DSA-U Spring
Semester is Open at
TWO Campuses!
The DSAGSL is now accepting registrations for our fall programming for all ages and abilities at our DSAGSL
location and The St. Charles Academy of the Arts.
Please return registration form by March 31st, 2015
ART
Art Club at Turner Center for the Arts (TCA)
Adult Club - Third Wednesday monthly 5:00 – 7:00pm
Teen Club - Third Thursday monthly
4:00 – 6:00pm
Instructor: TCA Staff
Location: TCA, 7190 Manchester, Maplewood, MO 63143
Our monthly club gets our adults together for an exciting and social evening of art at the amazing Turner Center for the
Arts (www.turnercenterforthearts.org). Using TCA’s philosophy of “minimal touch,” the artist is guided and assisted as
necessary by highly experienced TCA facilitators, but is truly encouraged to create their own original masterpiece. All
abilities welcome. TCA provides all materials.
Art Masters
Every Monday, April 6 – June 1
5:30 – 7:30pm
Ages 8+
Instructors: Mimsy Hebron
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759
Scherer Pkwy, 63303
Learn to paint and sculpt like the masters! This four week course will cover Pablo Picasso, Paul Gauguin, Andy Warhol
and Jackson Pollack.
DANCE
Ballroom and Social Dance
Every Tuesday, April 7 – May 26
3:30 – 4:30pm Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759 Scherer
Pkwy, 63303
Every Thursday, April 2 – May 28
5:30 – 6:30pm Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759 Scherer
Pkwy, 63303
Every Thursday, April 2 – May 28
5:30 – 6:30pm Location: DSAGSL
Ages 13+
Instructors: TBD
Learn classic ballroom and social dances in a welcoming, supportive environment under the tutelage of an experienced
dance instructor. All skill levels welcome
Creative Movement
Every Tuesday, April 7 – May 26
2:30-3:30pm
Every Saturday, April 4 – May 30
10 – 10:45am
Ages 8+
Instructors: Melissa Levin
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759
Scherer Pkwy, 63303
Using hoops, balls, fabric, lummi sticks, flags, balance bean and various music styles to improve coordination and core
strength.
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Jazz FUNdamentals
Every Thursday, April 2 –May 28
3:30 – 4:30pm
Ages 13+
Instructors: TBD
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759 Scherer Pkwy,
63303
Jazz fundamentals including coordination and strength exercises.
West Coast Swing
Every Monday, April 6 – June 1
4 – 5pm
Ages 13 +
Instructors: Bob Pelc
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759 Scherer Pkwy,
63303
This intermediate class is quick paced and fun. Practice is encouraged!
MUSIC & THEATER
Private Guitar Piano and Voice Lessons
Multiple days and times available. Contact Sandy at The Academy (636)946-9779 for details
Ages 8+
Instructors: Varies
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759
Scherer Pkwy, 63303
Show Tunes
Every Thursday, April 2 – June 4
4:30 – 5:30pm
Ages 8 +
Instructors: TBD
Scherer Pkwy, 63303
Movement, sing-along, dance routines to show tunes and musicals.
Stories on Stages
Every Tuesday April 7 – May 12
4:30 – 5:30
Ages 8-18
Instructor: STAGES St. Louis
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759
Location: DSAGSL Office
Students explore the world of performing arts with this fun and highly interactive musical theatre class led by experienced
STAGES St. Louis instructors. Movement, music and dramatic skills are used by creating characters and stories while
building important motor and communication skills.
Theater 101
Every Wednesday, April 1 – June 3
6 – 8pm
Ages 13+
Instructors: Mimsy Hebron
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759 Scherer
Pkwy, 63303
Basics of play acting which may include set building. This is a performing group and students will be working toward a
production of a play.
HEALTH, FITNESS AND FUN
Bike Club
April 19, May 17, June 20
Ages 3+
3-4pm
Instructors: volunteers
Location: DSAGSL Office
Using patented Strider balance bikes, trikes or your child’s own two wheeler, children, teens and adults in this group learn
and practice riding with the goal of joining our annual bike camp, riding on his/her own and improving motor skills and
strength. This group is a fun, safe, supportive environment for children of all ages.
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Bodies and Boundaries ** special price
Every Monday, April 6 – April 27
6:30 – 7:30pm
Ages 12-18
Instructor: Linda Kronmiller
Location: Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Rd, 63122
A four week course that teaches hygiene, body safety, and public/private behaviors through the creation of social stories
and discussion. Taught by an experienced parent and social story expert, this class will provide participants with tools and
strategies to use at home.
Healthy Start Day Program with Zumba
Every Monday, April 6 – June 1
9:00am – 12:30pm
Ages 16+
Instructor: Melissa Levin
Location: DSAGSL Office
This program was designed to give adults a fun morning of healthy activities and creativity. Good for the mind, body and
soul. Healthy Start offers Zumba class, stretching and meditation, crafts and a make-yourself healthy lunch.
Lydia Faith Cox Memorial Bike Camp
Daily, June 1 – 5
Ages 8+
Various Times Available
South Technical High School, Sunset Hills, MO
Daily, June 8 – 12
Various Times Available
Ages 8+
Liberty Middle School, Edwardsville, MO
Participants 8 years and older learn to ride a two wheeled bike during their 75 minute a day, five day camp. In partnership
with the national iCan Shine program, children, teens and adults go from adaptive bikes to no training wheels over the
course of five inspirational days! For more information and to register, contact erin@dsagsl.org.
Mommy/Daddy & Me
Every Monday, April 6 – June 1
1-1:45pm
Ages 2-8
Instructors: Melissa Levin
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759
Scherer Pkwy, 63303
Every Friday, April 3 – May 29
1-1:45pm
Ages 2-8
Instructors: Melissa Levin
Location: DSAGSL
Classes for young children and their parents or grandparents to bond and spend quality time together playing and dancing
with hoops, balls, flags and maracas!
Yogapeutics
Every Thursday, April 2 – May 28
4:30 – 5:30pm
Ages 13+
Instructors: Eileen Kinsella
Location: DSAGSL
This class promotes wellness through movement, mindfulness, stretching and mind-body connection.
Zumba
Every Tuesday, April 7 – May 26
12-1pm
Ages 13+
Instructors: Melissa Levin
Location: St. Charles Academy of the Arts, 1759 Scherer
Pkwy, 63303
Zumba is the hottest new workout! Fun for all ability levels. Dance music gets students moving and energized.
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