Events Search and Views Navigation
June 2019
Family Saturday Clay Day – Ocean Scene Mugs
Instructor: Anna Ellis Instructor Anna Ellis will show you how to make Ocean Scene Mugs.
Find out more »Inspired by Artists
Instructor: Kirsten Donohue and Anna Ellis In this week-long art and pottery camp, young artists will create artwork inspired by the masters, including Georges Seurat, Claude Monet, George Rodrigue, and Jasper Johns. Projects will include pointillism painting, water lilies, poplar trees, blue dog art, and collage American flags! Students will also learn hand-building skills in the pottery studio to create similarly inspired projects.
Find out more »Broadway Bound
Instructor: Danielle Sue Jordan There’s no business like show business. How to be more than a triple threat! Join Broadway professional Danielle Sue Jordan in this week long intensive that focuses on the well-rounded actor. We will work on Meisner acting techniques, two 16 bar cuts of your choice in both the Musical Theatre and Pop/Rock genre, dance – beginner through advance, audition techniques, the business of acting, and so much more! This class is for the actor who is ready to take their talents and turn them into a career. Today’s entertainment industry is more vibrant than ever with a plethora of performing opportunities that go far beyond Broadway and Television. Danielle’s career has spanned over 20 years as an actor and she’s excited to share all the tips and secrets to creating a lasting and successful career for yourself. One of the keys to her longevity has been adaptability. In an ever changing and growing industry you must be ready to switch strengths, styles, and talents seamlessly. Learn how to be confident in all genres– Acting, Singing, Dancing, Playing an instrument, Voice-overs, Improv, and more. Most of the time it’s not about how well you do something but…
Find out more »PreTeen Drawing
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto In this class, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including different grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level.
Find out more »Teen Wheel Throwing I
Instructor: Justin Rice Throwing on a pottery wheel is both challenging and fun! We will make cups, bowls and vases. Students will be able to glaze their own pieces of pottery they make either on or off the wheel.
Find out more »Disney’s Newsies The Broadway Musical
ONLY MALE SPOTS REMAIN IN THIS CAMP! Please email Kelly Posenauer at kposenauer@academycenter.org to register. Thank you! ______________________________________________________ This is a four week comprehensive program for ages 14-18, designed to help youth learn the art and craft of theatre in a challenging and collaborative atmosphere. Students will participate in musical theatre classes in addition to rehearsing the show. This camp will be rehearsing and performing in our Historic Academy of Music Theatre. ______________________________________________________ Auditions already happened for this camp! ______________________________________________________ ABOUT THE SHOW: Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. ______________________________________________________ Payment plans are available. Contact Kelly Posenauer at kposenauer@academycenter.org or (434) 528-3256 ext 304 for more information or payment plan options. Each student registered will receive a total of 2 free comp tickets (subject to…
Find out more »Principles of Drawing
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto This class is designed for beginner to advanced students who are seeking to express themselves through art while learning and building upon the basic principles and foundations of drawing, including grades of paper and pencils, light and shadow, and perspective. Basic life drawing and understanding of the human anatomy will be introduced by using wood figure models, photographs, and other reference materials. Students will work on drawing the skeletal and muscular structures of the human body and will gain an understanding of proportion, scale, and foreshortening. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level. Students will be encouraged to produce at least one illustration that will be matted and suitable for framing. All supplies are included. ____________________________________________________________ SENIOR DISCOUNTS (ages 62+) Enter your DOB and apply the coupon code ‘SENIOR’ for a $25 discount off any class over $75.
Find out more »Dance Arts: Minis
Instructors: Mikayla Middleton (Tap), Aaron Hall (Musical Theatre), & Ariel Kraje (HipHop & Contemporary) Young dancers will spend a week learning introductory dance skills in various genres, including Tap, Contemporary, HipHop, and Musical Theatre! Join professional instructors from all over Lynchburg. Some dance experience is required. Together with the students from the Juniors and Seniors dance camps, Dance Arts: Minis will end in a dance performance in the Historic Theatre on Saturday, June 22 at 2:00pm! Students will need to be there for a group rehearsal at 10:00am that morning.
Find out more »Dance Arts: Seniors
Instructors: Ariel Kraje (HipHop), Shannon Benton (Ballet), Mikayla Middleton (Tap), Ronald Brady (Musical Theatre), & Sheron White (African Dance) Dancers will spend a week learning dance skills in various genres, including HipHop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Contemporary, and African Dance. Join professional instructors from all over Lynchburg. Dance experience is required. Together with the students from the Juniors and Minis dance camps, Dance Arts: Seniors will end in a dance performance in the Historic Theatre on Saturday, June 22 at 2:00pm! Students will need to be there for a group rehearsal at 10:00am that morning.
Find out more »PreTeen Painting
Instructor: Arnulfo Jacinto In this camp, students will have the opportunity to express themselves through art while building upon the basic principles and foundations of painting. The class will include lecture and demonstration. While this class is perfect for beginners who are seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting, the lessons and projects will be geared toward individual skill and interest levels and is suitable for intermediate art students. Students will learn the basics of color theory, proper application of paint, and fundamentals of composition and design. Because each student is unique, projects may be altered and one-on-one instruction will be given to suit each student’s skills, talents, knowledge, and interest level.
Find out more »