Winter/Spring Catalog

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Table of Contents
Early Childhood
General Info
At-a-glance
Course listings
Dance
5-11
5
6
7-11
12-22
General Info
At-a-glance
Course listings
12-13
14
15-22
General Info
At-a-glance
Course listings
23-25
26
27-30
Music
23-30
Theater
General Info
At-a-glance
Course listings
Visual Arts
General Info
At-a-glance
Course listings
31-37
31
32
33-37
38-45
38
39
40-45
Creative Arts Therapies 46
General Info
Course listings
46
47-48
Outreach
49
General Information/
Policies & Procedures
50-51
EARLY CHILDHOOD
We are proud to offer early childhood arts education classes for children and their caregivers as an introduction to the arts. Our
students, from newborns to six years old, are provided experiences in each arts discipline – dance, music, theater, and visual arts
– in developmentally appropriate contexts. Classes encourage play, creativity, cooperation, attention, and provide caregivers with
activities to continue at home.
This is an excellent age to offer an introduction to the arts. Classes and lessons are a great place to start and Beck Center
provides a wide variety of creative opportunities to experience all art forms. . . join us at Beck Center for fun creative learning!
Please see all education department policies and procedures on page 50.
Super Saturdays @ Beck Center
Sponsored by the Lakewood Arts Festival
Join in on the fun, creativity and excitement at Beck Center as you and your young aspiring artists explore music, dance, theater,
and the visual arts at this FREE experience for children ages 1 to 8 years. Let’s get creative from 9:30-11:30 am as Beck Center
collaborates with community partners to bring the arts alive!
The program begins with a concert at 9:30 am featuring interactive music that includes a demonstration and narration of a family
of instruments. Afterwards everyone takes part in visual art, dance, theater and/or music experiences in our gallery areas.
Parent/adult participation is required. Admission is free for all ages, but tickets must be reserved at beckcenter.org or by calling
Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10.
Upcoming dates and partners are as follows:
December 6
January 17
April 25
String Instruments
Brass Instruments….and the alp horn
Percussion
Super Saturdays @ Beck Center collaborators include the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Great Northern Mall, Hulafrog, and
Trinity Lutheran Community Church.
Early Childhood Arts @ Beck Center (ECABC)
This event is ideal for PTA groups, preschool field trips, play dates, or special family time. Learn the different art forms through
sampling music and movement, visual arts, and theater from early childhood arts specialists at Beck Center.
90-minute program includes three sections:
Music/Movement: 30 min. Singing, instrument playing, dance/movement, creative expression, and listening activities
Theater: 30 min. Working together through theater games, pantomime, storytelling, and interactive movement.
Visual Arts: 30 min A multimedia experience with a take-away activity!
Tuition $10 per child; minimum 10 children per event. No charge for caregivers or siblings younger than 12 months. Dates
scheduled individually based on availability of group and Beck Center faculty.
Please contact: Angel Foss, (216) 521-2540 x34 or afoss@beckcenter.org with your questions or to schedule your group.
Great Beck Center Classes for the Young
Kids-N-Classes are great for you and your child!
Parents and caregivers join in on the fun with their children during these creative arts classes designed to introduce the arts,
encourage future participation in the arts, and develop important skills for your child’s development while you take part too!
Kids-N-Tunes: music and movement classes ages Birth – 5 years
Kids-N-Theater: basic theatrical skills classes ages 2 – 5 years
Kids-N-Dance: creative movement and dance classes ages 2.5 – 4 years
Kids-N-Art: multimedia visual arts classes ages 3 – 5 years
Dalcroze Eurhythmics is a world renowned music education class teaching rhythm, structure, and expression through
movement. Start here before taking private music lessons!
Music classes: Kids-N-Tunes, Suzuki violin, piano, voice, Dalcroze
Theater classes: Kids-N-Theater, Acting Adventures, Little Folks Theater
Visual Arts classes: Kids-N-Art, Art Discovery Studio, Family Clay Time
Dance classes: Kids-N-Dance, Preballet, Preschool Dance, Boys Dance
In each class, your child will enjoy learning confidence and developing skills in the arts by sharing and working together with
others, taking turns, following directions, developing gross and fine motor skills, learning how to express themselves creatively,
and having fun!
WINTER/SPRING 2015 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHEDULE
January 26 – June 1. No classes April 3-9 (Spring Break) and May 25 (Memorial Day).
#XXXX represents the catalog course number.
For more information and full course descriptions see the complete Winter/Spring 2015 catalog at beckcenter.org.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Kids-N-Art
Ages 3-5
1-26 to 5-4 / 14 wks
11:00-11:45 AM
$140 / Centuori
Course #3310
Dalcroze
Ages 4-5
9:30-10:10 AM
$165 / Vargo
Course #3442
Preballet
Ages 4-5
4:15-5:00 PM
$180 / Roberts
Course #3381 MG
Art Discovery
Studio
Ages 6-9
4:30-5:30 PM
$129 / Centuori
Session 1 #3292
Session 2 #3293
Voice Class
Young Beginner
Ages 6-9
Begins 2-16 / 14 wks
5:00-5:30 PM
$150 / Martinez
Course #3465
Preballet
Ages 6-7
5:00-5:45 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3382 MD
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Kids-N-Tunes
Ages Birth - 5 yrs
9:45-10:15 AM
$70 / Foss
Session 1 #3352
Session 2 #3353
Piano
Young Beginner
Ages 6-8
Begins 3-5 / 10 wks
4:30-5:15 PM
$150 / Martinez
Course #3462
Dalcroze
Age 3
9:30-10:00 AM
$150 / Vargo
Course #3445
Preschool Dance
Ages 3-4
9:00-9:45 AM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3391
Little Folks Theater II
Ages 6-7
11:00-11:45 AM
$160 / Clare
Course #3493
Dalcroze
Age 3
10:15-10:45 AM
$150 / Vargo Course
#3441
Kids-N-Tunes
Ages Birth-18 months.
10:20-10:40 AM
$70 / Foss
Session 1 #3354
Session 2 #3355
Dalcroze
Ages 7-10
5:35-6:15 PM
$165 / Vargo
Course #3444
Preballet
Ages 4-5
9:45-10:30 AM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3378
Kids-N-Theater
Ages 2-4
9:00-9:45 AM
$160 / Clare
Course #3489
Suzuki Violin
Group Class
Ages 5-12
Begins 2-28 / 10 wks
11:15 AM-12:00 PM
$110 / Deppa
Course #3463
Dalcroze
Ages 5-8
4:10-4:50 PM
$165 / Vargo Course
#3443
Kids-N-Tunes
Ages 18 mos-3 yrs
10:45-11:15 AM
$70 / Foss
Session 1 #3356
Session 2 #3357
Dalcroze
Ages 4-5
10:05-10:45 AM
$165 / Vargo
Course #3446
Drawing Fundamentals
Ages 6-10
9:30-10:30 AM
$125 / Dore-Rook
Session 1 Course #3301
Preballet
Ages 6-7
11:15 AM-12:00 PM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3384
Boys Dance
Ages 4-5
4:15-5:00 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3392
Kids-N-Tunes
Ages 3-4
11:20-11:50 AM
$70 / Foss
Session 1 #3358
Session 2 #3359
Dalcroze
Ages 3-4
10:50-11:30 AM
$165 / Vargo
Course #3447
Preballet
Age 4
9:45-10:30 AM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3387
Dalcroze
Ages 7-10
11:20 AM-12:00 PM
$165 / Vargo
Course #3450
Acting Adventures
Ages 5-7
4:30-5:15 PM
$160 / Gaul
Course #3476
Boys Dance
Ages 6-8
4:15-5:00 PM
$180 / Wang
Course #3393 MD
Preschool Dance
Ages 3-4
12:00-12:45 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3390
Little Folks Theater I
Ages 4-5
10:00-10:45 AM
$160 / Clare
Course #3491
Pottery
Family Clay Time
Ages 5-11
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
$184 / Krapf
Preballet
Ages 4-5
5:00-5:45 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3388
Preballet
Ages 4-5
4:30-5:15 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3394
Preballet
Ages 4-5
12:45-1:30 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3379
Preballet
Ages 6-7
5:00-5:45 PM
$180 / Parker
Course #3389 CA
Ages 4-5
5:15-6:00 PM
$160 / Gaul
Course #3490
Preballet
Age 5
1:30-2:15 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3380
Acting Adventures
Ages 5-7
5:00:30-6:15 PM
$160 / Gaulrse
#3475
Preballet
Ages 6-7
5:15-6:00 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3395
Preballet
Ages 5-6
10:30-11:15 AM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3383
Ages 6-7
6:15-7:00 PM
$160 / Gaul
Course #3492
Dalcroze
Age 3
10:45-11:15 AM
$150 / Vargo
Course #3449
Kids-N-Tunes
Ages Birth-5 yrs
6:30-7:00 PM
$70 / Foss
Session 1 #3360
Session 2 #3361
Piano
Young Beginner
Ages 6-8
Begins 3-7 / 10 wks
10:45-11:30 AM
$150 / Stefaniak
Course #3461
Art Discovery Studio
Ages 6-9
10:00-11:00 AM
$129 / Centuori
Dalcroze
Ages 4-6
10:00-10:40 AM
$165 / Vargo
Course #3448
Preballet
Ages 4-5
12:00-12:45 PM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3385
Acting Adventures
Ages 5-7
12:00-12:45 PM
$160 / Clare
Course #3474
Piano
Children Beginner 2
Ages 6-8
Begins 3-7 / 10 wks
12:15-1:00 PM
$150 / Stefaniak
Course #3458
Introduction to Pottery
Ages 6-10
12:35 PM-1:35 PM
$164 / Krapf
Preballet
Ages 6-7
12:45-1:30 PM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3386
DANCE: EARLY CHILDHOOD Ages 3 - 7
Boys’ Dance An introduction to dance and movement with an emphasis on coordination and rhythm including basic
hip hop.
#3392 Tuesday (Ages 4-5) 4:15-5:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $180; Instructor: Seckers, Gwendolyn
#3393 Wednesday (Ages 6-8) 4:15-5:00 PM; 1/28-5/27; $180; Instructor: Wang, Jason
Preschool Dance (Ages 3-4) An introduction to the art of dance with age-appropriate music, creative movement,
gross motor skills exercises, simple dance steps, and the use of props.
#3390 Friday 12:00-12:45 PM; 1/30-5/29; $180; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
#3391 Saturday 9:00-9:45 AM; 1/31-5/30; $180; Instructor: Hodges, Jessica
Preballet (Ages 4-7)
An introduction to movement, rhythm, creative dance, coordination, and flexibility. Children learn strengthening and
alignment exercises along with simple ballet and folk dance steps.
Preballet (Age 4)
#3381 Monday 4:15-5:00 PM; 1/26-6/1; $180; Instructor: Roberts, Anna
#3388 Tuesday 5:00-5:45 PM; 1/27-5/26; $180; Instructor: Seckers, Gwendolyn
#3394 Wednesday 4:30-5:15 PM; 1/28-5/27; $180; Instructor: Seckers, Gwendolyn
#3378 Friday 9:45-10:30 AM; 1/30-5/29; $180; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
#3385 Saturday 12:00-12:45 PM; 1/31-5/30; $180; Instructor: Hodges, Jessica
Preballet (Ages 5)
#3382 Monday 5:00-5:45 PM; 1/26-6/1; $180; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
#3389 Tuesday 5:00-5:45 PM; 1/27-5/26; $180; Instructor: Parker, Emma
#3384 Saturday 11:15 AM-12:00 PM; 1/31-5/30; $180; Instructor: Hodges, Jessica
MUSIC: EARLY CHILDHOOD Ages Birth- 7 years
Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Music and Movement for the Young This introduction to music class is a method of music
education that teaches all elements of music through physical motion, based on the idea that music comes from the
original instrument, the human body. Students simultaneously develop rhythmic sense, listening and singing skills, and
muscle coordination. Eurhythmics unlocks creativity and opens the door to enriched and enlivened music making. This
class creates rhythmic unity between the eye, ear, mind, and body. It is a unique, joyful and powerful education in
music. Recommended before the study of a musical instrument and beneficial while taking lessons. Parents/visitors
are welcome to observe and participate on the last day of class.
All classes are led by Vilma Vargo and are held in the Music-Armory Building Room 101.
#3442 Tuesday (Ages 4-5) 9:30-10:10 AM; 1/27-5/26; $165
#3441 Tuesday (Age 3) 10:15-10:45 AM; 1/27-5/26
#3443 Tuesday (Ages 5-8) 4:10-4:50 PM; 1/27-5/26; $165
#3444 Thursday (Ages 7-10) 5:35-6:15 PM; 1/29-5/28; $165
#3445 Friday (Age 3) 9:30-10:00 AM; 1/30-5/29; $150
#3446 Friday (Ages 4-5) 10:05-10:45 AM; 1/30-5/29; $165
#3447 Friday (Ages 3-4) 10:50-11:30 AM; 1/30-5/29; $165
#3448 Saturday (Ages 4-6) 10:00-10:40 AM; 1/31-5/30; $165
#3449 Saturday (Age 3) 10:45-11:15 AM; 1/31-5/30; $150
#3450 Saturday (Ages 7-10) 11:20 AM-12:00 PM; 1/31-5/30; $165
Kids-N-Tunes Enjoy a creative class filled with singing, listening, instrument playing, and moving alongside your child!
Parents/caregivers learn ways to use music at home while children participate in success oriented; developmentally
appropriate activities helping them learn and grow with new friends.
Note: No street shoes allowed on dance surfaces, plan to wear socks or participate in bare feet
Wednesday; Tuition: $70 (first child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for parent/caregiver.
All classes led by Angel Foss
Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
Session 1 #3352 (Ages Birth-5yrs) 9:45-10:15 AM; 1/128-3/11; Creative Arts Dance Studio
Session 1 #3354 (Ages Birth-18 mos) 10:20-10:40 AM; 1/128-3/11; Creative Arts Dance Studio
Session 1 #3356 (Ages 18 mos-3 yrs) 10:45-11:15 AM; 1/128-3/11; Creative Arts Dance Studio
Session 1 #3358 (Ages 3-4 yrs) 11:20-11:50 AM; 1/128-3/11; Creative Arts Dance Studio
Session 1 #3360 (Ages Birth-5 yrs) 6:30-7:00 PM; 1/128-3/11; Main Building 207
Piano Classes
Piano: Young Beginner For students who have benefited from early childhood music classes or for young students
looking to try an instrument, this class covers basic music reading skills, rhythm skills, and correct piano technique.
Students learn songs that are hands alone and - by the end of the class - hands together. Music book included. Group
piano lessons take place in the Beck Center Music Department piano lab, equipped with seven Yamaha digital pianos
which allows for group as well as individual instruction.
#3462 Thursday (Ages 6-8) 4:30-5:15 PM; 3/5-5/14; $150; Music & Dance 104; Instructor: Martinez, Gabriela
#3461 Saturday (Ages 6-8) 10:45-11:30 AM; 3/7-5/16; $150; Music & Dance 104; Instructor: Stefaniak, Andrew
Piano: Children Beginner 2 For students who have already completed the intro level, Piano/Young Beginner course,
this class covers basic music reading skills, rhythm skills, and correct piano technique. Students learn songs that are
hands alone and - by the end of the class - hands together. Music book included. Group piano lessons take place the
Beck Center Music department piano lab, equipped with seven Yamaha digital pianos which allows for group as well
as individual instruction.
#3458 Saturday (Ages 6-8) 12:15-1:00 PM; 3/7-5/16; $150; Music & Dance 104; Instructor: Stefaniak, Andrew
Suzuki Violin
Suzuki Violin Group Class In this group setting, Suzuki violin students taking private lessons review the repertoire
and techniques in Suzuki Book I and develop abilities to play in ensemble settings. Group lessons are an essential
part of the Suzuki method of instruction. Please register for private lessons before enrolling in this class.
#3463 Saturday (Ages 5-12) 11:15 AM-12:00 PM; 2/28-5/9; $110; Music & Dance 113; Instructor: Deppa, Addie
Voice Classes
Voice Class: Young Beginner An introductory class for beginning vocalists to develop the basics in a nurturing group
setting. Class focuses on learning songs, developing rhythm, recognizing music symbols, and building awareness of
breath and body. Emphasis on basic skills of memorization and rhythm through interactive repetition. Students gain
confidence and develop a solid groundwork for future musical studies.
#3465 Monday (Ages 6-9) 5:00-5:30 PM; 2/16-6/1; $150; Music & Dance Bldg 101; Instructor: Martinez, Gabriela
THEATER CLASSES: EARLY CHILDHOOD Ages 2 - 7
Acting Adventures (Ages 5-7) Designed to introduce children to theater through improvised imagination as each
week students collectively conquer a new adventure. Students focus on projecting their voices, listening for directions,
developing stage presence, and working together while stretching their imaginations. Parents are welcome to attend
the final class to participate in one of these amazing adventures.
#3476 Tuesday 4:30-5:15 PM; 1/27-5/5; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany
#3474 Saturday 12:00-12:45 PM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
Kids-N-Theater Children take part in basic theater skills (singing, movement and acting) in a lively, creative, positive
classroom atmosphere. Parents/caregivers participate during every session. Each class provides an opportunity for
everyone to share in the theatrical experience.Tuition: $160 (1st child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No
charge for parent/caregiver.
#3489 Saturday (Ages 4-5) 9:00-9:45 AM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
Little Folks Theater I (Ages 4-5) Little Folks introduces our younger students to the magic of theater and is also
designed for returning students as new exercises and material are explored each semester. Children engage in lively
classroom activities involving creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. Stresses positive selfdevelopment and interaction. The class concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends.
#3490 Wednesday 5:15-6:00 PM; 1/28-5/6; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Gaul, Brittany
#3491 Saturday 10:00-10:45 AM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
Little Folks Theater II (Ages 6-7) Continuing from and building upon the work started in Little Folks Theater, students
delve deeper in their exploration of creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. Stresses positive
self-development and interaction. The class concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends. You do not
need to have taken Little Folks Theater I to enroll in Little Folks Theater II.
#3493 Saturday 11:00 AM-11:45 AM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
VISUAL ARTS: Ages 3-11
Parade the Circle Workshops
Join Beck Center for the Arts for 16 hands on workshops creating a fun and family friendly group entry for the 26th
annual Parade the Circle event on June 13, 2015. Organized by The Cleveland Museum of Art, it is the largest art
parade in our region. Beck Center has been a proud participant since 2007.
During workshops, participants receive instruction from Beck faculty in designing and creating wearable works of art.
Basic materials and supplies sufficient to create an art costume are provided, but additional supplies may be
purchased by the participants at their discretion. The theme of Beck Center's entry is yet to be determined. All
costumes need to be related to the theme in some way.
Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, but attendance is not mandatory with the exception of the first
meeting (February 15) the last meeting (June 7), and Parade the Circle (June 13, 2015 at 10 am, parade at 12 pm.)
In addition, workshop participants are invited to be a featured entry in the City of Lakewood 4th of July parade. $50
per person (includes parade registration fee). Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
registered for Parade the Circle.
For more information, contact Darrelle Centouri at 216.521.2540 x13 or email: dcentouri@beckcenter.org.
#3525 (Ages 7-Up) Sunday 3:30-5:30 PM; 2/15-6/7; $50; Main Bldg 105; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
Multi-Media
Kids-N-Art Children and their parents/caregivers participate in drawing, clay, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and
collage making. Age-appropriate activities are success oriented and foster creativity. Supplies provided and included
in the tuition. Tuition: $140 (1st child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for the parent/caregiver.
#3310 (Ages 3-5) Monday 11:00-11:45 AM; 1/26-5/4; $140; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
Art Discovery Studio For students wishing to be creative and gain an understanding of a variety of multimedia and
techniques. From clay to painting, collage and more, students are immersed in the art making process and
encouraged to be active participants in the selection of class projects. This open ended course could be taken as an
ongoing continuation of multimedia exploration or as in introduction to other focused studies such as drawing or
pottery. Supplies provided and included in the tuition. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a
10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3292 Session 1 (Ages 6-9) Monday 4:30-5:30 PM; 1/26-3/16; $129; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
#3294 Session 1 (Ages 6-9) Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-3/21; $129; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
Cartooning & Drawing
Drawing Fundamentals Learn fundamental skills in drawing such as contour line drawing, gesture drawing,
proportion, and rendering through observation of various still life displays and more. Supply list to be discussed and
distributed at the first class. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session
2 tuition.
#3301 Session 1 (Ages 6-10) Saturday 9:30-10:30 AM; 1/31-3/21; $125; Creative Arts 109; Instructor: Dore-Rook, Danielle
Pottery/Ceramics
Introduction to Pottery Students learn the basics of clay including the essential skills needed to go on to more
advanced classes including the pinch method, coiling and slab work. Students are guided to independently create
complete projects while exploring texture, form, design, and glazing. Supplies provided and included in the tuition.
Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3319 Session 1 (Ages 6-10) Saturday 12:35-1:35 PM; 1/31-3/21; $164; Main Building 109; Instructor: Krapf, Juliet
Pottery: Family Clay Time Learn the basics of pottery with your child and be creative together! During this fun handson class, both parent/caregiver and child learn together about the properties of clay and use different methods to
create a variety of projects both independently and collaboratively. Supplies provided and included in the tuition.
Tuition: $184 (1st child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for parent/caregiver.
#3323 Session 1 (Ages 5-11) Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; 1/31-3/21; $184; Main Building 111; Instructor: Krapf, Juliet
DANCE
Classes are held from January 26, 2015 – June 1, 2015 and are 17 weeks in length unless otherwise noted. There will be no
classes April 3-9 (Spring Break) and May 25 (Memorial Day).
Dance classes are offered in ballet - including contemporary and pointe, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, and special offerings for students
aged 2½ through adults. All classical ballet classes stress placement, theory, terminology, and technique which is eclectic and
primarily Russian based.
Beck Center Dance program is supported by the Lynda Sackett Endowment for Dance Education and The James Kurtz Memorial
Endowment Fund.
Student Dance Performances
Mark your calendar!
March 20-22 & 27-29
Giselle
May 29-31 &
June 5-7
Student Dance Concerts
Tuition
As our dancers progress, they take more classes per week. Dancers are offered a structured tuition discount of $30 off the second
class, $50 off the third class and $80 off the fourth and subsequent classes. The following represents the tuition costs for a 17
week semester.
1 class/week
2 classes/week
3 Classes/week
4 Classes/Week
Paid at registration
$200
$370
$520
$640
Two installments* of
$100
$185
$260
$320
Four installments* of
$50
$92.50
$130
$160
Paid at registration
$180
$330
Two installments* of
$90
$165
Ages 7-Adult
Early Childhood
*There is a fee of $10 for a two installment payment plan and a fee of $20 for a four installment payment plan.
Two Installments: The first payment is due at registration and the second payment is due April 1, 2015.
Four installments: The first payment is due at registration; second, third and final payments due
March, April and May 1, 2015.
A 4-class pack ($50) is available at Customer Services for adults. See “Flexible Options for Adults” below for details.
Flexible Options for Adults
We know that many adults are unable to commit to classes each and every week due to work and family obligations and we don’t
want you to miss out on dance at Beck Center. Adults, ages 18 and up who are no longer enrolled in high school, may purchase a
4-class pack of tickets for admission to Beck Center dance classes. The $50 package is available at Customer Services. Please
call 216.521.2540 x10 for more information.
Private Lessons
Sessions are available from Associate Director of Dance Education, Melanie Szucs and members of the dance faculty. Lessons
are designed for ages 13 and over and is available by appointment. Contact Melanie Szucs at 216.2540 x26 for more information
Workshop
Junior Dance Workshop A performing company for serious Beck Center dancers, ages 11-16, who study at least three classes
per week. Enrollment by audition only.
Dance Workshop A performing company for serious Beck Center dancers, ages 13-18 who study at least three classes per
week. Enrollment by audition only.
Apparel
Appropriate dance apparel is required in all classes.
Girls/Women
Ballet, Pointe:
Youth/teens wear black camisole leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers (split sole for
levels 3-7), and hair in a bun.
Adult women wear black leotard, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and hair off neck and
fastened close-head.
Preballet, Preschool Dance:
Girls wear black short sleeve or capped sleeve leotard (no attached skirts), ballet pink tights, pink leather
ballet slippers, and hair in a bun.
Contemporary:
Leotard and tights or dance shorts and bare feet.
GYROKINESIS®, Body Beautiful:
Leotard and tights or nonrestrictive clothing and bare feet or ballet slippers.
Hip Hop:
Jazz boot or oxford, or Hip Hop split sole tennis shoe.
Jazz:
Black leotard, black jazz pants, and black jazz shoe.
Kids-N-Dance:
Ballet attire or nonrestrictive clothing for children.
Tap:
Low heel preferred. Oxford for adults.
Boys/Men
Ballet, Preballet
Preschool Dance
Wear white T-shirt or black leotard, black tights, black dance belt, and black ballet shoes.
Boys Dance:
Nonrestrictive clothing and bare feet or flexible shoes.
Hip Hop:
Jazz boot or oxford, or Hip Hop split sole tennis shoe.
Jazz, Contemporary & Tap:
Black t-shirt and black jazz pant or track pant (not sweat pants) and black jazz/tap shoe.
Dance Faculty
For more information about the Beck Center faculty, please follow this link http://www.beckcenter.org/arts-education and click on
the Beck Center Faculty tab.
Melanie L. Szucs is Associate Director of Dance Education and artistic director and choreographer of the Beck
Center Dance Workshop. She can be reached by phone at 216.521.2540 x26 or by email at
mszucs@beckcenter.org
Melanie has been an instructor of ballet and jazz for 30 years, mainly here at Beck Center. In her early years
Melanie was named Miss Dance Michigan and performed as a soloist with Dance Detroit. She studied with
George Zorich and on full scholarship with the School of Cleveland Ballet.
WINTER/SPRING 2015 DANCE SCHEDULE
Classes are 17 weeks unless noted. #XXXX represents the catalog course number.
For more information and full course descriptions see the complete Winter/Spring 2015 catalog at beckcenter.org
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Preballet
Ages 4-5 / 4:15-5:00 PM
$180 / Roberts
Course #3381 MG
Healthy Spine
Ages 18-Up / 10:30-11:30 AM
$145 / Hartshorne
Course #3373 CA
Body Beautiful
Ages 18-Up / 12:00-1:15 PM
$200 / Sackett
Course #3372 CA
Jazz 1&1B
Ages 8-12 / 4:45-5:45 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3423 MG
Preballet
Ages 4-5 / 9:45-10:30 AM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3378
Preschool Dance
Ages 3-4 / 9:00-9:45 AM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3391
Tap 1&1B
Ages 7-11 / 4:30-5:15 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3426 CA
Boys Dance
Ages 4-5 / 4:15-5:00 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3392
Boys Dance
Ages 6-8 / 4:15-5:00 PM
$180 / Wang
Course #3393 MD
Pointe 2&3
Ages 13-18 / 5:00-6:15 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3408 MD
Ballet 2&3
$200 / Szucs
Course #3524
Intro to Ballet
Ages 7-10 / 9:00-9:45 AM
$200 / Whitten
Course #3428 CA
Preballet
Ages 6-7 / 5:00-5:45 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3382 MD
Preballet
Ages 4-5 / 5:00-5:45 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3388
Preballet
Ages 4-5 / 4:30-5:15 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3394
Intro to Ballet Part 2
Ages 7-10 / 5:00-5:45 PM
$200 / Roberts
Course #3422
Preschool Dance
Ages 3-4 / 12:00-12:45 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3390
Intro to Ballet Part 2
Ages 7-10 / 9:00-9:45 AM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3421 MD
Ballet 5&6
Ages 13-18 / 5:00-6:15 PM
$200 / Roberts
Course #3397 MG
Preballet
Ages 6-7 / 5:00-5:45 PM
$180 / Parker
Course #3389 CA
Ballet 1B
Ages 8-12 / 4:45-5:45 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3415 MG
Jazz 2
Ages 8-12 / 5:45-6:45 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3424 MG
Preballet
Ages 4-5 / 12:45-1:30 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3379
Preballet
Age 4 / 9:45-10:30 AM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3387
Tap 2
Ages 8-12 / 5:15-6:00 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3427 CA
Jazz 2B
Ages 9-13 / 5:00-6:00 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3425 MD
Hip Hop 1
Ages 8-12 / 5:00-6:00 PM
$200 / Wang
Course #3419 MD
Pointe 1&1B
Ages 12-18 / 5:45-6:45 PM
$200 / Roberts
Course #3438
Preballet
Age 5 / 1:30-2:15 PM
$180 / Szucs
Course #3380
Ballet 1
Ages 18-Up / 9:45-10:45 am
$200 / Whitten
Course #3521 CA
Ballet 2
Ages 8-12 / 5:45-6:45 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3417 MD
Ballet 3A&B
Ages 10-15 / 5:45-7:00 PM
$200 / Parker
Course #3431 CA
Preballet
Ages 6-7 / 5:15-6:00 PM
$180 / Seckers
Course #3395
Pointe 5
Ages 13-18 / 6:15-7:45 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3410 MD
Ballet 4
Ages 11-16 / 6:00-7:15 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3432 CA
Tap 2&3
Ages 12-16 / 6:00-6:45 PM
$200 / Schwensen
Course #3376
Contemporary 6
Ages 13-18 / 5:15-6:30 PM
$200 / Madden
Course #3402 CA
Ballet 2
Ages 18-Up / 6:45-7:45 PM
$200 / Roberts
Course #3367
Pointe 5
Ages 13-18 / 6:15-7:45 PM
$200 / Roberts
Course #3409 MG
Jazz 3A
Ages 10-14 / 6:00-7:00 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3436 MD
Ballet 4
Ages 11-16 / 5:45-7:00 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3434 MG
Jazz 3B&4
Ages 13-18 / 6:45-7:45 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3406 MG
Ballet 3A&B
Ages 10-15 / 6:45-8:00 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3429 MD
Ballet 2
Ages 18-Up / 6:45-8:00 PM
$200 / Schwensen
Course #3368
Ballet 1
Ages 8-12 / 6:00-7:00 PM
$200 / Seckers
Course #3416
Ballet 3
Ages 18-Up / 7:45-9:00 PM
$200 / Roberts
Course #3370
Jazz 2
Ages 18-Up / 7:15-8:15 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3375 CA
Ballet 4&5
Ages 18-Up / 7:45-9:15 PM
$200 / Roberts
Course #3371
Contemporary 2&3
Ages 13-18 / 7:00-8:00 PM
$200 / Parker
Course #3401 CA
Jazz 1
Ages 13-18 / 7:00-8:00 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3404 MD
Hip Hop 2
Ages 9-14 / 6:00-7:00 PM
$200 / Wang
Course #3420 MD
Contemporary 7
Ages 13-18 / 6:30-8:00 PM
$200 / Madden
Course #3403 CA
Jazz 5
Ages 13-18 / 7:45-9:00 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3407 MG
Jr. Dance Workshop
Ages 11-16 / 7:45-8:30 PM
No Fee / Szucs
MD
Jazz 1
Ages 18-Up / 8:15-9:15 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3374 CA
Tap 3&4
Ages 13-Up / 8:00-9:00 PM
$200 / Schwensen
Course #3377
Ballet 1
Ages 13-Up / 7:00-8:00 PM
$200 / Schwensen
Course #3411
Dance Workshop
Ages 13-18 / 8:00-9:00 PM
No Fee / Szucs
MD
Contemporary 1&1B
Ages 13-18 / 8:00-9:00 PM
$200 / Parker
Course #3400 CA
Pointe 3&4
Ages 13-18 / 7:00-8:15 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3439 MG
Jazz 2
Ages 13-18 / 8:00-9:00 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3405 MD
Contemporary 1&2
Ages 18-Up / 8:00-9:00 PM
$200 / Madden
Course #3412 CA
Tap 2
Ages 13-Up / 8:00-9:00 PM
$200 / Schwensen
Course #3414
Dance Workshop
Ages 13-18 / 8:00-9:00 PM
No Fee / Szucs
MD
Ages 18-Up / 10:30 AM-12 PM
Moving Freely
For Adults with
Parkinson’s
Ages 18-Up
1:30-3:00 PM
$72 / Hodges
1-30-15 to 3-6-15 / 6 wks
3-13-15 to 4-24-15 / 6 wks
5-1-15 to 6-5-15 / 6 wks
PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS
Sessions are available from
Associate Director of Dance Education,
Melanie Szucs and the dance faculty.
Contact Melanie Szucs at 216.2540 x26 for info
All classes take place in the
Main Building Dance Studio unless otherwise noted.
MD=Music & Dance Bldg
CA= Creative Arts Bldg
MG = the new Main Bldg Main Gallery / Dance Studio
DANCE THERAPY & ADAPTED SESSIONS
Programs highlighted in purple are offered through our
Creative Arts Therapies Department
celebrating its 20th year.
Services for individuals with special needs are offered as
weekly individual or small group sessions which range
from 30- 60 minutes in length and begin at any time.
Contact Angel Foss at 216.521.2540 x34 for information.
Ballet 2
Ages 8-12 / 9:45-10:45 AM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3418 MD
Preballet
Ages 5-6 / 10:30-11:15 AM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3383
Ballet 2&3
Ages 18-Up
10:45 AM-12:00 PM
$200 / Whitten
Course #3369 CA
Ballet 3A&B
Ages 10-15
10:45 AM-12:00 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3430 MD
Preballet
Ages 6-7 / 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3384
Preballet
Ages 4-5 / 12:00-12:45 PM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3385
Ballet 4
Ages 11-16 / 12:00-1:15 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3433 MD
Preballet
Ages 6-7 / 12:45-1:30 PM
$180 / Hodges
Course #3386
Ballet 5&6
Ages 13-18 / 1:15-2:30 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3398 MD
Ballet 2&3
Ages 12-18 / 1:30-2:30 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3396 CA
Ballet 6&7
Ages 13-18 / 2:30-4:15 PM
$200 / Szucs
Course #3399 MD
Tap 1B
Ages 13-Up / 2:30-3:30 PM
$200 / Hadaway
Course #3413 CA
DANCE: EARLY CHILDHOOD Ages 3 - 6
hip hop.
#3392 Tuesday (Ages 4-5) 4:15-5:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $180; Instructor: Seckers, Gwendolyn
Preschool Dance (Ages 3-4) An introduction to the art of dance with age-appropriate music, creative movement,
gross motor skills exercises, simple dance steps, and the use of props.
An introduction to movement, rhythm, creative dance, coordination, and flexibility. Children learn strengthening and
alignment exercises along with simple ballet and folk dance steps.
Preballet (Age 4)
#3388 Tuesday 5:00-5:45 PM; 1/27-5/26; $180; Instructor: Seckers, Gwendolyn
#3378 Friday 9:45-10:30 AM; 1/30-5/29; $180; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Preballet (Ages 5)
DANCE: YOUTH Ages 7-12
hip hop.
Ballet
All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic-primarily Russian).
Intro to Ballet An introductory level class for beginner students. All classical ballet stresses placement, theory,
terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian).
#3428 Saturday (Ages 7-10) 9:00-9:45 AM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Whitten, Jennifer
Intro to Ballet Part 2 A continuation of an introductory level class for beginner students. All classical ballet stresses
placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian).
#3421 Saturday (Ages 7-10) 9:00-9:45 AM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Ballet 1 An introductory class for beginning level students.
#3416 Wednesday (Ages 8-12) 6:00-7:00 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Seckers, Gwendolyn
Ballet 1B A continuation of an introductory level class for beginner students.
#3415 Wednesday (Ages 8-12) 4:45-5:45 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Ballet 2 (Ages 8-12) Advanced beginner level class.
#3418 Saturday 9:45-10:45 AM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Ballet 2 & 3 Advanced beginner and intermediate level 1 class.
#3396 Saturday (Ages 12-18) 1:30-2:30 PM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Ballet 3A & B (Ages 10-15) Intermediate level 1 class. Two classes per week recommended.
#3430 Saturday 10:45-12:00 PM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Ballet 4 (Ages 11-16) Intermediate level 2 class. Two ballet classes per week required.
#3432 Monday 6:00-7:15 PM; 1/26-6/1; $200; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
#3434 Wednesday 5:45-7:00 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Pointe
Permission of associate director or instructor and three ballet or pointe classes per week required.
Pointe 1&1B Beginner level class. Permission of associate director or instructor and three ballet or pointe classes per
week required.
#3438 Thursday (Ages 12-18) 5:45-6:45 PM; 1/29-5/28; $200; Instructor: Roberts, Anna
Jazz
Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater
Jazz 1&1B Beginner level class.
#3423 Thursday (Ages 8-12) 4:45-5:45 PM; 1/29-5/28; $200; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Jazz 2 Advanced beginner level class.
Jazz 2B Continuation of an advanced beginner level class.
#3425 Tuesday (Ages 9-13) 5:00-6:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Hip-Hop
'90s urban street dance with jazz warm-up and cool-down.
Hip Hop 1
Hip Hop 2 For students with prior Hip Hop experience.
Tap
American rhythmic movement with emphasis on clarity of sound, musicality, placement, and standard tap
vocabulary.
Tap 1&1B An introductory class for the beginner student.
#3426 Monday (Ages 7-11) 4:30-5:15 PM; 1/26-6/1; $200; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Tap 2 Advanced beginner level class.
#3427 Monday (Ages 8-12) 5:15-6:00 PM; 1/26-6/1; $200; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
DANCE: YOUTH/TEEN Ages 13-18
Ballet
#3411 Wednesday (Ages 13-Up) 7:00-8:00 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Schwensen, Mimi
Pointe
Permission of associate director or instructor and three ballet or pointe classes per week required.
week required.
Jazz
Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater
Jazz 1&1B Beginner level class.
Jazz 2&3 Advanced beginner/intermediate level 1 class.
#3376 Tuesday (Ages 12-16) 6:00-6:45 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Schwensen, Mimi
Jazz 3A
Intermediate level 1 class for students with prior jazz experience.
Hip-Hop
Hip Hop 1
DANCE: TEEN Ages 13-18
Ballet
Ballet 5&6 (Ages 13-18) Intermediate level 3 class. Three ballet or pointe classes per week required.
Ballet 6&7 (Ages 13-18) Intermediate level 3/advanced ballet technique class.
Pointe
week required.
Pointe 2&3 Advanced beginner/intermediate level 1class. Permission of associate director or instructor required and
three ballet or pointe classes per week required.
#3408 Thursday (Ages 13-18) 5:00-6:15 PM; 1/29-5/28; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Pointe 3&4 Intermediate level 1&2 class. Permission of associate director or instructor and three ballet or pointe
classes per week required.
#3439 Wednesday (Ages 13-18) 7:00-8:15 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Pointe 5 (Ages 13-18 Advanced level class. Permission of associate director or instructor and three ballet or pointe
classes per week required.
#3410 Thursday 6:15-7:45 PM; 1/29-5/28; $200; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Jazz
Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater.
Jazz 1 Beginner level class.
Jazz 2&3 Advanced beginner/intermediate level 1 class.
#3376 Tuesday (Ages 12-16) 6:00-6:45 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Schwensen, Mimi
Jazz 3A
Intermediate level 1 class for students with prior jazz experience.
Jazz 3B&4 Intermediate level 2 class.
Jazz 5 Thu 7:45 pm Advanced level class.
Contemporary
Contemporary class explores a wide range of technical and artistic skills from a variety of dance genres including
ballet, jazz and modern.
Contemporary 1&1B Beginner level class.
#3400 Tuesday (Ages 13-18) 8:00-9:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Parker, Emma
Contemporary 2&3 Advanced beginner/intermediate level class.
#3401 Tuesday (Ages 13-18) 7:00-8:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Parker, Emma
Contemporary 6 High intermediate level class. Permission of associate director or instructor required.
#3402 Wednesday (Ages 13-18) 5:15-6:30 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Madden, Kara
Contemporary 7 Advanced level class. Permission of associate director or instructor required.
#3403 Wednesday (Ages 13-18) 6:30-8:00 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Madden, Kara
Tap
vocabulary.
Tap 1B A continuation of an introductory class for the beginner student.
Hip Hop
Workshop
Junior Dance Workshop A performing company for serious Beck Center dancers who study at least three classes
per week. Enrollment by audition only. Audition: Monday, September 15 at 8:00 pm.
#3437 Thursday (Ages 11-16) 7:45-8:30 PM; 1/29-5/28; No Fee; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
Dance Workshop A performing company for serious Beck Center dancers who study at least three classes per week.
Enrollment by audition only. Audition: Monday, September 15 at 8:00 pm.
#3435 Monday & Wednesday (Ages 13-18) 8:00-9:00 PM; 1/26-6/1; No Fee; Instructor: Szucs, Melanie
DANCE: TEEN/ADULT Ages 13-Up
Ballet
All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian).
#3411 Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Schwensen, Mimi
Tap
vocabulary.
Tap 1B A continuation of an introductory class for the beginner student.
#3413 Sturday 2:30-3:30 PM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Tap 3 & 4 Intermediate level class.
#3377 Tuesday 8:00-9:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Schwensen, Mimi
DANCE: ADULT Ages 18-Up
Ballet
All classical ballet stresses placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian).
Ballet 1 An introductory class for beginning level students. Requirement: Ballet 1. All classical ballet stresses
placement, theory, terminology, and technique (eclectic - primarily Russian).
#3521 Saturday 9:45-10:45 AM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Whitten, Jennifer
Ballet 2 Advanced beginner level.
#3368 Tuesday 6:45-8:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Schwensen, Mimi
#3367 Thursday 6:45-7:45 PM; 1/29-5/28; $200; Instructor: Roberts, Anna
#3369 Saturday 10:45-12:00 PM; 1/31-5/30; $200; Instructor: Whitten, Jennifer
Ballet 3 Intermediate level 1 class.
#3370 Thursday 7:45 PM-9:00 PM; 1/29-5/28; $200; Instructor: Roberts, Anna
Ballet 4&5 Intermediate level 2/advanced ballet technique class. Permission of associate director or instructor
required.
Contemporary
Contemporary class explores a wide range of technical and artistic skills from a variety of dance genres including
ballet, jazz and modern.
Contemporary 1&2 Beginner/advanced beginner level class.
#3412 Wednesday 8:00-9:00 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Madden, Kara
Jazz
Contemporary American dance as seen on television and on stage in musical theater.
Jazz 1 Beginner level class.
Jazz 2 Advanced beginner level class for students with prior jazz experience.
Tap
vocabulary.
Tap 3 & 4 Intermediate level class.
#3377 Tuesday (8:00-9:00 PM; 1/27-5/26; $200; Instructor: Schwensen, Mimi
Health & Wellness
Body Beautiful Dance and somatic exercises enhance flexibility, strength, endurance, and muscle tone along with
postural alignment and fluidity of movement.
#3372 Wednesday 12:00-1:15 PM; 1/28-5/27; $200; Instructor: Sackett, Lynda
Healthy Spine Oh, my aching back! Strengthen and support your spine with seated and mat exercises that develop
core muscles. Stand and walk with longer, more balanced alignment.
#3373 Tuesday 10:30-11:30 AM; 3/3-5/26; $145; Instructor: Hartshorne, Joan
ADAPTED DANCE: ADULT Ages 18 – Up
Moving Freely: Dance for Individual's with Parkinson's Adults with Parkinson's disease and other mobility
challenges are invited to find freedom through movement with an adult dance partner - spouse, adult child, friend,
neighbor - guided by dance instructors Jessica Hodges and Shannon Sefcik, both trained by the Mark Morris Dance
Group in the Dance for PD® method. Dance creates opportunities for self-expression, building flexibility and body
awareness, fostering confidence, and stimulating the brain and senses in a way that engages the whole person.
Proudly supported by the Community West Foundation.6 weeks, Tuition: $72 per dance couple or enroll in a single
session for $15 per couple . For more information on the program, click on the following link: Dance for PD®
#3349 Session 1 Friday 1:30-3:00 PM; 1/30-3/6; $72; Music & Dance Recital Hall; Instructor: Hodges, Jessica
MUSIC CLASSES AND PRIVATE LESSONS
Classes and lessons are held from January 26, 2015 – June 1, 2015 and are 17 weeks in length unless otherwise noted. There
will be no classes April 3-9 (Spring Break) and May 25 (Memorial Day). Most lessons and classes begin the week of January 26
unless noted.
Music at Beck Center for the Arts
The music department at Beck Center for the Arts fosters a love for music in students of all ages. From music classes to private
lessons to our ensembles, students have many opportunities to explore the joys of making music.
Our Early Childhood Classes are designed to introduce children from the ages of 6 months to 6 years to musical instruments
and simple music concepts that will encourage future musical growth. If your child is constantly singing around the house, enjoys
pounding out rhythms on pots and pans, or if you are interested in having your child eventually take private lessons, we suggest
they begin by enrolling in either Kids-N-Tunes or Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
After taking Dalcroze, we suggest parents register their children for Instrumental Classes, Private Lessons, or Vocal Classes
so they may continue to explore music making. Whether or not your child has taken Dalcroze Eurhythmics, we suggest you
consider our Instrumental and Vocal Classes and our Suzuki Violin Lessons for children.
Private Lessons
Private lessons at the Beck Center for the Arts are offered to anyone who wishes to learn an instrument or to increase their ability
on an instrument they are studying already. Our Music Staff is an accomplished group of instructors who have years of experience
helping musicians of all ages discover their true potential on a wide variety of music instruments and in singing.
Ongoing Registration
Students may enroll at any time throughout the year. Instruction available at all levels for half-hour, 45-minute, or one-hour
lessons. Tuition for 17 weekly half-hour lessons will range from $357 to $425 ($21 to $25 per half-hour), depending on instructor.
Lessons may begin at any time and are pro-rated for the remainder of the semester. Students may enroll at any time throughout
the year.
To schedule private lessons, contact the Music Office at 216.521.2540 x17.
Registration Policies for Private Lessons
Registration: Must be made prior to first lesson. Tuition and fees are due at that time. Registration can be made by phone with
payment by credit card. Lessons are prorated after the session begins.
Cancellations/Absences: Contracting for private instruction obligates a student for the entire semester. All lessons must be paid
for whether taken or missed. Beck Center does not require instructors to make up student’s missed lessons. In the event the
instructor cancels a lesson or a class, a make-up will be offered or a fee adjustment will be made.
Refunds: After the third week, no refunds will be issued for the remaining lessons for which the student has registered.
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING:
Banjo (Ages 10 to Adult)
Bass (Ages 10 to Adult) - String bass and electric bass.
Brass (Ages 10 to Adult) - Trumpet/cornet, trombone, French horn, mellophone and tuba.
Composition/Music Theory (Ages 12 to Adult)
Guitar (Ages 5 to Adult) – Classical and electric
Oboe (Ages 8 to Adult)
Percussion (Ages 8 to Adult) - Drum set, snare, mallet, and auxiliary instruments.
Piano (Ages 5 to Adult)
Strings (Ages 5 to Adult) - Violin, viola, fiddle, cello
Ukulele (Ages 5 to Adult)
Voice (Ages 12 to Adult and Ages 7-11 with special arrangements)
Woodwinds (Ages 12 to Adult) - Clarinet, flute, oboe and saxophone.
Many parents who have children that love to sing look to register them for Singing Lessons. At Beck Center, private Singing
Lessons, or Voice Lessons are recommended for students ages 12 and older. For private voice study for those ages 7 to 11,
contact the Music Department at 216.521.2540 x17 to discuss options.
Those students without prior vocal experience are encouraged to register for Beginner Voice Classes. The Young Beginner
Voice Class is designed for students ages 6 to 9, Pre-Teen Voice Class for students ages 10 to 13, and Teen Voice Class for
students ages 13 to 18. Read more about these classes in the Youth and Teen Music Classes sections.
A note for beginners
When enrolling for music instruction, parents and students have the option of either group or private lessons. In private lessons,
each student may learn at his or her own pace, and the teacher is able to focus completely on that individual student’s strengths
and weaknesses. A child may change from group to private lessons at any time.
Group Lessons
Group lessons are a good way for beginners to experience an instrument and work with other students who are also beginning
their musical journey. In group settings, students develop rhythmic skills as well as improve skills of cooperation and peer
interaction. See class options under Youth Music Classes on the schedule page and the course descriptions
.
The Suzuki Method combines a music teaching method and a philosophy embracing the total development of the child:
“Character first and ability second.” Prompted by a nurturing environment of parental involvement where students listen to highquality recordings and use repetition of step by-step mastery of instrumental technique, musicality, memory and reading. Parents
attend lessons and direct practice at home. As a part of the Suzuki method, the Suzuki Violin Class is offered in addition to
private Suzuki lessons.
Showcases
The Music-Armory Building at Beck Center for the Arts has a wonderful recital hall that is utilized for 5 Student Showcases and the
annual Faculty Recital. Student Showcases provide music students at Beck the opportunity to perform pieces they are working on
in their lessons. These events are open to the public and provide opportunities for friends and family members to support and
encourage our wonderful music makers.
Student Showcases
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Saturday, December 13 @ 3:00 pm
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Saturday, January 24 @ 3:00 pm
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Saturday, February 28 @ 3:00 pm
March is to be determined
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Saturday, April 25 @ 3:00 pm
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Saturday, May 23 @ 3:00 pm
Music Faculty
The music faculty at Beck Center for the Arts is a group of professionals dedicated to passing on a tradition of music exploration
and excellence to students of all ages. Through private lessons and classes, our faculty shares their passion for music making
with students from throughout the community.
Jay Albert - guitar lessons
Dan Allie - percussion and piano lessons
Bruce Biggin - oboe lessons
Sam Blakeslee - trombone lessons and piano classes
Kathleen Bosl - piano and voice lessons
Matthew Charboneau - string bass and electric bass lessons
Addie Deppa - violin and viola lessons; Suzuki lessons
Chris Ellicott - guitar lessons; paired guitar lessons, ukulele lessons
Bruce Erwin - violin and viola lessons; Suzuki lessons; fiddle lessons
Trevor Kazarian - cello lessons
Gabriela Martinez - voice lessons; voice classes
Scott McKee - trumpet lessons
Tom Olson - guitar lessons and banjo lessons
Van Parker - French horn and mellophone lessons; music theory
Rosalima Valdez Pham - piano lessons
Susan Schoeffler - piano lessons
Melissa Sorohan - voice lessons
Andrew Stefaniak - clarinet lessons, piano lessons
Vilma Vargo - piano lessons; Dalcroze Eurhythmics classes
Dan Wenninger - saxophone lessons
Kimberly Zaleski - flute lessons
Music Faculty
Matthew Charboneau is Associate Director of Music Education and may be reached at 216.521.2450 x37 or
via email at mcharboneau@beckcenter.org
Matt earned his Bachelor’s of Music in Double Bass Performance from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music
and Master of Nonprofit Organization from CWRU’s Weatherhead School of Management. For the past twenty
years he has been a freelance bassist, entrepreneur, manager of performing groups, programmer and promoter
of concerts, and has provided arts-based project management and consulting services to the small business
and nonprofit community. Previously, he served as Director of the COSE Arts Network and Associate Director
of Roots of American Music. Matt is open to many musical styles, with a focus on performing jazz, Afro-Cuban,
rock, Americana/traditional, bluegrass, and neo-folk music across NE Ohio and beyond.
WINTER/SPRING 2015 MUSIC SCHEDULE
Most lessons and classes begin the week of January 26 unless noted.
MONDAY
Great Classes for the
very young as they
start their music
training
TUESDAY
Dalcroze
Ages 4-5 / 9:30-10:10 AM
$165 / Vargo / Course #3442
Age 3 / 10:15-10:45 AM
Ages 5-8 / 4:10-4:50 PM
WEDNESDAY
**Kids-N-Tunes**
$70 / Foss
Ages Birth - 5 yrs
9:45-10:15 AM
Session 1 #3352
Session 2 #3353
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Ages 7-10 / 5:35-6:15 PM
Age 3 / 9:30-10:00 AM
Ages 4-6 / 10:00-10:40 AM
Ages 4-5 /10:05-10:45 AM
Age 3 / 10:45-11:15 AM
Ages 3-4 / 10:50-11:30 AM
Ages 7-10 / 11:20 AM-12:00 PM
Dalcroze
Ages Birth-18 months.
10:20-10:40 AM
Session 1 #3354
Session 2 #3355
Dalcroze
Dalcroze
Ages 18 mos-3 yrs
10:45-11:15 AM
Session 1 #3356
Session 2 #3357
Ages 3-4
11:20-11:50 AM
Session 1 #3358
Session 2 #3359
Ages Birth-5 yrs
6:30-7:00 PM
Session 1 #3360
Session 2 #3361
Voice Class
Young Beginner
Ages 6-9
Begins 2-16-15 / 14 wks
5:00-5:30 PM
$150 / Martinez
Course #3465
Voice Class
PreTeen
Ages 10-13
Begins 2-16-15 / 14 wks
5:45-6:30 PM
$189 / Sorohan
Course #3466
Voice Class
Teen
Ages 14-18
Begins 2-16-15 / 14 wks
6:30-7:20 PM
$189 / Sorohan
Course #3464
**Music Makers**
For Individuals with
Special Needs
Ages 18-Up
5:30-6:30 pm
$120 / Foss
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS
Private lessons are offered to anyone who wishes to
learn an instrument or to increase their ability on an
instrument they are studying already.
Our Music Staff is an accomplished group of
instructors who have years of experience helping
musicians of all ages discover their true potential on a
wide variety of music instruments and in singing.
Jazz Standards Club
Ages 14-Up
Begins 2-4-15 / 10 wks
6:00-6:45 PM
$189 / Charboneau
Course #3473
Piano
Young Beginner
Ages 6-8
4:30-5:15 PM
$150 / Martinez
Course #3462
Suzuki Violin Group Class
Ages 5-12
Begins 2-28-15 / 10 wks
11:15 AM-12:00 PM
$110 / Deppa
Course #3463
Piano
PreTeen / Teen Beginner
Ages 9-13
6:00-6:45 PM
$150 / Allie
Course #3460
Guitar
Young Beginner
Ages 7-9
Begins 2-19-15 / 14 wks
6:30-7:15 PM
$189 / Music Staff
Course #3456
Guitar 1
Teen/Adult
Ages 14-Up
Begins 2-19-15 / 14 wks
7:30-8:15 PM
$189 / Music Staff
Course #3455
Piano
Young Beginner
Ages 6-8
10:45-11:30 AM
$150 / Stefaniak
Course #3461
Piano
PreTeen / Teen Beginner
Ages 9-13
11:30-12:15 PM
$150 / Stefaniak
Course #3459
Piano
Children Beginner 2
Ages 6-8
12:15-1:00 PM
$150 / Stefaniak
Course #3458
MUSIC THERAPY & ADAPTED SESSIONS
Programs highlighted in purple are offered through our
weekly individual or small group sessions which range from
30- 60 minutes in length and begin at any time.
Contact Angel Foss at 216.521.2540 x34 for information..
Bass Piano
Brass Strings
Composition/Music Theory Ukulele
** Session Dates **
Guitar Voice
Music Makers & Kids-n-Tunes
Percussion Woodwinds
Session 1: 1-28 to 3-11; 7 weeks
Contact The Music Office at 216.521.2540 x17
for information.
Session 2: 3-18 to 5-6; 7 weeks
.
WORKSHOPS
Beck Center is pleased to present a series of
special workshops. Visit beckcenter.org for
complete descriptions and details.
Rad Beats
With Rudiments
Drumset Workshop
Ages 12-Up
Sat. Feb. 14 / 2:00-4:00 PM
$20 / Brewer
Course #3451
Rhythm Jams
with Dave Brewer
Ages 12-Up
2:30-4:00 PM
$10 / Brewer, David
Sat. Mar. 14 / Course #3468
Sat. April 18 / Course #3469
Sat. May 9 / Course #3470
Bluegrass & Americana
with Thor Platter
Ages 12-Up
Sat. April 11 / 2:00-4:00 PM
$20 / Platter, Thor
Course #3453
Ukulele Workshop
with
Grammy Award Winners
Cathy & Marcy
Ages 10-Up
Sat. May 30 / 2:00-4:00 PM
$20 / Course #3454
MUSIC WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Drumset Workshop: Rad Beats with Rudiments An innovative approach to using rudiments on the drum set. This
interactive workshop includes an overview of the forty international drum rudiments as recognized by the Percussive
Arts Society. Students, ages 12 and older, maximize their playing potential with hands-on demonstration and
participation in this workshop.
#3451 Saturday (Ages 12-Up) 2:00-4:00 PM; 2/14; $20; Music & Dance 101; Instructor: Brewer, David
Bluegrass & Americana with Thor Platter Come learn to play that classic American "high lonesome sound!"
Bluegrass and traditional/American music are some of this country's most unique and original contributions to the
world of music. This interactive workshop, led by popular singer and guitarist, Thor Platter, focuses on repertoire,
style, song arranging, and performing in the classic Bluegrass style, as well as some modern takes on the genre.
Open to both beginners and those with more playing experience. This workshop is ideal for vocals, guitar, fiddle,
mandolin, banjo, and bass, although any instrument is welcome.
#3453 Saturday (Ages 12-Up) 2:00-4:00 PM; 4/11; $20; Music & Dance 101; Instructor: Platter, Thor
Ukulele Workshop with Grammy Award Winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Join us for a fun and engaging
afternoon of music with two-time Grammy Award winners, Cathy & Marcy. Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are talented
singers, songwriters, instrumentalists, educators, and record producers. The duo is a formidable powerhouse of
sound, with repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk, old-time country and swing music. They are ready to
entertain audiences of all ages with a broad following in family and in American Roots styles. For the virtual beginner
and advanced players alike as the group will be divided by level of playing.
#3454 Saturday (Ages 10-Up) 2:00-4:00 PM; 5/300; $20; Music & Dance 101; Instructors: Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer
Rhythm Jams with Dave Brewer Rhythm Jams with Dave Brewer is a monthly recurring event held in March, April
and May. Open to drummers, percussionists and hand drummers as well as other musicians and artists who want to
explore the connection between rhythm and other art forms. Register for all three workshops and receive a discount of
$5.00.
MUSIC: EARLY CHILDHOOD Ages Birth - 7 years
Dalcroze Eurhythmics: Music and Movement for the Young This introduction to music class is a method of music
education that teaches all elements of music through physical motion, based on the idea that music comes from the
original instrument, the human body. Students simultaneously develop rhythmic sense, listening and singing skills, and
muscle coordination. Eurhythmics unlocks creativity and opens the door to enriched and enlivened music making. This
class creates rhythmic unity between the eye, ear, mind, and body. It is a unique, joyful and powerful education in
music. Recommended before the study of a musical instrument and beneficial while taking lessons. Parents/visitors
are welcome to observe and participate on the last day of class.
All classes are led by Vilma Vargo and are held in the Music-Armory Building Room 101.
#3442 Tuesday (Ages 4-5) 9:30-10:10 AM; 1/27-5/26; $165
#3441 Tuesday (Age 3) 10:15-10:45 AM; 1/27-5/26
#3443 Tuesday (Ages 5-8) 4:10-4:50 PM; 1/27-5/26; $165
#3444 Thursday (Ages 7-10) 5:35-6:15 PM; 1/29-5/28; $165
#3445 Friday (Age 3) 9:30-10:00 AM; 1/30-5/29; $150
#3446 Friday (Ages 4-5) 10:05-10:45 AM; 1/30-5/29; $165
#3447 Friday (Ages 3-4) 10:50-11:30 AM; 1/30-5/29; $165
#3448 Saturday (Ages 4-6) 10:00-10:40 AM; 1/31-5/30; $165
#3449 Saturday (Age 3) 10:45-11:15 AM; 1/31-5/30; $150
#3450 Saturday (Ages 7-10) 11:20 AM-12:00 PM; 1/31-5/30; $165
Kids-N-Tunes Enjoy a creative class filled with singing, listening, instrument playing, and moving alongside your child!
Parents/caregivers learn ways to use music at home while children participate in success oriented; developmentally
appropriate activities helping them learn and grow with new friends.
Note: No street shoes allowed on dance surfaces, plan to wear socks or participate in bare feet
Wednesday; Tuition: $70 (first child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for parent/caregiver.
All classes led by Angel Foss
Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
MUSIC: EARLY CHILDHOOD/YOUTH Ages 5 - 12
Piano Classes
Piano: Young Beginner For students who have benefited from early childhood music classes or for young students
Students learn songs that are hands alone and - by the end of the class - hands together. Music book included. Group
piano lessons take place in the Beck Center Music Department piano lab, equipped with seven Yamaha digital pianos
which allows for group as well as individual instruction.
#3462 Thursday (Ages 6-8) 4:30-5:15 PM; 3/5-5/14; $150; Music & Dance 104; Instructor: Martinez, Gabriela
#3461 Saturday (Ages 6-8) 10:45-11:30 AM; 3/7-5/16; $150; Music & Dance 104; Instructor: Stefaniak, Andrew
Piano: Children Beginner 2 For students who have already completed the intro level, Piano/Young Beginner course,
this class covers basic music reading skills, rhythm skills, and correct piano technique. Students learn songs that are
hands alone and - by the end of the class - hands together. Music book included. Group piano lessons take place the
Beck Center Music department piano lab, equipped with seven Yamaha digital pianos which allows for group as well
as individual instruction.
#3458 Saturday (Ages 6-8) 12:15-1:00 PM; 3/7-5/16; $150; Music & Dance 104; Instructor: Stefaniak, Andrew
Piano: PreTeen/Teen Beginner For students who have benefited from early childhood music classes or for students
Students will learn songs that are hands alone and - by the end of the class - hands together. Music book
included.Group piano lessons take place in Beck Center's Music Department piano lab, equipped with seven Yamaha
digital pianos which allows for group as well as individual instruction.
#3460 Wednesday (Ages 9-13) 6:00-6:45 PM 3/5-5/14; $150; Music & Dance Bldg 104; Instructor: Allie, Dan
#3459 Saturday (Ages 9-13) 11:30 AM-12:15 PM; 3/7-5/16; $150; Music & Dance Bldg 104; Instructor: Stefaniak, Andrew
Suzuki Violin
#3463 Saturday (Ages 5-12) 11:15 AM-12:00 PM; 2/28-5/9; $110; Music & Dance 113; Instructor: Deppa, Addie
Voice Classes
Voice Class: PreTeen Class focuses on basic vocal technique and learning songs. Students perform in a nurturing
environment which helps build confidence and make them more comfortable in performance situations.
#3466 Monday (Ages 10-13) 5:45-6:30 PM; 2/16-6/1; $189; Music & Dance Bldg 101; Instructor: Sorohan, Melissa
Guitar Class
Guitar: Young Beginner Designed for the complete beginner, students will learn the basics of guitar playing including
posture, right and left hands, note names, reading, ear training, and more. Course book will be provided and is
included in the registration fee. Student provides acoustic guitar, strap and tuner.
#3456 Thursday (Ages 7-9) 6:30-7:15 PM; 2/19-5/28; $189; Music & Dance Bldg 101; Instructor: Music Staff
MUSIC: YOUTH/TEEN Ages 9 - 14
Piano Class
Piano: PreTeen/Teen Beginner For students who have benefited from early childhood music classes or for students
Students will learn songs that are hands alone and - by the end of the class - hands together. Music book
included.Group piano lessons take place in Beck Center's Music Department piano lab, equipped with seven Yamaha
digital pianos which allows for group as well as individual instruction.
#3460 Thursday (Ages 9-13) 6:00-6:45 PM; 3/5-5/14; $150; Music & Dance Bldg 104; Instructor: Allie, Daniel
#3459 Saturday (Ages 9-13) 11:30 AM-12:15 PM; 3/7-5/16; $150; Music & Dance Bldg 104; Instructor: Stefaniak, Andrew
Suzuki Violin
#3463 Saturday (Ages 5-12) 11:15 AM-12:00 PM; 2/28-5/9; $110; Music & Dance Bldg 113; Instructor: Deppa, Addie
Voice Class
Voice Class: PreTeen/Teen Class focuses on basic vocal technique and learning songs. Students perform in a
nurturing environment which helps build confidence and make them more comfortable in performance situations.
Class Guitar
Guitar: Young Beginner Designed for the complete beginner, students will learn the basics of guitar playing including
posture, right and left hands, note names, reading, ear training, and more. Course book will be provided and is
included in the registration fee. Student provides acoustic guitar, strap and tuner.
#3456 Thursday (Ages 7-9) 6:30-7:15 PM; 2/19-5/28; $189; Music & Dance Bldg 101; Instructor: Music Staff
MUSIC: Teen/Adult Ages 12-Up
Voice Class
Voice Class: PreTeen/Teen Class focuses on basic vocal technique and learning songs. Students perform in a
nurturing environment which helps build confidence and make them more comfortable in performance situations.
Guitar Class
Guitar 1: Teen/Adult This class is meant for the beginner or for the player who has been self taught and may not
have picked up the instrument in a while. The emphasis of this experience is on strumming, learning great songs and
different approaches to guitar playing. Have some fun and expand your guitar skills.Course book will be provided and
is included in the registration fee. Student provides acoustic guitar, strap and tuner.
#3455 Thursday (Ages 14-Up) 7:30-8:15 PM; 2/19-5/28; $189; Music & Dance Bldg 101; Instructor: Staff TBA, Music
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Standards Club Have you wanted to learn more about playing jazz standards and music from the Great
American Songbook? Join us on Wednesday evenings and play through music by greats such as George Gershwin,
Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, and many more. Emphasis is on learning the melodies to songs and
common stylistic practices. All instruments are welcome; students should have working knowledge of scales, modes
and arpeggios. Special guests from NE Ohio’s jazz community will join Mr. Charboneau throughout the class.
#3473 Wednesday (Ages 14-Up) 6:00-6:45 PM; 2/4-4/15; $189; Music & Dance 101; Instructor: Charboneau, Matt
MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS - All Ages
Services for individuals with special needs are offered as weekly individual or small group sessions at the Beck
Center. Sessions range from 30 to 60 minutes in length and may begin at any time during the year. Fees are pro-rated
based upon time of enrollment.
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30, 45, or 60 minute sessions
Individual or group opportunities
Initial Assessment required
Individualized Treatment Plan
Schedule based on therapist and client availability
Music therapists credentialed via Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT)
Approved provider through the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities family services program
Financial assistance available to those who qualify
An assessment is required prior to registration. For further information or to schedule an assessment, contact Angel
Foss, MT-BC, in Creative Arts Therapies at 216.521.2540 x34.
MUSIC THERAPY CLASSES: ADULT Ages 18 – Up
Music Makers Music Makers is an adapted music ensemble experience for adults with special needs.Individuals are
encouraged to play a chosen instrument, rehearse participant-directed music, and develop skills such as song-writing,
music reading, and music performance. Participants may perform for events or musical showcases. Register for
Session 1 now. Register for Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount on Session 2 tuition.8 weeks; Tuition:
$120. NOTE: No online registration for this course. Please contact Customer Services at 216.521.2540 x10 or Angel
Foss, associate director of Creative Arts Therapies at 216.521.2540 x34.
#3362 Session 1 Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM; 1/27-3/17; $120; Creative Arts Bldg 111; Instructor: Foss, Angel
THEATER
Classes are held from January 26, 2015 – May 9, 2015 and are 14 weeks in length unless otherwise noted. There will be no
classes April 3-9 (Spring Break).
Theater classes are offered for all ages, from age 2 through adult. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are
subject to change or cancellation.
66th Youth Theater Season
Beck Center is proud to be the home of one of the longest continuously running youth theater programs in the country now
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celebrating its 66 season! In addition to providing quality classes, the youth theater stages four fully mounted productions each
year. Students must be enrolled in classes or lessons at Beck Center to take part in productions.
Mr. Toad’s Mad Adventures
Based on The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Adapted by Vera Morris
Direction by Russ Stich
Mackey Main Stage
November 6-9, 2014
Hillbilly Holiday
Writing and Direction by Rachel Spence
Studio Theater
December 12-21, 2014
Chicago
Direction by Jonathan Kronenberger
Music Direction by Larry Goodpaster
Choreography by Caitlin Elizabeth Reilly
Mackey Main Stage
February 20-March 1, 2015
Oliver!
Direction by Patrick Ciamacco
Music Direction by Matthew Dolan
Mackey Main Stage
May 15-24, 2015
View the entire season with full descriptions by clicking here.
Apparel
Appropriate clothing is required in all classes. Students should wear clothing that allows for free and uninhibited movement (loose
comfortable pants and shirt) and shoes such as sneakers, dance shoes, or any other type of shoe that can be securely fastened
so they will not slip off the student's feet. There may be additional dress requirements in individual classes.
Special Days for Parents
Orientation Day for Saturday Classes
Saturday, January 31; 9:00 AM (Fundamentals/Youth Core) or 11:30 AM (Teen Core)
Parents are required to attend a 30-minute orientation session on the first day of classes. This orientation will introduce
parents and students to the teaching staff, let parents and students know about the program’s expectations, and provide
information about special events throughout the semester. The location of the meeting will be announced that morning.
Orientation for Weekday Classes & Early Childhood Classes
Parents are requested to attend a brief orientation in the classroom on the first day of classes.
Introduction to the Audition – A Guide for Parents
Saturday, January 31; 10:00 AM
This 30-minute seminar is strongly recommended for parents new to theater and the audition process. The associate
director of Theater Education will meet with parents to provide information about the audition and casting process. A brief
presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. The meeting location will be announced that morning.
Parent Observation Week
Monday, May 4 – Saturday, May 9; during regular class times
Theater Education opens its doors and welcomes family and friends to observe final classes of the semester and view the
work in process. Following Saturday classes on May 9, there is a short reception in the Daniels Lounge.
Theater Faculty
For more information about Beck Center faculty, please follow this link http://www.beckcenter.org/arts-education and click on the
Beck Center Faculty tab.
Private Lessons
Lessons are designed for the serious theater who may be preparing for a role, audition or applying for college abd are available
from Associate Director of Theater Education, Jonathan Kronenberger and members of the theater faculty. Contact the associate
director at 216.521.2540 x27. Fees are $25 for a 30 minute lesson. Accompanist is availble for an additional fee of $30 for a 30
minute lessons.
WINTER/SPRING 2015 THEATER SCHEDULE
January 26 – May 9. No classes April 3-9 (Spring Break).
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Acting Basics: Adults
Ages 18-Up
6:30-8:30 PM
$200 / Green
Course #3477
Acting I
Ages 8-12
4:30-5:30 PM
$160 / Spence
Course #3478
Acting I
Ages 8-12
4:30-5:30 PM
$160 / Spence
Course #3508
Comedy Club
Ages 8-13
4:30-5:30 PM
$160 / Wetula
Course #3509
Acting Adventures
Ages 5-7
4:30-5:15 PM
$160 / Gaul
Course #3476
Ages 4-5
5:15-6:00 PM
$160 / Gaul
Course #3490
Acting II
Ages 8-12
5:30-6:30 PM
$160 / Spence
Course #3479
Acting III
Ages 9-13
5:30-6:30 PM
$160 / Spence
Course #3480
Improvisation
Ages 11-17
5:30-6:30 PM
$160 / Patterson
Course #3488
Improv Games: Adults
Ages 18-Up
Begins 2-12-15 / 10 wks
7:00-8:00 PM
$115 / Patterson
Course #3481
Acting Adventures
Ages 5-7
5:30-6:15 PM
$160 / Gaul
Course #3475
Ages 6-7
6:15-7:00 PM
$160 / Gaul
Course #3492
FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATER PACKAGE
SATURDAY 9-11 AM
$300 for two classes
Select course #3483 and two classes below
Choose one 9 am class & one 10 am class for age group
Fundamentals
Acting
Ages 8-9
9:00-10:00 AM
$150 / Green
Course #3484
Fundamentals
Musical Theater
Ages 10-12
9:00-10:00 AM
$150 / Krol
Course #3485
Fundamentals
Acting
Ages 10-12
10:00-11:00 AM
$150 / Green
Course #3487
Fundamentals
Musical Theater
Ages 8-9
10:00-11:00 AM
$150 / Krol
Course #3486
PRIVATE THEATER LESSONS
Associate Director of Theater Education,
Jonathan Kronenberger and theater faculty.
Lessons are designed for ages 10 and over
and are available by appointment.
Contact Jonathan Kronenberger at
216.521.2540 x27 for more information.
FRIDAY
Dance For
Musical Theater: Adults
Ages18-Up
5:45-6:45 PM
$95 / Hadaway
Course #3482
SATURDAY
Kids-N-Theater
Ages 2-4
9:00-9:45 AM
$160 / Clare
Course #3489
Ages 4-5
10:00-10:45 AM
$160 / Clare
Course #3491
Ages 6-7
11:00-11:45 AM
$160 / Clare
Course #3493
Acting Adventures
Ages 5-7
12:00-12:45 PM
$160 / Clare
Course #3474
YOUTH CORE CLASS PACKAGE
SATURDAY 9-11 AM Ages 8-12
Choose one 9 am class and one 10 am class
TEEN CORE CLASS PACKAGE
SATURDAY 11:30 AM-1:30 pm Ages 13-19
Choose one 11:30 class and one 12:30 class
Acting Essentials
9:00-10:00 AM
$150 / Spence
Course #3504
Advanced Acting
10:00-11:00 AM
$150 / Spence
Course #3503
Acting Essentials
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
$150 / Hart
Course #3495
Advanced Acting
12:30-1:30 PM
$150 / Hart
Course #3498
Building the
Singer's Portfolio
9:00-10:00 AM
$150 / Dolan
Course #3512
Character Development
10:00-11:00 AM
$150 / Wetula
Course #3515
Dance Audition
Techniques:
Musical Theater
9:00-10:00 AM
$150 / Harris
Course #3505
Dance
Technique & Performance
Intermediate / Advanced
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
$150 / Hadaway
Course #3496
Dance
Technique & Performance
Beginner / Intermediate
12:30-1:30 PM
$150 / Hadaway
Course #3499
Dance for
Musical Theater
10:00-11:00 AM
$150 / Harris
Course #3516
Improv for Performance
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
$150 / Stich
Course #3500
Improv: The Basics
12:30-1:30 PM
$150 / Stich
Course #3511
Directing for Kids
9:00-10:00 AM
$150 / Wetula
Course #3513
Improv for the Beginner
10:00-11:00 AM
$150 / Stich
Course #3506
Musical Scene Study
Small Ensembles
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
$150 / Krol
Course #3497
Musical Theater
Audition Workshop
12:30-1:30 PM
$150 / Krol
Course #3501
Improv Games
9:00-10:00 AM
$150 / Stich
Course #3507
Singing in Harmony
10:00-11:00 AM
$150 / Dolan
Course #3517
Playwriting
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
$150 / Green
Course #3510
Physical Comedy
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
$150 / Freilich
Course #3514
Jonathan S. Kronenberger is Associate Director of Theater Education. Jonathan can be reached by phone at
216.521.2540 x27 and by email at jkronenberger@beckcenter.org
Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Miami University and a Master of Fine Arts in Directing
from Ohio University. He is an associate member of the Dramatists Guild. His experience includes serving as
assistant to the director at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York; as assistant to the producer with
the Kenley Players, and has worked as assistant to the artistic director at Cleveland Play House. Jonathan has
served as director both locally and in New York. Beck Center Youth Theater directing credits include: The
Children’s Hour, Avenue Q School Edition, Our Town, Reckless, Charlotte’s Web, Cats, Into the Woods,
Cinderella, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Twelve Angry Jurors.
THEATER CLASSES: EARLY CHILDHOOD Ages 2 - 7
Acting Adventures (Ages 5-7) Designed to introduce children to theater through improvised imagination as each
week students collectively conquer a new adventure. Students focus on projecting their voices, listening for directions,
developing stage presence, and working together while stretching their imaginations. Parents are welcome to attend
the final class to participate in one of these amazing adventures.
#3474 Saturday 12:00-12:45 PM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
Kids-N-Theater Children take part in basic theater skills (singing, movement and acting) in a lively, creative, positive
classroom atmosphere. Parents/caregivers participate during every session. Each class provides an opportunity for
everyone to share in the theatrical experience.Tuition: $160 (1st child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No
charge for parent/caregiver.
#3489 Saturday (Ages 4-5) 9:00-9:45 AM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
Little Folks Theater I (Ages 4-5) Little Folks introduces our younger students to the magic of theater and is also
designed for returning students as new exercises and material are explored each semester. Children engage in lively
classroom activities involving creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. Stresses positive selfdevelopment and interaction. The class concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends.
#3491 Saturday 10:00-10:45 AM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
Little Folks Theater II (Ages 6-7) Continuing from and building upon the work started in Little Folks Theater, students
delve deeper in their exploration of creative dramatics, movement, listening skills, and creative art. Stresses positive
self-development and interaction. The class concludes with an informal presentation for family and friends. You do not
need to have taken Little Folks Theater I to enroll in Little Folks Theater II.
#3493 Saturday 11:00 AM-11:45 AM; 1/31-5/9; $160; Main Building 205; Instructor: Clare, Sarah
THEATER CLASSES: YOUTH Ages 8-12
Weekday Classes
Acting I Beginner and continuing students explore the elements of stage performance through theater games,
exercises and scene study.
#3478 Tuesday (Ages 8-12) 4:30-5:30 PM; 1/27-5/5; $160; Main Building Skylight; Instructor: Spence, Rachel
#3508 Wednesday (Ages 8-12) 4:30-5:30 PM; 1/28-5/6; $160; Main Building Skylight; Instructor: Spence, Rachel
Acting II For students who have completed Acting I, Acting Essentials or equivalent. Students explore more
challenging material with a variety of small scenes and monologues focusing on character, objective, and performance
styles.
#3479 Tuesday (Ages 8-12) 5:30-6:30 PM; 1/27-5/5; $160; Main Building Skylight; Instructor: Spence, Rachel
Acting III For students who have completed Acting II or equivalent. This class offers the next level in challenging
material through a variety of small scenes and monologues focusing on character, objective and needs of the
individual actor.
Comedy Club They say "It's all in the timing" and this acting class is all about comedy. Join the club and learn the
skills and techniques to make people laugh. Students investigate different types of comedy, work on timing and
explore comedic scripts and materials. Laugh as you learn!
#3509 Thursday (Ages 8-13) 4:30-5:30 PM; 1/29-5/7; $160; Main Building 107; Instructor: Wetula, Pamela
Improvisation A basic exploration and strengthening of the principles of improvisation. Through games and exercises
students develop creativity and spontaneity while building confidence.
#3488 Thursday (Ages 11-17) 5:30-6:30 PM; 1/29-5/7; $160; Main Building 107; Instructor: Patterson, Aaron
THEATER CLASSES: YOUTH Ages 8-12
Saturday Classes
Fundamentals of Theater This class is for newer theater students or those wishing a general refresher. Strong
second-grade level reading skills are needed to participate in Fundamentals. Students work with three teachers and
cover three core disciplines: acting, singing & dancing. Acting: Explore basic acting skills through focused exercises
and theater games. These activities reinforce listening and reaction skills and interaction between actors. Students
learn the groundwork of stage performance and the language of theater study. Musical Theater: In this introduction to
singing and dancing in the style of musical theater, students learn basic and commonly used techniques in vocal
performance. Skills include proper warm-up, breath support and vocal production, basic sight reading, direction and
memorization. Students work with a choreographer to develop movement sequences and dance to accompany vocal
work.
#3483 Saturday (Ages 8-12) 9:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $300; Choose one 9 am class & one 10 am class.
Fundamentals: Acting Explore basic acting skills through focused exercises and theater games. These
activities reinforce listening and reaction skills and interaction between actors. Students learn the groundwork
of stage performance and the language of theater study.
#3484 Saturday (Ages 8-9) 9:00-10:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 203; Instructor: Green, Natalie
#3487 Saturday (Ages 10-12) 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 203; Instructor: Green, Natalie
Fundamentals: Musical Theater In this introduction to singing and dancing in the style of musical theater,
students learn basic and commonly used techniques in vocal performance. Skills include proper warm-up,
breath support and vocal production, basic sight reading, direction and memorization. Students work with a
choreographer to develop movement sequences and dance to accompany vocal work.
#3485 Saturday (Ages 10-12) 9:00-10:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Skylight; Instructor: Krol, John
#3486 Saturday (Ages 8-9) 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Skylight; Instructor: Krol, John
Youth Core Classes For students who have completed at least one semester of Fundamentals or equivalent
with the permission of Associate Director Jonathan Kronenberger. Strong second-grade level reading skills are
needed to participate in classes. Students select two classes, one from each hour, and switch after the first hour. Core
classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to change or cancellation.
#3502 Saturday (Ages 8-12) 9:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $300; Choose one 9 am class & one 10 am class.
Youth Core (ages 8-12) 9:00-10:00 AM
Acting Essentials Beginning and continuing students explore the basic elements of stage performance
through theater games, exercises and scene study. The perfect class for getting started or reviewing and
strengthening the fundamentals of acting.
#3504 Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Studio Theaer; Instructor: Spence, Rachel
Building the Singer's Portfolio For the singer and non-singer alike, this class focuses on understanding your
unique vocal talents and finding the songs and styles that are right for you. Investigating a variety of musical
styles, students are encouraged to stretch and explore as they strengthen their confidence as well as their
singing audition presentation - while working towards expanding their audition repertoire.
#3512 Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 207; Instructor: Dolan, Matthew
Dance Audition Techniques: Musical Theater In this class, emphasis is placed on learning correct
placement, dance terms, and basic dance technique common to the musical theater dance world. Students
practice proper execution of combinations across the floor. Additionally, students learn more about audition
demands, using a shorthand to remember choreography, and general preparation for continuation in musical
theater.
#3505 Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Dance Studio/Gallery; Instructor: Harris, Holly
Directing for Kids Students learn how to cast and direct fellow classmates in short scenes. Each student
casts and directs at least one brief comedic scene with minimal to no sets, props or costumes, placing the
focus on the actor-director relationship and communication. Challenges unique to directing for theater are also
explored.
#3513 Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 105; Instructor: Wetula, Pamela
Improv Games Improvisational games and team competition are explored while students hone their basic
improvisational skills. Develop the essential concepts of improvisational theater through games and group
response exercises.
#3507 Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 107; Instructor: Stich, Russel
Youth Core (ages 8-12) 10:00-11:00 AM
Advanced Acting For students who have completed Acting I, Acting Essentials or equivalent. Students
explore more challenging material with a variety of small scenes and monologues that focus on character,
objective and performance styles.
#3503 Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 107; Instructor: Spence, Rachel
Character Development In this class, students learn to create characters from the inside out by discovering
how they feel, who they are, where they come from, and where they are going. Explore movement, speech and
gestures to create a complete "individual". Students may create new characters, animal characters, characters
from existing literature, and even fantasy characters!
#3515 Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 105; Instructor: Wetula, Pamela
Dance for Musical Theater Designed for the young actor seeking to learn the basic tools of dance for the
musical theater stage. Movement and dance begin with body awareness. Students develop body awareness
by performing basic movements while leaning various styles of dance.
#3516 Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Builidng Dance Studio/Gallery; Instructor: Harris, Holly
Improv for the Beginner Students enhance basic acting concepts such as stage presence, blocking and
character development through fun and fast paced improvisational games and exercises. Great for confidence
building!
#3506 Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 107; Instructor: Stich, Russel
Singing in Harmony Learning to work within a vocal group is an essential part of musical performance. This
class is designed to introduce young singers to the particular needs of group singing including music reading
and simple harmonies. Strengthen your ear as well as your voice!
#3517 Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 207; Instructor: Dolan, Matthew
THEATER CLASSES: TEEN Ages 13-19
Weekday Classes
Acting III For students who have completed Acting II or equivalent. This class offers the next level in challenging
material through a variety of small scenes and monologues focusing on character, objective and needs of the
individual actor.
Comedy Club They say "It's all in the timing" and this acting class is all about comedy. Join the club and learn the
skills and techniques to make people laugh. Students investigate different types of comedy, work on timing and
explore comedic scripts and materials. Laugh as you learn!
#3509 Thursday (Ages 8-13) 4:30-5:30 PM; 1/29-5/7; $160; Main Building 107; Instructor: Wetula, Pamela
Improvisation A basic exploration and strengthening of the principles of improvisation. Through games and exercises
students develop creativity and spontaneity while building confidence.
#3488 Thursday (Ages 11-17) 5:30-6:30 PM; 1/29-5/7; $160; Main Building 107; Instructor: Patterson, Aaron
Saturday Classes
Teen Core Classes Students select two classes, one from each hour, and switch after the first hour. Teens who are
new to Beck Center should contact Jonathan Kronenberger, associate director of Theater Education at 216.521.2540
x27 for advice on which courses are appropriate for their skill level. Core classes are filed on a first-come, first-served
basis and are subject to change or cancellation.
#3494 Saturday (Ages 13-19) 11:30 AM-1:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $300; Choose one 11:30 am class & one 12:30 pm class.
Teen Core (Ages 13-19) 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Acting Essentials Students explore classic and contemporary techniques in developing craft along with keys
to unlocking scripts and bringing them from page to the stage. Whether a novice or more experienced actor,
scene work is an essential building block in an actor's growth. This class is a must.
#3495 Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Studio Theaer; Instructor: Hart, Dana
Dance Technique & Performance Intermediate/Advanced Intended for the more experienced dancing actor,
students explore different styles of musical theater and apply them to dance combinations of classic Broadway
choreography, providing a deeper understanding of the connection between movement and acting, the body in
space and enhancing student's performance skills and stage presence. Students should have proper dance
footwear: "Jazz" shoe preferred; ballet shoe also acceptable.
#3496 Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Dance Studio/Gallery; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Improv for Performance Students focus on practical performance and presentation aspects of improvisational
theater including audience interaction, hosting and stage presence.
#3500 Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 107; Instructor: Stich, Russel
Musical Scene Study: Small Ensembles Students tackle the unique challenges of classic and lesser known
numbers from the Broadway canon focusing on smaller group and ensemble numbers. This class provides an
excellent opportunity for both singing and non-singing actors to apply the fundamentals of acting to scene and
song.
#3497 Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Skylight; Instructor: Krol, John
Playwriting Come and discover how to create your own play! In this class, students explore the basics of
creative writing to develop scenes and/or a brief one act play. Students learn tips to overcome writer's block,
how to outline a story and dialogue writing techniques. Activities include collaborations, improvisational
exploration and creating both adaptations and imaginative original plays.
#3510 Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 203; Instructor: Green, Natalie
Teen Core (Ages 13-19) 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Advanced Acting Students continue to explore classic and contemporary techniques in polishing craft along
with keys to unlocking scripts and bringing them from the page to the stage. Audition pieces and dream roles
are welcome here.
#3498 Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Studio Theaer; Instructor: Hart, Dana
Dance Technique & Performance Beginner/Intermediate Intended for the beginner to the intermediate
dancing actor, students explore different styles of musical theater and apply them to dance combinations of
classic Broadway choreography, providing a deeper understanding of the connection between movement and
acting, the body in space and enhancing student's performance skills and stage presence. Students should
have proper dance footwear: "Jazz" shoe preferred; ballet shoe also acceptable.
#3499 Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Dance Studio/Gallery Building; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Improv: The Basics An exploration of the basic tools and techniques used in improvisational theater. The
class focuses on the skills used to create an improvised scene and helps develop the student's ability to craft,
develop and sustain stories.
#3511 Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 107; Instructor: Stich, Russel
Musical Theater Audition Workshop In this exciting, new class, students "audition" for a new musical every
few weeks. Actors work on strengthening their prepared singing audition while also tackling the unique
challenges of the cold audition and callback, where the actor must learn, make choices and master the musical
material in a moment. Suitable for singing and non-singing actors.
#3501 Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building 207; Instructor: Krol, John
Physical Comedy Students increase their confidence making big comic choices by studying the masters of
slapstick and creating their own comic pieces. The class covers the basic principles of stage combat: safely
simulating the illusion of a fight on stage. Students then focus specifically on comic stage combat. The class is
open to those with no stage combat experience but will also provide new challenges and techniques for those
who have taken the introductory stage combat class. This is an exciting and energetic class both for the
beginning and more experienced actor.
#3514 Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM; 1/31-5/9; $150; Main Building Skylight; Instructor: Freilich, Melissa
THEATER CLASSES: ADULTS Ages 18-Up
Acting Basics: Adults Classical and contemporary techniques are explored in polishing craft along with keys to
unlocking scripts and bringing them from the page to the stage. All experiences welcomed. Audition pieces
conquered.
#3477 Monday (Ages 18-Up) 6:30-8:30 PM; 2/9-4/20; $200; Main Building 107; Instructor: Green, Natalie
Dance For Musical Theater: Adults This class is for adults who are interested in or who are already performing
professionally or are in community theater for fun! Students work on proper dance technique, alignment and
terminology, as well as explore different dance styles that are popular in the musical theater world today. By the end,
students learn a dance combination from a show.
#3482 Friday (Ages18-Up) 5:00-6:00 PM; 2/6-3/27; $95; Creative Arts Dance Studio; Instructor: Hadaway, Louise
Improv: Adults A fun and lively exploration of the basic tools and techniques used in improvisational theater. Perfect
for both the beginner as well as the experienced. Focus is on the skills used to create an improvised scene and help
develop the student's ability to envision, develop and sustain stories.
#3481 Thursday (Ages 18-Up) 7:00-8:00 PM; 2/12-4/23; $115; Main Building 107; Instructor: Patterson, Aaron
VISUAL ARTS
Classes are held from January 26 – May 23, 2015 and are 8 weeks in length unless otherwise noted. There will be no classes
April 3-9 (Spring Break).
Session 1 classes take place from January 26 – March 21
Session 2 classes take place from March 23 – May 23
Please see each course listing for the specific dates/times of classes.
A variety of Visual arts classes and workshops are offered including drawing, painting, cartooning, pottery, watercolor, and multimedia classes. We have many professionally recognized artist/teachers who are eager to share their knowledge and talents with
you.
Supplies
Tuition for some of the Visual Arts classes includes the supplies used in the class while others require the student to purchase the
basic art supplies and bring them to class. The Art Supplies list will be distributed on the first day of class.
Register for two sessions and save!
If you register for both Session 1 and Session 2 of the same class by 2/16/2015, you will receive a 10% discount on Session 2
tuition.
Private Lesson
Beck Center's visual arts department offers private lessons. These scheduled work times are for the serious visual arts student
prepare materials for special exhibits or juried exhibits, increase advancing technical skills or prepare a portfolio for college or
higher learning admissions. To schedule a time, contact the associate director at 216.521.2540 x13. Fee: $25 for a 30-minute
session.
Visual Arts Faculty
Darrelle Anne Centuori is Associate Director of Visual Arts Education. She can be reached by phone at
216.521.2540 x13 or by email at dcentuori@beckcenter.org
BA from Kent State University in Studio Art and Art History and completed coursework in art therapy and
education. She has been a member of the visual arts faculty at Beck for over 7 years, teaching a variety of
courses. She has also been a team leader for Beck's annual Parade the Circle entries. As an artist,
Darrelle works in a variety of mediums, including collage and painting, with a focus on photography. Her
work is often seen in area juried art exhibitions and at local galleries.
WINTER/SPRING 2015 VISUAL ARTS SCHEDULE
January 26 – May 23. No classes April 3-9 (Spring Break)..
Classes are two 8-week sessions unless noted. Please make note of all beginning and ending dates for each individual class.
Session 1: January 26 – March 21
Session 2: March 23 – May 23
Register for both sessions by February 16 and receive a 10% discount on Session 2 tuition.
Watercolor
Beginner / Advanced
Ages 18-Up
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
$175 / Sigmier
Photography
Digital Camera
Ages 16-Up
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
$150 / VanWagenen
Watercolor
Botanical Painting
Ages 18-Up
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
$175 / Sigmier
SATURDAY
WORKSHOPS
Art History for Everyone
Ages 15-Up
10:00-11:00 AM
$80 / Centuori
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Ages 6-10
9:30-10:30 AM
$125 / Dore-Rook
Beck Center is pleased to
present a series of special
workshops. Visit
beckcenter.org for complete
descriptions and details
Kids-N-Art
Ages 3-5
1-26-15 to 5-4-15 / 14 wks
11:00-11:45 AM
$140 / Centuori
Course #3310
Explore Mixed Media
Ages 12-16
4:30-6:00 PM
$150 / Centuori
Pottery
Intermediate
Ages 12-18
4:30-6:00 PM
$224 / Dore-Rook
Art Buddies
An art inclusion class
Ages 7-12
4:30-5:30 PM
$96 / Lesiw
Ages 6-9
10:00-11:00 AM
$129 / Centuori
Ages 6-9
4:30-5:30 PM
$129 / Centuori
Art Makers for Teens
with Special Needs
Ages 13-18
5:30-6:15 PM
$100 / Pecl-Dreamer
Pottery / Stoneware
Beginner / Advanced
Ages 18-Up
7:00-9:00 PM
$240 / Ambro
Creatively Upcycled
Ages 16-Up
6:00-7:00 PM
$96 / Lesiw
Ages 10-14
10:35 AM-12:05 PM
$150 / Dore-Rook
Ages 10-14
5:30-6:30 PM
$129 / Centuori
Watercolor
Beginner / Advanced
Age18-Up
6:30-9:00 PM
$175 / D'Ettore
Drawing
Principles & Practice
Ages 13-Up
7:00-9:00 PM
$150 / Scicchitano
Pottery
Advanced Techniques
Ages 18-Up
6:30-9:00 PM
$240 / Gallagher
Pottery
Family Clay Time
Ages 5-11
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
$184 / Krapf
Painting Fundamentals
Ages 18-Up
7:00-9:00 PM
$153 / Stockdale
Art Makers for Adults
with Special Needs
Ages 18-Up
6:30-7:30 PM
$120 / Pecl-Dreamer
Session 1 Course# 3345
The Art of Cartooning
Ages 8-12
12:30-1:30 PM
$120 / Stockdale
Pottery
Throwing / Hand-Building
Ages 18-Up
7:00-9:00 PM
$240 / Dore-Rook
Pottery
Intermediate
Ages 10-14
12:30-2:00 PM
$224 / Dore-Rook
Life Drawing
Ages 18-Up
7:00-9:00 PM
$150 / Sigmier
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
PRIVATE VISUAL ARTS INSRUCTION
Faculty members from each of the art forms
Lessons are designed for ages 13 and over
and is available by appointment
Contact Darrelle Centuori at
216.521.2540 x13 for more information.
Introduction to Pottery
Ages 6-10
12:35 PM-1:35 PM
$164 / Krapf
ART THERAPY & ADAPTED SESSIONS
Programs highlighted in green are offered through our
weekly individual or small group sessions which range from
30- 60 minutes in length and begin at any time during the year.
Contact Angel Foss at 216.521.2540 x34
for more information.
The Art of Cartooning
Comics Advanced
Ages 12-18
2:00-3:30 PM
$145 / Stockdale
One Day Workshop
Fused Glass
Pendant Workshop
Friday 2-6-15
Ages 21-Up
6:00-9:00 PM
$75 / Pruitt
Course #3309
One Day Workshop
Fused Glass
Pendant Workshop
Sunday 3-15-15
Ages 15 –Up
Minors must be accompanied
by an adult
2:00-5:00 PM
$75 / Pruitt
Course #3337
4-week Workshop
Beyond the Selfie
Ages 14-Up
Saturdays
3-28-15 to 4-25-15
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
$60 / Wasco
Course #3340
4-week Workshop
The Secrets of
Visual Literacy
Ages 18-Up
Thursdays
4-30-15 to 5-21-15
6:30-8:00 PM
$60 / Wasco
Course #3339
8-week Workshop
Mosaic Techniques
Ages 18-Up
Wednesdays
1-28-15 to 3-18-15
6:00-9:00 PM
$198 / Gallagher
Course #3338
8-week Workshop
Exploring
Mixed Media: Adult
Ages 18-Up
Tuesday
3-24-15 to 5-26-15
7:00-9:00 PM
$160 / Centuori
Course #3525
VISUAL ARTS: WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Parade the Circle Workshops
Join Beck Center for the Arts for 16 hands on workshops creating a fun and family friendly group entry for the 26th
annual Parade the Circle event on June 13, 2015. Organized by The Cleveland Museum of Art, it is the largest art
parade in our region. Beck Center has been a proud participant since 2007.
During workshops, participants receive instruction from Beck faculty in designing and creating wearable works of art.
Basic materials and supplies sufficient to create an art costume are provided, but additional supplies may be
purchased by the participants at their discretion. The theme of Beck Center's entry is yet to be determined. All
costumes need to be related to the theme in some way.
Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops, but attendance is not mandatory with the exception of the first
meeting (February 15) the last meeting (June 7), and Parade the Circle (June 13, 2015 at 10 am, parade at 12 pm.)
In addition, workshop participants are invited to be a featured entry in the City of Lakewood 4th of July parade.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult registered for Parade the Circle.
For more information, contact Darrelle Centouri at 216.521.2540 x13 or email: dcentouri@beckcenter.org.
#3525 (Ages 7-Up) Sunday 3:30-5:30 PM; 2/15-6/7; $50; Main Bldg 105; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
1-Day Workshops
Fused Glass Pendant Workshop Taught by Daniel Pruitt of Daniel Pruitt Studios, this special workshop in fused
glass pendant making is followed by a "Fusing Party" from 8-9 pm. Each participant creates two glass pendants fused
at the workshop. At the end of the instructional portion of the evening at 8 pm, participants are invited to join in on an
adult BYOB party. Snacks are provided. The instructor will take the completed projects to his studio and attach jewelry
findings and cord, returning the finished pieces to Beck Center for pick up. Bring a friend or two for a night of creativity!
#3309 (Ages 21-Up) Friday 6:00-9:00 PM; 2/6-2/6; $75; Main Bldg 105; Instructor: Pruitt, Daniel
Fused Glass Pendant Workshop Taught by Daniel Pruitt of Daniel Pruitt Studios, this special family friendly
workshop in fused glass pendant making is followed by a "Fusing Party" from 4-5 pm. Each participant creates two
fused glass pendants. At the end of the instructional portion of the afternoon at 4pm, participants are invited to join in
the party. Snacks are provided and bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. The instructor will take the completed
projects to his studio and attach jewelry findings and cord, returning the finished pieces to Beck Center for pick up.
Bring a friend or two for a fun night of creativity!*Minors must be accompanied by a registered adult.
#3337 (Ages 15*-Up) Sunday 2:00-5:00 PM; 3/15; $75; Main Bldg 105; Instructor: Pruitt, Daniel
4-week Workshops
Beyond the Selfie This four week photography workshop is designed to encourage teens and adults to be creative
together using a popular mode of current communication: digital photography! Students go "beyond the selfie" by
learning how to take interesting pictures with a smart phone or inexpensive digital camera and then sharing!
#3340 (Ages 14-Up) Saturday 11:00 AM-12:30 PM; 3/28-4/25; $60; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Wasco, Al
The Secrets of Visual Literacy In this fun, four week hands on workshop, participants learn why we see things as we
do from evolutionary and cultural standpoints! In a world filled with ever more imagery find out how to understand and
navigate our visual world!
#3339 (Ages 18-Up) Thursday 6:30-8:00 PM; 4/30-5/21; $60; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Wasco, Al
8-week Workshops
Mosaic Techniques This class uses contemporary mosaic techniques based on centuries old mosaic materials of
ceramic and glass shards to create individual works of art. Students work on two pieces, a mosaic painting and a
small table or bowl form. Students can use personal materials to incorporate them into their work. Materials and
supplies are provided to complete all projects. Additional resources for materials and supplies will be discussed for
students who wish to purchase them.
#3338 (Ages 18-Up) Wednesday 6:00-9:00 PM; 1/28-3/18; $198; Main Bldg 105; Instructor: Gallagher, Susan
Explore Mixed Media In this class, students are given the opportunity to explore a variety of art mediums including
pottery, painting, print making, collage, and more. Intended for students interested in creating mixed media art work as
well as those who are seeking to broaden their knowledge of art techniques and materials. Supplies provided and
included in the tuition.
#3523 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 7:00 AM-9:00 AM; 3/24-5/26; $160; Main Bldg 105; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
VISUAL ARTS: EARLY CHILDHOOD/YOUTH Ages 3-11
Multi-Media
Kids-N-Art Children and their parents/caregivers participate in drawing, clay, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and
collage making. Age-appropriate activities are success oriented and foster creativity. Supplies provided and included
in the tuition. Tuition: $140 (1st child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for the parent/caregiver.
#3310 (Ages 3-5) Monday 11:00-11:45 AM; 1/26-5/4; $140; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
Art Discovery Studio For students wishing to be creative and gain an understanding of a variety of multimedia and
techniques. From clay to painting, collage and more, students are immersed in the art making process and
encouraged to be active participants in the selection of class projects. This open ended course could be taken as an
ongoing continuation of multimedia exploration or as in introduction to other focused studies such as drawing or
pottery. Supplies provided and included in the tuition. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a
10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
Cartooning & Drawing
The Art of Cartooning This class focuses heavily on stylized drawing and humorous illustration with attention given to
visual storytelling. The class discusses forms of humor (satire, slapstick, puns) to convey ideas or short story in words
and pictures. Students are encouraged to bring projects and independent work to class for critique. Supply list to be
discussed and distributed at the first class. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10%
discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3298 Session 1 (Ages 8-12) Saturday 12:30-1:30 PM; 1/31-3/21; $120; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Stockdale, Alastair
2 tuition.
#3303 Session 1 (Ages 10-14) Saturday 10:35AM-12:05PM; 1/31-3/21; $150; Creative Arts 109; Instructor: Dore-Rook, Danielle
Pottery/Ceramics
Introduction to Pottery Students learn the basics of clay including the essential skills needed to go on to more
advanced classes including the pinch method, coiling and slab work. Students are guided to independently create
complete projects while exploring texture, form, design, and glazing. Supplies provided and included in the tuition.
Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
Pottery: Family Clay Time Learn the basics of pottery with your child and be creative together! During this fun handson class, both parent/caregiver and child learn together about the properties of clay and use different methods to
create a variety of projects both independently and collaboratively. Supplies provided and included in the tuition.
Tuition: $184 (1st child); Additional siblings receive a 20% discount; No charge for parent/caregiver.
Pottery: Intermediate This class expands on hand-building and glazing techniques and introduces the potter's wheel
and its techniques. Make beautiful decorative and functional art works both by hand building and on the wheel.
Supplies provided and included in the tuition. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10%
#3325 Session 1 (Ages 10-14) Saturday 12:30-2:00 PM; 1/31-3/21; $224; Main Building 111; Instructor: Dore-Rook, Danielle
VISUAL ARTS: YOUTH/TEEN Ages 12-18
Mixed Media
Explore Mixed Media In this class, students are given the opportunity to explore a variety of art mediums including
pottery, painting, print making, collage, and more. Intended for students interested in creating mixed media art work as
well as those who are seeking to broaden their knowledge of art techniques and materials. Supplies provided and
included in the tuition. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2
tuition.
#3307 Session 1 (Ages 12-16) Tuesday 4:30-6:00 PM; 1/27-3/17; $150; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
#3308 Session 2 (Ages 12-16) Tuesday 4:30-6:00 PM; 3/24-5/19; $150; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
The Art of Cartooning/Comics: Advanced Students further develop their skills to draw and render dynamic cartoons
through both instructor led activities and independent study. The class may explore cartooning techniques including
caricature, editorial cartoons, comic books, and comic strips. The supply list will be discussed and distributed during
the first class. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
distributed at the first class. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount on Session
2 tuition.
Pottery/Ceramics
Pottery: Intermediate This class expands on hand-building and glazing techniques and introduces the potter's wheel
and its techniques. Make beautiful decorative and functional art works both by hand building and on the wheel.
#3518 Session 1 (Ages 12-18) Wednesday 4:30-6:00 PM; 1/31-3/14; $224; Main Building 111; Instructor: Dore-Rook, Danielle
#3519 Session 2 (Ages 12-18) Wednesday 4:30-6:00 PM; 3/28-5/16; $224; Main Building 111; Instructor: Dore-Rook, Danielle
VISUAL ARTS: TEEN/ADULT Ages 13-Up
Workshops: Refer to page 41 to learn more about these great art experiences.
Art History
Art History for Everyone Selected Topics in Art History uses the book and film about "Monuments Men" as a
framework for discussing the importance of art in recent history. Works of art and artists are chosen for deeper
investigation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art historical research, observations and points of view to
lively class discussions. Art works discussed are illustrated with slides and selected media. Enroll in Session 1 now
and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3296 Session 1 (Ages 15-Up) Monday 10:00-11:00 AM; 1/26-3/16; $80; Main Bldg 205; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
#3297 Session 2 (Ages 15-Up) Monday 10:00-11:00 AM; 3/23-5/18; $80; Main Bldg 205; Instructor: Centuori, Darrelle
Drawing
Drawing: Principles & Practice Develop fundamental drawing skills through a variety of exercises including contour
line drawing and gesture drawing. Proportion and rendering light and shadow is emphasized using still life displays.
Landscapes are covered. Bring a ballpoint pen (blue or black), a pencil, and a sketchbook (at least 14" x 17") to the
first class. Additional supplies discussed and list distributed at first class. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by
2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3305 Session 1 (Ages 13-Up) Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 1/28-3/18; $150; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Scicchitano, Regina
#3306 Session 2 (Ages 13-Up) Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 3/25-5/20; $150; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Scicchitano, Regina
Life Drawing NEW Lower Price! Sharpen drawing skills in the classic tradition by working with the nude figure.
Instructional emphasis is placed on contour lines, shapes and shading to create dimension and capture lifelike
movement. Students receive individualized attention and critiques in a relaxed studio atmosphere. Model fee included.
Supply list distributed at the first class. Enroll in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount
off Session 2 tuition.
#3311 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 1/27-3/17; $150; Main Bldg 107; Instructor: Sigmier, Patricia
#3312 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 3/24-5/19; $150; Main Bldg 107; Instructor: Sigmier, Patricia
Photography
Digital Camera Designed for adults and home schooled teens, the class teaches students how to operate their digital
camera or DSLR for more creative control. Learn about composition and develop your eye while gaining
an understanding of photography basics such as shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Students are
encouraged to show and share images they have created and to print their best work. Enroll in Session 1
now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3315 Session 1 (Ages 16-Up) Wednesday 10:00AM-12:00PM; 1/28-3/18; $150; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: VanWagenen, Julia
#3316 Session 2 (Ages 16-Up) Wednesday 10:00AM-12:00PM; 3/25-5/20; $150; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: VanWagenen, Julia
Painting
Painting Fundamentals In this introductory class, students learn the basics of the art of painting from both
observation and imagination. Students learn to give paintings the illusion of space and volume. Basic color theory, art
appreciation and painting materials are also discussed. This class is geared for absolute beginners as well as artists
who are more advanced and wish to revisit the basics. The supply list will be distributed at the first class.Enroll in
Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3313 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Monday 7:00-9:00 PM; 1/26-3/16; $153; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Stockdale, Alastair
#3314 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Monday 7:00-9:00 PM; 3/23-5/18; $153; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: Stockdale, Alastair
Watercolor: Beginner/Advanced Students use their eyes, brushes, palettes of watercolors and paper to learn how
to create paintings. Class covers clarity in design, texture, color, light, and depth of value. The supply list will be
2 tuition.
#3331 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM; 1/27-3/17; $175; Main 103; Instructor: Sigmier, Patricia
#3332 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM; 3/24-5/19; $175; Main 103; Instructor: Sigmier, Patricia
#3333 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 6:30-9:00 PM; 1/27-3/17; $175; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: D'Ettore, Bernadette
#3334 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 6:30-9:00 PM; 3/24-5/19; $175; Main Bldg 103; Instructor: D'Ettore, Bernadette
Watercolor: Botanical Painting Explore scientific botanical illustration as an art form. Students study the structure
and components of a flower and learn detailed observation techniques and graceful drawing to create successful
compositions. Students use hot pressed (smooth) watercolor paper and may use permanent ink. The supply list will be
2 tuition.
#3335 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Thursday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM; 1/29-3/19; $175; Main 103; Instructor: Sigmier, Patricia
#3336 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Thursday 10:00 AM-12:30 PM; 3/26-5/21; $175; Main 103; Instructor: Sigmier, Patricia
Pottery/Ceramics
Pottery: Advanced Techniques For advanced students only, the class focuses on form, surface design, texture and
other techniques transforming clay into wonderful works of art. Using slips, underglaze color, layering techniques and
wax resist, students create a painterly or graphic clay surface. Supplies provided and included in the tuition. Enroll in
Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3317 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Thursday 6:30-9:00 PM; 1/29-3/19; $240; Main Building 111; Instructor: Gallagher, Susan
#3318 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Thursday 6:30-9:00 PM; 3/26-5/21; $240; Main Building 111; Instructor: Gallagher, Susan
Pottery / Stoneware: Beginner / Advanced From beginners to those with more advanced skills, students receive
individualized instruction to learn the basics of working with clay, including pinch, coil and slab methods of handbuilding, as well as how to throw on the potter's wheel when they are ready. Students create complete projects while
exploring texture, form, design, and glazing techniques. Supplies provided and included in the registration fee. Enroll
in Session 1 now and Session 2 by 2/16/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
#3321 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 1/28-3/18; $240; Main Building 111; Instructor: Ambro, Sue
#3322 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 3/25-5/20; $240; Main Building 111; Instructor: Ambro, Sue
Pottery: Throwing / Hand-Building Adult students of all levels are welcome to develop new skills or expand upon
their knowledge with individualized instruction. Students new to working with clay and pottery techniques will develop
hand-building skills and learn to throw on the potter's wheel. Students with some experience will continue to refine
throwing and hand-building skills by creating new forms and using surface design and new glazing techniques.
#3327 Session 1 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 1/27-3/17; $240; Main Bldg 111; Instructor: Dore-Rook, Danielle
#3328 Session 2 (Ages 18-Up) Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM; 3/24-5/19; $240; Main Bldg 111; Instructor: Dore-Rook, Danielle
ART THERAPY SESSIONS - All Ages
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ART THERAPY CLASSES: TEEN Ages 13-18
Teen Art Makers Teen Art Makers is a multimedia visual arts experience designed for teens with special needs.
Individuals create their own unique pieces of art while participating in drawing, clay, sculpture, printmaking, painting,
and collage-making activities. Select pieces chosen by class participants Select pieces chosen by class participants
will be included in an exclusive art exhibit displayed in the Beck Center Creative Arts Building during January and
February of 2015. Tuition: $100.Enroll in Session 1 now. Enroll in Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount
#3365 Session 1 Tuesday 5:30-6:15 PM; 1/27-3/17; $100; Main 105; Instructor: Pecl-Dreamer, Kelly
Creatively Upcycled An inclusion class for students with and without special needs. All are encouraged to work
together with art therapist, Jennifer Lesiw, and art therapy students from Ursuline College as they lead students
through creating dynamic pieces of art using simple, recycled materials. This class is designed to meet the needs of
all regardless of ability. The class concludes with a collaborative piece to be displayed for all to see at Beck Center for
the Arts.Tuition: $96Enroll in Session 1 now. Enroll in Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2
tuition.
#3347 Session 1 Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM; 1/29-3/19; $96; Main Building 105; Instructor: Lesiw, Jennifer
ART THERAPY CLASSES: ADULT Ages 18 – Up
Art Makers Art Makers is a multimedia visual arts experience designed for adults with special needs. Individuals
create their own unique pieces of art while participating in drawing, clay, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and collagemaking activities.Tuition: $120. Enroll in Session 1 now. Enroll in Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount off
Session 2 tuition.
#3345 Session 1 Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM; 1/27-3/17; $120; Creative Arts 109; Instructor: Pecl-Dreamer, Kelly
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES
Classes are held from January 26 – May 23, 2015 and are 8 weeks in length unless otherwise noted. There will be no classes
April 3-9 (Spring Break).
Session 1 classes take place from January 26 – March 21
Session 2 classes take place from March 23 – May 23
See class descriptions for exact dates of each class or program.
Programs do not all begin and end the same week.
Beck Center Creative Arts Therapies program is supported in part by Community West Foundation, PNC Grow Up Great and the
Nord Foundation.
Programming
The Creative Arts Therapies program offers music therapy, art therapy, and dance/movement therapy as well as adapted theater
for individuals with special needs. In addition, the staff leads a wide variety of early childhood programs for children without and
with special needs.
Through the use of the creative arts therapies, individuals with special needs, which include mental, physical, or developmental
disabilities, are encouraged to maximize their potential. Using music, dance and the visual arts as a therapeutic tool, individuals
address cognitive, motor, emotional, and social skills as well as talents in the fine arts. Each participant receives individualized
treatment with personally designed goals tailored to meet his/her needs.
Beck Center for the Arts accepts family services funding for creative arts therapies programs through the Cuyahoga County Board
of Developmental Disabilities. Financial assistance is also available to those who qualify. Please contact Angel Foss, associate
director of Creative Arts Therapies, for more information.
Contractual and Consultation Services
Our services are available to community-based agencies, schools, and health care facilities throughout Northeast Ohio. Services
may include art therapy, music therapy, dance/movement therapy and adapted programs in theater and yoga. In-services of any
length may be designed to demonstrate the use of creative arts therapies. The options and staff members are prepared to work
with all organizations to provide effective and meaningful services.
These services are offered for an ongoing (weekly, monthly, quarterly) basis or on a one time basis for a special event, field trip or
performance.
Presentations for community groups or professional organizations are available to meet specific needs.
Creative Arts Therapies Faculty
Major funding for the Beck Center Creative Arts Therapies Program is provided by the Community West Foundation.
Angel Foss, MT-BC is Associate Director of Creative Arts Therapies. She may be reached by phone at
216.521.2540 x34 and by email at afoss@beckcenter.org
BM in Music and Business with an emphasis in Percussion from Heidelberg University and completed
coursework to become a Board-Certified Music Therapist at Baldwin Wallace University. Specializes in music
with adults with special needs, and enjoys working with individuals and groups of all ages and abilities. She
has 20-years of experience as a freelance musician playing various instruments as well as songwriting and
recording. Guitar, piano, and drum instructor, both group and individual sessions, for the past 15 years.
Established music therapy programs in several Lorain, Erie, and Huron County facilities and co-founded the
Rock Band Clinic, a fundraiser for the Firelands Symphony.
WINTER/SPRING 2015 CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES SCHEDULE
Classes are two 8-week sessions unless noted. Please make note of all beginning and ending dates for each individual class.
Session 1: January 26 – March 21; Session 2: March 23 – May 23
Register for both sessions by February 16 and receive a 10% discount on Session 2 tuition.
TUESDAY
Art Makers for Teens
with Special Needs
Ages 13-18
5:30-6:15 PM
$100 / Pecl-Dreamer
Music Makers
For Individuals with
Special Needs
Ages 18-Up
5:30-6:30 pm
$120 / Foss
Art Makers for Adults
with Special Needs
Ages 18-Up
6:30-7:30 PM
$120 / Pecl-Dreamer
Session 1 Course# 3345
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Art Buddies
Ages 7-12
4:30-5:30 PM
$96 / Lesiw
Creatively Upcycled
Ages 16-Up
6:00-7:00 PM
$96 / Lesiw
Moving Freely
For Adults with
Parkinson’s
Ages 18-Up
1:30-3:00 PM
$72 / Hodges
1-30-15 to 3-6-15 / 6 wks
3-13-15 to 4-24-15 / 6 wks
5-1-15 to 6-5-15 / 6 wks
MUSIC & ART THERAPY SESSIONS
Services for individuals with special needs are offered as weekly individual or small group
sessions which range from 30-60 minutes in length and begin at any time during the year.
Services are also available, on a contractual basis, to schools, medical facilities
Contact Angel Foss at 216.521.2540 x34
for more information.
ART & MUSIC THERAPY Sessions - All Ages
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ART THERAPY CLASSES: YOUTH Ages 7-12
Art Buddies An inclusion class for students with and without special needs. All are encouraged to work together with
art therapist, Jennifer Lesiw, and art therapy students from Ursuline College. Students create original artwork while
practicing social skills, developing new ways of self-expression and learning through doing. This hands-on class is
designed for success and plenty of fun! Proudly sponsored by the Community West Foundation. Tuition: $96. Enroll in
Session 1 now. Enroll in Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2 tuition.
ART THERAPY CLASSES: TEEN Ages 13-18
Teen Art Makers Teen Art Makers is a multimedia visual arts experience designed for teens with special needs.
Individuals create their own unique pieces of art while participating in drawing, clay, sculpture, printmaking, painting,
and collage-making activities. Select pieces chosen by class participants Select pieces chosen by class participants
will be included in an exclusive art exhibit displayed in the Beck Center Creative Arts Building during January and
February of 2015. Tuition: $100.Enroll in Session 1 now. Enroll in Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount
Creatively Upcycled An inclusion class for students with and without special needs. All are encouraged to work
together with art therapist, Jennifer Lesiw, and art therapy students from Ursuline College as they lead students
through creating dynamic pieces of art using simple, recycled materials. This class is designed to meet the needs of
all regardless of ability. The class concludes with a collaborative piece to be displayed for all to see at Beck Center for
the Arts.Tuition: $96Enroll in Session 1 now. Enroll in Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount off Session 2
tuition.
ART THERAPY CLASSES: ADULT Ages 18-Up
Art Makers Art Makers is a multimedia visual arts experience designed for adults with special needs. Individuals
create their own unique pieces of art while participating in drawing, clay, sculpture, printmaking, painting, and collagemaking activities.Tuition: $120. Enroll in Session 1 now. Enroll in Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount off
Session 2 tuition.
MUSIC THERAPY CLASSES: ADULT Ages 18-Up
Music Makers Music Makers is an adapted music ensemble experience for adults with special needs.Individuals are
encouraged to play a chosen instrument, rehearse participant-directed music, and develop skills such as song-writing,
music reading, and music performance. Participants may perform for events or musical showcases. Register for
Session 1 now. Register for Session 2 by 2/23/15 and receive a 10% discount on Session 2 tuition.8 weeks; Tuition:
$120.NOTE: No online registration for this course. Please contact Customer Services at 216.521.2540 x10 or Angel
Foss, associate director of Creative Arts Therapies at 216.521.2540 x34.
ADAPTED DANCE: ADULT Ages 18-Up
Moving Freely: Dance for Individual's with Parkinson's Adults with Parkinson's disease and other mobility
challenges are invited to find freedom through movement with an adult dance partner - spouse, adult child, friend,
neighbor - guided by dance instructors Jessica Hodges and Shannon Sefcik, both trained by the Mark Morris Dance
Group in the Dance for PD® method. Dance creates opportunities for self-expression, building flexibility and body
awareness, fostering confidence, and stimulating the brain and senses in a way that engages the whole person.
Proudly supported by the Community West Foundation.6 weeks, Tuition: $72 per dance couple or enroll in a single
session for $15 per couple . For more information on the program, click on the following link: Dance for PD®
OUTREACH
Beck Center Reaches Out to the Community
Beck Center for the Arts is committed to providing comprehensive arts education programs designed to challenge the minds of
students and stimulate creativity. Our Outreach Education program offers a wide variety of arts education activities (featuring more
than 80 artists), including residencies, assemblies, field trips and workshops for schools, social service agencies, libraries, and
other community organizations. Activities offered include dance, music, theatre and visual art.
All Outreach Education programs are custom designed to fit your classroom’s grade, size and curriculum needs.
The Arts Sampler
Our popular field trip, The Arts Sampler, is a completely participatory arts sampler field trip where students grades K-12 can
experience many areas of visual and performing arts firsthand. These field trips are available throughout the school year and
during the summer for day camps and child care centers. Activities are also available for scout troops, community organizations
and early childhood centers.
Early Childhood Centers
Our teaching artists and faculty are available to share their expertise at early childhood centers throughout the region. We provide
developmentally and age appropriate activities to supplement the early childhood curriculum with music, theater, dance and visual
arts. The arts provide opportunities for creative expressions, problem-solving, cooperative play, physical development, attention to
task, following directions and many academic needs.
For more information about how to bring the arts to early childhood center please contact Angel Foss at 216.521.254 x34 or via
email at afoss@beckcenter.org.
These services are offered for an ongoing (weekly, monthly, quarterly) or on a one time basis for a special event, field trip or
performance.
Outreach Faculty
Rachel E. Spence is the Associate Director of Outreach Education and can be reached by phone at
216.521.2540 x16 or by email at rspence@beckcenter.org
Rachel has more than 20-years experience as an instructor, playwright, and director. She is an early childhood
specialist who has been a theater instructor for the Strongsville City Schools and director of Children’s Theater
with the Royalton Players. Rachel has performed on local and national television as well as at various regional
theaters.
GENERAL INFORMATION
How Can I Register?
There are several ways to register for classes. Payments accepted by Credit Card, Check, and Cash.
Online registration: Online registration is now available on the Beck Center website. Students and their families who
have recently taken classes at the Beck Center already have an account on the ActiveNet class registration system. If you
have not received your login ID and password through email, please call Customer Service at (216) 521-2540 x10) to
verify your login and receive a password. It is important that you do not add a duplicate record in the system for your
family.
In Person: Register at the Beck Center Customer Services Desk Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, and
Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Private music instruction may be scheduled by contacting the Music Office
directly at 216.521.2540 x17.
Phone: To register for private lessons, call 216.521.2540 x17. For all other classes, call 216.521.2540 x10. Tuition must
be paid in full by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
Mail: Send the registration form and full payment (check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or money order) to: Class
Registration, Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107.
Registration Policies and Fees
General Class Registration
Classes fill up quickly. Register early to guarantee the student’s place in the class.
Tuition: Payment in full must accompany all class registrations unless a payment schedule has been approved in advance.
Students whose tuition is past due may not register for classes in the following sessions.
Confirmations: Beck Center does not mail confirmation of class registrations. We contact you only if a class is filled or cancelled.
If you do not hear from us, attend the class as scheduled.
Cancelled/Missed Classes: Class make-ups are given only when the teacher cancels an entire class. Your notification of your
inability to attend a class is a courtesy to the teacher, but we regret we cannot excuse you from payment of the class for which
you have contracted.
Late Registration: When space permits, late registrations will be accepted at full cost.
Refunds/Credits for Low Enrollment/ Class Cancellation: Classes may be cancelled if enrollment does not meet
predetermined minimums. In the case of class cancellation the student/family will be contacted by a member of Beck Center’s
staff who will assist in moving the student to another class, placing fees paid as credit on account for future use or refunding the
full amount of the class.
Refunds/Credits for Student Withdrawal: Refunds for class tuition (less a $10 processing fee) will be given only when a student
withdraws from a class at least seven days prior to the first day of class. If a cancellation is received after that date but before the
first day of the class, the credit for tuition will be applied to the student’s account (less materials/book fees) for future class
selections. Credits on accounts are valid for one year from the date of credit.
Registration: Must be made prior to first lesson. Tuition and fees are due at that time. Registration can be made by phone at
216.521.2540 x17 with payment by credit card. Lessons are prorated after the session begins.
Cancellations/Absences: Contracting for private instruction obligates a student for the entire semester or agreed upon number of
lessons. All lessons must be paid for whether taken or missed. Beck Center does not require instructors to make up student’s
missed lessons. In the event the instructor cancels a lesson, a make-up will be offered or a fee adjustment will be made. Please
notify your instructor 24 hours before a planned absence. Please contact Beck Center if an emergency arises causing you to miss
a lesson.
Accompanist Fees (when applicable): The student/family is responsible for payment of any accompanist fees. If needed, Beck
Center may assist the student/family in finding an appropriate accompanist.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available for students up to 18 years of age. Financial assistance is available for
on a limited basis for private music lessons or creative arts therapies sessions. To apply for financial assistance, call
216.521.2540 x12, or stop by Customer Service to pick up an application. The Deadline to apply for assistance for classes
beginning January 26 is January 15, 2014
Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order they are received. Financial assistance is disbursed based on need. You
must apply each semester. Applications submitted after the deadline may be considered for a lesser award. Space in a class is
not guaranteed until all information is reviewed and arrangements are made for payment of class fees.
Payment Plan Parents or guardians may request to be enrolled in a tuition payment plan for a fee. Fifty percent (50%) of the
tuition will be due on registration with the remainder due April 1, 2014. There is a $10 fee for a two-payment plan. If you have any
questions, please contact Judi Votypka at 216.521.2540 x17 or Rennie Tisdale 216.521.2540 x28
Accessibility Beck Center for the Arts is wheelchair accessible.
Liability Policy Beck Center for the Arts assumes no liability in the event of accident or loss of personal property at any time.
Non-Discrimination Beck Center for the Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, and national or ethnic
origin.
Suspension A student may be suspended for non-payment of fees. Instruction may be resumed when the balance is paid in full
and contact made with Customer Services or the Music Office. No credits will be given for missed classes while under
suspension, nor for lesson times held during this period. Before instruction continues, semester fees will be due in full.
Disciplinary Code A student may be suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasons, unacceptable behavior or conduct. No
refunds will be given.
Observation of Classes/lessons/rehearsals Individuals accompanying students to classes/lessons/rehearsals are asked to
remain outside of the classroom/studio/rehearsal space during all classes/lessons/rehearsals. Faculty will periodically invite
individuals to observe the class at times throughout the semester. This ensures a quality learning environment for all students with
limited disruptions.
Parking Free parking is available during class times.
Emergency Closings Cancellation of classes will be announced via local Cleveland area TV and radio stations and through a
recorded message at 216.521.2540.
In the event of an emergency closing, classes and lessons will not be rescheduled and tuition will not be reimbursed. Classes and
lessons cancelled a second time within the same semester will be rescheduled.
Please note Beck Center reserves the right to change any rule, regulation, policy, class, schedule, or instructor at any time
without notice. Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization.

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