Town Hall Theater Announces Upcoming Performing Arts Classes

Middlebury's Town Hall Theater once again offers classes in the performing arts to people of all ages and abilities.

"The Byers Studio on the lower level of the theater is busy from morning till night with classes," says THT executive director Douglas Anderson. "I've always thought that THT is not just about watching performances, but should give everyone a chance to be performers themselves, to find the actor or dancer inside."

New this year is an adult acting class taught by Melissa Lourie, artistic director of the Middlebury Actors Workshop and a theater instructor at UVM. Margo Whitcomb, who taught the very successful summer theater workshop, offers a creative dramatics class specifically for very young performers, grades 1-3.

Returning instructors include Patty Smith (dance) and Simbo Camara (African dance and drumming). Christopher Kiely once again offers his morning sessions of Tai Chi Chuan.

The instructors are local professionals. "This is another way that THT can support local performers," says Anderson. "We keep a small rental fee, but most of the fees go directly to the teachers."

To enroll in a course, contract the teacher directly. For more information, call the Town Hall Theater offices at 388-1436.

Fall 2010 Class Schedule - Please register directly with teachers
Adult Acting Class - Melissa Lourie

Sunday (9-11 am) 9/12-10/31

Expand your acting skills through scene study. Learn the art of spontaneous, dynamic interaction on stage. Adults of all levels of skill and experience welcome.

$120/8 weeks Enrollment limit: 12

For registration form contact office@townhalltheater.org

802-545-2046 or melissalourie@gmavt.net
The Play's the Thing!!!!

After-school theatre for grades 1-3

Wednesdays 3:30-4:45PM, 9/15 through 11/03

Young students discover the magic of creating stories and character by using their bodies, voices and imaginations. Class size is limited. Contact Instructor Margo Whitcomb for registration and details: margo.whitcomb@gmail.com, 802-349-3045. $125

Dance - Patty Smith

Monday & Tuesday (3-5 pm) 9/20-12/14 (not 11/22 & 11/23)

Quality dance education for students in the classic tradition.

Discuss cost with teacher.

802-623-6629
Tai Chi Chuan - Christopher Kiely

Wednesday (8:30-9:30 am) 10/6-12/22

Learn the ancient Chinese art of balancing Yin and Yang through gentle callisthenic exercises and focused concentration. Start anytime. No experience necessary.

Cost: $15/class or $50/month (first class is free)

802-349-2725 or cloudhandy@yahoo.com
African Drumming - Soriba Simbo Camara

Saturday (9:30-10:30 am) 9/11-12/18

Journey into the beautiful and complicated rhythms from Guinea, West Africa. Drums available for rent $5/class. All levels welcome.

Cost: $15/session or $12 with 6 class card

802-453-7564 or inouwalinga@yahoo.com

www.africandanceanddrumusa.com
African Dance - Soriba Simbo Camara

Saturday (10:30-11:30 am) 9/11-12/18

High-energy African dance class that's so much fun you'll forget you're working out to exciting music! All levels welcome.

Cost: $12/session, $10 with 6 class card

802-453-7564 or inouwalinga@yahoo.com

www.africandanceanddrumusa.com

 

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