Mondays, 4-5pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Introduce your little ones to the fun and expressive world of dance and ballet! In this course, students will get the opportunity to learn basic movements and coordination that will help them as they continue to grow and discover the new world around them! Note: All students must be potty-trained.

Mondays, 5-6pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

As ballet is the standard for dance discipline, this class focuses 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.

Mondays, 6-7pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

As ballet is the standard for dance discipline, this class focuses 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.

Wednesdays, 6-7pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

As ballet is the standard for dance discipline, this class focuses 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.

Mondays, 3-4pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

This course is for students who have (or are approaching) an intermediate level. As ballet is the standard for dance discipline, this class focuses 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.

Thursdays, 4-5pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Hip-Hop encompasses many different urban dance styles such as poppin’, locking and freestyle movement to give students the chance to develop their individual styles.  HDCC classes teach rhythm, coordination and musicality and discuss the art and aesthetics of the musical styles that made hip-hop music possible. No suggestive lyrics or movements will be included in the work.

Thursdays, 5-6pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Hip-Hop encompasses many different urban dance styles such as poppin’, locking and freestyle movement to give students the chance to develop their individual styles.  HDCC classes teach rhythm, coordination and musicality and discuss the art and aesthetics of the musical styles that made hip-hop music possible. No suggestive lyrics or movements will be included in the work.

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Jazz dance is a form of dance that combines both African and European dance styles. This high-energy dance has a liveliness that sets it apart from traditional dance forms, such as classical ballet. Like jazz music, jazz dance often features improvisation.

Tuesdays, 6-7pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Jazz dance is a form of dance that combines both African and European dance styles. This high-energy dance has a liveliness that sets it apart from traditional dance forms, such as classical ballet. Like jazz music, jazz dance often features improvisation.

Tuesdays, 5-6pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Contemporary class is designed to help young dancers gain confidence in new styles by focusing on technique and basic lyrical style choreography.  This is a great class for hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap or other style dancers who are looking to break into contemporary dance.

Tuesdays, 3-4pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Contemporary class is designed to help dancers gain confidence in new styles by focusing on technique and basic lyrical style choreography.  This is a great class for hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap or other style dancers who are looking to break into contemporary dance.

Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Tap is style of dance in which a dancer wearing shoes fitted with heel and toe taps sounds out audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor or any other hard surface. Our classes focus on the fundamentals of rhythm tap, including clean technique, classic and contemporary tap repertory… all in a fun, supportive environment!

Thursdays, 6-7pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Tap is style of dance in which a dancer wearing shoes fitted with heel and toe taps sounds out audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor or any other hard surface. Our classes focus on the fundamentals of rhythm tap, including clean technique, classic and contemporary tap repertory, and improvisation skills. Tap history, films, and exposure to jazz music will deepen students’ appreciation of this great American art form.

Wednesdays, 5-6pm
Dance Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Broadway and Broadway-inspired choreography, dancers will learn the basics of jazz technique, performance style, class structure and other dance skills (i.e. leaps and turns).  This work is sure to capture the heart of anyone interested in the musical theater and the performing arts.

Thursdays, 4-5pm
Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Art 4 Kids! is a focused and fun introductory course for early elementary school students who want to begin the study of the wonderful world of art and art-making.

Wednesdays, 5-6pm
Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

This multi-disciplinary art course is designed to take young students through the process of drawing and painting using the fundamentals of color theory and composition with special techniques and tips. The exercises and demonstrations are planned to develop skills, to encourage experimentation and to give students confidence as artists. Explore the illusion of space through the use of atmospheric perspective, placement and sizing and also learn to create realism with light and shadows.  Beginning and experienced students are welcome.

Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

This multi-disciplinary art course is designed to take students through the process of drawing and painting using the fundamentals of color theory and composition with special techniques and tips. The exercises and demonstrations are planned to develop skills, to encourage experimentation and to give students confidence as artists. Explore the illusion of space through the use of atmospheric perspective, placement and sizing and also learn to create realism with light and shadows.  Beginning and experienced students are welcome.

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

Photography has never been more accessible and almost everyone now has the ability to capture images with the built-in camera on their mobile phone. During this course, students gain the skills and knowledge to produce creative, artistic images. We cover the basic history and fundamentals of photography and students explore the many features that their smartphones have to offer — taking their photographs to a whole new level.

Thursdays, 5-6pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $176                                               

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

Thursdays, 4-5pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $176

Through theater games, exercises and texts, students learn the craft of acting and improve the skills they need to become actors. This course focuses on developing 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.

Mondays, 5-6pm
Visual Arts Studio | Yucca Valley Arts Center
Cost: $176

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

Wednesdays, 3-4pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

With an emphasis on Broadway Musicals, this class 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 and practice outside of class is required for success.  Additionally, each week students are exposed to music theory and ear-training.

Thursdays, 4-5pm
North Studio Piano Lab | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

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.

Thursdays, 5-6pm
North Studio Piano Lab | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

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.

Thursdays, 3-4pm
North Studio Piano Lab | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

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.

Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This Acoustic Guitar course covers the basics of the instrument and the study of essential music fundamentals.  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 class.

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This Electric Guitar course covers the basics of the instrument and study of essential music fundamentals. 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. In addition to guitars, amps may be rented for electric guitars. Regular practice outside of class is required for success in this class.

Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This group class is for students of violin, viola, cello, or contrabass 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. This course is appropriate for students who have had no prior instruction and the Level II course is designed for those who have studied previously. Instruments are available for rent based on availability.  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.

Tuesdays, 5-6pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This group class is for students of violin, viola, cello, or contrabass who have studied previously and who desire to further their technical skills and knowledge of their instrument. Instruments are available for rent based on availability. 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.

Mondays, 4-5pm
South Studio | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This class offers an introduction to and continuation of the study of woodwind instrument performance. Class members study breath support, embouchure, intonation and other tools of orchestral woodwind playing in a class setting and apply them to introductory and more intermediate repertoire.  Rental instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to: flute, B-flat clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone. Class placement is at the discretion of the instructor and class offerings are based upon enrollment. Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these classes.

Mondays, 5-6pm
South Studio | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This group class is for woodwinds students who have studied previously and who desire to further their technical skills and knowledge of their instrument. Class members study breath support, embouchure, intonation and other tools of orchestral woodwind playing in a class setting and apply them to introductory and more advanced repertoire. Rental instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to: flute, B-flat clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone.  Class placement is at the discretion of the instructor and class offerings are based upon enrollment. Regular practice outside of class is required for success in these classes.

Tuesdays, 5-6pm
South Studio | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This class offers an introduction to and continuation of the study of brass instrument performance. Class members study breath support, embouchure, intonation and other tools of orchestral brass playing in a class setting and apply them to introductory and more intermediate repertoire. Rental instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to B-flat trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba. Class placement is at the discretion of the instructor and class offerings are dependent upon enrollment. Regular practice outside of class is required for success in this course.

Tuesdays, 6-7pm
South Studio | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This group class is for brass students who have studied previously and who desire to further their technical skills and knowledge of their instrument. Class members study breath support, embouchure, intonation and other tools of orchestral brass playing in a class setting and apply them to introductory and more advanced repertoire. Rental instruments available for study include, but may not be limited to B-flat trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba. Class placement is at the discretion of the instructor and class offerings are dependent upon enrollment. Regular practice outside of class is required for success in this course.

Tuesdays, 6-7pm
Blak Box Theater | Joshua Tree Arts Center
Cost: $144

This class offers an introduction to and continuation of the study of percussion performance.  Students study the fundamentals of drumming technique and music reading and learn various styles of music and jazz improvisation to produce music that draws from all styles.  Orchestral percussion instruments, drum sets, and many tuned and hand percussion instruments are available for study.  Students may enroll for either of the one-hour percussion classes or register for a two-hour combination of both, which is recommended.  Class placement is at the discretion of the instructor and class offerings are based upon enrollment.