Film Production Department
FILMMAKING COURSE
Film is part of a series of moving images as in the making of a movie. Our film production course prepares today’s students for a day in the life of a film maker. In other words, students learn movie making from the Preproduction, Production, and Post-Production stages. Students learn producing, directing, script writing, and EVERYTHING FILM.
CINEMATOGRAPHY/PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Cinematography is the science or art of motion-picture photography by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as film stock. At our school, we combine cinematography and photography into a fun course that afford our students opportunities to use both movie videography and photography equipment. Our course also introduces the students to hands-on, intensive film training for movies and music videos.
SCRIPT WRITING
Script Writing is the art and craft of writing scripts for mass media such as feature films, television productions,, or video games. At our school, students are taught how to write for film and stage. Students go through the stages of writing, learn about various writing programs, and how to take their script from paper to screen.
Dance Department
SPIRITUAL/LITURGICAL CLASS (All Ages)
Spiritual or liturgical dance is a Christian form of worship involving a variety of free form steps taken from ballet, modern, and jazz. Each step encourages the movement of energy and conveys a special message to God, our creator. At our school, we use the praise dance method to teach spiritual/liturgical dance.
AFRIZUM
Introducing AFRIZUM, our premiere adult class. Afrizum is an upbeat, high energy dance/exercise form that blends African dance and Zumbah with a touch of Modern and Hip Hop. Created by the late Lydia Ford and her sister Dr. Clarice Ford- Kulah, this dance form is a sure way to burn calories while learning the latest dance moves.
ADULT BALLET
Ballet is an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set of steps and gestures. Known as one of the oldest forms of dance, ballet evolved during he 1600s and has been refined throughout the ages. Though French in its origin, ballet is an Italian word that means to dance. Thus, this form of dance trains and develops the body to move gracefully. At our school, we use the French Method of ballet, which stresses cleanness, fluidity, and elegance. Classical Ballet, which was introduced during the renaissance is categorized by beautiful movement of the feet on pointe shoes and the arms gliding with grace.
ADULT JAZZ
Jazz is a form of dance that showcases a dancer’s individual style and originality. Energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns, this form of dance allow each dancer to interpret the movements in their own way. At our school, we use the “Jack Cole” method.
ADULT TAP
Tap is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. They create rhythmic pattern. At our school, we use the “Broadway style.” This style uses the arms and upper body, blended with feet to create the rhythmic routine. This style helps the dancer develop tenacity, style, and creativity.
ADULT MODERN/Contemporary
Modern is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance. Relative young, modern dance is said to have emerged out of dancers rejection of, or rebellion against classical ballet or traditionaldance styles. The movements in modern dance is very emotional and is the dancer’s interpretation of what they hear and feel as the music plays. At our school, we use the Hawthorne technique which is more modern and contemporary.
ADULT HIP HOP
Hip-hop refers to street or freestyle dance moves primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of the hip hop culture. Categorized by bold, energetic, and breaking moves, hip-hop dance is categorized by expressions of intricate movements that exudes fun and high energy. At our school, we use several methods which include breaking, popping, locking, etc.
ADULT AFRICAN
African dance refers mainly to the high energy, cultural dance movements of Africa. Interwoven in the diverse cultural differences in musical and movement styles, African dance is immersed in and draws from the history and origin of its people. At our school, we use the West African dance form laced with a little South African form.
Theater
THEATER DEPARTMENT
Our school offers an array of theater classes for adults. Many take the form of workshops that last anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks at a time. Adult students can also enroll in our individual classes that are broken down below:
ACTING FOR STAGE
Drama is a literature, a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue. Drama is typically designed for theatrical performance or play. Our drama department consist of acting for stage and acting for film.
ACTING FOR FILM
Acting is the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, television productions. At our school, we use various acting techniques such as Meisner and Uta Hagen. In this course, students will learn about acting for both stage and film. Course prepares students to be comfortable and confident in front of the camera as well as on stage.
MUSICAL THEATER
Musical Theater is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical- humor, pathos, love, anger- are communicated through the words, music, movement, and technical aspects of entertainment as an integrated whole. Our school prides itself in preparing our students for careers in musical theater by combing music, dance, and acting.
Music
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Our school offers adult music classes that take the form of private lessons. More more information, please see the front desk during registration. Below, is a list of courses:
MUSIC/VOICE
Music is vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotions. Written or printed signs represent vocal or instrumental sound. Our music program trains students in both how to play musical instruments and how to sing. Our instrumental music classes offers students lessons in piano, guitar, violin, and drums.
PIANO
The piano is a large keyboard musical instrument with a wooden case enclosing a soundboard and strings which are struck by hammers when the keys are pressed. Our piano instruction teaches students both how to read and play musical notes.
GUITAR
Guitar is a stringed musical instrument with a fretted fingerboard, typically incurved sides, and six or twelve strings, played by plucking or strumming with the fingers or a plectrum.
VIOLIN
Violin is a stringed instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow and used to create some of the world’s most beautiful music.
DRUMS
Drums is a percussion instrument sounded by being struck with sticks or hands, typically cylindrical, barrel-shaped, or bowl shaped with a taut membrane over one or both ends. Piano, guitar, and drums can all be taught either whole group or through private lessons. Should a student desire private lessons, please see a staff member for details.
VOICE
Voice Training class teaches students about sounds produced in the larynx, uttered through the mouth. Students start at the very beginning, learning the basic sounds and notes involved in singing. We provide both whole group and private lessons.