Overview
2018 Fall Class Sampler
Try a sample class on us! These sample activities will give you a taste of what a full length class this Fall will look like. We promise you'll have a blast!
Sample classes are about 20 minutes in length and will cover some of the activities your child will do during the semester. Parents are strongly encouraged to join the samplers for children in grades 2 or younger. Parents of campers in grades 3 or older are welcome to observe the sampler, but not required. Parents are required to stay in the building while their child is attending a class.
Please note: The description included for each sampler is the description for the class during the semester.
Pre-registration is open until Friday, September 7 at 12:00PM. Walk-ups day-of are welcome as space permits.
AGES 1-5 YEARS Saturday Song Circle Ages 1-5 Years 10:45 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Sampler #1 You and your child are invited to a fun, interactive musical experience! An Early Childhood teaching artist explores a popular children’s book with your family through song, musical instruments, and movement. AGES 12-23 MONTHS You & Me: Our Favorite Stories Ages 12-23 Months 10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Sampler #2 The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Runaway Bunny, and The Rainbow Fish are just a few of the classic children’s books that inspire this class’ creative play! Props, music, movement, and dramatic play help your child spring from their cocoon and fly in The Very Hungry Caterpillar or join them as they softly wish everyone sweet dreams in Goodnight Moon. Together we will work to solve problems and make connections between these stories and home, strengthening the bond between caregiver and child. Our multi-sensory approach promotes a child’s development of language and motor skills and encourages associative play. You & Me: On Sesame Street Ages 12-23 Months 11:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Sampler #3 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Join us in using dramatic play, music, movement, and props to help our favorite Sesame Street characters tell a new story every day. Help Big Bird choose a birthday present, count and share cookies with Cookie Monster, and splash with Elmo in bath time fun. Together you and your child will use creative, multi-sensory play to explore new friendships, develop motor skills, and build your child’s language and number awareness. It’s always a sunny day on Sesame Street! AGES 24-36 MONTHS You & Me: On Sesame Street Ages 24-36 Months 9:45 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. Sampler #4 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Join us in using dramatic play, music, movement, and props to help our favorite Sesame Street characters tell a new story every day. Help Big Bird choose a birthday present, count and share cookies with Cookie Monster, and splash with Elmo in bath time fun. Together you and your child will use creative, multi-sensory play to explore new friendships, develop motor skills, and build your child’s language and number awareness. It’s always a sunny day on Sesame Street! You & Me: Our Favorite Stories Ages 24-36 Months 11:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Sampler #5 The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Runaway Bunny, and The Rainbow Fish are just a few of the classic children’s books that inspire this class’ creative play! Props, music, movement, and dramatic play help your child spring from their cocoon and fly in The Very Hungry Caterpillar or join them as they softly wish everyone sweet dreams in Goodnight Moon. Together we will work to solve problems and make connections between these stories and home, strengthening the bond between caregiver and child. Our multi-sensory approach promotes a child’s development of language and motor skills and encourages associative play. AGES 3-4 IStage Littlest Dancers Ages 3-4 9:45 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. Sampler #6 Calling all movers and groovers! In this fusion class, students will explore the basics of ballet and jazz through movement games and dramatic play. Students will use simple props to create new characters, move through imaginary settings, and learn basic dance technique. The class will also explore popular stories through dance, helping students make connections between imaginative worlds and their own movements while working on skills such as rhythm, spatial awareness, and active listening. These classes encourage creative expression and promote confidence and self-esteem. Pirates and Mermaids Ages 3-4 11:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Sampler #7 Avast, ye matees! Batten down the hatches and beware of the mystical mermaids and tricky pirates that dwell in this creative drama class. Your child will adventure on the high seas as they use their Actor’s Tools (body, voice, mind, and imagination) to explore a new story about ocean adventures each week. Whether hunting for buried treasure or going on a quest to save a magical mermaid, students have a swashbuckling good time while also working on skills such as active listening and sharing. These creative drama classes encourage creative expression and promote confidence and self-esteem. Drama and Music Ages 3-4 11:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Sampler #8 Creative drama and music are integrated in this fusion class. Students create their own stories, songs, and dances based on popular children’s tales. Using stories with classic themes and lessons, students make connections between imaginative worlds and their own life experiences. Using simple props and costumes, they create characters and bring their stories to life. Children are introduced to pattern and rhythm through beginner music lessons, instrument play, and creative movement to music. These classes encourage creative expression and promote confidence and self-esteem. Disney Drama Ages 3-4 12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Sampler #9 Who hasn’t dreamt of being Elsa as she creates her ice castle or Aladdin riding on his magic carpet? Your dreams can come true – just wish upon a star! Using their bodies, voices, minds, and imaginations, students work together to act out their favorite Disney tales. Students dance until the clock strikes twelve like Cinderella, or roar their loudest as Simba, all while using creative drama, music, and visual art to bring these magical stories to life. AGES 4-5 Dr. Seuss Drama Ages 4-5 10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Sampler #10 Will there be a cat in the hat today, or a wocket in your pocket? Delve into the world of Dr. Seuss and explore a new Seuss story each day in this class. Together, students will use their Actor’s Tools (body, voice, mind and imagination) to count the red fish and blue fish, build zany machines, and help Sam I Am try new things. This creative drama class encourages creative expression, develops your child’s problem solving skills, and promotes confidence and self-esteem. Amazing Animals Ages 4-5 10:45 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Sampler #11 In this class, students use their Actor’s Tools (body, voice, mind, and imagination) to explore characters and storytelling through their favorite animal characters. Waddle like Mr. Popper’s Penguins, hang from a tree while monkeys steal some Caps for Sale and outsmart a big, bad coyote with a gang of Three Little Javelinas. Classes encourage creative expression and promote self-esteem while working on skills such as active listening and sharing. Broadway Boogie Ages 4-5 11:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Sampler #12 Get those boogie-woogie shoes ready to step into some fun! Whether banding against Ms. Hannigan with Annie, leaping with Simba, or flying with Peter Pan, students build body awareness and self-esteem in this beginner dance and creative movement class. Using golden age classics and contemporary musical tunes, children explore dance steps used on the Broadway stage, learning about rhythm and character as we move. These classes encourage creative expression and promote confidence in your young artist. It’s never a hard knock life when you can dance away the gloom! GRADES K-1 All That's Hip Hop Grades K-1 9:45 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. Sampler #13 This high-energy class uses fun and age-appropriate pop music to introduce young children to the basic elements of rhythm and hip-hop dance. Teaching artists draw on popular music and stories to help students use movement and choreography to tell a story. Dancers develop skills in rhythm work, body isolations, and choreography, as well as free-style dancing aimed at developing their own hip hop style. Class work culminates with a final sharing at the end of the semester. Creative Drama: Superheroes Grades K-1 10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Sampler #14 In our very own “Superhero Academy,” students use their bodies, voices, minds, and imaginations to save the day as they create their own superhero characters. The class uses dramatic play, visual arts, and movement to teach story structure and original character building. There is no stopping them as they embark on this great superhero adventure! An informal sharing of work will be performed for families during the final class. Musical Theatre: Broadway Adventures [SOLD OUT] Grades K-1 10:45 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Sampler #15 In this class, students are introduced to fun vocal warm-ups that promote healthy singing practices as well musical concepts of rhythm, melody, and pitch. Students also participate in creative drama activities designed to explore character and story and develop an understanding of how to convey a story through songs. Students apply these skills to fun musical numbers from Broadway hits such as (but not limited to) Annie, Frozen, or The Little Mermaid. Students have the opportunity to perform these musical selections during their final class in an informal sharing in the classroom. Creative Drama: Dragontales Grades K-1 11:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Sampler #16 Step into a world of adventure and meet different dragons by exploring new stories each week. Students may explore stories such as (but not limited to): Dragons Love Tacos; Puff the Magic Dragon, and My Father’s Dragon. In this creative drama class students bring these different stories to life using their Actor’s Tools (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Students learn to improvise, gain an understanding of character and environment, as well as develop personal confidence and the ability to work in a group. An informal sharing of their work will be performed for families during the final class. Creative Drama: Magic Treehouse Grades K-1 11:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Sampler #17 Students use the Actor’s Tools of the body, voice, mind, and imagination to join Jack and Annie on their adventures in their magic tree house. Using this popular book series, students develop an understanding of character, setting, and plot to create their own dramatic adventures – perhaps the next Jack and Annie adventure! Students work as an ensemble to bring these stories to life by using dramatic play and improvisation, movement, and visual art. An informal sharing of their work will be performed for families during the final class. GRADES 2-3 Creative Drama: Create Your Own Adventure Grades 2-3 9:45 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. Sampler #18 What way will the story go? In this skill-building class, students work on developing original characters, settings, and adventures! What if the story has an alternate ending? What if the Princess didn’t eat the poisonous apple or the King wasn’t jealous of his son? Students explore different choices characters make and learn about character motivation. Students will learn to communicate ideas and take directions in an ensemble driven environment. An informal sharing of their work will be performed for families during the final class. Broadway Dance Grades 2-3 10:45 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Sampler #19 In this six-week class, students explore the world of Broadway using age-appropriate dance skills. The movement of the class covers the basic technique of jazz dance such as the box step, grapevine, pivot, jazz hands, and turns. Dancers work towards performing the story of a song and portraying a character using body language and facial expression. The class culminates in choreography to one or two Broadway numbers for an end of session sharing. Creative Drama: Star Wars Adventures Grades 2-3 11:15 a.m. - 11:35 p.m. Sampler #20 Learn the ways of the Force and create a Jedi adventure! Students use Star Wars to explore story structure that exemplifies rich, dramatic conflict and clearly delineated character archetypes. They will learn and practice performance skills as they create and share their own theatrical version of Star Wars scenes. An informal sharing of their work will be performed for families during the final class. Comedy Kids Grades 2-3 11:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Sampler #21 Here’s a chance to be the class clown! In this class, students explore different forms of comedy such as clowning, improvisation, and pantomimes. They will work together to create short comic scenes using their Actor’s Tools of body, voice, mind, and imagination. Students should come prepared to learn and laugh! An informal sharing of their work will be performed for families on the final day of the semester. Musical Theatre: Broadway 101 Grades 2-3 12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Sampler #22 Learn the basics of what it takes to act, sing, and dance in a musical. This dynamic class engages students through hands-on activities that develop foundational musical theatre skills in singing, character building, and dance while applying those skills to ensemble/group numbers from popular Broadway shows, chosen for their focus on story and character. Students have the opportunity to perform two to three musical numbers for parents on the final day of class. GRADES 4-5 FUNdamentals of Musical Theatre Grades 4-5 10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Sampler #23 This class marks the beginning of the musical theatre track at Imagination Stage! This class combines two of the three disciplines that make up the art of musical theatre: acting and singing. In FUNdamentals of Musical Theatre, students work on creating believable characters for the stage as well as developing singing skills. Students participate in fun acting activities that focus on realistic actions and reactions. Students build basic vocal technique by developing healthy singing practices, warm-up routines, and musicianship skills. Through games and activities, students build a strong and caring ensemble and create an environment of trust where they can effectively explore, make big choices, and take risks! At the end of the semester, students share two to four musical theatre selections from popular Broadway musicals. Their work on these song selections utilizes the skills they have been learning throughout the semester and is shared for families on the last day of class. FUNdamentals of Acting Grades 4-5 10:45 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. Sampler #24 This class marks the beginning of the Acting Technique Track at Imagination Stage! Acting technique classes hone skills that are vital to performing on stage. In FUNdamentals of Acting, students focus on creating sustainable and believable characters and truthful actions for the stage. Students participate in a variety of fun exercises that work on physical control, human behavior observations, and realistic actions and reactions. Through games and activities, students build a strong and caring ensemble and create an environment of trust where they can effectively explore, make big choices, and take risks! Students rehearse and perform short scenes, utilizing the skills they have been learning throughout the semester and perform them in an informal sharing for families on the final day of class. Improv Comedy Club Grades 4-5 12:15 p.m. - 12:35 p.m. Sampler #25 Improvisation is the art of acting without a script. In this fun and active class, students exercise their creativity and develop skills that allow them to be spontaneous and adaptable on stage. Students are challenged to collaborate in theatre games and short-form scenes and create dynamic characters, environments, relationships, and story—all on the spot! Through games and activities, students build a strong and caring ensemble with their fellow classmates to create an environment of trust where they can effectively explore, make big choices, and take risks. Class work culminates in a sharing of Improv games where students have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have been developing throughout the semester.
* Schedule is subject to change