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Winter session begins January 2, 2012

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School of Art – Preschool Art
(Parent or caregiver required for ages 2 to 5.)

New – Creative Kids
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille/Merlynne Bond
Time: Friday 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 3-5 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students will be divided into two groups and will spend 1/2 their time with Brigitte enjoying art projects and 1/2 their time with Merlynne learning creative dramatics for the pre-reader. Students will gain rudimentary acting skills through the use of stories, music and simple costumes and props. This class is a helpful preparation for the Youth Theatre Lab. There will be a snack (please let us know of any food allergies).
Cost: $6 per class or $50 for all ten weeks. $75 for two or more children

New – Plop ART!
Instructor: various
Time: Tuesday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – January 30, February 7 – March 10
Age: 18 months-5 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Experience a different Fairmount Center for the Arts Class at PlopArt! Designed for kids age 18 months through 5 years old, PlopArt! provides your family with a great way to try different classes at Fairmount while beating those end of summer blues. Specially scheduled for the post-nap, predinner "bewitching hour" our goal is to let kids and parents get creative, learn something new, and have fun! Classes will include painting, ceramics, dance, music, movement, yoga, theater, crafts, and more and classes are taught by Fairmount Center's professional artists and teachers – the same people who teach our weekly classes.
Cost: $10 per class or $40 for five week session. $60per session for two or more children

YOUNG AT ART
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 2-5 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This art class offers the young child an opportunity to experience a variety of mediums and techniques including paint, crayon, clay, collage, printmaking and more. Several activities will be offered in each class to engage young students to explore making, looking and talking about art.
Cost: $140 ($5 material fee)

School of Art – PRESCHOOL CERAMICS

CLAYING AROUND
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Tuesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 2-5 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This is a great way to spend some one-on-one time with your child along with the experience of a group environment. We will create many projects along with time for free play. Hand work and glazing included.
Cost: $140 ($10 material fee)

Workshop – LET IT SNOW
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am
Dates: January 21 & January 28 (both days required)
Age: 2-5yrs
Location:Fairmount Center Main Campus
While the snow is piling up outside, come warm up in the ceramic studio and create a textured "snow" plaque out of clay using a variety of letter and snowflake stamps. Techniques are developed to engage young attention spans and skill levels. Plaques will be created in the first class and glazed in the second.
Cost: $25

Workshop – VALENTINE COLLAGE
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am
Dates: February 4
Age: 2-5yrs
Location:Fairmount Center Main Campus
Layer on the LOVE as you create a valentine collage out of a variety of papers, stamping, stenciling and good gluing fun! All materials and example ideas provided. Students are welcome to bring any materials they wish to incorporate. The collages will be taken home on the day they are made and are great for giving, framing or mailing it off to someone special.
Cost: $15

School of Art – CHILDREN’S ART

HOMESCHOOL ART
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Thursday 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 6-12 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students will have opportunity to engage in art observation, discussion, planning, and creation. We will explore supportive art resources along with a variety of media and techniques including paint, clay, drawing, plaster, weaving and more.
Cost: $190 ($10 material fee)

AFTER SCHOOL ART
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Friday 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 5-9 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Let's get busy and have some fun creating art in this awesome after school class. We will explore a variety of media and techniques including paint, drawing, ceramics, fiber and more. This class offers a chance to develop overall art concepts and self expression as they engage in art observation, discussion, planning, and creation of projects.
Cost: $190 ($10 material fee)

School of Art – CHILDREN’s CERAMICS

CLAYFUL KIDS
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Thursday 4:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 6-9 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class includes the basics of ceramics with projects in hand work, an intro to the wheel and glazing. Emphasis is put on experiencing the full process of clay. Structured projects will be presented along with time for free play to explore personal creativity.
Cost: $190 ($15 material fee)

CLAYTIME
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 9-13 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
All skill levels welcome. Learn basic techniques of hand work, wheel throwing and glazing techniques in guided projects and independent work. Experience and understand the full process of clay.
Cost: $222 ($20 material fee)

Workshop – LET IT SNOW
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 am
Dates: February 18 & February 25 (both days required)
Age: 5yrs & up
Location:Fairmount Center Main Campus
While the snow is piling up outside, come warm up in the ceramic studio and create a textured "snow" plaque out of clay using a variety of letter and snowflake stamps. Techniques are developed to engage young attention spans and skill levels. Plaques will be created in the first class and glazed in the second.
Cost: $35

Workshop – VALENTINE COLLAGE
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 am
Dates: February 11
Age: 2-5yrs
Location:Fairmount Center Main Campus
Layer on the LOVE as you create a valentine collage out of a variety of papers, stamping, stenciling and good gluing fun! All materials and example ideas provided. Students are welcome to bring any materials they wish to incorporate. The collages will be taken home on the day they are made and are great for giving, framing or mailing it off to someone special.
Cost: $2

School of Art – TEEN AND ADULT ART

TEEN & ADULT MULTI-MEDIA

THE MAGIC OF WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Instructor: Michael Prunty
Time: Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12 years and up
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Learn how to paint luminous, color filled watercolors full of spontaneity and expression. In this course you will learn to break it down into shapes, develop your own style, think abstractly, plan values, understand the color of light, develop a focal point and put it all together. Beginners through advanced levels welcome. Supply list available at registration.
Cost: $250

CLASSICAL PAINTING
Instructor: Adam Schonhuitt
Time: Tuesday 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teens and Adults
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This is an introduction to the traditional academic method of drawing and painting realistically by using oil in the same method as the 19th century European masters. We will study works from Bouguereau, David, Ingres, Gerome, Eakins, Sargent and more and work from sculptures. Start out with monochromatic painting to learn how to adjust tone and value and using positive and negative space to achieve a pleasing composition. We will advance to color using color theory, warm and cool colors to produce the same quality as black and white. Supply list available at registration.
Cost: $236

COMPOSITION IN OIL/ACRYLIC
Instructor: Susan Gray B̩
Time: Tuesday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 13 years and up
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Beginning with charcoal drawing, moving to paintings in oil or acrylic, students will refine aesthetic preferences and composition. All levels of experience are welcome. Please bring extra soft vine charcoal, a kneaded eraser, a French stump and smooth Bristol paper to the first class. Painting supplies will be discussed. Still life, photography and perhaps a live model will be our references.
Cost: $250

BUILD A PORTFOLIO: OBSERVATION DRAWING & PAINTING
Instructor: Susan Gray B̩
Time: Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teens and young adults
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Develop a portfolio for college admission using simple techniques in charcoal, pencil, pastels, oil and/or acrylic paint using a live model, photography and still life as references. Create a series of related works as a final project. Bring extra soft vine charcoal, a kneaded eraser, a French stump and smooth Bristol paper to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed. No experience needed.
Cost: $222 ($10 material fee)

JEWELRY MAKING
Instructor: Cindy Wozniak
Time: Saturday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12 years and up
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class is an introduction to the skills that you will need to make your own jewelry. We will cover proper techniques in sawing, hammering, soldering and polishing. Our first project will be rings, moving on to charms and finishing with pins. Semi-precious stones and silver may be purchased from the instructor.
Cost: $222 ($20 material fee)

Workshop – FIGURE, CHARCOAL DRAWING
Instructor: Susan Gray Bé
Time: Saturday 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Dates: January 28
Age: Teens and Adults
Location:Fairmount Center Main Campus
You will leave this workshop with an approach to drawing that will provide structure for your drawings and paintings while promoting self expression. The afternoon will begin with gesture drawings and end with longer poses. Please bring a portable easel and drawing board to the workshop. All other supplies will be provided.
Cost: $30

School of Art – TEEN & ADULT CERAMICS

Daytime CERAMICS
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 13 years & up
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
All skill levels welcome. A combination of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing techniques are guided on a one-on one basis. Kick and electric wheels are available. Students in this class are free to focus on independent work as well. Raku as weather permits.
Cost: $222 for two hours ($20 material fee), $250 for three hours ($30 material fee)

Evening CERAMICS
Instructor: Brigitte Fiorille
Time: Thursday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 13 years & up
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
All skill levels welcome. A combination of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing techniques are guided on a one-on one basis. Kick and electric wheels are available. Students in this class are free to focus on independent work as well. Raku as weather permits.
Cost: $222 for two hours ($20 material fee), $250 for three hours ($30 material fee)

Take advantage of our E Z Pay Plan. Half due at Registration and half due February 3, 2012.

School of Dance – PRESCHOOL DANCE

NEW – MOVE & PLAY
Instructor:Takisha Williamson
Time: Tuesday 3:15 – 4:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age:16-24 months
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Little ones will further develop their physical and cognitive skills through bonding activities with parent/caregiver through song, movement and socialization. This class will build on skills appropriate for an infant thru pre-toddler.
Cost: $120

NEW – CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Saturday 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 3 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class will allow students to learn basic ballet and movement skills through movement games, rhythm exercises and exploratory dance activities. This class is perfect for young students with lots of energy! Dance attire or comfortable clothing.
Cost: $120

KINDERDANCE
Instructor: Fredrick Moodie
Time: Monday 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm or Friday 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 3-4 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Designed to introduce young students to the basics of ballet and tap. Class includes warm-ups, basic ballet barre, rhythm exercises, tap steps and dance combinations.
Cost: $120

KINDERDANCE
Instructor: Fredrick Moodie or Julie Harmon
Time: Friday 10:15 am – 11:00 am or Saturday 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 4-5 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Designed to introduce young students to the basics of ballet and tap. Class includes warm-ups, basic ballet barre, rhythm exercises, tap steps and dance combinations.
Cost: $120

School of Dance – CHILDREN’s DANCE
FAIRMOUNT DANCE THEATRE (FDT)
Fairmount Dance Theatre (FDT) offers integrated, professional dance training for students who want a solid foundation in technique and the opportunity for dance performance. All FDT students are required to take Ballet Technique and Levels III and up are also required to take Modern.

BALLET/TAP I
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Monday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 5-6 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students will continue and build upon their basic technique. Ballet barre and center will be stressed as well as introductory movements in the center and across the floor. Rhythm, sound and clarity will be the main focus in tap. Prerequisite: A year of Kinderdance or Pre-Ballet & Tap or by permission of instructor.
Cost: see chart below

BALLET II
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Tuesday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 6-7 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Ballet class students will expand their vocabulary and technique through work at the barre, center, and across the floor. Movements will become more intricate.
Cost: see chart below

JAZZ/TAP II
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Tuesday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 6-7 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students will begin to learn the vocabulary and technique of jazz with a strong warm up, center and across the floor combinations. Rhythm and musicality will be stressed in both disciplines. Tap will focus on more intricate steps, and will emphasize clarity and distinct sounds. Student must be enrolled in Ballet II to take this class.
Cost: see chart below

BALLET III
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Thursday4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 8-11 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students continue building their technique by increasing difficulty throughout the class. The concepts of turn-out, lengthen and strength are stressed.
Cost: see chart below

MODERN/JAZZ III
Instructor:Julie Harmon
Time: Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 8-11years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Required to participate in the spring performance. Students will continue to work on their basic jazz technique focusing on more alignment and execution. On an alternating schedule, students will learn the fundamentals of modern dance which includes release, strength and floor work. Student must be enrolled in Ballet III to take this class.
Cost: see chart below

TAP III
Instructor: Liz Catterlin
Time: Thursday 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 8-11 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Focus is on multiple rhythms, sound, more intricate steps and musicality. Student must be enrolled in Ballet III to take this class.
Cost: see chart below

BALLET IV
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Tuesday 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm and Thursday6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 9-12 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students have a strong base of technical ability while continuing to grow. Students will also be expected to focus on their performance quality.
Cost: see chart below

MODERN IV
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Tuesday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 9-12 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students will become more grounded and free with movement. This particular modern style is more released based. The class is designed to develop technique, core strength, improvisational skills and choreographic skills. Students will develop a better understanding of body awareness and improve performance quality.
Cost: see chart below

JAZZ IV
Instructor: Liz Catterlin
Time: Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 9-12 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class will introduce the students to a variety of jazz styles while improving technique and developing performance quality. Student must be enrolled in Ballet IV and Modern IV to take this class.
Cost: see chart below

Tap IV
Instructor: Liz Catterlin
Time: Thursday 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 9-12 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This level of tap will work on more intricate steps which include multiple sounds. The students will learn to focus more on musicality and understand how to perform various rhythms from step to step.
Cost: see chart below

BALLET V & VI
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Monday 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm and Wednesday 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This group of students has had prior training and experience in ballet. Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and technique while increasing difficulty. Students will be expected to know and communicate in the proper vocabulary as well as perform to the best of their abilities.
Cost: see chart below

MODERN V & VI
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
The class is designed to develop strong technique, core strength, improvisational skills and choreographic skills. Students will develop a better understanding of body awareness and improve performance quality.
Cost: see chart below

JAZZ V & VI
Instructor: Frank Kosik
Time: Monday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class will focus on technique and performance quality through multiple styles of jazz. Students will also work to improve improvisational skills and choreography skills. Student must be enrolled in Ballet V or VI and Modern V or VI to take this class.
Cost: see chart below

TAP V & VI
Instructor: Frank Kosik
Time: Monday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students will perform various combinations of different styles. Clarity, smoothness and style will be expected during the entire class while executing the proper technique. Student must be enrolled in Ballet V or VI and Modern V or VI to take this class.
Cost: see chart below

POINTE V & VI
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Wednesday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years (by permission of Instructor)
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Students focus on the exacting technique of dancing en pointe and must demonstrate a solid foundation in ballet technique. Student must be enrolled in Ballet VI and Modern VI to take this class.
Cost: see chart below

SPANISH DANCE V & VI
Instructor: Saundra Bohl
Time: Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Learn Flamenco, Regional, Classical and Escuela Bolera styles. Emphasis on technique which includes compass, footwork, palmas, upper body and arms, castaneting.
Cost: see chart below

NEW FDT LEVEL 3 AND 4 EXPANSION CLASSES
Open to any new student or FDT student

BALLET
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Monday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class is offered to students who are new to the Fairmount Center and interested in joining the Fairmount Dance Theatre program. Previous dance experience required. The class will focus on developing and expanding the understanding and execution of proper ballet technique. Students entering the FDT program after the fall session are not eligible to participate in the spring dance concert, but may understudy the choreography and fill in if needed. Please see the FDT policies and requirements forms for further details.
Cost: see chart below

MODERN
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Monday 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – January 30
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class is offered to students who are new to the Fairmount Center and interested in joining the Fairmount Dance Theatre program. Previous dance experience required. The class will focus on developing and expanding the understanding and execution of proper modern technique. Students entering the FDT program after the fall session are not eligible to participate in the spring dance concert, but may understudy the choreography and fill in if needed. Please see the FDT policies and requirements forms for further details.
Cost: see chart below

Jazz
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Monday 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Dates: February 6 – March 10
Age: 12-18 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class is offered to students who are new to the Fairmount Center and interested in joining the Fairmount Dance Theatre program. Previous dance experience required. The class will focus on developing and expanding the understanding and execution of jazz technique. Students entering the FDT program after the fall session are not eligible to participate in the spring dance concert, but may understudy the choreography and fill in if needed. Please see the FDT policies and requirements forms for further details.
Cost: see chart below

COMPANY REHEARSAL
Fridays from 4:00 – 9:00pm and Saturdays from 12:30 – 5:00 pm on a rotating basis. Rehearsal schedules will be handed out at the beginning of each session. Note: Company Rehearsals are mandatory and more than three absences will result in dismissal from choreography.
Cost: see chart below

Fairmount Dance Theatre TUITION (per child)

School of Dance – CHILDREN’s DANCE

BEGinning BALLET/Tap
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Saturday 10:15 am – 11:15 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 5-7 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class is designed to introduce proper technique and concepts to beginners. Class will include ballet barre, center work and tap.
Cost: $182

BALLET/Tap
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Saturday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 5-7 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class is designed to introduce proper technique and concepts to beginners. Class will include ballet barre, center work and tap.
Cost: $182

TEEN/ADULT DANCE
Can't find a dance class to fit your changing schedule? Try the pre-paid Dance Card! A Dance Card may be purchased for $165 at the Fairmount Center office by adults 18 years or older and is good for up to 10 dance classes. This is a convenience for the student who has a varied schedule and cannot attend class on a regular basis.

BEGinning/INTermediate BALLET
Instructor: Julie Harmon
Time: Tuesday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Emphasis on ballet terminology and technique. Emphasis will be placed on barre work, related center work and combinations across the floor.
Cost: $182

Beginning TAP
Instructor: Fredrick Moodie
Time: Monday 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Tuesday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm or Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class explores the excitement and the energy of tap technique with more advanced combinations and faster pace. Go from classical and traditional to grounded and jazzy.
Cost: $182

Intermediate TAP
Instructor: Fredrick Moodie
Time: Tuesday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class explores the excitement and the energy of tap technique with more advanced combinations and faster pace. Go from classical and traditional to grounded and jazzy.
Cost: $182

Take advantage of our E Z Pay Plan. Half due at Registration and half due February 3, 2012.

School of Dance – FAIRMOUNT SPANISH DANCE
Spanish dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style. Advanced levels include development of choreography and improvisation. For 40 years Fairmount Center has been the home of the Fairmount Spanish Dancers, the only company in Ohio dedicated to performing the infinite variety of Spanish Dance.

SPANISH DANCE BASICS
Instructor: Libby Lubinger
Time: Monday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Emphasis on proper alignment and techniques. This class is for first-timers as well as Spanish dancers with prior experience.
Cost: $140

SPANISH DANCE I & II
Instructor: Libby Lubinger
Time: Wednesday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Learn Flamenco, Regional, classical and Escuela Bolera styles. Emphasis on technique which includes compass, footwork, palmas, upper body and arms, castaneting.
Cost: $190

SPANISH DANCE III & Company
Instructor: Libby Lubinger
Time: Monday 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Learn Flamenco, Regional, Classical and Escuela Bolera styles. Emphasis on technique which includes compas, footwork, palmas, upper body and arms, castaneting and choreography. Join the ultimate high energy dance ensemble that is available for bookings in schools and community centers. Rehearsals are by invitation only. Please call the Fairmount Center (440.338.3171) for fees and to schedule a presentation.
Cost: $190

SPANISH DANCE
Instructor: Saundra Bohl
Time: Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Learn Flamenco, Regional, Classical and Escuela Bolera styles. Emphasis on technique which includes compass, footwork, palmas, upper body and arms, castaneting.
Cost: $140

SPANISH DANCE COmpany Class
Instructor: Saundra Bohl
Time: Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This is an ultimate high energy dance ensemble that is available for bookings in schools and community centers. Rehearsals are by invitation only. Please call the Fairmount Center (440.338.3171) for fees and to schedule a presentation.
Cost: $222

School of Music – Arioso Strings of Fairmount
Music classes run January 2 through March 10

SUZUKI INSTRUCTION & GROUP Classes: VIOLIN, VIOLA & CELLO
Instructors: Ann Cirvencic (violin, viola, group violin), Leah Goor (violin), Tara Klein (cello, group cello), Sanni Kearns (Suzuki Piano)
Age: 4-10 years
Location: Church of the Western Reserve
Private weekly lessons and Group Classes that meet every other week are available using the Suzuki method which is based on the premise that children learn to play an instrument in the same way they learn to talk by listening, imitation and repetition. This enables the very young child to begin an instrument before learning to read. Parent involvement at the lesson and the home practice are a key part in the teacher-parent-child relationship in developing a strong technique. Group Classes are an essential component of music development and technique where the children learn music theory and perform together. Group Classes are required for all students at this age level. Observations of group and private lessons are suggested before beginning this program.
Private Lesson Cost: $25.00 per half hour, $37.50 per 3/4 hour, $50 per hour
Group Class Cost: $45.00

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION – INSTRUMENTal
Instructors: various
Age: 11 years/Adult
Location: Church of the Western Reserve
Private weekly lessons are available for all levels, beginning through advanced. Private lessons are great for students already in an orchestra or performing group at school and our highly qualified instructors will further enhance the musical experience. Instructors will guide you through where to purchase or rent an instrument.
Private instruction is available in:
Violin – Ann Cirvencic, Leah Goor
Viola – Ann Cirvencic
Cello – Tara Klein
Piano – Gabriele Fuldauer, Tanya Groys, Liliya Nijehovsky, Peter Tavens
Cost: $25.00 per half hour, $37.50 per 3/4 hour, $50.00 per hour

Take advantage of our E Z Pay Plan. Half due at Registration and half due February 3, 2012.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION – Voice
Instructor: David Fuller
Age: 9 years/Adult
Locations: Mondays at Federated Church 76 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, Thursdays at St. Anselm's Church 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland
David Fuller is a specialist on the health of the vocal mechanism and teaches vocalists the valuable techniques of body alignment, breathing, relaxation, phonation, and coordination to develop the confident vocalist. Students have an opportunity to explore a variety of musical styles; musical theater, classical and sacred music and perform in two recitals each year.
Cost: $25.00 per half hour, $37.50 per 3/4 hour, $50.00 per hour

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION – GUITAR
Instructor: Robert Gruca
Age: 7 years/Adult
Locations: Valley Presbyterian Church or Church of the Western Reserve
Robert Gruca offers private music instruction in a wide variety of musical styles using classical, acoustic or electric guitar. Develop into a well-rounded musician, through the incorporation of music theory and exercises to improve rhythmic and aural skills.
Cost: $25.00 per half hour, $37.50 per 3/4 hour, $50.00 per hour

School of Theatre – Youth Theatre Lab

Youth Theatre Lab Presents Peter Pan
Instructor: Patti Susman (Director), Joan Bendix (Musical Director)
Time: Saturday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates: Starting February 25
Age: 7-15 years
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
This class is designed to teach young actors skills in creative dramatics, script reading, vocals, audition techniques and more. Students will gain self-esteem and confidence in a caring atmosphere. All participants in the Youth Theatre Lab will get a part for three shows in December. Class size is limited to 30 students.
Cost: $325
Performance Dates: Friday May 18 at 7:30 pm, Saturday May 19 at 2:00pm, Sunday May 20 at 2:00 pm
Performance Location: Mayfield Village Civic Center, 6622 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, OH 4414

School of Theatre – Fairmount Performing Arts Conservatory (FPAC)

Exercise & Fitness – FENCING

BEGINNING FENCING
Instructor: Mark Porter
Time: Thursday 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 10 years & up
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Try Fencing! It's fun, fast, and smart. Learn all the basics or increase the knowledge you already have. Movements such as thrusts, parries, lunge, flesh and more will be learned. Fencing will increase your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Bring the etiquette of this Olympic sport into your life. Please specify if your child is right or left handed. Equipment rental is available. Full rental includes jacket, mask, glove and practice weapon, partial rental includes practice weapon only.
Cost: $165
Rental Fee: $25 (full rental) $10 (partial rental – electric weapon included)

ADVANCED FENCING – FOIL AND EPEE
Instructor: Mark Porter
Time: Thursday 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: 10 years & up
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
En Garde! This class is designed for students with knowledge of basic foil fencing. The class period will be divided into equal parts so that every fencer can develop the foil and epee skills necessary for competition fencing. Please specify if your child is right or left handed.
Cost: $165
Rental Fee: $25 (full rental) $10 (partial rental – electric weapon included)

YOGA & FITNESS
Can't find a fitness class to fit your changing schedule? Try the pre-paid Fitness Card! 10 Fitness classes for $165 may be purchased at the office by adults 18 years or older. This is a convenience for the student who has a varied schedule and cannot attend class on a regular basis. Also see our Dance courses for additional fitness class opportunities.

TAI CHI
Instructor: Dr Michael Frost
Time: Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
"Wellness is an attitude, healing is the result." This class will teach the foundation of wellness through Tai Chi. Michael will guide you through movements that loosen and lubricate all the joints, increase flexibility and relieve stress. Learn to maximize strength, energy, circulation and be empowered to have a positive outlook on life. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes.
Cost: $165

PEACEFUL YOGA FOR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
Instructor: Ann Thompson
Time: Wednesday 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Through gentle yoga postures, breath awareness and guided, deep relaxation, your body can restore, renew and heal itself. Experience increased flexibility and circulation, strength and stamina, balance and grace. You will also: boost immune function, relax the nervous system, reduce stress, quiet the mind and free the spirit. Experience renewed energy in a relaxed body. This class is for everyone. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or pillow and a filled water bottle, which is essential for hydration.
Cost: $165

NEW – BEGINNER VINYASA YOGA
Instructor: Jennifer Dudich RYT
Time: Friday 10:00-11:00
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Begin your yoga journey by spending time finding your breath and alignment. This class is designed for students to begin or strengthen their practice. You will build strength, flexibility, balance and improve your endurance. Bring a mat, towel, water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
Cost: $140

NEW – VINYASA POWER YOGA
Instructor: Jennifer Dudich RYT
Time: Monday 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Join us as we use our core and ujayi breath to flow through yoga postures that will help you open your mind and body. Power Vinyasa will restore energy levels, reduce stress, tone your muscles and increase your flexibility. Be prepared to sweat out toxins and find yourself pushing past your limits. Bring a mat, towel, water bottle – wear comfortable clothing.
Cost: $140

ZUMBA
Instructor: Yolanda Albergottie
Time: Tuesday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm or Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Dates: January 2 – March 10
Age: Teen/Adult
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Latin and international rhythms combined with easy to follow dance moves make Zumba seem like a party rather than a workout! Comfortable clothing and sneakers -- bring a towel and water.
Cost: $140 Drop in fee: $14

BODY SCULPTING™
Time: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am – 10:00am, Term 1: January 3 – 26, Term 2: January 31– February 23, Term 3: February 28 – March 28
Location: Fairmount Center Main Campus
Weight training is the fastest way to shape up! This balanced fitness workout combines strength, flexibility and aerobic endurance without running, dancing or jumping. Working with a set of weights the entire hour, you'll slim your legs, firm your arms, flatten your tummy and tighten your entire body. Prevents osteoporosis and boosts your metabolism helping you to lose weight, too. You will not build muscular size or bulk. One-on-one instruction provided by a certified instructor. Beginners to advanced fitness levels, work at your own pace. Bring a set of 5-pound dumbbells and an exercise mat or towel. For more information visit www.Flexcity.com or call 216-313-Flex.
Cost: $55 per term
3 terms: $130

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