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Early Start Art

Ages: 3-6 with parent/guardian
              7-9 on their own
Time: 3:00-3:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per year: $235 (includes student and parent)

Course Description:

We will explore textures through creative works that will allow young artists the ability to actually feel various mediums, like different types of paints, substrates, and fillers to build up their fine motor skills and artistic experiences.  Sensory play may be incorporated, along with story time and music to enhance our creative space and bonding relationships between young artist and parent, as well as peers and art teacher.

Children between the ages of 3-6 years old should enroll and attend class with his or her parent or adult guardian.  Parents are still encouraged to attend with children ages 7-9 years old, but he or she may attend without a parent if ready skill-wise and behaviorally. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $60 fee for art supplies.

Additional supplies:

• paint smock or t-shirt (for child and adult)

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Mixed Media Art 1

Ages 9-12
Time: 4:00-4:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per year: $250

Course Description:

Mixed media allows for artists to use a multitude of mediums combined in each individual artwork. We will use mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, inks, speciality papers, texture pastes, and so much more throughout the school year. Each artist will delve into a journey of new beginnings, self discovery, and God’s world. Some of the exciting journey will include whimsical drawing and painting, Plein Air, sketching, nature studies, monoprinting, face mapping, and art journaling.

We will also study real life working artists of today and form a connection with him or her by creating projects reminiscent of the artist’s unique style. This class artwork may be shared on Instagram under Tintedowl and on Facebook under Moon Bird Arts, as well as Reclaim Arts Academy. These working artists may comment and dialogue with the class regarding artwork. It is highly encouraged that your artist practice learned skills at home and out of the classroom.  Some projects will need to be worked on at home as art homework.  Please send your artist to class prepared with supplies and work. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $75 fee for art supplies.

Additional supplies:

• sketch pencils, eraser, pencil bag, and a large t-shirt or apron

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Art 3

Ages 13-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mara Johnson
Price per year: $250

Course Description:

Additional supplies recommended:

• Smart Phone – for some digital projects – compact set of water colors that are easy to travel with

Additional supplies needed:

• art sketch pencils, eraser, blending stump, pencil bag or holder

*Note, supplies will be needed for personal projects as they come up. Will post as we go on the Band app.

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Drama 1

Ages 5-7
Time: 4:00-4:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Melissa McCallum
Price per year: $190

Class Description:
This beginners acting class is full of creativity, movement and fun geared toward young students. The goal is to help students learn fundamentals of drama while exploring the use of their voices, bodies and imagination, and learning to work and interact with others through. Students will play games and learn techniques to develop focus, teamwork, confidence, quick thinking and control. Basic vocal technique will be introduced, along with theatre etiquette: how to behave on stage, back stage, and as an audience member.

Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $15 fee for scripts and supplies.

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Drama 2

Ages 7-9
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Julien Jamar
Price per year: $250

Class Description:
​This class will focus on gaining confidence on stage, learning proper stage directions and terms and keeping our focus on giving glory to God through drama. We will also learn projection, how to improvise on stage and how to enjoy the full range of gifts God has given us. Students will perform skits/monologues for the student showcase, with possible opportunities to use their skills in worship. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $30 fee for scripts and supplies and $45 costume fee.

Additional supplies:

• 3 ring binder 1 1/2 inches
• Pencil or Pen
• Student ruled paper

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Intermediate Drama

Ages 9-12
Time: 5:00-5:55 and 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday (choose one time)
Instructor: Jenna Petty
Price per year: $250

Class description:
Intermediate Drama will continue to focus on stage presentation in a more advanced learning environment. We will learn how to memorize and deliver more complicated poetry and monologues and how to write your own monologue. This class also participates in a variety of performance techniques including improvisation, stage makeup, skits, one act plays and more. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $30 fee for scripts and supplies and $45 costume fee.

Additional supplies:

• 3 ring binder with paper for notes and a section for handouts

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Advanced Theater

Ages 12*-Adult
Time: 4:00-4:55 and 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday (choose one time)
Instructor: Julien Jamar
Price per year: $250

Class description:
Focused on advanced acting techniques including improvisation, classical acting, character and performance. We will also learn how to write and deliver your own speech, and how to preach a sermon. We will prepare and perform a student-created event in the spring called Vaudeville. *You must be at least thirteen years old for this class or twelve with a prerequisite of at least one year in Reclaim Arts Theater and Musicals, Intermediate Drama or Drama 2. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $30 fee for scripts and supplies, costume fee $45

Additional supplies:

• 3 ring binder with paper for notes and a section for handouts
• Computer or device to take notes

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Fall Musical

Ages 8-18
Time: 4:00-6:00 on Wednesday (Fall Only)
Performances: December 7-9, 2023
Instructor: multiple directors (TBA)
Price per year: $315

Class description:
Students will dive headfirst into acting, singing and dancing as they work together to prepare a full length Broadway-style production. Students will have the opportunity to audition for speaking roles and solos. In addition, all class members will participate in vocal ensembles and group choreography. Students will learn basic vocabulary for acting, singing, and choreography. The show will be presented multiple times at the end of the fall semester. Cost of the class includes $250 tuition, $50 costume fee and $15 cast shirt.

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Spring Kids Musical – “Winnie the Pooh”

Ages 7-11
Time: 4:00-5:30 on Wednesday (Spring Only)
Performances: March 22-23, 2024
Instructor: Student Directors under the supervision of Amy Stubblefield, Sarah Spillman and others
Price per year: $315

Class description:
This production is an opportunity for our younger theater students to have more time on stage. The show will be directed and produced by a team of students who have had years of experience in our theater department. This will be an opportunity for them to take charge of all elements of a theatrical production.

Students will dive headfirst into acting, singing and dancing as they work together to prepare a 30 minute Broadway-style production. Students will have the opportunity to audition for speaking roles and solos. In addition, all class members will participate in vocal ensembles and group choreography. Students will learn basic vocabulary for acting, singing, and choreography. The show will be presented multiple times in March, 2024. Cost of the class includes $250 tuition, $50 costume fee and $15 cast shirt.

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Spring Theater – “The Hobbit”

Ages 12-18
Time: 4:00-6:00 on Wednesday (Spring Only)
Performances: April 2024
Instructor: Julien Jamar
Price per year: $315

Class description:
Students will learn a myriad of stage skills and theater techniques by participating in a Broadway style theatrical production. In addition to speaking parts, students will learn stage terms and directions. The show will be presented multiple times at the end of the spring semester. Cost of the class includes $250 tuition, $50 costume fee and $15 cast shirt.

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Mommy (Daddy) and Me Music

Ages 3-6
Time: 4:00-4:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $200

Class Description:
Mommy (Daddy) and Me Music is a class designed specifically for parents and children to enjoy special one-on one time through dancing, singing, and playing instruments together. Our goal is to use music to help your child work on cognitive and social skills as well as have fun with you and other children. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $25 supply fee.

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Beginning Music

Ages 5-7
Time: 5:00-5:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $200

Class Description:
Beginning Music is an introduction to the basics of music for students 5-7. We will play games, play instruments, sing and have a lot of fun. Our goal is to get students at a young age to start loving the art of making music. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $25 supply fee.

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Intermediate Music

Ages 7-10
Time: 6:00-6:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $210

Class Description:
This class is the continuation of the Beginning Music class. We will still play games, play instruments and sing but will continue expanding on the foundational music concepts that students learned in beginning music. Our goal is to not only have students love music but get them ready to play an instrument or join a choir in the years to come. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $35 supply fee.

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Foundations Choir

Ages 9-14
Time: 3:10-3:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Taylor Fischer
Price per year: $210

Class Description:
Foundations Choir is a beginning choral ensemble for children ages 9-14. Students need no prior music or vocal training, and no audition is required. Foundations Choir provides a fun environment for each child to develop their God-given instrument, the voice, and to sharpen the necessary skills to belong to a musical ensemble. Musicianship, diction, introduction to solfege, ear training, and learning to read music are all components of the Foundations Choir experience. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $35 supply fee.

Additional supplies:

• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• mechanical pencils

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Chorale

Ages 12-18
Time: 4:30-5:30 on Thursday
Instructor: Sarah Spillman
Price per year: $210

Class Description:

Chorale is an advanced choral ensemble for students ages 12-18. Chorale provides a more challenging environment for students to develop the God-given talent of their voice, and to refine the necessary skills to belong to a musical ensemble. Musicianship, diction, vocal technique, breathing, music literacy, and part-singing are all components of the Chorale experience. Regular at home practice is mandatory.

This year, the Chorale has a unique opportunity to perform the Mozart Requiem with Distinguished Concerts International at Lincoln Center in New York in May 2024 (at an additional cost). The curriculum for the 2023-2024 school year will consist of learning the Requiem, and brushing up on previously learned repertoire for informal performance opportunities while in NYC.

Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $35 fee for music and binder. The NYC trip is a separate fee managed by Music Travel Consultants.

Prerequisites:

• teacher approval by audition
• completion of Music Theory/Sight Singing course
• At least one year of Foundations Choir

Additional supplies:

• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• mechanical pencils

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Music Theory & Sight Singing

Ages 11-Adult
Time: 3:30-4:25 on Thursday
Instructor: Sarah Spillman
Price per year: $200

Class Description:
Music Theory & Sight Singing is a class where students learn the basics of music theory, and put it into practical use through sight-reading. Students will learn the fundamentals of music language through the foundations of music theory: notes, rests, clefs, staff, pitch, rhythm, meter, dynamics, tempo, articulation, flats, sharps, enharmonics, key signatures, and scales.

Students will then learn solfege syllables and hand signs. The combination of music theory fundamentals and solfege are the basis of sight-singing. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $25 for handouts and the book ‘Sing at First Sight.’

Additional supplies:

• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• mechanical pencils

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Beginning Strings

Ages 8-Adult
Time: 4:00-4:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Linda McArthur
Price per year: $175

Class Description:
No prior experience is necessary to begin playing a musical instrument. Beginning instrumental instruction will place an emphasis on the development of correct right and left hand techniques and posture. Students can choose from violin, viola, cello and string bass.

Students will learn to play tunes by ear as well as learning to read music notation. Students will also learn bowing techniques, ear training, intonation, and music theory.

Students will learn to read rhythms, how to produce various dynamic and articulative styles as well as musical sensitivity and performance skills.

Students are requested to practice their instrument on a daily basis for 15 – 30 minutes or more. Parents are strongly encouraged to support their young students by maintaining a good practice routine, praising good effort, and listening to music at home. Your teacher will have resources to compliment this aspect of your child’s musical education. Mid-week lessons available as requested.

Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and students will provide their own instrument and instruction book (see additional supplies).

Additional supplies:

• Instrument (use local vendors or contact instructor for assistance)
• Essential Elements Book 1 (for your instrument)
• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• Mechanical pencils

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Advanced Strings

Ages 9-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Linda McArthur
Price per year: $175

Class Description:
Advanced musicians will build on their previous foundations in Beginning Strings. Students will continue the development of correct right and left hand techniques and posture.

Students will learn to play tunes by ear as well as learning to read music notation. Students will also learn bowing techniques, ear training, intonation, and music theory.

Students will learn to read rhythms, how to produce various dynamic and articulative styles as well as musical sensitivity and performance skills.

Students are requested to practice their instrument on a daily basis for 15 – 30 minutes or more. Parents are strongly encouraged to support their young students by maintaining a good practice routine, praising good effort, and listening to music at home. Your teacher will have resources to compliment this aspect of your child’s musical education. Mid-week lessons available as requested.

Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and students will provide their own instrument and instruction book (see additional supplies).

Additional supplies:

• Instrument (use local vendors or contact instructor for assistance)
• Essential Elements Book 2 (for your instrument)
• 1″ black 3-ring binder with pockets
• Mechanical pencils

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Chamber Orchestra

Ages 11-Adult
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Linda McArthur
Price per year: $200

Class Description:

COME JOIN the MUSICAL FUN with the Community / Youth Orchestra at Reclaim Arts Academy! The Community / Youth Orchestra welcomes string players of any age to join and will be a fun music making ensemble including violin, viola, cello and string bass players. String players that have at least one year of playing experience are invited to enroll. Grade 1 and 2 music will be taught and rehearsed.

Prerequisites:

Musicians with one year of playing experience with a desire to play in a large ensemble setting.

The cost of this class includes $175 tuition for the year plus $25 supply fee. 

Additional supplies:

• Instrument
• Music Folder
• Pencil 

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Beginning Guitar

Ages 12-Adult
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mark Ramsey
Price per year: $195

Class Description:

This course will focus on developing skills for beginner guitar players. Areas of course instruction will include:

• Guitar Structure & Nomenclature 
• Proper hand position
• Basic open chords (maybe some bar chords)
• Basic theory: 6 major scales and the chords that fit them (how to play in a Key)
• Basic Strum Patterns
• Some Basic Finger Picking Patterns

Course Objectives:

• Develop a working knowledge of the guitar
• Develop an understanding of proper playing technique
• Learn chord patterns
• Learn finger picking patterns
• Learn to change chords on the beat and play through a song
• Engender a love for playing guitar

The cost of this class includes $175 tuition for the year and supply fee of $20 per student for instructional materials.

Additional supplies:

• Bring your own guitar

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Beginning Percussion

Ages 12-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Mark Ramsey
Price per year: $200

Class Description:

This course will focus on developing fundamental percussion skills. Areas of course instruction will include:

• Time signatures
• Counting
• Subdividing the beat (quarter notes, 1/8th notes, 1/16th notes etc.)
• Reading rhythmic notation
• Hand percussion and sticks
• Playing a single drum and playing a drum kit

The cost of this class includes $175 tuition for the year and supply fee of $25 per student for instructional materials.

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Lyrical 1

Ages 7-9
Time: 4:00-4:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Lilly Coleman
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
This class will introduce the basics of ballet technique, choreography, and dance expression. Students will practice dance disciplines in class and learn foundational principles. No previous experience is needed. This class will have one performance in the Holiday Season and a spring performance. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• ballet slippers & tap shoes
• tights and leotard
• hair always up and out of the face

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Lyrical Praise 2

Ages 9-12
Time: 4:00-4:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Meaghen Chandler
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
This class will be focusing on basic ballet technique, as well as Lyrical choreography, and praise improv. The class is meant to explore how to create  beautiful expression for God within the dance world. Class cost includes $175 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• tan pull on type jazz shoes.

Dress Code:
The dress code for this class is a T-Shirt or active wear shirt with leggings or jazz pants. Please do not wear jeans or other inhibiting clothes. Please come to class with hair in braids, bun, ponytail, or pulled back with a headband. Please do not come with it down. Dance shoes will be essential for performance but socks will do for practice if there are concerns about wearing them out.

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Lyrical Praise 3

Ages 12-Adult
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Tenisha Graham
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
This class will continue to expand ballet and lyrical techniques and will give students the skills to further their technique and performance skills. Students will learn scripture to music and complicated, multi-part choreography. This class hopes to connect the dancer with God as they learn to dance as a form of worship. Students will have one performance in the Spring and other possible opportunities to perform in worship services. Class cost includes $175 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• tan pull on type jazz shoes.
• spiral notebook and pen or pencil

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Beginner Hip-Hop

Ages 7-10
Time: 5:00-5:45 on Tuesday
Instructor: Lilly Coleman
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
Through mainly contemporary Christian music, the goal of this class is to lead the student to process their daily thoughts in a positive manner and find a way to express themselves through movement in the form of dance and improvisation. As an introductory class, there is no dance experience necessary. All we’re looking for is a heart willing to learn and is wanting to build a close relationship with God through dance as a form of worship. Any music out of the contemporary Christian music realm will be used only after approval from all parents of students. This class will have one performance in the Spring. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Comfortable sneakers or ‘kicks’ with strong foot/ankle support and flexibility (NOT Converse or Vans)
• Knee pads (when necessary)
• Loose-fitting clothes for allowing greater movement (best when not wearing constricting clothes such as workout tights)

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Intermediate Hip-Hop

Ages 11*-13 (*If younger than 11 and has dance experience, they may join with teacher approval)
Time: 5:00-5:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Stefany Nelson
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
A step up from Beginner Hip Hop, this class is meant to expand upon a general knowledge of rhythm and movement by introducing elements of choreography and performance. Our hope is to instill a level of confidence to empower our students to express themselves well through choreographed dance and freestyle. Contemporary Christian music will be used with multi-part choreography that is appropriately challenging for the average age and skill-level in class. This class will have one performance in the Spring. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Comfortable sneakers or ‘kicks’ with strong foot/ankle support and flexibility (NOT Converse or Vans)
• Knee pads (when necessary)
• Loose-fitting clothes for allowing greater movement (best when not wearing constricting clothes such as workout tights)

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Advanced Hip-Hop

Ages 14-18
Time: 6:00-6:55 on Tuesday
Instructor: Stefany Nelson
Price per year: $235

Class Description:
This class will challenge our experienced dancers in the hopes of giving our students the opportunity to learn how to pick-up choreography quickly and effectively as is expected in the dance world. Contemporary Christian music will be used with our multi-part choreography pieces. Any music out of the contemporary Christian music realm will be used only after approval from all parents of students. This class will have one performance in the Spring and other possible opportunities that may arise throughout the year. We will also be adding an element of serving our community through service projects that come up in the year. The main goal of this class is continuing to grow in our relationship with God through dance and by being involved in our community. Cost of the class includes $175 tuition for the year and $60 costume fee. See additional costs below.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Comfortable sneakers or ‘kicks’ with strong foot/ankle support and flexibility (NOT Converse or Vans)
• Knee pads (when necessary)
• Loose-fitting clothes for allowing greater movement (best when not wearing constricting clothes such as workout tights)

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Adult Hip-Hop (Groove)

Ages – Adult
Time: 4:00-4:55 on 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Instructor: Stefany Nelson
Price per year: pay per class $20

Class Description:
We invite everyone that’s 18 years or older to join us for a fun class where you will learn basic rhythm and hip-hop styles. The main idea: have fun, groove, and find your way through dance to praise God! We understand your busy schedule, so we have structured these classes to occur every other week and will be pay as you come. Our hope in class is to create a community that gives space to grow in your relationship with God and learn to love others just as He asks us to. This class has no performance requirements.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Comfortable sneakers or ‘kicks’ with strong foot/ankle support and flexibility (NOT Converse or Vans)
• Loose-fitting clothes to allow movement (best when not wearing constricting clothes such as workout tights)

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Creative Writing/Publishing

Ages 14-Adult
Time: 5:30-6:25 on Thursday
Instructor: Julien Jamar
Price per year: $175

Class Description:
How do you get that book out of your head and down on paper? Then, how do you get it into the hands of people who need to read it? This writing course will move through the process of writing your book, building your online presence, publishing your book and finding the right marketing strategies. The lessons will be fun, fast-paced and full of information. Each student will need a computer with word processing software.

Additional supplies/costs:

• Laptop with word processing software.
• email account