Town Hall Theater Offers Fall Arts Classes

Middlebury's Town Hall Theater is offering an expanded slate of classes that will bring the performing arts - and much more - to people of all ages.

"A lot of people don't know about the Byers Studio on the lower level of the theater, which is perfect for all kinds of classes," says THT executive director Douglas Anderson. This season the theater will offer 12 different classes, starting on September 8.

Dance is very strongly represented, with tap dancing for all ages taught by Kathleen Smith, dance in the classic tradition taught by Patty Smith, and this year, for the first time, dance traditions from across the globe: African dance and drumming taught by Soriba Simbo Camara, and Irish Dance offered by Beth Anne McFadden, who runs the popular McFadden Academy for Irish Dance in South Burlington.

Offerings in Mind-Body disciplines include Tai Chi Chuan, Meditation, Nia Technique, and Yoga.

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, contact the teacher directly. For more information, call the Town Hall Theater offices at 388-1436.

Fall 2009 Class Schedule at Town Hall Theater

Meditation Montage - Susan Guran

Explore a range of meditation approaches.

Discuss cost with teacher.

Tuesday/Thursday (8:30-9:30 am) 9/8-12/17

802-989-6472 or susan@guranhomeopathy.com

www.guranhomeopathy.com
Beginning Tai Chi Chuan - Christopher Kiely

Discuss cost with teacher.

Wednesday/Friday (8:30-9:30 am) 9/9-12/18

802-453-2714 or cloudhandy@yahoo.com
African Dance - Soriba Simbo Camara

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

Saturday (9-10 am) 9/12-12/12

802-453-7564 or inouwalinga@yahoo.com

www.africandanceanddrumusa.com
African Drumming - Soriba Simbo Camara

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

Drum rental $5/class.

Saturday (10-11 am) 9/12-12/12

802-453-7564 or inouwalinga@yahoo.com

www.africandanceanddrumusa.com
Nia Movement Technique - Cathy Salmons

A fusion of modern dance, jazz, martial arts and yoga.

Monday/Wednesday (11am-12:15 pm) 9/14-12/16

802-345-6687 or vttangopoet@yahoo.com

www.blissvt.com
Yoga - Dawn Decker

Cost: $15/single class, $140/14 weeks or $120 for 10 class card

Friday (9:45-11am) 9/11-12/18

802-349-5404 or dawn.decker@hotmail.com

www.dawndeckerbodywork.com
Adult Beginner Tap - Kathleen Smith

Cost: $108

Friday (11:30 am-12:30 pm) 9/11-11/6

802-989-2808 (cell) or 388-4125 (home) or kws.tapsmith@gmail.com

Adult Advanced Beginner Tap - Kathleen Smith

Cost: $108

Monday (1:30-2:30 pm) 9/14-11/9

802-989-2808 (cell) or 388-4125 (home) or kws.tapsmith@gmail.com

Dance - Patty Smith

Dance in the classic tradition.

Discuss cost with teacher.

Monday through Thursday (3-5 pm) 9/28-12/10

802-623-6629
Beginner Irish Dance - Beth Anne McFadden

Ages 4 and up.

Cost: $40/month, plus $20 registration fee

Friday (3:45-4:30 pm) 9/11-12/18

802-999-5041 or celtikutie@aol.com

www.mcfaddenirishdance.com
Beginner 2 Irish Dance - Beth Anne McFadden

For those with 1+ years Irish dance instruction & teacher approval.

Discuss cost with teacher.

Friday (4:30-5:30 pm) 9/11-12/18

802-999-5041 or celtikutie@aol.com

www.mcfaddenirishdance.com
Workshop for Young Actors - Michael Kiernan & Harry McEnerny, IV

Movement, voice, improve and scenes.

Visiting instructors include Alex Draper and Dana Yeaton.

Ages 11-15

Cost: $150 ($100 for THT members.)

Sunday (4-6 pm) 9/13-12/13

802-545-2323 or mtleki@gmail.com