music is needed. The season consists of two 14 week semesters. These students will become a part of the Wiregrass Youth Symphony and will play at many functions and events. Let your fingers learn a new tune through the Wiregrass Strings Program. Alex Zacharis, Conductor

Rehearsals/Classes are Saturdays, 9:45-11:45. Cost is $160 per
Semester excluding instruments.

After School Class Schedule

 
MON
TUES
 WED
THURS
 FRI
SAT
9:45 - 11:45 AM          
Wiregrass Strings
4th-1oth grade Room 117
Alex Zacharius Conductor
3:15 - 3:45 PM   Ballet
3rd-5th grade Room 209
Tiffany Swan 		       
3:30 - 4:15 PM   Ballet
k-2nd grade Room 116
Tara Adkins 		  Hip Hop
K-2nd grade Room 116
Santa 		   
3:30- 4:30 PM Hip HOp k-2nd grade Room 116 Vince Johnson     Art 4 ME
k-2nd grade Room 211 Bevin Henessey 		   
Children Honor Chorus
3-5th grade Room 215
Kerri Reed
3:45 - 4:45 PM Art Adventures
3rd-5th grade Room 213
Meg Collande 		         
4:00 - 4:30 PM            
4:15 - 5:00 PM       Hip Hop
3rd-4th grade Room 116
Santa 		   
4:30 - 5:30 PM Hip Hop
3rd-4th grade Room 213
Meg Collande 		    HIp Hop
5th- 6th grade Room 116
Santa 		   
5:00 - 5:45 PM            
5:30 - 6:30 PM Piano II
Adults/ Youth w/experience
Room 213
Meg Collande 		         
6:30 - 7:30 PM   Teen Hip Hop
7th-9th grade Room 116
Vince Johnson 		       
7:30 - 8:30 PM   Hip Hop Tap Rap
Room 216
Boys only 2nd - 6th grade Vince Johnson 		       

All the above classes were made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Arts Council and through a collaboration with Dothan City Schools.

Art Classes Offered

Saturday Life Drawing: This class meets the third Saturday of each month from 9:00am-12:00pm. All artists are welcome. Bring your own artist supplies. Cost of the model is divided among participants, usually less than $5.00 each.

Wednesday Art Group: Under the direction of Bill Carter, this class meets weekly on Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Artists from all media are welcome. The cost is $30.00 per month.

Music Classes Offered

The Tri-State Community Orchestra offers the Wiregrass Strings and the Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra programs. Call Eugene Connor at 794-5096 for more information.

Wiregrass Strings is open to anyone between the ages of 9 and 16. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Students will be learning to play the violin, viola, cello or bass. This group meets on Saturday mornings from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at The Center. 16-week semesters begin in August and January and the cost is $160 for the semester.

Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra is for students between the ages of 7 and 19. At least one year of experience playing a stringed instrument is required. Rehearsal for the WYSO will be on Saturday mornings from 10:45am to 12:00pm. 16-week semesters begin in August and January and the cost is $160 for the semester. Two performances will be given each semester. Music selections will include things from Bach to rock.

The Cultural Arts Center Beginning Piano Classes have grown from one class to three full classes. New classes are beginning. Please call for new dates and times. Cost is $10 donations and Scholarships are available.

This program has been made possible by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Dance Classes Offered

Don't wait any longer! Learn to dance now!! We have; Experienced Instructors, Small Classes, Beautiful Dance Studio, and Reasonable Prices.

Join the Center and receive a discount on classes. Membership Dues:
Single/$25 per year | Family/$75 per year | Corporate /$200 per year | Benefactor/ $1500 per year

All Ballroom Classes
Monthly Fees:
$35 for CAC members
$40 for non-members

Couples' Monthly Rate
$60 for CAC members
$70 for non-members

Beginning Ballroom
Couples or SinglesJoin anytime
This class will introduce you to the swing, fox trot, waltz, rumba, and more. Instructor: Ray Aly

Intermediate Ballroom
Couples or SinglesJoin anytime
Once you've mastered beginning ballroom, youre ready for this class. Learn more combinations and turns. Instructor: Ray Aly

Tap I/II
You'll learn basic moves and then begin to combine them for easy and fun dances.
Instructor: Marilee Dalbey

Hip Hop
An introduction to hip-hop movement, this class includes a warm-up and stretch. A great way to get an excellent workout and have fun!
Instructor: Vincent Johnson

Tappercise
Make noise while you get a great cardio workout! Tap moves are combined and repeated, while building intensity. Tap sneakers are recommended.
Instructor: Marilee Dalbey

 

Body Sculpt
Bring your hand weights and mat to this class to tone and sculpt your body, while getting a great cardio workout. Concludes with a great total body stretch.
Instructor: Marilee Dalbey




Click here for a Schedule of Dance Classes to find out when each class meets.

 

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