Danced Choreography, Enhanced by Stunning Visuals and Brilliant Music, Will Transport You to the Technicolor World of This Beloved Classic

WAYNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS SPRING 2021 Exhibitions & Events

NEW WORKS PROJECT PREMIERE SATURDAY, MARCH 6 | 7:00 PM | MCTV, YOUTUBE, & FACEBOOK (TAPING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13)

Local and national choreographers create new works for the Wayne Center Ballet Company, spotlighting classical ballet, contemporary, and modern styles.

OPEN AUDITIONS: WAYNE CENTER BALLET SAT, MAY 8 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | REGISTRATION: $15

For more information about joining the Wayne Center Ballet Company, contact Artistic Director Brian Murphy at [email protected]

FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 15 - APRIL 17

Presented online and at the Ohio Craft Museum in partnership with Ohio Designer Craftsmen, this exhibition showcases work by 16 artists from across the country and Canada. To view the online show, see www.ohiocraft.org.

FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS WORKSHOP FRIDAY, APRIL 16 & SATURDAY, APRIL 17

Live through Zoom, artists Chandra DeBuse (Missouri), Lisa Orr (Texas) and Takuro Shibata (North Carolina) will demonstrate from their studios. For more information and to register, see www.functionalworkshop.com.

For information about other upcoming events, exhibits, performances, and more, visit www.wayneartscenter.org. Spring 2021 Events

WAYNE CENTER BALLET PRESENTS: THE LAND OF OZ inspired by ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by L. Frank Baum

TAPING: SATURDAY, MAY 22 PERFORMANCE PREMIERE: SATURDAY, JUNE 12 7:00 PM | MCTV, YOUTUBE, & FACEBOOK

Wayne Center Ballet is proud to bring the magic of The Land of Oz to your home! Enjoy this spectacular performance in a musical ballet video production on June 12, 2021 at 7 PM, broadcast on MCTV and streamed and YouTube and Facebook. Beautifully danced choreography, enhanced by stunning visuals and brilliant music, will transport you to the technicolor world of this beloved classic.

FEATURING SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES BY THE WAYNE CENTER BALLET AND COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DANCE

Also featuring: The Performance Choir of Summit Choral Society The mission of Summit Choral Society is to provide a continuum of musical training for young children through senior adults, produce exceptional choral performances, and preserve the art of choral music for the enrichment and enjoyment for the Greater Akron Community. Oz-Inspired Kits

RAINBOW MUG All Ages

Start every day with a cup of cheer drinking from a hand-built rainbow mug. This kit will walk you through the process of creating a hand-built masterpiece, with video and written instructions. Underglazes are included to complete your colorful project. $40 Available May 17 - June 14

THE SEASONS PAINTING SERIES: SPRING Ages 8-Adult

Get ready for a journey to Oz with our spring painting featuring a field of poppies. Don’t worry, this won’t put you to sleep! Our step-by-step video instructions will walk you through the process in the comfort of your own home. This kit includes canvas, paints, two brushes plus video and written instructions. Great for a family craft night or a date night. $30 Reserve by May 3 Available May 17

LION PILLOW Ages 8-Adult

The Cowardly Lion seemed fierce and brave, but we all know he was just soft and lovable underneath. Make your own no-sew lion face pillow from soft fleece. This is an easy project for kids 8+ or younger with an adult’s help. This kit includes all your needed supplies. 18x18 fleece in yellow & brown; felt in black, orange, and white; googly eyes; fiberfill; as well as written step by step instructions. $20 Reserve by May 24 Available June 7 SPRING 2021 | 1 SPRING ABOUT US ...... 3 2021 MEMBERSHIP ...... 4 GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 5 VISUAL ARTS CHILDREN...... 6 ADULT...... 7 VISUAL ARTS KITS...... 7-9

SPECIALTY KITS ...... 10

STEAM ...... 10-11 CLAY OPEN STUDIO ...... 12 CLAY KITS...... 12-13 UNDERGLAZE KIT...... 13

THEATRE ...... 13

CREATIVE WRITING ...... 13 MUSIC CHILDREN...... 14

DANCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DANCE DRESS CODE...... 15 BALLET...... 16 ADULT BALLET...... 16 JAZZ HIP-HOP...... 17 WORKSHOPS...... 17-18 WAYNE CENTER BALLET COMPANY...... 19

ETSY STORE ...... 20

2 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG WAYNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

237 SOUTH WALNUT STREET | WOOSTER, OH 44691 330.264.ARTS (2787) | wayneartscenter.org

Regular Hours: Beginning March 15 through May 31

MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, 4:00-9:00 PM SATURDAY: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM FRIDAY: CLOSED SUNDAY: CLOSED CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS: MARCH 29-APRIL 3, MAY 29 & 30 ABOUT US

MISSION ENRICHING LIVES AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART Values & Guiding Principles Wayne Center for the Arts strives to be relevant, accessible, and affordable to all residents of Wayne County while providing services and programs that are of the highest quality.

CORE VALUES: » Provide professional, courteous, helpful service in an inspiring environment that reflects a high standard of quality » Ensure accessibility to programming that is creative and innovative at its core for all Wayne County residents » Strive to meet community needs and continually assess relevance of program offerings » Maintain a flexible and open approach to partnerships, space, and audience Philosophy

Wayne Center for the Arts promotes artistic creativity, education, and presentation for a collaborative, inclusive, and vibrant cultural community. We strive to inspire people to be creative and venture outside the lines of the standard in order to foster open-mindedness, inclusion, and new ways of looking at situations.

SPRING 2021 | 3 WCA HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS AMID COVID-19

WCA MAINTAINS that the health and safety of our students, teachers, support staff, and guests is our highest priority. As we slowly resume classes in our building, we ask that you follow these guidelines to protect yourself, your family, your fellow classmates, and our staff. We have increased our cleaning procedures and will be sanitizing spaces between classes, limiting the number of students in each class, and limiting or eliminating close contact between students, teachers, and staff.

• Please wear masks upon entering the building. Masks should be worn at all times. • You will be asked to check in on the first floor lobby. There will be a temp check with a contactless thermometer. Anyone with a temp of over 100.4°F will be asked to leave immediately and encouraged to participate in our online classes, if offered. • Hand sanitizer will also be provided; please wash your hands as soon as you arrive. Please wash and sanitize your hands as much as possible, i.e. between classes, before and after eating, and after touching any surfaces in the studio and classrooms. • Please arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to allow time for a temperature check and hand-washing. • Practice social distancing before class starts and during class time. Please choose seating that is distanced from other students. • Do not share personal items. If there is a snack or lunch time, do not share foods. All trash must be bagged and disposed of between each class. Please bring your own water bottle, as the drinking fountains will be unavailable. • We recommend that you do not share art supplies or tools. • Please do not attend class or bring your child to class if they or anyone in your household are sick.

FOR CHILD AND TEEN CLASSES: In order to keep contact to a minimum, we ask that parents or additional family members refrain from entering the building at this time if at all possible. • If you are dropping your child off for class, please walk them to the front door and wait for a staff member to do a temp check before leaving. • If you are not walking your student to the door, please wait in the drop-off area or the parking lot for a few minutes to make sure that your child has passed the temp check and is allowed to stay. If your student has a temperature over 100.4°F, we will ask that you please take them back home and attend classes virtually. • If your child is over the age of 6, we ask that you do not wait in the lobby while they attend classes. • Please wait in the parking lot for your child to be dismissed. If you prefer to wait at the front door for your child, please do not enter the building. If you choose to wait at the door, please practice good social distancing guidelines with other parents/children who might be in the front door area. MEMBERSHIP Help support your local arts MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES: » Family Membership...... $100 community through a Wayne Center » Individual Adult ...... $80 for the Arts Membership » Individual Student/Senior Citizen ...... $60 » Group Membership BENEFITS INCLUDE: contact: [email protected] » Discounts on classes and workshops or call 330.264.2787 ext. 204 » 10% discount for items in our gift shop » Advance notice of and invitations to special GROUP MEMBERSHIPS ALSO RECEIVE: events, exhibitions, members-only events, and » Discounts to Secrest Arboretum & Garden Events other activities » Meeting space at no charge » Priority ticket sales to special events » Group rates on tickets for events

4 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG GENERAL INFORMATION

CLASS REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT Class registrations can be made in person, over the phone, or online. All classes and workshops require a 20% deposit to reserve your spot; kits must be paid in full before pickup or delivery. Deposits are non-refundable unless the class is canceled by WCA. If you wish to make monthly payments lasting longer than six weeks, an additional 10% will be added to the total tuition amount. Payments are due by the 15th of March, April, and May. All accounts that are not paid in full by April 15 will be charged the monthly payment rate. LATE REGISTRATIONS Students may register for a class as long as the third session of that class has yet to begin. Later registrations need to be pre-approved by the teaching artist and are dependent on whether space is available. Fees will not be prorated.

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS Refunds or account credits may be issued if a withdrawal from classes or workshop occurs before the class begins. In order to receive a refund, a withdrawal must occur within 72 hours of the start of the course. There will be no refunds or account credits issued (except for severe injury or illness) if withdrawal occurs after the course start date.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENTS Most classes require a minimum of four students. Occasionally classes and workshops are cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. In such cases, the Registration Office will notify you approximately three business days before the scheduled start date. Your tuition will be refunded in full within 7-10 business days.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS Financial aid and scholarships may be available for students demonstrating financial need. Families who have not applied for financial aid or scholarships in 2021 should call our front desk for more information at 330.264.2787 ext. 201. More information on the financial aid application process is available on our website.

STUDENT SAFETY In order to help ensure the safety of your child, parents or guardians must sign children ages 12 and younger in and out of class. However, parents or guardians may authorize students ages 11 and 12 to sign themselves in and out of class on the required Emergency Information & Authorization Form (available on our website). Parents and guardians of students under the age of 6 must remain in the waiting area during class times. Please see page 4 for current COVID safety information. OTHER INFORMATION Wayne Center for the Arts reserves the right to refuse service and reserves the right to change instructors without notice for any course.

By registering for a class or workshop, participants (or their guardians) grant The Wayne Center for the Arts the right to use their photographic images taken on site for purposes including, but not limited to, private or public presentations, advertising, publicity, and promotion relating thereto.

Parents are asked to refrain from videotaping classes.

SPRING 2021 | 5 VISUAL ARTS FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE Spring 2021

In-Person Classes

ARTIST’S Ages 9-12 ARTIST’S Ages 6-9 TOOLBOX PLAYGROUND Darcy Haynes Darcy Haynes

In this class, students will explore drawing, painting, and other In this class, students will explore drawing, painting, and other mixed mediums to create a variety of games, toys, and fun! mixed mediums to create works of art.

Monday 4:15-5:15 PM Monday 4:15-5:15 PM (4 weeks) March 22 - April 19 (4 weeks) Winter: February 22 - March 15 (no class Mar. 29) Spring: April 26 - May 17 Tuition: $50 Tuition: $50 (per session)

MARKERS & MAGIC Ages 10+ ORIGINAL TIE-DYE Ages 10+ ON MASKS MASKS Pat Anderson Pat Anderson

Design and color your masks, then apply the magic solution Swirls, bullseyes, circles, dots; how will you choose to design and watch the colors bleed! Materials list is available online. your mask? After designing, the fun begins as you choose the colors for your masks! Once all the work is done, you’ll place Thursday 7:00-8:30 PM your specially designed mask in a baggy to sit overnight. 24 March 4 hours later you may open it up and your magical results are revealed. Your student supply list is available online. Tuition: $25 A. Thursday 7:00-8:30 PM April 15 B. Saturday 1:00-2:30 PM April 17 Tuition: $25 (per workshop)

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CHARCOAL PORTRAIT DRAWING Ages 14-adult Ben Christo van der Westhuizen

Participants will be taken through the process of creating a charcoal portrait. Students will learn how to select quality photo references, refine a composition, create the block- in, and render tricky textures (such as hair) to create a realistic portrait. Materials list available online.

Monday 6:30-8:30 PM (4 weeks) April 26 - May 17 Tuition: $70

Visual Arts Kits Ages 10-Adult THE MASTER ARTIST TOOL KIT SERIES: PRINTMAKING

There are many practical & creative benefits to learning printmaking, such as using carving skills, creating artwork that can be duplicated endlessly, learning skills of composition design, transferring images, mixing ink, relief sculpting, and printing without a computer! Printmaking is the original low-tech Photoshop. Printmaking allows for crisp color transfer for a delightfully professional final project - be it art prints, cards, zines, etc. Printmaking is the merging of design, drawing, sculpture and painting. This kit features woodblock (woodcut) print techniques.

Includes: carving blocks, wood, materials to assemble bench hook, carving tools, brayer, ink, paper, instructional videos and written instructions.

Reserve by February 19 Available March 8 $165 THE MASTER ARTIST TOOL KIT SERIES: ENCAUSTIC PAINTING & COLLAGE

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form of painting with wax. The benefits include the ability to collage in an archival form that will allow your creation to last. Encaustic allows you to paint with the wax, build up layers, and even create a relief sculptural effect. Colors can be layered and carved to create intricate designs or to reveal hidden colors. Encaustic paint is combined with wax and heated to melt the materials together, creating a thin, flowing material that is applied with a brush and dried quickly to allow for layering. The colors are very unique from other mediums and allow for the creation of vibrant colors with a certain glow. Your finished piece will look like a finely polished piece of woodwork. The ability to collage, adding fabric, paper, gold leaf, etc., as well as paint and sculpt makes encaustic an astoundingly multifaceted art-form that every great artist should add to their repertoire.

Includes: encaustic wax, encaustic paint, heat gun, hot plate, heat-safe containers, assorted brushes, collage paper, canvases, instructional videos and written instructions.

Reserve by March 26 Available April 12 $165 SPRING 2021 | 7 Visual Arts: Kits ALL KITS INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS CREATED BY WCA ART INSTRUCTORS CRYPTOZOOLOGY KIT: BIGFOOT Ages 7-Adult

Are you into the abnormal, mysterious and strange? Do you find yourself looking for Sasquatch tracks in the woods or see the shadow of the Abominable Snowman in the distance? This Cryptozoology kit is the last in our series. Don’t miss your chance to enhance your knowledge of these elusive creatures. Receive all the supplies and video instruction needed to create a bigfoot habitat, bigfoot inspired hiding rocks and a sasquatch finger puppet.

$60 Reserve by February 26 Available March 15

FANTASY SPACE ART Ages 10-12

Would you like to go on an intergalactic vacation? This kit can serve as your ticket to design a space world that you would like to visit. We will merge art and science in order to create a whole new place in space by combining drawing, painting, and collage.

$30 Reserve by March 26 Available April 12

GEOMETRIC MOBILE Ages 8-12

Not all art is just a painting on a wall. Art can be three dimensional, and some art can even move! With this kit we will learn how to make a kinetic (moving) hanging sculpture, called a mobile. When hung freely, you can watch it sway, twirl, and swing—and see your art from every angle.

$30 Reserve by March 26 Available April 12

ABSTRACT CITYSCAPE Ages 6-8

If you could build your own city, what would it look like? This kit will guide you in crafting your very own city out of tissue paper. We will explore overlapping, how to create space, and how to use tissue paper to create new colors.

$30 Reserve by April 26 Available May 10

BLAZING BANYAN TREE Ages 8-10

Let’s take a trip across the world to India, where we can lay eyes on the beautiful banyan tree. It’s like nothing we have around here, but with this kit, you can imagine and draw your own. We will learn about negative space, color blending, and how to draw water reflections. You will use ‘blazing’ bright colors to create a drawing as beautiful and unique as the tree itself.

$30 Reserve by April 26 Available May 10

8 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG Visual Arts: Kits

THE SEASONS PAINTING SERIES: Ages 8-Adult SPRING created by Adam McVicker

Our four-part painting series features seasonally-inspired scenes to help spruce up your space. Get ready for a journey to Oz with our spring painting featuring a field of poppies. Don’t worry, this won’t put you to sleep! Our step-by-step video instructions will walk you through the process in the comfort of your own home. This kit includes canvas, paints, two brushes plus video and written instructions. Great for a family craft night or a date night.

$30 Reserve by May 3 Available May 17

LION PILLOW Ages 8+

$20 Reserve by May 24 Available June 7

VAN GOGH STILL LIFE Ages 8-10

To make art inspired by a master like Van Gogh, we need to experiment with some different materials! We will use chalk pastels, glue, and a brayer (like in printmaking) to create our own sunflower still life. Along the way we will learn about still lifes and impasto painting. We will add paint in a new way that produces really cool results.

$30 Reserve by May 26 Available June 9

BIRDS OF THE RAINFOREST Ages 8-12

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the rainforest, this kit is for you. We will be designing a tropical bird in its natural habitat, including a variety of colorful foliage created with collage techniques. This project involves a lot of painting with both watercolor and tempera paints. A great way to take a little bit of the rainforest home with you.

$30 Reserve by May 26 Available June 9

SPRING 2021 | 9 Specialty Kits Ages 10-Adult FLOWER PAPER

Make your own paper with a special twist – once planted, the paper will grow into your very own patch of wildflowers! Send both a card AND flowers with this unique project. We will provide everything you need except a blender.

$15 Reserve by May 3 Available May 17

FLOWER BOMB

The only time it’s acceptable to drop F-Bombs is with our Flower Bombs! This kit contains everything you need to get started as a guerrilla gardener by mixing up seed bombs. Drop these bombs in your yard, your garden, or wherever the world needs a little more beauty and see what blooms!

$15 Reserve by May 3 Available May 17

STEAM Factory

SINGLE-PROJECT STEAM KITS Ages 10+ James Fox

The STEAM Factory at Wayne Center for the Arts is bringing STEAM projects to your door! Each STEAM project will provide an engineering notebook and challenges that will encourage your young engineer to engage in the engineering process and create entirely new projects of their own. You will also be provided video instruction along with a great supply of extra materials so that the creative process can continue beyond the initial build! This can also be a fun adult/young child Team Project with youth as young as 4-5 yrs. old. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. $30 per kit A. Wind Turbine Kit B. Hydraulic Claw Kit C. Projectile Launcher Kit D. Electric Racer Car Kit E. Battery-Powered Boat Kit

STEAM TOOL KIT

Every engineer needs a tool kit. Each kit includes a 39 Piece REAL tool kit that includes: Hammer, Scissors, Hex Wrench Set, Multi Handle with 20 bits, Magnetic Bit Holder, Micro Screwdriver Set, Pliers, Xacto Knife (may be removed for safety...to be used only with parental supervision), 10’ Tape Measure. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. $20

10 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG STEAM Factory

TOY BUILD KIT Ages 7+ James Fox

Spring into building and learning! This is a perfect chance to build a toy and learn concepts of motion and engineering. You’ll learn what creates rotary motion with axles and wheels and how to use linkage to alter this motion into reciprocating motion. With your hammer, pliers, and scissors on hand, you’ll gain knowledge in their uses and refine your skills. Both an instructional video and written directions are included for your engineering and physics adventures. This kit is “geared” for ages 7 and older but can be great for 5 & 6 year olds with adult help.

$20

DONATE A KIT Want to share the art kit love? Select “Donate a Kit” from our website and WCA will use your donation to provide an art kit for a child in need. Your donations help us share the joy of art with children and teens from across Wayne County. We partner with several local community organizations to identify children in need, including FCFC, United Way, OHuddle Inc., and Catholic Charities.

Know someone who could benefit from a free art kit? Send us the student’s name and address and we will do our best to pair them with a donor. Visit wayneartscenter.org to find out more.

ARTS OUTREACH

Everyone reaps benefits in health, social interaction, cognitive and physical function, and so much more when they engage in the arts. Currently, Wayne Center for the Arts is looking for ways to reach individuals and groups to fulfill this much needed outlet of expression through the arts. Let us know how we can help through on-site, off-site, or tailored kits for your group. Contact James at [email protected] or call 330-264-2787 to talk about outreach opportunities in Wayne County and beyond.

SPRING 2021 | 11 CLAY Pottery Open Studio

BEEN MISSING THE WCA POTTERY STUDIOS? So have we! Though we are not back to our “normal” schedule, we are excited to announce a revised open studio schedule to allow you to get back to creating! In order to keep everyone healthy & safe, there will not be WCA staff present to monitor the studio. For this reason, we are reserving open studio only for previous WCA pottery students who know their way around! At this time, three people can sign up per time-slot, one for each studio to maintain our distance. We will email you a sign-up link at registration. Students must manage their own clay supply and scraps to lessen cross contamination. We ask that you please take care to clean up after yourself. Cleaning products will be available and we ask that you sanitize any high touch surfaces prior to leaving. MARCH 15 - MAY 22 Monday-Thursday 9:30-11:30 AM, 12:00-2:00 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM, 5:00-7:00 PM, 7:30-9:30 PM Saturday 9:30-11:30 AM, 12:00-2:00 PM

$15 per 2-hour session OR $150 for 10 weeks $25 per 25 lbs. of clay (includes firing and glaze)

Clay Kits for All Ages

ALL KITS INCLUDE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS, INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO, AND BISQUE AND HIGH FIRING

CHIP & DIP PLATTER Available March 1 - 31

Your favorite snack just got upgraded — impress friends & family by serving snacks on a custom sculpted platter! Includes everything you need except the chips & dip!

$40

CLOCK KIT Available March 1 - 31

What time is it? Time to get sculpting your very own personalized functional clock out of clay. There’s no telling what you can create with this project - the possibilities are endless. Just be sure to leave a space on your wall to hang this clock and wait for the compliments to roll in. Be ready - time flies when you are having this much fun.

$45 BUNNY SCULPTURE Available April 5- 30

Nothing symbolizes spring quite like an adorable, fuzzy bunny. This kit will guide you through sculpting a lidded bunny trinket tray which makes a great hideaway for special trinkets or to give as a special gift. If bunnies aren’t your thing, you can sculpt any creature of your choosing. Kit includes video and written instructions. All pieces will be glazed in white; underglaze kits are available for purchase to add your own personal touch.

$35

12 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG RAINBOW MUG Available May 17 - June 14

$40 UNDERGLAZE ADD-ON KIT

When you purchase any pottery kit, our staff will always glaze your work in a solid color. However, we are now excited to offer the opportunity to fully customize your creations! This kit can be used on any of our clay projects and includes vials of red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, black and white underglazes. Get ready to take your artistry to the next level!

$30 Theatre: In-Person Classes

ACTING 1 Ages 7-9 ACTING 2 Ages 10-13 Magical Theatre Company Magical Theatre Company

Instruction will focus on opening and broadening the Instruction will focus on expanding both sides of the brain imagination through creative dramatics and improvisation; through script analysis and improvisation; developing action enhancing projection and speaking skills; developing through body movement; vocal and breathing technique to physical coordination through lively movement activities. improve diction and projection. Students will advance their Students will utilize these skills by working on short scenes acting skills by memorizing monologues and performing and speeches. scenes with acting partners in class.

Saturday 9:00-10:15 AM Saturday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM (4 weeks) A: March 20 - April 17 (4 weeks) A: March 20 - April 17 (no class Apr. 3) (no class Apr. 3) B: April 24 - May 15 B: April 24 - May 15 Tuition: $135 (per session) Tuition: $160 (per session)

Creative Writing: Online Courses

FABLES, MYTHS, Ages 8+ ADULT WRITING Ages 18+ & FAIRYTALES WORKSHOP Meghan McVicker Meghan McVicker

Each week we will explore different traditions in storytelling Open to all levels of writers, we will use daily journaling and from around the world and write our own pieces of short writing prompts to write pieces which will be shared (or fiction using elements from these tales. Young writers “workshopped”) weekly with the writing group. We’ll explore will create and share their own characters, monsters, and fiction and non-fiction, as well as poetry and online mediums, worlds, and learn more about themselves and the modern with the intention of having a finished piece at the end of the and ancient arts of storytelling. session.

Monday 6:00-6:30 PM via Google Meet Wednesday 6:00-6:30 PM via Google Meet (9 weeks) March 15 - May 17 (9 weeks) March 17 - May 19 (no class Mar. 29) (no class Mar. 31) Tuition: $57 Tuition: $57 SPRING 2021 | 13 MUSIC

Children’s Music with Kathy Odenkirk BABY BOP 1 Ages 0-9 mos. BABY BOP 2 Ages 10-23 mos.

Lap time is more fun when you add bouncing to the beat or Exploring drums, playing shakers, and chasing bubbles are shaking a maraca high and low! Play Peek-a Boo with a scarf just a few of the fun music activities you and your little one while singing to your baby. Help your little one play the drum will do together! Dance, move, and sing! or reach out for a favorite instrument.

Tuesday 9:30-10:00 AM Tuesday 10:15-10:45 AM (4 weeks) A: March 16 - April 13 (4 weeks) A: March 16 - April 13 (no class Mar. 30) (no class Mar. 30) Tuition: $48 (per session) B: April 20 - May 11 Tuition: $48 (per session) B: April 20 - May 11

TODDLERS Ages 24-35 mos. MAKIN’ MUSIC

Toddlers like to move and explore the world around them. Singing to increase vocabulary, dancing with scarves to learn social boundaries, and creating music with rhythm instruments will make exploration fun! PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 yrs. Thursday 9:30-10:00 AM (4 weeks) A: March 18 - April 15 ROCK (no class Apr. 1) This class is for the preschooler ready to make music Tuition: $48 (per session) B: April 22 - May 13 independently (parents are welcome to stay and watch). We will play and learn basic academic skills while having fun making music, dancing, and making rhythm instruments. We may even write our own songs. Thursday 10:15-10:45 AM (4 weeks) A: March 18 - April 15 (no class Apr. 1) Tuition: $48 (per session) B: April 22 - May 13

KIDS ROCK 2 4th-6th Grade KIDS ROCK 1 K-3rd Grade If your child is creative and loves music, then this is the class to If your child is creative and loves music, then this is the class to check out! We will write songs, participate in a drum circle, & check out! We will write songs, participate in a drum circle, & maybe even create our own music video! Plus a few surprises! maybe even create our own music video! Plus a few surprises! Tuesday 6:45-7:15 PM Tuesday 6:00-6:30 PM (6 weeks) Winter: February 23 - April 6 (6 weeks) Winter: February 23 - April 6 (no class Mar. 30) (no class Mar. 30) Spring: April 13 - May 18 Tuition: $72 (per session) Spring: April 13 - May 18 Tuition: $72 (per session) 14 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG DANCE

WAYNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS DANCE PROGRAMS are based upon the principle that exposure to a diverse array of arts helps our dancers become well-rounded artists and community members. Our vision is to inspire and prepare the next generation of dancers by exposing them to different styles and approaches. We offer two dance programs that provide stimulating, well-rounded, educational experiences. Both The Community School of Dance and The Wayne Center Ballet Company are designed to provide dance lessons for the diverse interests of our students.

Financial aid may be available for classes. Monthly payments are due by 15th of March, April, & May. All accounts that are not paid in full by April 15 will be charged the monthly payment rate.

The Community School of Dance

THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DANCE is a recreational program designed for dancers of every age, offering both virtual and in-person classes for Spring 2021. Pre-Ballet Classes start at age 3 while Adult Dance classes keep us all dancing into the future. This program promotes exploratory dance lessons using movement for expression, wellness, learning academics, and fitness. It also provides dance lessons for those who are not old enough or cannot make the time commitment required of the Wayne Center Ballet Company. The Community School uses the same dance faculty and syllabi as the Wayne Center Ballet Company.

Dance Dress Code

WHETHER TAKING A CLASS IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY, PLEASE FOLLOW THE DRESS CODE BELOW.

BALLET GIRLS: Assigned class leotard: JAZZ HIP-HOP CLASSES: Pre Ballet & Tumbling Pink Boys: Black jazz pants/shirt Ballet I Aqua Girls: Black jazz pants/leotard Ballet 2 Lt Blue Clean black sneakers or dance sneakers. Ballet 3 Burgundy ALL ADULT CLASSES: Solid Colored Fitness Attire Skin-toned tights and pink or skin-toned ballet slippers Ballet dancers should wear a ballet bun with no bangs. ALL DANCE WORKSHOPS: Students are welcome to wear two buns or pigtails for Pre-Ballet Leotard and tights, bring warmups and dance footwear. & Tumbling classes, so it does not hurt the dancer’s head to do a somersault. BALLET BOYS: White Leotard or T-Shirt tucked, Black Shorts or Black Footless Tights, Black Ballet Slippers.

DANCE UNIFORMS CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH STAGE CENTER:: WWW.STAGECENTERAKRON.COM

SPRING 2021 | 15 9 WEEKS NO CLASS BALLET MAR. 22-MAY 29 MAR. 29-APR. 3 ALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DANCE CLASSES HAVE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE OPTIONS SPRING PERFORMANCE TAPING: SATURDAY, MAY 22 | PREMIERE: SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 7 PM

PRE-BALLET Ages 3-4 BALLET 1 Ages 5-7 & TUMBLING

Children are introduced to the beginnings of ballet in This class is a combination of Creative Ballet and Basic a positive and creative environment. Classes focus on Tumbling. The teaching philosophy of this class is based upon developing alignment, strength, flexibility, musicality, and the fact that children thrive in a loving, positive, and nurturing love for dance. environment. This introductory program for young children is designed to incorporate learning, creativity, musicality, and Tuesday 5:15-6:00 PM Studio B fun. (9 weeks) March 23 - May 25 Monday 5:15-6:00 PM Studio B (no class Mar. 30) (9 weeks) March 22 - May 24 Tuition: $102 or 3 Monthly Payments: $37 (no class Mar. 29) Tuition: $102 or 3 Monthly Payments: $37

BALLET 2 Ages 8-12 BALLET 3 Ages 10-14

Our Primary Ballet Syllabus is specifically designed to Students will receive foundational teaching for entrance prepare students for the requirements of Junior Level within into the Junior or Senior Level of the Wayne Center Ballet the Wayne Center Ballet Company. Classes include basic Company. ballet vocabulary as well as exercises to develop strength, coordination, and flexibility. Musicality and expressive dance A. Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM Studio B are emphasized throughout the class. Prior ballet experience (9 weeks) March 23 - May 25 is not required. (no class Mar. 30) Wednesday 5:15-6:15 PM Studio B (9 weeks) March 24 - May 26 B. Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM Studio B (no class Mar. 31) (9 weeks) March 27 - May 29 (no class Apr. 3) Tuition: $135 or 3 Monthly Payments: $50 Tuition: $135 or 3 Monthly Payments: $50

ADULT BALLET Ages 15-Adult

Suitable for the beginner who would like to work in a more relaxed environment, this class progresses slowly and is open to all teens and adults. The class will introduce basic movement vocabulary and Ballet as well as Pilates and yoga practices. Dancers will learn proper body alignment, positions of the feet, arms, and begin fundamental barre and center work. There will be no studio performance for adults.

Wednesday 7:30-8:30 PM Studio B (9 weeks) March 24 - May 26 (no class Mar. 31)

Tuition: $135 or 3 Monthly Payments: $50 16 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG 9 WEEKS NO CLASS JAZZ HIP-HOP MAR. 22-MAY 29 MAR. 29-APR. 3 ALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DANCE CLASSES HAVE IN-PERSON AND ONLINE OPTIONS SPRING PERFORMANCE TAPING: SATURDAY, MAY 22 | PREMIERE: SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 7 PM JAZZ HIP-HOP Ages 7+ JAZZ Ages 7+ DANCE DANCE

Jazz Hip Hop classes teach rhythm, coordination, Hang up those ballet slippers and join musicality and choreography through dynamic music us for a jazz technique class! This class and movements. Students are challenged to think on will include warm up/conditioning, jazz their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced techniques across the floor, and fun dance class. This is a fun way to develop focus, combinations. strength, and agility while having fun. Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM Studio B Wednesday 6:30-7:30 PM Studio B (9 weeks) March 23 - May 25 (9 weeks) March 24 - May 26 (no class Mar. 30) (no class Mar. 31) Tuition: $135 Tuition: $135 or 3 Monthly Payments: $50 or 3 Monthly Payments: $50 Dance Workshops SLEEPING BEAUTY BALLET CLASS Ages 5-7 Princess Aurora would like to cordially invite you to attend her royal ballet class! We will begin with a ballet warm up and end with a beautiful dance combination to show the parents at the end of class!

Saturday 12:15-1:00 PM Tuition: $15 February 20

SPRINGTIME BALLET WORKSHOP Ages 8+ Join us for our Springtime Ballet Workshop! In this class we will focus on marrying the upper body and lower body simultaneously for our younger aged students. Dancers will also learn a ballet combination to Vivaldi’s Spring in E Major.

Saturday 12:15-1:15 PM Tuition: $15* March 20

DANCIN’ IN OZ Ages 8+ Do you want to know about the characters in Oz and learn some of the choreography from the Wayne Center Ballet’s Land of OZ? This is your perfect opportunity!

Saturday 12:15-1:15 PM Tuition: $15* April 17

*PURCHASE BOTH SPRINGTIME BALLET AND DANCIN’ IN OZ WORKSHOPS FOR $24

SPRING 2021 | 17 IN-PERSON Community/Company Workshops OR ONLINE

HEALTH & FITNESS Ages 8+ DANCE WORKSHOP As dancers, we need to learn how to take care of our body -- how to strengthen it and nourish it so we can be as efficient as dancers and people. This Health and Fitness Dance workshop will introduce to you Yoga, Pilates, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater.

Saturday 12:00-3:00 PM Tuition: $25 March 27

DANCING WHEELS Ages 8+ CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP This class is designed for dancers who are interested in learning choreography from Dancing Wheels. You will have an opportunity to perform with Wayne Center Ballet in the May 22nd performance.

A. Thursday May 6 5:00-6:00 PM B. Tuesday May 18 5:00-6:00 PM Tuition: $15 (per workshop)

Online Dance Workshop

DANCE FOR EVERY BODY Ages 8+

Encouraging anyone and everyone to try dancing, Dancing Wheels’ series of workshop classes “Dance for Every Body” engages participants of all ages and abilities (family friendly, inclusive). Each on-line interactive class via Zoom starts with a warm-up sequence of dance exercises, continues by learning a dance routine to perform, and finishes with a dance party allowing each person to express themselves through movement. Instructors from The Dancing Wheels Company & School specialize in teaching physically integrated dance for people with and without disabilities. These classes will be led by Founding Artistic Director Mary Verdi-Fletcher and Director of Outreach Sara Lawrence-Sucato.

A. Thursday March 4 12:30-1:30 PM B. Tuesday March 16 12:30-1:30 PM C. Thursday April 1 12:30-1:30 PM D. Tuesday April 13 12:30-1:30 PM

Tuition: $15 (per workshop) Bundle all 4 workshops: $50

18 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG THE WAYNE CENTER BALLET COMPANY

THE WAYNE CENTER BALLET COMPANY consists of two levels: Senior and Junior. Students are evaluated individually and placed into the level where they will benefit the most. Classes consist of ballet, pointe, contemporary, strength & conditioning, variations, and masterclasses. Performing opportunities give students the chance to develop their artistic and technical skills. Wayne Center for the Arts presents three sessions of performance a year: a Nutcracker or Winter Ballet, the New Works Project, and our Spring Show, with additional local and regional performance opportunities available to excelling students. Students wishing to participate in the WAYNE CENTER BALLET COMPANY must take all ballet technique classes, either pointe or pre- pointe within their level, and an additional contemporary class. This is necessary for the eﬀective cross-training of dancers. The tuition listed reflects the total cost for all classes in each level. Students may also take unlimited classes below their level at no additional charge. Placement is required for registration into these levels. To be placed in a pre-professional class, please contact Brian Murphy, WCB Artistic Director, at 330-264-2787 x217 or email [email protected].

NEW FOR 2020/21: All WCB Classes will be offered both in person and on Zoom. When registering for spring classes, students should indicate whether they plan to attend in person or online so that faculty can plan for appropriate class sizes. If a dancer feels that he or she is unable to participate in studio classes, an online option will always be available. WCA ABIDES BY CDC STANDARDS regarding the effects of the novel coronavirus. Guidelines have been implemented to ensure the safety of all dancers, staff and the entire organization. • Dancers will be required to wear masks at all times while in the WCA building. • Dancers should dress for class before arrival. Dressing rooms will not be available. • Dancers need to follow social distancing guidelines before, during, and after class. • Dancers should bring their own water and food. Classes and guidelines are subject to change. Please contact Brian Murphy if you have any questions or concerns. NOTE ON ATTENDANCE: If your dancer cannot attend a class or rehearsal, please submit this information to Brian as soon as possible. Dancers MUST participate in Saturday rehearsals. This is necessary for dancers to maintain consistency, respect the rehearsal time of their fellow dancers, and maintain strength for injury prevention.

17 WEEKS WCB CLASS SCHEDULE JAN. 18 - MAY 29 NO CLASS MARCH 29-APRIL 3 / COMPANY AUDITIONS: SATURDAY, MAY 8 ($15 AUDITION FEE)

DAY/LEVEL TIME CLASS DAY/LEVEL TIME CLASS

MONDAY 4:45-6:15 Ballet Technique THURSDAY 4:45-5:15 Strength/Stretch

SENIOR 6:30-7:30 Pointe Technique/Variations JUNIOR 5:15-6:45 Ballet Technique LEVEL LEVEL 7:30-8:00 Contemporary/Modern 7:00-7:30 Pre-Pointe

8:00-8:15 Cross-Training 7:30-8:15 Contemporary/Modern

TUESDAY 4:45-6:15 Ballet Technique SATURDAY 10:30-3:30 Rehearsals for Upcoming Performances JUNIOR 6:15-7:00 Pre-Pointe ALL LEVELS LEVEL 7:15-8:15 Contemporary/Modern WEDNESDAY 4:45-5:15 Strength/Stretch All Classes meet in Studio A SENIOR 5:15-6:45 Ballet Technique LEVEL THE LAND OF OZ 7:00-7:30 Pointe Technique Taping: May 22 7:30-8:15 Variations Premiere: June 12

SPRING 2021 | 19 SHOP OUR ETSY STORE!

WCA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR ETSY STORE, featuring the work of outstanding local and regional artists. All items are available for shipping globally, and we’re adding new artists and pieces all the time. Our shop currently features the work of potters Aline Bertin, Eva Kwong, Yvonne Manz, Adam McVicker, and Maria Turney; and jewelry from local artist Thomas Boreman. Check out the shop and find functional and decorative art to enhance your home, gifts for friends and family, and more.

WHAT IS ETSY? Etsy is a global online marketplace, made up of unique items from artists, crafters, and makers. Shop Etsy for handmade and vintage gifts, art, and home decor, and more. WCA is partnering with local artists to list and ship their work online, providing a unique venue for artists to continue selling to a worldwide audience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOR ARTISTS: We are seeking Etsy partner artists! WCA will help you connect with customers and art lovers from around the world. We will handle all the logistics of photographing, shipping and billing.

For more information or to get involved, contact Adam McVicker at [email protected].

20 | WCA COURSE & EVENT CATALOG ARTS in Action We asked you to send images of art created during the COVID-19 pandemic: examples of how the arts are thriving despite a challenging year. Despite obstacles, our arts community continues to design, make, teach, and more. Thanks for sharing your work and inspiring us all to #KeepCreating! 237 South Walnut Street Wooster, OH 44691

330.264.ARTS (2787) wayneartscenter.org

Enriching Lives and Strengthening Communities Through Art

WAYNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PROGRAMMING IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

THE FLO K. AND STANLEY C. GAULT TRUSTS THE DONALD AND ALICE NOBLE FOUNDATION RALPH R. AND GRACE B. JONES FOUNDATION BEAVERSON FOUNDATION WILLIARD E. SMUCKER FOUNDATION DAVID AND CAROL BRIGGS TIM & JENNY SMUCKER MICHAEL AND STEPHANIE REARDON ROBERT AND ESTHER BLACK FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPHEN AND CHERYL SHAPIRO FUND DONALD & SHIRLEY BUEHLER CHARITABLE FUND CHRIS & STEVE MATTHEW GREG & DARBY BUEHLER CHARITABLE FUND