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Spring 2018

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Table of Contents

Instructors ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2

Dates to Remember……….……………….…..…………………………………………..… 3

Art Classes & Descriptions ………….…………………………………………………... 4-5

Theatre & Music & Descriptions …….………………………………………………...6-7

Dance Classes & Descriptions …………………………….……………………………8-14

Supply Lists……….. ………………………………………………………………………………15

Tuition and Discounts.………………………………………………...………………..16-17

Additional Information….……………………………………………………………...18-19

Instructors for Spring 2018

Art

Bethany Cannon-Granberg Chelsea Hays

David Mason

Josh Granberg

Theatre & Music

Annie Clark

ChiYoung Song

Damon Wright

Elea Pulliam

James Faulkner

Maranda Nichols

Sametta Jackson-Parker

Dance

Abi Mason

Amber Ferguson

Brenna McConaughey

Elea Pulliam

Hannah Housley

Jennifer Webb

Jessica Maddox

Kaitlyn Bass

Kristi Pulliam

LeeAnn King

Megan Dacus

Mollie Potgieter

Savannah Strickland

Season Pankey

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Dates to Remember

December

4th:Strings Concert at ASU

9th & 10th: Seussical: The Musical Auditions

18th: Christmas Art Workshop

15th-19th : A Charlie Brown Christmas

January

6th: Exodus: The Ballet Auditions

20th: Cabin Fever

22nd: SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS!

February

10th-12th & 15th-16th: Seussical: The Musical

10th & 11th: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Auditions

March

15th-18th: Exodus: The Ballet

19th-23rd: Spring Break, no classes

April

27th-30th: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

28th-29th: The Producers Audition

May

4th: Last Day of Spring Semester Classes

12th: Spring Showcase

June

23rd & 24th: Madagascar Jr. Auditions

23rd-26th & 28th-30th: The Producers

July

27th-29th: Madagascar Jr.

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Spring Art Class Descriptions

Come and find your inner Picasso, Michelangelo, or maybe even Dali...

Art Outside The Box (ages 7-11): All students have the ability to create successful works of art. In Art Outside The Box, the student will develop that ability in a positive learning atmosphere through Discipline Based Art Education, which focuses on art history, art criticism, art aesthetics, and art production. Special emphasis will be placed on styles and varieties of art that are slightly outside of the norm and possibly... out of our comfort zones.

Creative & Classic Drawing Methods (ages 14+): In this class teens and adults can enjoy a variety of drawing methods and media. We will focus both on building technical skill, proportions, shadows, shading, etc., as well as creative experimentation. This class is for beginning and intermediate drawers.

Little Explorers (ages 4-7): In this class your little ones will experience a variety of painting media and subjects. Above all we will encourage a joy in creating as they try their hand at using a brush and maneuvering color. They will learn the basic subjects of painting such as landscape, portrait, still life, abstract, etc.

Young Explorers (ages 8-12): In this class kids will enjoy a variety of art approaches touch-ing on art history, 2 and 3 dimensional media, and wet and dry media. Creativity will be encouraged while also teaching a basis in art concepts and technique.

Watercolor for Beginner and Intermediate Students (ages 13+): Don't be afraid of this lively medium! We will break down watercolor painting in to manageable steps and learn a variety of techniques. Whatever your level of experience, you may learn and grow with guided practice.

Arts & Crafts for Little Artists (ages 4-8): In this class, students will be have fun expressing their artistic side with a new project in a new field each week. This class will allow young artist to explore their artistic abilities while having fun in a creative environment!

Sculpting for Young Artists (ages 7-12): A fun arts and crafts class where students learn basic sculpting techniques for things such as pottery, figurines and other ceramic items during the semester.

Photography for Teens & Adults (ages 16+): In this beginners course, students will be introduced to basic camera features and photocomposition. This class will give students a better understanding of how to use their camera’s to take better pictures and learn to tell stories through their photography. We will also discuss different types of photography and its importance as an art form. Each student will need to bring their own camera (any type of digital camera will work) and their own SD card. Come to this class and get some basic tips and start telling your story through photographs!

Still Life Painting in Oils (16+): Still Life painting is one of the fundamental exercises of the fine artist. In this class we will learn the fundamentals of still life painting from the con-ceptual perspective as well as practical oil painting techniques and composition. After the class you will understand the difference in Light Shape and Shadow Shape, what the “Bed-bug Line is” and so much more!

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Theatre & Music

Strings: School-age students (pre-college). A-State String Project offers various levels of

group lessons (violin and viola) from beginning level courses to advanced level courses.

Program eligibility is based solely on age, even if your child has gotten an early start to

school, and non-beginning level students can request an audition to be placed in an appro-

priate level. Each semester is concluded with an ensemble performance in the Fowler

Center. Students may bring their own instruments, but if they are unable, they can email

Dr. Song at csong@astate.edu.

Scene Work/Improv: Participants will engage in improvisation activities to conquer fears,

work collaboratively in an accepting environment, and break down communication barri-

ers. Participants will perform neutral, comedic, and dramatic scene work to improve their

craft. Participants will gain knowledge of the craft by interacting with guest speakers who

are professionals in the field.

Welcome to the Stage: The main objective of this class is to introduce children to perfor-

mance through a variety of engaging activities. Students learn to work together, build trust,

and involve every member in a performance.

All Things Stage Acting :Ages 5-10. In this class, students will learn how to move, think, and

speak like the character they are trying to portray. With the use of improvisation and

movement games, students will improve their acting skills.

Get On Up and ACT!: In this introduction to drama class, students will develop fundamen-

tal acting tools: playing

an action, living truthfully in imaginary circumstances, and working with a

partner/ensemble. No matter one’s experience, participants will learn acting in a fun and

safe environment.

Beginning Musical Theatre Performance: Ages 8-11. In this class, students will learn how

to speak, sing and move for an audience. They will be challenged to study characters from

Broadway musicals and apply techniques learned to enhance their ability to perform.

Musical Theatre Performance Intermediate and Advanced: By instructor placement only.

Advanced class will require Intermediate class concurrently. The Musical Theatre Perfor-

mance Classes are opportunities for students to choose, rehearse, and perform group

numbers and solo numbers for an audience. This class may also be used to feed and/or

rehearse the FOA’s Curtain Up Crew, as students progress.

Little Actors: Ages 5-7. Learn the art of imitation and storytelling through the use of acting

and basic pantomiming exercises. Sturdents will improve their focus, learn basic theatre

vocabulary, and learn acting and reacting skills. This is a great class for newcomers and

young students wanting to improve their craft.

Theatre Intensive Ages 8-14. Improve your skills in the many different areas of theatre,

including pantomime, improv, character development, and auditioning skills. In this fun

class, we will branch out past acting and also explore other aspects that go into a theatrical

performance such as directing, writing, and stage makeup.

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Beginning Dance

Stepping Stones Ballet and Fairytale Princess Ballet: : Ages 3-4. Students will focus on developing

coordination, creative thinking, musicality, improvisation, and self-confidence. French ballet vocabu-

lary will be taught, as will introductory stretching and body positions.

Mommy & Me: Ages 2-3. Creative movement class with mommy and her budding baby ballerina,

where they can learn together. This class will focus on basic ballet movement, classroom behavior,

rhythm, coordination, group participation, creative game-play, and encourage bonding time with your

little ballerina. This is a great class to introduce you and your dancer to ballet as well as learn along

with her.

Beginning Ballet: Ages 5-6. Students will focus on basic body, feet, and arm positions, musicality,

creative thinking, and improvisation and coordination in this fun yet structured environment. French

ballet terms will be reviewed and expanded upon and “Ballerina” behavior will be greatly stressed.

Ballet 1 & 2: By instructor placement only. First time students must take either Ballet 1 before being

placed in Ballet 2 or above. At this level, two classes per week are recommended, but not required.

Students will focus on terminology, body positioning, more advanced turns and jumps, traveling

combinations, musicality, centre work and practice proper turn out and arm placement. Students will

perfect their technique by repetition and taking plenty of time to focus on certain skills assigned to

their level.

Stepping Stones Tap/Jazz: Ages 3-4. Students will focus on introductory tap and jazz steps. Students

will alternate each week between tap and jazz. This class has a structured and energetic curriculum.

Tap shoes are required.

Beginning Tap/Jazz: Ages 5-6. Students will focus on introductory tap steps & jazz techniques. This

class alternates each week between tap & jazz . This class will be fun and energetic while students

learn Tap and Jazz.

Tap 1: By instructor placement only. These classes are designed to refine tap skills, while moving

beyond the fundamentals of tap. Students will put the skills learned in previous levels to work by

learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations. These classes will focus greatly on tech-

nique.

Jazz 1: By instructor placement only. Students will focus greatly on technique required for turns,

leaps, stretches, and tricks required in jazz. Complex center and across the floor combinations will be

introduced, as well as body placement, posture and proper use of arms and feet. Students will condi-

tion and sculpt the proper muscles used for dancing.

Beginning Twirling: Ages 5-7. Students will learn beginning skills for twirling.

Stepping Stones/Beginning Ballet/Tap/Jazz: Ages 3-4. Students will focus on basic tap, ballet and jazz

steps and will alternate each week between dance styles. This class has a structured and energetic

curriculum. Tap shoes are required.

Conditioning 1-3: By instructor placement. This is a class that will focus on strengthening and develop-

ing strong, flexible bodies required for dancing. Excellent posture and ankle strength will be devel-

oped within this class, as those elements will always be stressed in upper level ballet classes. Flexibil-

ity and muscle control will be greatly stressed, as well as cardio exercise to build physical endurance.

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Loft The Studio Activity

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Monday

Tap 1

4:15-5:15

A. Ferguson

Stepping Stones

Tap

5:45-6:15

Tap 1

6:15-6:45

E. Pulliam

Tuesday

Beginning Tap/

Jazz/Ballet

6:15-7:15

J. Maddox

Stepping Stones

Ballet

4:15-4:45

Ballet 1

4:45-5:45

H. Housley

Beginning Ballet

5:45-6:15

J. Maddox

Ballet 2

6:45-7:45

A. Mason

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Mommy & Me

Ballet

10:00-10:45

L. King

Ballet 2

5:15-6:15

A. Mason

Beginning Twirling

4:15-5:15

S. Pankey

Thursday

Fairytale Princess

Ballet

5:15-5:45

Ballet 1

5:45-6:45

S. Strickland

Stepping Stones

Ballet

4:15-4:45

Beginning Ballet

4:45-5:15

J. Webb

Tap/Jazz for

Young Actors

5:15-6:15

E. Pulliam

Jazz 1

4:15-5:15

S. Strickland

Stepping Stones

Tap/Jazz

5:15-5:45

Beginning Tap/

Jazz

5:45-6:15

B. McConaughey

Friday

Ballet 1 & 2

4:15-5:15

L. King

Conditioning 1-3

5:15-6:15

M. Dacus

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Intermediate & Advanced Dance

Ballet 3 and 3.5: By instructor placement only. Students will focus on terminolo-

gy, body positioning, more advanced turns and jumps, traveling combinations,

musicality and centre work. At this level, students should have a keen sense of

balance and be consistently dancing in turn out. Leg muscles should be moder-

ately developed and ankles should be strong. It is strongly recommended that

Ballet 3/3.5 students take 2 ballet classes a week.

Ballet 4 Ages 12+ by instructor placement only. Students need several years of

advanced ballet study before placement in this class. Ballet 4 students will focus

on precision in petite allegro, fluidity in grand allegro, proper turning skills and

consistent use of the feet. All Ballet 4 students are required to take at least 2

ballet classes a week. Students must practice proper turn out and arm placement

before entering this level.

Ballet 5-6: By instructor placement only. At this level abdominal, leg and back

muscles should be significantly developed. Students must demonstrate correct

posture, usage of turn out, and ankle strength. Students will focus on advanced

turn and jump sequences and expressiveness. All Ballet 6 students must be en

pointe and take a min. of 3 ballet classes a week. All Ballet 5 students must take

at least 3 technique/pointe classes a week. Students will need strong flexibility

and muscle control before entering this level.

Tap 2, 3, & 4 By instructor placement only. These classes are designed to refine

tap skills, while moving beyond the fundamentals of tap. Students will put the

skills learned in previous levels to work by learning new steps, rhythms, patterns,

and combinations. These classes will focus greatly on technique.

Jazz 2, 3, 4, & 5 By instructor placement only. Students will focus greatly on

technique required for turns, leaps, stretches, and tricks required in jazz. Com-

plex center and across the floor combinations based on the style of classical jazz,

will be introduced, as well as body placement, posture and proper use of arms

and feet. Students will condition and sculpt the proper muscles used for dancing.

Intermediate Baton Twirling: Ages 8-12. This class requires at least 1 previous

semester of training in baton twirling. Students will add on to the beginning skills

they have already learned. More complex tosses and tricks will be incorporated

as well as longer combinations and choreography.

Conditioning 3.5-6: By instructor placement. This is a continuation for preparato-

ry work for pointe, and strengthen and developing strong, flexible bodies re-

quired for dancing. Excellent posture and ankle strength are requirements for

this class. Flexibility and muscle control will be greatly stressed.

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Loft The Studio Activity Room

Monday

Ballet 3.5/4

4:15-5:45

Ballet 3

5:45-6:45

M. Dacus

Ballet 5-6

6:45-8:15

M. Potgieter

Jazz 4/5

5:15-6:15

Tap 3

6:15-7:15

A. Ferguson

Jazz 2

7:15-8:15

J. Maddox

Tuesday

Ballet 3

4:15-5:15

M. Dacus

Ballet 5-6

5:15-6:45

Ballet 4

6:45-8:15

K. Bass

Tap 2

4:15-5:15

Jazz 3

5:15-6:15

A. Ferguson

Wednesday Ballet 4-6

4:15-5:45

K. Bass

Intermediate Twirling

5:15-6:15

S. Pankey

Thursday

Ballet 3.5/4

4:15-5:15

L. King

Ballet 5-6

6:45-8:15

M. Potgieter

Friday

Ballet 4-6

4:15-5:15

K. Bass

Conditioning 3.5-6

5:15-6:15

L. King

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Adult Dance & Movement Classes

Adult and Young Adult Ballet: Ages 12 & Up. This class requires no experience

and is great for anyone looking for a low impact way to stay in shape. Learn the

classical vocabulary while working on light conditioning and the basics of ballet

for all levels.

Adult Ballet: This class requires no experience and is great for anyone looking

for a low impact way to stay in shape. Stretching and a small amount of yoga will

be used to better prepare the body for classical ballet movements.

Yoga: Come stretch your mind and body using one of the oldest forms of exer-

cise out there. This refreshing class will help to keep the balance in your day and

boost your energy and stamina.

Beginning Tap & Jazz for Adults: No experience required! Students will focus on

introductory material and building on any previously acquired technique. This

class is designed to be fun and energetic for all involved.

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Loft The Studio Activity Room

Monday

Young Adult &

Adult Ballet

6:15-7:15

J. Maddox

Tuesday

Yoga

8:15-9:15

K. Pulliam

Wednesday

Adult Ballet

12:30-1:30

K. Bass

Yoga

4:15-5:15

K. Pulliam

Thursday

Yoga

8:15-9:15

K. Pulliam

Beginning Tap &

Jazz for Adults

6:15-7:15

E. Pulliam

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Super Special Baby-wearing Class with

LeeAnn King!

This class is designed to encourage bonding and

movement between Mommy (or Daddy) and baby.

We include all sorts of dance styles along with mild

exercise and cardio movement, all while wearing

your new bundle of joy! The exposure to music and

movement is a great way to add to baby’s develop-

ment while having fun and meeting new people. No

experience necessary! However, new moms must

be cleared by their physician before doing any

physical exercise.

Cost: $75

Dates of all classes:

February 27

March 13

March 27

April 10

April 24

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Dress Code Attire for Art Classes Comfortable, older clothing is preferred. Students will be painting, sculpting, and more. Attire for Drama Classes Comfortable and moveable clothes. No open toed shoes, please. Shorts or pants, t-shirt, and tennis shoes are preferable. Attire for Dance Classes: Ballet: Girls: solid color leotard, pink tights, pink leather

or canvas ballet shoes, hair in bun (all levels) Boys: White t-shirt or tank top and black jazz

pants. Black leather ballet shoes are required. Tap, Jazz: Girls: jazz pants and form fitting shirt (ex.: baby

T) and tap and/or jazz shoes. Hair in a ponytail and out of the face.

Boys: a t-shirt or tank top and black jazz pants or sweat pants. Black tap or jazz shoes.

*Shoes can be purchased in the Arts Center Dance

Closet or ordered online*

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CLASS TUITION AND DISCOUNTS

Full or installment payment must be made at the time of

registration.

Installments must be set up in person with a voided check.

**All prices are per semester**

• Tuition paid in full, with cash or check, at the time of

registration will receive a 2% discount.

• Any student or family registering for 3 or more classes

will receive a 10% discount off all classes.

• Direct debit is available . You pay 25% of your tuition on the

day of registration, then the last portion is divided into

3 monthly payments.

Recruit a friend and receive 20% off your

first class! Spread love for the Arts!

Art Theatre, Music,

& Dance

Adult Classes

1/2

Hour

$180.00

($45.00/month)

1

Hour

$175.00

+ $20.00 Fee

($43.75/month)

$250.00

(62.50/month)

$130.00

($10.00/class;

paid 4wks at a

time)

1.25

Hours

$265.00

($66.25/month)

1.5

Hours

$300.00

($75.00/month)

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TUITION WAIVERS

Deadline: January 8th, 2018, by 5:30p.m.

Mandatory Meeting will be held on January 12th at 5:30 p.m.

The Arts Center welcomes all interested students regardless of a family’s

ability to pay for tuition. Tuition Waiver applications are available at The

Arts Center, and they can be printed directly from our website

(www.foajonesboro.org). Applications must be returned by a desig-

nated due date and will be reviewed by a committee. Approval is based

on annual household income, special circumstances, and applicant’s

reasons for request. Applications must be renewed each semester.

Applicants may be awarded scholarships and/or work study, and will be

notified after all applications have been processed. Applications that

are not completely filled out will be denied.

Q. What is the difference in a scholarship and work study?

A. Scholarships cover a portion of tuition for the full semester and are

given to individuals that meet very specific guidelines. The Work

Study program is for students or parents of students who would

like to trade hours of volunteer work in exchange for tuition fees.

Q. How much work is needed to pay off my tuition in the Work

Study program?

A. For every hour that is worked, $10.00 will be deducted from your

tuition. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for availa-

ble tasks at the work study meeting.

Q. What kind of work can I do with Work Study?

A. You can usher for shows, hang posters, help organize Arts Center

storage, assist with building and painting sets, work backstage, sew

costumes, help with large mail outs, and many other activities.

The tuition waiver application can be downloaded from our

website: www.foajonesboro.org and can be mailed to 115 E.

Monroe or brought to the box office in The Forum Theater.

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Additional Information for Parents

OBSERVING CLASSES - Can I watch? To prevent distraction and interruption, all classes are

closed to parents and visitors during class time. Please re-

spect our “closed class” policy and remember to keep noise

and distraction to a minimum if you are waiting in the lobby.

ASSISTANT TEACHING - Who is eligible?

Our Teacher’s Assistant Program (T.A.P.) has graduated

more than twenty young women who have taught dance

and art for The Foundation of Arts and beyond. Students

ages 11 and up with at least four years of training in their

discipline are eligible to apply for the Teacher’s Assistant

Program. Students must be proficient enough to demon-

strate correct technique in their discipline. The Teacher’s

Assistants must treat their assigned classes like a job and

are evaluated on their performance by their mentoring

teacher. Applications are available through the Arts Center

Manager.

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Additional Information for Parents

Standards of Conduct for The Arts Center

Lobby and Public Areas

Part of our focus in Arts Center instruction includes encouraging respect,

good manners, and structure in our classrooms. We would ask that you

please reinforce these behaviors throughout our facility, both in and out

of the classrooms.

Please:

• Treat all students, parents, and Foundation of Arts employees with

respect and kindness.

• Limit distractions while in the lobby by keeping voices down.

• Keep cell phone ringers turned down and cell phone conversations

at a respectful volume for those around you.

• Keep children (students and siblings) quiet and occupied while

waiting.

• Provide a walkway in the lobby clear of bags, toys, and trash.

• Put all bags under the benches so that others may have a seat avail-

able to them.

• Keep your children away from classroom doors and the stairwell

leading up to the loft when classes are in session.

• Prevent your children from running in the facility.

• Throw away all trash before you leave.

• Encourage your children to stay focused and disciplined on their

chosen art form and to be trusting of their instructors.

• Begin with the assumption that every teacher is trained and wants

every child to succeed, have joy, and gain in their discipline(s).

• Ask questions of your studio and the teacher(s).

• Remain objective about your child(ren)’s performance.

We greatly appreciate your help in making the Arts Center an

enjoyable and educational environment for all patrons!

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Kristi Pulliam, Executive and Artistic Director Extraordinaire

Joe Carr, Associate Director for Tech and Development

Kaitlyn Bass, Art Center Manager

Brandon Bishop, Office Manager

Bethany Cannon-Granberg, Art Specialist

Kelly Kelley, Bookkeeper and SweetheArts leader

Sarah McDaniels, Marketing/Development Assistant