Pre-Musical Theatre *
This class is the perfect blend of musical theatre, circus, and acting skills for our young students. They will be given the opportunity to explore several aspects of our performing arts program with fast-paced games, skits, music basics, and dance instruction. This is a great starting point for budding performers to have an introduction to the arts, which will set them up to successfully participate in classes as they get older. This class is designed to help students grow in confidence, communication, and cooperation all while having a lot of fun performing!
This class will perform in Fall Showcase and Finale.
Ages 5-7 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Performing Arts Staff
Music Discoverers
Now is the prime time for young children to connect with music through their voice and body. Students will learn age-appropriate classical, folk, and world music with instruments, including xylophone and unpitched percussion instruments. Circle/activity-based songs engage even reluctant singers to participate and learn pitch-matching skills for better singing! Rhythmic and melodic reading skills will be introduced to lay a foundation of musical knowledge and skill for a well-developed progression in music learning. Overall, this class will instill and develop musical skills within the youngest students.
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Ages 5-6 | $80/mo
Taught By Dr. Crystal Chu-Sharp
Beginning Tap & Jazz +
In this class, students learn basic Tap and Jazz technique. The tap portion of this class will focus using different parts of the tap shoe to make specific sounds, while learning basic tap steps and vocabulary. In the jazz portion of class, students will learn correct alignment, posture, and vocabulary while having fun with jazz steps and combos. Students may take this class for multiple years to prepare for Tap 1 and Jazz 1.
***This upbeat class pairs wonderfully with Beginning Ballet, Beginning Contemporary Modern, or a Musical Theatre class, but can also be taken as a stand-alone class.
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These classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale
Ages 7-9 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
Pre-Violin ∞
This class is based upon the principles of the Suzuki Method: any child, regardless of age or inherent ability can learn to play the violin well. We will use songs, games and fun activities to gain a basic foundation of skills that will set each child up for future musical learning and enjoyment. A rental instrument is required.
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Ages 7-11 | $80/mo
Taught By DS Music Staff
Brain Games 2
This class will build upon skills learned in Intro to Brain Games. Students will continue to grow stronger thinking and problem-solving skills. This class will explore activities including group problem-solving discussions, spatial tasks that involve get-up-and-get-moving activities, pen-and-paper reasoning tasks, reading mysteries out loud and discussing clues and solutions along the way, puzzles, using our senses, and more!
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Ages 9-12 | $80/mo
Taught By Laura Roberts
LUNCH IS FROM 11:30-12.
STUDENTS BRING A SACK LUNCH & EAT IN CLASSROOMS WITH FRIENDS FROM THEIR CLASSES.
History with Magic Tree House
Jump in the magic tree house and join us on a trip through time to discover important people and events that happened as our world grew and developed. We'll go in depth and discover reasons behind events, wars, and celebrations as well as talking about daily life in each time period. We'll be doing hands-on projects, reading books, and watching short informative videos to really immerse ourselves into each time period we study and bring history to life.
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Ages 7-10 | $80/mo
Taught By April McCandless
Art Innovators 2
Students will be able to explore a variety of different media and create projects that reflect individualism, creativity, and technical skills. Projects will be multi-week and will be given in a particular unit of media including bookmaking, drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramics. This class will encourage learning technical skills while maintaining creativity and lots of fun!
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Ages 10-13 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Fine Arts Staff
Engineering & Robotics
Dive into the world of advanced robotics and engineering where you'll put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test. This class challenges students to design and build machines that solve real-world problems using a variety of robotics. Participants will face new and exciting challenges, making this course perfect for both newcomers and returning students who wish to continue developing their skills. Through hands-on, interactive lessons, students will employ critical thinking, creativity, and persistence to investigate and explain various phenomena. They will also gain insights into the engineering design process and its application in solving real-world challenges. Join us to experience the cutting-edge of robotics and engineering, and take your first step towards becoming a future innovator.
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Ages 10-13 | $95/mo
This class will be offered in partnership with Maryville University Interactive STEAM Studio.
Acting 2 §
This class will give students the opportunity to expand their dramatic side. They will grow in confidence, develop communication skills, and the ability to work in groups, as they explore stories & drama techniques. We will expand on previous acting skills, including creating a character, finding the life of the character, understanding the secrets of the scene, improvisation, and bringing the scene from page to stage.
This class is required to audition for our winter play. This class will perform in Fall Showcase and Actor’s Spotlight.
Ages 11-13 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Perf. Arts Staff
Tap 1 +
At this level, most of the basic tap vocabulary will be introduced/ reviewed. An emphasis on clarity and rhythmic consistency will be enforced as students progress. Throughout the term, exercises will improve integration and fluidity in linking steps together as well as introducing more complex combinations and rhythms.
PREREQUISITE: Beginning Tap & Jazz or by special permission.
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10-13 or by Placement | $85/mo
Taught By Alle Head
+ Performs in Finale in June
§ Performs in Fall Showcase and Spring Black Box Show
Performs in Fall Showcase and Finale in June.
∞ Opportunity to perform in Fall and Spring recitals
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