Performing Arts

Spring 2012 Semester

Please note that all music lessons require pre-registration in order to secure a time slot before formally registering for classes. Please see the Private Music Lessons page for more details.

NEW lower tuition price for Dance Technique I
and II: $85/semester!

There are still some openings for private music lessons (as of 01-05-12):

Mrs. Larkin (Voice and Guitar):
9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00

Mrs. Sprandel (Piano):
9:00, 1:30

Mr. Goforth (Guitar, Bass, Voice):
9:00, 10:30, 11:00, 2:00
Catagory Performing Arts
Course Name Piano Lessons
Teacher Sprandel
Description Give your child the gift of music. Through piano lessons, your child will gain a love and appreciation of music and carry this wonderful skill with them for their entire life. These lessons will quickly develop the musical ability which will have your child loving the piano and actually wanting to play music. Theory, technique and performance will be an integral part of each lesson. Piano books can be purchased by the teacher after student evaluation. These will cost about $20 per semester.
Tuition: $216.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 1
Class Maximum 8
Age Minimum 5
Age Maximum 18
Required books or supplies 0
Prerequisities 0
Room # 10
Time all hours
Catagory Performing Arts
Course Name Dance Technique I
Teacher Adams
Description PraiseDance Project Dance Technique melds classical ballet studies, modern dance, creative dance and worship into one hour for those students interested in training and exploring different dance styles.  Dance Technique emphasizes strength, flexibility, alignment, & musicality. Students will explore ballet technique using traditional methods of ballet barre, center and corner work exercises.  Modern Dance will be taught using the Horton technique with center and corner work.  Creative Dance will explore the different elements of dance; time, space, flow, weight and relationships.  Worship dance will combine these 3 dance styles using contemporary and/or traditional Christian music.  The class will culminate in learning a worship dance using a selection of movement from ballet, modern and creative dance.  Students will learn not only how to dance, but how to honor the Lord through dance. 
Tuition: $85.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 4
Class Maximum 20
Age Minimum 6
Age Maximum 10
Required books or supplies Required Uniform for Boys:  Black Sweatpants, white t-shirt and black full sole ballet slippers.  Required Uniform for Girls:  Black tank leotard, theatrical pink tights, full sole pink ballet slippers, black wrap skirt.  Hair must be worn pulled away from the face and nicely secured to the head.  Parents may order through Mrs. Adams before or at Orientation.
Prerequisities None
Room # 1A/B
Time 12:30 PM
Catagory Performing Arts
Course Name Guitar Lessons
Teacher Larkin
Description Bev Larkin will teach students the basics of acoustic or electric guitar playing, including 10 or more common chords, how to read chord diagrams, typical chord progressions, ways to strum the guitar, and some simple God-honoring songs as well as songs of the student’s choice.    If desired, the curriculum can include reading music and playing melodies rather than chords only.  The specific level of instruction will depend upon the needs and previous experience of the particular individual.  Permission must be received from the instructor for children under 9 years old.  Bev’s current guitar students continuing from the fall semester will receive first priority as long as they register in a timely fashion.  Please specify 2-3 possible half-hour time slots in order of preference when you pre-register.    The “supply fee” is a non-refundable deposit paid directly to the instructor after a time slot is approved which will guarantee your child’s spot.  Paying on a weekly basis is possible but must be arranged before registration.  Bev also teaches private lessons during the week at her home.  (You can contact her at beverly.larkin@gmail.com.) 
Tuition: $150.00
Supply Fee $30.00
Class Minimum 1
Class Maximum 1
Age Minimum 7
Age Maximum 18
Required books or supplies Books will be assigned dependent upon the specific curriculum.
Prerequisities None
Room # 12
Time all hours
Catagory Performing Arts
Course Name Guitar, Bass, Voice Lessons
Teacher Goforth
Description Zach Goforth is currently accepting new students for private lessons in guitar (acoustic and electric), bass, and voice.  Zach has a BA in voice from Trinity Christian College and has been teaching and performing in Chicagoland for over 12 years.  For the past 3 years, Zach was the adult and student Arts Director at Community Christian Church's Montgomery campus.  In addition to teaching, Zach frequently performs and records for local songwriters and bands like Andrea Dawn, Jeremy Keen, and Jeremiah Higgins.  Zach teaches all ages and skill levels and all styles.
Tuition: $240.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 1
Class Maximum 1
Age Minimum 7
Age Maximum 18
Required books or supplies Music books as suggested by Zac.
Prerequisities None
Room # 11
Time all hours
Catagory Performing Arts
Course Name Voice Lessons
Teacher Larkin
Description Bev Larkin will teach students to develop the posture and good breathing habits necessary for learning the basics of singing.  As they practice various exercises, simple songs, and music selections of their own choice, they will develop their ear for singing on pitch with a pleasant, relaxed sound.   The specific level of instruction will depend upon the needs and previous experience of the particular individual.  Permission must be received from the instructor for children under 9 years old.  Bev’s current voice students continuing from the fall semester will receive first priority as long as they register in a timely fashion.  Please specify 2-3 possible half-hour time slots in order of preference when you pre-register.    The “supply fee” is a non-refundable deposit paid directly to the instructor after a time slot is approved which will guarantee your child’s spot.  Paying on a weekly basis is possible but must be arranged before registration.  Bev also teaches private lessons during the week at her home.  (You can contact her at beverly.larkin@gmail.com.) 
Tuition: $150.00
Supply Fee $30.00
Class Minimum 1
Class Maximum 1
Age Minimum 7
Age Maximum 18
Required books or supplies None
Prerequisities None
Room # 12
Time all hours
Catagory Performing Arts
Course Name Dance Technique II
Teacher Adams
Description PraiseDance Project Dance Technique II melds classical ballet studies, modern dance, creative dance and worship into one hour for those students interested in training and exploring different dance styles.  Dance Technique emphasizes strength, flexibility, alignment, & musicality. Students will explore ballet technique using traditional methods of ballet barre, center and corner work exercises.  Modern Dance will be taught using the Horton technique with center and corner work.  Creative Dance will explore the different elements of dance; time, space, flow, weight and relationships.  Worship dance will combine these 3 dance styles using contemporary and/or traditional Christian music.  The class will culminate in learning a worship dance using a selection of movement from ballet, modern and creative dance.  Students will learn not only how to dance, but how to honor the Lord through dance.
Tuition: $85.00
Supply Fee $0.00
Class Minimum 4
Class Maximum 20
Age Minimum 10
Age Maximum 18
Required books or supplies Required Uniform for Boys:  Black Sweatpants, white t-shirt and black full sole ballet slippers.  Required Uniform for Girls:  Black tank leotard, theatrical pink tights, full sole pink ballet slippers, black wrap skirt.  Hair must be worn pulled away from the face and nicely secured to the head.  Parents may order through Mrs. Adams before or at Orientation.
Prerequisities None
Room # 1A/B
Time 1:30 AM