December 6, 2013
The Cultural Arts Center will be offering the following classes beginning the week of January 6 through March 21, 2014
with some classes extending through May 16, 2014. We have one really new class that we are hoping to get some help
publicizing since there will be a competition attached to the class with real judges and awards: Teen Ballroom Dance.
We would love to get some students that want to learn to compete in the area of ballroom dance, and help students
learn to re-establish some of the more graceful and exciting to watch dances in their age groups. Perfect for getting
ready for proms and spring formals, we will take groups and work them together, and we will take individuals into the
classes.
We would like to let the community in your area know about these classes and are asking, if possible, please place this
information in the community calendar section of your newspaper or in a short article that describes what is available.
If you can place the information each week until January 24, 2014 that will help spread the word. Your help is greatly
appreciated. We had an excellent attendance at the last series of classes.
If you would like to do an article on the Teen Ballroom Dance Classes, we certainly would be glad to do it and offer you
some students who have done this type of class before as photo possibilities. It is something new in the area, and the
only other area we have found that does this is in lower Florida where teen dance competitions are great.
Please acknowledge that the Children’s Classes are made possible by funding from the Alabama State Arts Council, and
the Wells Fargo Foundation.
PRESS RELEASE:
Get Rid of the Winter Doldrums At The Cultural Arts Center
Children’s Winter Classes in the Arts
The Cultural Arts Center will be hosting a variety of arts classes at their center for children after school and are
open to the community at large. Registration will begin December 16 and run through January 24, 2014..
Classes begin the week of January 6, 2014 and some will run through March 21, 2014 while others will continue
through Mayt 23, 2014.
Forms can be picked up at the Cultural Arts Center, 909 S. St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL, 36301, Monday
through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OR online at www.culturalartscenter.org. Payment is required with
registration form before we can place your name on the list. Scholarships are available. For more information
you may contact Ann Cotton at 334-699-2787 or 334-435-0438.
PLAYING IN THE CLAY
With Lynn Koning
Students learn the basics of shaping, molding, rolling, carving, designing clay in a variety of shapes and forms. Beginner
students will make coil pots, small animal figures, bowls, vases, and other cylindrical shapes. Pottery will be bisque fired
then brought back to glaze and fire again. Imagination is all that is required of beginner students.
CLASS DATES: Thursdays , January 16—March 20 (10 classes)
STUDENT GRADE: 1st—5th grade
CLASS TIMES: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
CLASS COST: $50 each Scholarships available and includes clay, glazing, firing, and all tools
MUSIC
Beginner Piano:
Students who are interested in learning to play the piano, this is the class for you. Students will learn the keyboard,
finger positions, notes, counting, rhythm, and one simple song for performance on stage.
CLASS DATES: Thursdays, January 16-March 20 (10 classes)
STUDENT GRADE: 3rd and above
CLASS TIMES: 3:30-4:30 with additional classes added based on student enrollment ability levels.
CLASS COST: $40 and includes music.
CLASS INSTRUCTOR: Wen Carroll
DANCE
BALLET with Gina Prutzman
Students will build on beginner ballet foot and arm positions, ballet terminology, improve eye/hand/feet coordination,
rhythm, counting, and learn a basic routine for performance for parents. Students will need black leotards, white tights, and
pink ballet shoes.
CLASS DATES: Tuesdays Jan 14-Mar 18 (10 classes)
STUDENT GRADES: Kindergarten-5th grade CLASS TIMES: 4:00-5:00
CLASS COST: $50. Scholarships are available
assistance.
*if you are unable to provide leotards or ballet shoes, please see Ann for
Hip Hop with Jose Brooks
Students will learn basic footwork, routines, jumps and spins in this fun filled 8 week class. Jose has participated in
“So You Think You Can Dance” and is proficient in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop & Acrobatics. Come learn
something new from a professional who is looking forward to
CLASS DATES: Thursdays, Jan 16-Mar 20
STUDENT GRADES: Kindergarten– 5th grade
CLASS TIMES: 3:30-4:30
CLASS COST:
$50 Scholarships available
teaching you “the moves”.
(10 Classes)
MOM & ME SALSA LINE DANCING with Marta
A great way to share some mom & me time learning Latin line dance steps to the fast paced sounds of the Rumba,
Meringue, or Cha Cha Cha. For Mom, it’s a great way to exercise without even thinking about it!
CLASS DATES: Monday & Wednesdays, January 6—January 29 (8 classes)
STUDENT GRADES: 1st grade and above
CLASS TIMES: 3:30-4:30
CLASS COST: $30
Teen Ballroom Dance & Competition
This is the class that will set you apart from all other teens~ learning to ballroom dance. Not only will you
be ready for your prom, there will be a competitive ballroom dance competition just for teens May 22 that
all students will be eligible to participate in. No partner needed, just the desire to learn the moves and get
ready for ballroom competition!
CLASS DATES: Monday and Thursdays, January 6—January 29 (8 classes) , February 17-March 20 (10
classes) , April 7-May 22 (14 classes)
STUDENT AGES: 9-18
CLASS TIMES: ages 9-12
CLASS COST: Session 1: $56 (8 classes)
All 3 sessions: $175 (Save $49!)
4:30-5:30
Session II: $70 (10 classes)
ages 13-18 5:30-6:30
Session III: $98 (14 classes)
A minimum of 10 students is required for this class to begin!
Students enrolled in this class will be eligible to participate in the teen ballroom dance competition for free. Parents
must provide costume, shoes, and accessories for the competition. Winner will be showcased in June at the “Dancing
With The Stars Dothan Style” Event at the Dothan Civic Center.
VISUAL ARTS
DRAWING 101+ with Tim Kulik
Students who love to draw love this class. We draw everything, and we even draw using live models! Students learn
the basic elements of design, proportion, shading, enlargement, and dimension while exploring great masters whose
love was the simple black and white of drawing. Even if you have taken the class before, come back and continue to
learn more about the drawing experience and improve your artistic eye!
CLASS DATES: Thursdays, Jan 16-Mar 20 (10 classes)
STUDENT GRADES: 4th grade and above
CLASS TIME: 4:00-5:00
CLASS COST:
$35 Scholarships are available
Students will need to bring their own Sketch Book, sketch pencils and erasers. * * if you need assistance providing
supplies, please see Ann Cotton
Green Art
with Dawn Clay
An exploration of recycling common everyday objects into mixed medium art. Student will work with Dawn
on how to see usefulness in everything around them and create from scratch unique and individualized art
objects and canvas board pictures. Student will need to dress to be messy as we explore everything Ms.
Dawn can bring to us to use!
CLASS DATES: Thursdays, Jan 16-Mar 20 (10 classes)
STUDENT GRADES: Kindergarten—3rd grade
CLASS TIME:
4:00-5:00
CLASS COST:
$35 Scholarships are available
TO REGISTER:
Go to www.theculturalartscenter.org website to print out the registration forms and to see the class schedules.
Bring the completed registration form and payment to the Cultural Arts Center box office window between 9 –12 a.m.
or 2-4 p.m. and register.
TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE:
Go to www.theculturalartscenter.org website to print out the registration forms and to see the class schedules.
Go to your School and receive a copy of your free/reduced lunch approval form.
Bring the completed registration form and the Free/Reduced Lunch from to the Cultural Arts Center Box Office
window between 9-12 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. and see Ann Cotton
At that time, talk with her about supply assistance if needed.