FALL 2023 CLASSES

Some acting experience and a pre-audition is required. Students must present a 1.5 to 2 minute Monologue to register for this class. Please send videos to kchauncey with subject [Name] Acting Class submission. An open discussion and continuation of techniques and concepts learned in previous acting classes or experiences students will work to figure out what works or has worked for them and what has not.

very show starts with a story!

This class takes a deeper look at the skills necessary to create dynamic characters and relationships on stage to tell an authentic story. Truthful and three-dimensional characters have specific physical and vocal qualities, a detailed back-story, and an in-depth personality. In this course, students work on creating unique and relatable characters, while maintaining believable relationships with other characters on stage. Students work in the realm of acting exercises and improvisations to build these layered characters within different stories.

Each class will focus on developing basic piano skills with emphasis on musical notation included learning simple rhythmic concepts and reading and identifying notes.

We highly recommend that students have access to a piano or keyboard to practice at home between classes. All students must bring their own personal headset and 1/4 inch adapter to their piano classes.

Have you always wanted to dance in a Broadway Musical? Well, now is your chance to experience that! This course teaches jazz, tap, and lyrical techniques that will allow students to dance to popular Broadway songs. You will visit many of your favorite shows. This class is for everyone! No matter your skill level, you will have fun.

Please wear comfortable clothing (ex. t-shirt and leggings or sweatpants) and sneakers or jazz shoes.

This class focuses on exercises, techniques, and steps of classical ballet with an emphasis on terminology and correct body alignment. Students will develop an aesthetic awareness of the art of classical ballet. The class includes a warm-up at the barre with center floor work and combinations. This class is adaptable for those who are beginners as well as advanced ballet dancers.

Learn how to make a Van Gogh style work of art! Course fee includes materials.

Using cars, hands, sponges, spray bottles, and an assortment of other objects to create beautiful projects. Students will take home a project each week. Parents are invited to stay.

Building on the presented in the beginner level, you'll expand your vocabulary with a variety of six-count, eight-count and Charleston patterns, ranging from material that's easy to use on the social dance floor to flashier moves that are sure to wow onlookers. You'll also work on developing your skill level to add to your enjoyment on the dance floor.

BlackRock Artistic Director Kelly Chauncey leads this class as it involves a combination of theory and practice, equipping the students with the fundamental tools to create a character and develop the inner life of their character. Through exercises, discussion and scene work, they will study and actively experience the most well-known acting theories and techniques that aid the "contemporary actor". Techniques and theories from Stanislavski, Chekhov, Strasberg, Adler, Meisner and Hagen, in addition to basic scene analysis, will facilitate a thorough exploration into the actor's process. Students will dive into Monologue techniques while learning how to attach themselves to each layer of every character within them.

Students use pencil, pen, markers, and watercolors for this class to tell a story from their imagination. Survey of artists Bill Waterson of Calvin & Hobbes, Carlianne Tipsey of Disney and How to Draw Adorable, and the artistic team behind Into the Spider-Verse

This class is designed to introduce the young child to various forms of movement while learning to move with the music. Coordination and musicality is our goal! This will give children the prerequisites to later engage in a beginners dance class.

Whether you are just picking up a guitar for the first time, or are hoping to perfect technique and skills as an advanced player, Mr. Spoor will differentiate lesson sessions to meet student goals.

This class helps students build jazz techniques such as isolations, dynamic qualities, and traveling steps. Dancers will enjoy upbeat, pop music as they warm-up, build strength, improve flexibility, balance, and coordination. Students will be able to demonstrate rhythm, floor work, freestyle expression, and memorize choreography.

Self-care is essential - mind and body. This Spring, BlackRock Center for the Arts and Warrior One Yoga bring you weekly Yoga!

This small class is for students with 5+ years previous training in ballet or by permission of the instructor. Students will focus on semi-advanced barre work. Depending on the student, pointe work will be introduced at the barre.

Learn the essentials with Washington, DC's most popular swing dance instructors! Our beginner class session takes you through the basics of swing: six-count, eight-count Lindy Whip and Circle, and both side-by-side and Back Charleston.

This is a fun and collaborative class where students get to further their acting and performance skills. Students will strengthen their ability to develop characters, build stage presence and confidence, and perform using stories from around the world as inspiration. Acting techniques, script analysis and staging are just some of the theater skills taught in this engaging class. Students might be required to memorize lines and stage directions for a sharing on the final class which is open for family and friends.

Each class will focus on developing basic piano skills with emphasis on musical notation included learning simple rhythmic concepts and reading and identifying notes.

We highly recommend that students have access to a piano or keyboard to practice at home between classes. All students must bring their own personal headset and 1/4 inch adapter to their piano classes.

This class is for students who have previously taken at least one year of ballet. Barre work will continue to strengthen body placement/alignment, increase technique, and introduce demi pointe work. Center practice exercises concentrate on correct placement and balance without use of the barre. Simple petite allegro and traveling enchainment will be executed. Attire: light blue leotard for students new to Level 2/3 and lavender leotard for returning level 2/3 students (no skirts), pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair in a bun or ponytail (short hair pulled away from the face with a headband or barrettes)

Have you ever found yourself looking at a painting and thinking ‘Hey, I could do that!’? As it turns out, you can! In this All Level painting class inspired by the artist Gustav Klimt you will learn how to make your own amazing Art Nouveau paintings. Course fee includes materials.

Learn mindfulness through handwork; finger knitted chains, bracelets, and critters delight and can eventually turned to crochet, sewing, and knitting. The creation of knits is integral to learning, stress reduction, and focus, and students can calm their minds and bodies with the mastery of this simple art.

This class is designed to keep your body in shape as we grow older. It will feature exercises at the barre which assist in body alignment and posture and overall use of all body muscles to keep you supple and strong.

This small class is for students with 4+ years previous training in ballet or by permission of the instructor. Students will focus on semi-advanced barre work. Depending on the student, pointe work will be introduced at the barre.

This class is for students who have previously taken at least one year of ballet. Barre work will continue to strengthen body placement/alignment, increase technique, and introduce demi pointe work. Center practice exercises concentrate on correct placement and balance without use of the barre. Simple petite allegro and traveling enchainment will be executed. Attire: light blue leotard for students new to Level 2/3 and lavender leotard for returning level 2/3 students (no skirts), pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair in a bun or ponytail (short hair pulled away from the face with a headband or barrettes)