Creative Art

Creative Art   

Creative Art class for ages 7 & Up! Our local art instructor will be teaching fundamental skills using still life drawing exercises. Participants will be learning techniques using graphite pencils, water colors, acrylics and other mediums. Art supplies are included for this program, however, if your artist has their own sketchbook they would like to bring they are welcome to!

 

Beginner
Ages 7 & Up
This class will teach students how to draw objects by learning about light and value, 2-dimensional works, fundamentals and principles of art. Class will include crosshatching, stippling, contour hatching, ruler hatching, etc. We will study color theory and the color wheel.
Intermediate
Ages 7 & Up
This class will be an extension of the beginner’s class, it will focus on building more technical skills and those who are ready for the next step. It is offered to those who have taken the beginners class or are further developed and have had drawing experience elsewhere.

 

 

Dance

Youth Dance 

Learn to express yourself through movement. All classes are designed to learn and have fun!

 

 

Jazz

The fundamentals of a traditional jazz class are taught, starting with the basic positions and movements followed by simple jazz combinations and rising in intensity to complex jumps and turns that can be utilized in choreography.

 

Ballet

 

The Five fundamental positions are taught along with legs, arms, and hand placements. Basic Barre exercises to develop and enhance leg and core strength, as well as correct placement, foot articulation, balance, and directionality skills. Center exercises, introduction to jumps and reverence will all be part of basic ballet technique in this class.

 

Modern

 

Rudiments of modern dance focusing mostly on the development of techniques and creative problem solving along with basic movement principles. Basic structure and alignment, rhythmic awareness and  alignment as well as using dance as a form of expression. Dance terminology will also be part of technique.

 

Hip Hop

 

A beginner/intermediate friendly choreographed dance class focusing on stylized Hip Hop moves and having fun dancing it out. Dancers will learn move by move and take their creative styles to the next level. Hip Hop is a blend of today’s high energy “Street Style” Movement. Develops power, personal style and agility by teaching a routine that builds momentum and repeats dance combinations rising in intensity.

Clubs

Clubs

Introducing our brand new Lego and Pokémon clubs! These clubs will be an opportunity for kids to express themselves with other kids who share their interests, and explore new hobbies.

Lego Masters Lego Masters are built not grown. Join Gil our resident Lego Master as he sets builder weekly challenges (build your name out of Legos, build the tallest structure with only one color of bricks, etc.).  Students also get to express their creativity, develop spatial awareness, and build friendships with students that have common interests.  
Pokémon Embark on a Pokémon adventure designed for young trainers! In this Club, children will journey into the exciting world of Pokémon, where they’ll catch ’em all, train their Pokémon, and become true Pokémon Masters. Lead by Professor Gil students will get to participate in exciting battles and socialize with children and a caring adult with similar interests.  

 

 

Contact Information:
Randle Cassady, Sr. Program Director
978-454-7825 ext. 831

rcassady@lowellymca.org

Winter 2 Session
February 26 – April 14

Spring Session
April 27 – June 9
Member Registration April 8
Non-Member Registration April 15