Thursdays 4-5:15 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Mariah Austin
Cost: $170

As ballet is the standard for dance discipline, these courses focus on building a strong foundation through repetitive movement, ballet vocabulary, and class discussion.  With focus on creativity, discipline and technical development, dancers learn basic ballet positions and technique, ballet performance choreographies, and skills.  Ballet is offered in conjunction with Musical Theater Jazz and the two courses should be taken together.

NOTE: Dance students must wear tight-fitting tee-shirts, sweatpants or leggings.  Tee-shirts and pants should be all black or white with no words or logos.  Students may bring dance clothes, but they are not mandatory at this time.  The instructor will recommend dance clothes and ballet shoes when class is underway.

Mondays 3-4:15 pm
SEP 24; OCT 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; NOV 5, 12, 26; DEC 3
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Mariah Austin
Cost: $170

As ballet is the standard for dance discipline, these courses focus on building a strong foundation through repetitive movement, ballet vocabulary, and class discussion.  With focus on creativity, discipline and technical development, dancers learn basic ballet positions and technique, ballet performance choreographies, and skills.  Ballet is offered in conjunction with Musical Theater Jazz and the two courses should be taken together.

NOTE: Dance students must wear tight-fitting tee-shirts, sweatpants or leggings.  Tee-shirts and pants should be all black or white with no words or logos.  Students may bring dance clothes, but they are not mandatory at this time.  The instructor will recommend dance clothes and ballet shoes when class is underway.

Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Mariah Austin
Cost: $140

Dancers learn the basics of jazz technique, performance style, class structure and jazz dance skills (i.e. leaps and turns), as well as Broadway and Broadway-inspired choreography.  This work is sure to capture the heart of anyone interested in the performing arts.  Musical Theater Jazz is offered in conjunction with Ballet and the two courses should be taken together.

NOTE: Dance students must wear tight-fitting tee-shirts, sweatpants or leggings.  Tee-shirts and pants should be all black or white with no words or logos.  Students may bring dance clothes, but they are not mandatory at this time.  The instructor will recommend dance clothes and ballet shoes when class is underway.

Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm
SEP 24; OCT 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; NOV 5, 12, 26; DEC 3
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Mariah Austin
Cost: $140

Dancers learn the basics of jazz technique, performance style, class structure and jazz dance skills (i.e. leaps and turns), as well as Broadway and Broadway-inspired choreography.  This work is sure to capture the heart of anyone interested in the performing arts.  Musical Theater Jazz is offered in conjunction with Ballet and the two courses should be taken together.

NOTE: Dance students must wear tight-fitting tee-shirts, sweatpants or leggings.  Tee-shirts and pants should be all black or white with no words or logos.  Students may bring dance clothes, but they are not mandatory at this time.  The instructor will recommend dance clothes and ballet shoes when class is underway.

Tuesdays 4-5 pm
OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Denice Huntington
Cost: $70

Theater 4 Kids! is a focused and fun introductory class for elementary school students who want to begin the study of the wonderful world of acting and the theater.   

Wednesdays 3-4:30 pm
SEP 26; OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 28; DEC 5
Location: Blak Box Theater | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Howard Shangraw
Cost: $185

This course implements the different methodologies of master theorists such as Stanislavsky, Meisner and Chekov through scene study and rehearsal.  Students prepare scenes from first read-through to performance and focus on a single method of preparation.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.     

Wednesdays 4:30-6 pm
SEP 26; OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 28; DEC 5
Location: Blak Box Theater | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Haley Kooyman
Cost: $185

Clowns are in vogue today.  Finding the clown within us is not a decision but an attitude and the study of clowning encourages students to be receptive to what their senses, posture and emotions can convey to an audience.  As another technique for expression, the art of mime originated in the theater of Ancient Greece.  Mimes express ideas or portray characters entirely by gesture and bodily movement without the use of words.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.  (Offered first semester only.)

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
SEP 25; OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13, 27; DEC 4
Location: Blak Box Theater | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Howard Shangraw
Cost: $140

Through theater games, exercises and texts, students learn the craft of acting and improve the skills they need to become actors.  This course develops the fundamental process used in rehearsing and performing modern realistic plays.  Actors explore ensemble, scene and monologue work and improvisation to acquire the techniques needed to live truthfully on the stage.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.

Tuesdays 3-4:30 pm
SEP 25; OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13, 27; DEC 4
Location: Blak Box Theater | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Howard Shangraw
Cost: $185

This course is appropriate both for junior high school and high school students who have studied acting before and junior high and high school students with no previous training.  The work is a continuation of the monologue and scene work in Beginning Acting.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.          

Mondays 4-5 pm
OCT 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; NOV 5, 12
Location: Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Taylor Whiting
Cost: $70

ART 4 KIDS! is a fun and creative introductory course for the youngest elementary school students who want to add some structure to the wonderful world of art-making.

Tuesdays 2:30-4 pm
SEP 25; OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13, 27; DEC 4
Location: Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Darlene Morris
Cost: $195

In an exploration of “PLACE”, students create paintings with acrylic paint, hand-painted oriental papers and personal photos.  Design concepts and color theory are incorporated into the classroom discussions and critiques.

Tuesdays 4:30-6 pm
SEP 25; OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13, 27; DEC 4
Location: Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Lisa Dean
Cost: $195

Students mix acrylic paint with other media to develop an exciting range of artwork.  The application of gels, pastes, mod podge, paper textures, wire, aluminum and bleeding art tissue encourages each artist to imagine out of the box and begin discovering his or her own individual style.

Mondays 5:30-7 pm
SEP 24; OCT 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; NOV 5, 12, 26; DEC 3
Location: Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Taylor Whiting
Cost: $195

In this ten-week drawing project students divide a standing human figure into four sections. Each section of the figure is drawn in a style of his or her choice ranging from surrealism to Japanese wood block, art nouveau, art deco and even cartoon–after these styles have been introduced and practiced.  Students then create a figure that is fluid within each transition. Working in graphite develops skills in value, composition, character development and style.

Thursdays 5-6 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Jered Palmer
Cost: $140

In our world as well as the art world, perspective is about point-of-view and the relationships of things we see to each other.  These classes introduce the basics of perspective drawing to students and help them to use the principles of this technique to create their own perceptions of the world around them through their art.

Thursdays 3:15-4:45 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Jered Palmer
Cost: $195

In our world as well as the art world, perspective is about point-of-view and the relationships of things we see to each other.  These classes introduce the basics of perspective drawing to students and help them to use the principles of this technique to create their own perceptions of the world around them through their art.

This is an Advanced Placement® preparation course.
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
SEP 25; OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13, 27; DEC 4
Location: South Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Steve Caron
Cost: $140

An understanding of pitch, rhythm, scales, chords, intervals, keys and harmony is all an important part of being a trained musician.  Join this course to experience a hands-on approach to applied music theory where you read, write, and truly hear the elements of music like never before.  Class discussions, interactive tools, and personalized feedback help you practice outstanding musicianship every day, at any level, and at any age.  This is an excellent course to help prepare you for the Advanced Placement® Music Theory exam.

Tuesdays 5-6 pm
OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Denice Huntington
Cost: $70

Music 4 Kids! is a focused and fun introductory group course for beginning elementary school students who want to begin the study of the wonderful world of music and music.

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
SEP 26; OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 28; DEC 5
Location: South Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Joshua Huntington
Cost: $140

These group classes are for students of violin who wish to learn a basic history of their instrument, proper positioning and posture, a well-rounded technique, good intonation and other requirements for skillful playing.  The beginning course is appropriate for students who have had no prior instruction and the intermediate course is designed for those who have studied previously.  Violins are available for study.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.  Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these courses.

Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 pm
SEP 26; OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 28; DEC 5
Location: South Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Joshua Huntington
Cost: $140

These group classes are for students of violin who have studied previously and who desire to further their technical skills and knowledge of their instrument.  Violins are available for study.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.  Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these courses.

Thursdays 4-5 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: Blak Box Theater | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor Steve Caron
Cost: $140

This group course offers instruction to students who have never studied an orchestral brass instrument previously.  The fundamentals course introduces breath support, embouchure, intonation and other tools of orchestral brass playing in a class setting while the ensemble course reviews these elements and applies them to more advanced repertoire.  Instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to B-flat trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.  Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these courses.

Thursdays 3-4 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: Blak Box Theater | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor Steve Caron
Cost: $140

Brass Ensemble offers instruction to students who have previously studied an orchestral brass instrument.  The fundamentals course introduces breath support, embouchure, intonation and other tools of orchestral brass playing in a class setting while the ensemble course reviews these elements and applies them to more advanced repertoire.  Instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to B-flat trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are dependent upon enrollment.  Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these courses.

Wednesdays 4-5 pm
SEP 26; OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 28; DEC 5
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Greg Gordon
Cost: $140

Beginning Drums & Percussion offers an introduction to the study of percussion performance in a group setting.  Students study the fundamentals of drumming technique and music reading and learn various styles of music improvisation.  Orchestral percussion instruments, drum sets, timpani and many tuned and hand instruments are available for study.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are based upon enrollment.

Wednesdays 3-4 pm
SEP 26; OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14, 28; DEC 5
Location: Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center | 58325 CA-62 | Yucca Valley
Instructor: Greg Gordon
Cost: $140

Intermediate Drums & Percussion offers a continuation of the study of percussion performance in a group setting.  Students study the fundamentals of drumming technique and music reading and learn various styles of music improvisation.  Orchestral percussion instruments, drum sets, timpani and many tuned and hand instruments are available for study.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are based upon enrollment.

Thursdays 4-5 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: North Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Dale Colgrove
Cost: $140

This course offers instruction to students who have never studied an orchestral woodwind instrument.  The fundamentals course introduces breath support, voicing, embouchure, articulation, and finger technique in a class setting while the ensemble course reconsiders these elements and applies them to more advanced repertoire.  Instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to: flute, B-flat clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are based upon enrollment.  Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these courses.

Thursdays 3-4 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: North Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Dale Colgrove
Cost: $140

This course offers instruction to students who have studied previously.  The fundamentals course introduces breath support, voicing, embouchure, articulation, and finger technique in a class setting while the ensemble course reconsiders these elements and applies them to more advanced repertoire.  Instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to: flute, B-flat clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are based upon enrollment.  Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these courses.

Tuesdays 4-5 pm
SEP 25; OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13, 27; DEC 4
Location: North Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Nelms McKelvain
Cost: $140

This series of group classes offers instruction to students who have never studied piano.  Students taking this course for the first time concentrate on reading music and learning the keyboard, hand position, posture, basic theory and their first pieces of piano music.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are based upon enrollment.  Students enrolled in any level of instruction must have a piano or keyboard at home or access to a place to practice regularly.

Tuesdays 3-4 pm
SEP 25; OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13, 27; DEC 4
Location: North Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: Nelms McKelvain
Cost: $140

This series of group classes offers instruction to students who have had previous training.  Students will review note reading, music theory, piano technique, and will expand their knowledge and develop proficiency.  Course placement is at the discretion of the instructor and course offerings are based upon enrollment.  Students enrolled in any level of instruction must have a piano or keyboard at home or access to a place to practice regularly.

Mondays 4-5:30 pm
SEP 24; OCT 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; NOV 5, 12, 26; DEC 3
Location: North Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructor: MacKinley Stewart
Cost: $185

This guitar course covers the basics of the instrument and the study of essential music fundamentals in a group setting.  Students learn how to read music notation and chord symbols and gain an understanding of different musical genres including blues, jazz, rock and pop music.  Regular practice outside of class is required for success in this course.

Thursdays 5-6:30 pm
SEP 27; OCT 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV 1, 8, 15, 29; DEC 6
Location: North Studio | Palmer Performance Hall | 61231 CA-62 | Joshua Tree
Instructors: Analisa Pilecki & Nelms McKelvain
Cost: $185

This group course is designed to improve singing by studying the fundamentals of healthy vocal production—including proper posture and breathing, support, tone placement, diction and care of the voice.  Appropriate song repertoire is chosen by the instructors and practice outside of class is required for success.  Additionally, each week students are exposed to the synopsis of a Broadway musical or an introduction to a legendary Broadway performer.