spring classes & summer camps 2013 brochure

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Classesspring 2013

spring CLAssEs April 1–June 8For all ages 5, 6 & 10-week classes Plus 1 day workshops Early Registration Deadline: March 27Ballet • Bollywood • Cartooning Drama • Drawing • guitar • Hip Hop musical Theater • music Together® piano • Violin • and more!

summEr CAmps June 17–Aug 2Age 4–Grade 8

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Full Day Summer CampsJoin us for an action packed, arts filled

funtastic summer! In full day camps, ages four through middle school can explore the arts, adventure into new experiences and showcase their talents through art exhibits and performances in musical theater, dance and music. Camp forms online, due may 31.

YOung ArTisT BALLET CAmp grades 1–3monday–Friday 9:30–12:30 $260Young dancers will enjoy a week of flights of fancy led by Becci Kimm. Study famous ballets, learn basic ballet steps, create an original ballet story, decorate costumes, and design props. Family and friends are invited to an informal performance on August 2.413.631.1 July 29–August 2

WizArD WOrKsHOp grades 3–8monday–Friday 9:30–12:30 $260 (includes magic kit)Just imagine performing breathtaking feats of magic! Magician Brian Curry returns to lead a wonderful week of learning how to construct, practice, and perform incredible illusions. All props and materials provided.413.632.1 July 29–August 2

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ExpLOrErs ArTs CAmp Ages 4–5 (must be 4 by the first day of camp)monday–Friday 9:00–3:00$260 ($208 July 1–5)Welcome all Explorers! Have fun exploring creative play, drama, art and music with a different theme each week.413.530.1 June 17–21 Tribal Tales413.531.1 June 24–28 new Quests with Knights

and princesses413.532.1 July 1–5 A Teddy Bear picnic (no camp July 4) 413.533.1 July 8–12 African safari413.534.1 July 15–19 At the Circus413.535.1 July 22–26 Cosmic Capers in Outer space

ADVEnTurErs ArTs CAmp grades 1–2monday–Friday 9:00-3:00 $260 per session ($208 July 1-5)Journey through the USA—and find fun everywhere! Using creative art, songs, dance, and drama, each ses-sion offers a taste of American culture and fresh look at a fairy tale unique to the region or state. Join us for a mini-performance on the last day of camp!413.711.1 June 17–21 montana mountain High413.712.1 June 24–28 Don’t mess with Texas413.713.1 July 1–5 greetings from Florida

(no camp July 4) 413.714.1 July 8–12 Come to our Hawaiian Luau413.715.1 July 15–19 new York! new York!413.716.1 July 22–26 Hooray for Hollywood

pErFOrming ArTs CAmp grades 3–8 monday–Friday 9:00-3:00 $490 per session ($440 July 1–12)Let’s put on a show! Our professional staff will guide you through a two-week rehearsal process, through dance steps and art projects to scripts and songs! Campers are grouped by age. Each awesome session ends with an art exhibition and a fully staged musical theater production for family and friends.413.416.1 June 17–28 How the West was sung413.417.1 July 1–12 Celebrate America:

Coast to Coast Talent (No camp July 4) 413.418.1 July 15–26 Once upon a Fable

AFTErnOOn ExTEnDED DAY grades 1–8 monday–Friday 3:00–6:00 $100 per week ($80 July 1–5)Relax and enjoy fun recreational games and projects. You must be enrolled in a full day camp in order to register.413.706.1 June 17–21413.706.2 June 24–28 413.706.3 July 1–5 (no extended day July 4)413.706.4 July 8–12 413.706.5 July 15–19 413.706.6 July 22–26

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By popular demand, Blackrock offers Extended Day 3:00–6:00 for campers in grades 1–8. pre-registration is required.

Welcome to Spring Arts Classes at BlackRock!Whether you or your child are returning to gain new skills in an art form you already love, or it’s time to explore new disciplines, BlackRock’s faculty promises to help you find your creative niche. There are many new workshops and classes for all ages available this spring. Our extensive array of workshops offer you a quick and affordable way to try something new.

Make sure you save these important registration dates: summEr camps and Extended Day registration begins February 4. Please see the opposite page for details.

general registration for the spring session begins march 5. most classes start the week of April 1, unless otherwise noted. The early registration deadline for the spring session is March 27. Registrations received on March 28 or later are subject to a $10 late fee.

if you are already enrolled in a yearlong class, invoices for the spring session must be paid by march 3 to keep your spot. See page 14 for details.

*inclement weather cancellation: Call 301.528.2260 x1032 or go to www.blackrockcenter.org.

Thank you for joining us at Blackrock! Learn more on our website:• Complete descriptions of classes• Online registration• Faculty bios

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Early registration Deadline: march 27spring session (10 weeks)April 1–June 8, 2013April 1 – school’s Out Workshop (see page 13)no classes may 25–27 (Memorial Day Weekend)

spring Arts showcases in yearlong classes• Saturday, June 8 (time TBA) • Sunday, June 9 (time TBA) featuring performances by dance and instrumental students

summer Camps June 17–August 2 No camp on July 4

INSIDESummer Camps ...................2Dance ..................................4 Young Artists Ballet ..........5Music ..................................6Spring Class Schedule ......8–9Theater .............................10 Musical Theater ............10Visual Arts..........................11Workshops & Lectures .......13

ScholarshipsA limited number of partial scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need. Please apply early! For more information, please call 240.912.1053

Senior DiscountSeniors (62 and over) will receive a 20% discount on all arts classes at the time of registration. The dis-count is not transferable and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Save on Tuition When You Become a BlackRock MemberBecome a $125 member today and receive a $15 discount on your classes pLus register early, starting February 25.Class fees and ticket sales cover only a portion of the total cost of providingstellar arts education classes and excellent performing and visual artspresentations. Your membership contribution is critical to ourmission of engaging the community in the arts. In addition to tuitiondiscounts and early registration privileges, you will receive these benefits: 4 Invitations to member receptions for performances & gallery exhibits 4 Free drink coupon for use during any performance this season 4 Recognition in performance programs 4 Charitable gift tax deductionFor further information on membership, please contact the Development Office at 301.528.2260.

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Dance Classes listed by course level, and then age


BALLET/mODErnprE-BALLET: CrEATiVE mOVEmEnT BlackRock’s youngest dance students learn new skills, explore movement concepts and interact with others. Dance skills become progressively more challenging through the year. Class curriculum based on the Standards for Learning and Teaching Dance in the Arts. Class culminates in an informal sharing for family and friends.313.024.1 Age 3(students must be 3 years old before first class) saturday 9:30–10:30 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Rachel Knudson313.025.1 Ages 4–5saturday 10:30–11:30 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Rachel Knudson

BALLET prEp ii313.016.1 Ages 4–6Wednesday 5:15–6:15 (yearlong) New students welcome! Tuition: $200 Instructor: Katerina Rodgaard

BALLET/TAp COmBO313.017.1 grades K–2Wednesday 4:15–5:15 (yearlong) New students welcome! Tuition: $200 Instructor: Katerina Rodgaard

BALLET/mODErn DAnCE313.020.1 grades 2–4saturday 11:30–12:30 (yearlong) Tuition: $200 Instructor: Rachel Knudson

BALLET LEVEL 1313.752.1 grades K–2monday 4:00–5:00 (yearlong) Tuition: $200 Instructor: Maria Shorb313.751.1 grades 1–3Wednesday 6:15–7:15 (yearlong) Tuition: $200 Instructor: Katerina Rodgaard

BALLET LEVEL 2313.760.1 grades 1–3monday 5:00–6:00 (yearlong) Tuition: $200 Instructor: Maria Shorb

BALLET LEVEL 3313.786.1 grades 3–5monday 6:00–7:00 (yearlong) Tuition: $200 Instructor: Maria Shorb

sCEnEs FrOm “sWAn LAKE” For the second or third year ballet student. Dancers learn the fundamentals of composition, forma-tions, and performance from the beloved ballet “Swan Lake.” For the last class, students perform in costume for family and friends. It is recommended students take Ballet level 2 or Level 3 in addition to this class.313.722.1 grades 1–5Tuesday 5:00–6:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Maria Shorb

inTErmEDiATE BALLET TECHniQuE For students with two or more years experience or by permission of the instructor. Students focus on technique, with emphasis on advanced terminology in barre, center and across the floor combinations. 313.783.1 grade 9–Adult monday 7:30–9:00 (yearlong)Tuition: $300 Instructor: Maria Shorb

mODErn In this gentle to the body class, you will learn basic modern technique with exercises on the floor, center, and across the floor. Based on the Limon tech-nique of expression through movement, you will move your body in a very natural and quite flowing way.313.770.1 AdultsTuesday 7:00–8:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Rachel Knudson

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pOinTE Prerequisite: three or more years of ballet training or by permission of the instructor. Students must have sufficient strength in their feet and legs to be physically capable of pointe and must also be taking Intermediate Ballet Technique. (313.783.1)313.798.1 grades 6–AdultWednesday 8:00–9:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Maria Shorb

BALLET CHOrEOgrApHY CHOrEOgrApHY CLAss: “sWAn LAKE” Study the choreography of “Swan Lake” and also focus on learning variations. The last class, students perform in costume for family and friends. Open to intermedi-ate and advanced students. It is recommended that students take a technique class in addition to the choreography class.313.723.1 grades 6–AdultTuesday 6:00–7:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Maria Shorb

BOLLYWOOD BOLLYWOOD KiDs Explore the fun and fluidity of this popular Indian dance genre, inspired by Bollywood films. Learn the style, technique, posture, poses, and versatility the dance has to offer. Class culminates an in informal sharing for family and friends. All are welcome; no experience necessary.313.724.1 grades 3–5Thursday 5:00–6:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Pooja Patel

BOLLYWOOD ADuLTs Explore the beauty, grace, and versatility of this popular Indian style of dance inspired by Bollywood Films. Learn the technique, posture, poses, and choreography of this genre. All are welcome! No experience necessary.313.725.1 grades 9–AdultWednesday 7:00–8:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Pooja Patel

Hip HOp Hip HOp BEginnEr313.581.1 grades 3–5monday 4:30–5:30 (yearlong) Tuition: $200 Instructor: Pooja Patel

Hip HOp BEginnEr/inTErmEDiATE 313.582.1 grades 6–12monday 6:00–7:15 (yearlong) Tuition: $250 Instructor: Pooja Patel

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YOung ArTisTs BALLETBased on the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance graded syllabus, this program follows a thorough, systematic progression of levels with specific training and continuity. New students may join in fall 2013; see details at www.blackrockcenter.org

inTrODuCTiOn TO BALLET 313.668.1 Ages 5–7Thursday 5:15–6:15 (yearlong)313.668.2 Ages: 5–7saturday 9:30–10:30 (yearlong)

LEVEL 1 313.573.1 Ages 7–9Wednesday 6:00–7:00 (yearlong)313.573.2 Ages 7–9saturday 10:30–11:30 (yearlong)

LEVEL 2 313.702.1 Ages 7–10Tuesday 4:15–5:15 (yearlong)

LEVEL 3313.795.1 Ages 7–12Tuesday 5:15–6:15 (yearlong)

LEVEL 4 313.739.1 Ages 8–14Wednesday 4:45–6:00 & Thursday 4:15–5:15 (yearlong)

LEVEL 5313.797.1 Ages 10–16Tuesday 6:15–7:45 & Thursday 6: 15–7:45 (yearlong)


Music Classes listed by course level, and then age

sTrings inTrODuCTiOn TO ViOLin Become acquainted with the violin by learning fun short pieces, reading music, and studying composers. Class covers proper maintenance, tuning, bowing and fingering technique. New students welcome!313.792.1 grades 1–6 saturday 11:00–12:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Natalia Vladimirova

ViOLin LEVEL 1 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or 3 months of violin experience. Continue to learn from skills gained from Introduction to Violin. Advance your reading of music, while studying musical selections for the spring arts showcase. Proper maintenance, tuning, bowing technique, and fingering techniques continue to be covered.313.793.1 grades 1–6 (yearlong)saturday: 10:00–11:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Natalia Vladimirova

BEginning guiTAr Have fun learning the basics, including a few chords and rhythms, while playing some of your favorite songs by ear! 313.614.1 grades 3–6Wednesday 4:00–5:00313.624.1 grade 7–AdultWednesday 6:00–7:00Tuition: $200 Instructor: Mike Kligerman

ADVAnCED BEginning guiTAr Expand your skills, adding new chords and techniques and learning songs you love.313.618.1 grades 5–8Wednesday 5:00–6:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Mike Kligerman

inTErmEDiATE guiTAr Take your skills to the next level, learning finger picking techniques, adding melody to your playing and much more. Students select songs and everyone learns how to make them our own.313.598.1 grade 6–AdultWednesday 7:00–8:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Mike Kligerman

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musiC TOgETHEr® is an internationally recognized early childhood program for babies to age 5 and the adults who love them. Classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical.313.802.1 Tuesday 10:00–10:45313.802.2 Tuesday 11:00–11:45Ages 3 months to 5 years (with care-giver or parent/grandparent)Tuition: $200 Materials Fee: $40 (songbook & 2 CDs) payable to instructor at first class Instructor: Marianna H. Wise

VOiCE BEginning VOiCEStudents learn the basic techniques of vocal production, tone production, music theory, rhythm and pitch through various exercises and demonstrations. They sing repertoire selected from Broadway musicals. All are welcome!313.836.1 grades 3–5Friday 5:00–6:00 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Melynda Burdette


piAnO Designed for children as young as 5, the piano program at BlackRock teaches students keyboard, performance, and general music skills in a fun, relaxed environment. Classes are limited to five participants so students receive suffi-cient attention from the teacher while developing teamwork and listening skills. Each level of instruction should be taken for three sessions, preferably from September to June. The program is meant to be taken in sequence over a five-year period and covers all levels of experience. More details at www.blackrockcenter.org. it is highly recom-mended that students have access to a piano or keyboard to practice at home. all students must bring their own personal headset and ¼ inch adaptor to class. New students welcome, if they meet the class prerequisites. ALL CLAssEs: Tuition: $200

inTrODuCTiOn TO piAnO (yearlong)GRADES K–2313.677H.1 monday 11–11:45Instructor: Lindsay Bass313.677.1 monday 4:00–4:45Instructor: Lindsay Bass313.677.2 Tuesday 4:00–4:45Instructor: Barbara Kober313.677.3 Wednesday 4:00–4:45Instructor: William Chang313.677.4 Thursday 4:00–4:45Instructor: Barbara Kober313.677.5 Friday 4:15–5:00Instructor: Lindsay Bass313.677.6 saturday 9:30–10:15Instructor: William Chang

GRADES 3–5313.680.1 Tuesday 5:00–6:00Instructor: Barbara Kober313.680.2 saturday 10:30–11:30Instructor: William Chang

piAnO LEVEL 1 (yearlong)Prerequisite: Introduction to Piano or permission of instructor. GRADES K–2313.678.1 Wednesday 5:00–5:45Instructor: William Chang313.678.2 Thursday 5:00–5:45Instructor: Barbara Kober313.678.3 Friday 5:00–6:00Instructor: Lindsay Bass

GRADES 3–5313.681.1 Tuesday 6:00–7:00Instructor: Barbara Kober313.681.2 Wednesday 7:00–8:00Instructor: William Chang313.681.3 saturday 11:30 –12:30Instructor: William Chang

piAnO LEVEL 2 (yearlong)Prerequisite: Piano Level 1 or permission of instructor. GRADES 3–5313.612.1 monday 5:00–6:00Instructor: Lindsay Bass313.612.2 Tuesday 7:00–8:00Instructor: Barbara Kober313.612.3 Wednesday 6:00–7:00Instructor: William Chang313.612.4 Thursday 6:00–7:00Instructor: Barbara Kober

piAnO LEVEL 3 (yearlong)Prerequisite: Piano Level 2 or permission of instructor. GRADES 3–5313.466H.1 monday 12:15–1:15Instructor: Lindsay Bass313.466.1 monday 6:00–7:00Instructor: Lindsay Bass313.466.2 Thursday 7:00–8:00Instructor: Barbara Kober313.466.3 saturday 12:30–1:30Instructor: William Chang

piAnO rEpErTOirE (yearlong) Prerequisite: Piano Level 3 or permission of instructor. GRADES 4–8313.789.1 monday 7:00–8:00Instructor: Lindsay Bass

piAnO FOr TEEns & ADuLTs: BEginnEr & inTErmEDiATE (yearlong)New students welcome!313.683.1 monday 8:00–9:00Instructor: Lindsay Bass313.683.2 Tuesday 8:00–9:00Instructor: Barbara Kober


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Intro. to Piano 4:00–4:45YAB Level 2 4:15–5:15Fun with Drawing & Painting 4:30–5:30YAB Level 3 5:15–6:15Scenes from “Swan Lake” 5:00–6:00Musical Theater 1 5:30–6:30

Intro. to Piano 11:00–11:45 (Homeschool)Intro. to Piano 4:00–4:45 Ballet Level 1 4:00–5:00Ballet Level 2 5:00–6:00Acting Stories 1 5:30–6:30

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Piano Level 3 12:15–1:15 (Homeschool)Hip Hop Beginner 4:30–5:30 Meet the Masters 4:30–5:30Ballet Level 2 5:00–6:00 Piano Level 2 5:00–6:00Acting Stories 1 5:30–6:30 Piano Level 3 6:00–7:00Ballet Level 3 6:00–7:00Piano Repertoire 7:00–8:00

Beginning Guitar 4:00–5:00YAB Level 4 4:45–6:00Advanced Beginning Guitar 5:00–6:00Acting Stories 2 5:15–6:15Piano Level 2 6:00–7:00Piano Level 1 7:00–8:00

Hip Hop Beginner/ Intermediate 6:00–7:15Piano Repertoire 7:00–8:00

Choreography Class: “Swan Lake” 6:00–7:00YAB Level 5 6:15–7:45 Piano for Teens & Adults: Beginner & Intermediate 8:00–9:00

Beginning Guitar 4:00–5:00YAB Ballet Level 4 4:45–6:00Advanced Begin. Guitar 5:00–6:00Intro to Theater 6:30–7:30Intermediate Guitar 7:00–8:00Pointe 8:00–9:00

Beginning Guitar 6:00–7:00Intro to Theater 6:30–7:30Intermediate Guitar 7:00–8:00Bollywood Dance 7:00–8:00Pointe 8:00–9:00

Beginning Guitar 6:00–7:00Intermediate Guitar 7:00–8:00Bollywood Dance 7:00–8:00Pointe 8:00–9:00

Choreography Class: “Swan Lake” 6:00–7:00Modern Dance 7:00–8:00 Piano for Adults: Beginner & Intermediate 8:00–9:00

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Intro. to Piano 4:00–4:45Art Explorers: Matisse Magicians 4:00–5:00Art Explorers: Brush, Brush, Tap 4:00–5:00Ballet/Tap Combo 4:15–5:15Drama Kids 4:15–5:15Piano Level 1 5:00–5:45Ballet Prep II 5:15–6:15YAB Level 1 6:00–7:00Ballet Level 1 6:15–7:15

Origami Art 5:30–6:30Choreography Class: “Swan Lake” 6:00–7:00YAB Level 5 6:15–7:45

Hip Hop Beginner/ Intermediate 6:00–7:15 Leaded Stained Glass 7:00–9:00Copper Foiled Stained Glass 7:00–9:00Piano for Teens & Adults: Beginner & Intermediate 8:00–9:00

Leaded Stained Glass 7:00–9:00Copper Foiled Stained Glass 7:00–9:00Piano for Teens & Adults: Beginner & Intermediate 8:00–9:00

YAB Ballet Level 2 4:15–5:15Fun with Drawing & Painting 4:30–5:30Intro. to Piano 5:00–6:00 Scenes from “Swan Lake” 5:00–6:00YAB Level 3 5:15–6:15Origami Art 5:30–6:30Piano Level 1 6:00–7:00Musical Theater 2 6:30–7:30Piano Level 2 7:00–8:00

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Intro. to Piano 4:00–4:45Piano Level 1 5:00–5:45YAB Intro. to Ballet 5:15–6:15

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Basics of Drawing 9:30–10:30Broadway Bound! 10:00–12:00Violin Level 1 10:00–11:00Intro. to Piano 10:30–11:30YAB Level 1 10:30–11:30Intermediate Drawing 10:30–12:00Intro. to Violin 11:00–12:00Piano Level 1 11:30–12:30Piano Level 3 12:30–1:30BlackRock Comedy Central 12:30–1:30

Broadway Bound! 10:00–12:00Violin Level 1 10:00–11:00Intermediate Drawing 10:30–12:00Intro. to Violin 11:00–12:00BlackRock Comedy Central 12:30–1:30

YAB Level 5 6:15–7:45

Pre-Ballet: Creative Movement 9:30–10:30Pre-Ballet: Creative Movement 10:30–11:30

Intro. to Piano 4:15–5:00Piano Level 1 5:00–6:00

Intro. to Piano 9:30–10:15YAB Intro to Ballet 9:30–10:30 Violin Level 1 10:00–11:00YAB Level 1 10:30–11:30Intro. to Violin 11:00–12:00Ballet/Modern Dance 11:30–12:30

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Watercolors & Nature 12:00–1:30

Watercolors & Nature 12:00–1:30

Story Time & Art: April Showers 10:30–11:30Story Time & Art: Bloomin’ Spring 10:30–11:30

YAB Level 4 4:15–5:15Bollywood Kids 5:00–6:00Piano Level 2 6:00–7:00Piano Level 3 7:00–8:00

YAB Level 4 4:15–5:15YAB Level 5 6:15–7:45

school’s Out! Let’s make Art Monday, April 1 10:00–11:45Open Art studio Tuesday, April 2 6:30–8:30 Tuesday, May 6 6:30–8:30“success as an Artist” seminar Saturday, April 13 10:00–4:00Art Lecture and Drawing Workshop: “Casualty” Terracotta Warriors Tuesday, April 16 6:30–9:00Wine with the masters! Thursday, April 18 7:00–9:30 Thursday, May 16 7:00–9:30photography Foundations: Basics of the Digital Camera Thursday, April 25 7:00–9:00

One-Day Workshops & Lectures

DrAmA KiDs Perform stories through the tools of dramatic play—props, music, costumes and imagination. Create different characters as they travel to the bottom of the sea, into outer space, down a busy street or wherever their ingenuity takes them.313.671.1 grades K–2Wednesday 4:15–5:15 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Sonie Mathew

ACTing sTOriEs 1 Discover your acting potential by playing favorite characters in fairy tales, folk tales, legends and myths. Gain teamwork skills and self-confidence through theater games. 313.465.1 grades 1–3monday 5:30–6:30 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Sonie Mathew

ACTing sTOriEs 2 Create believable characters in believable places doing believable things! By working on short scenes, you will learn character development, stage blocking and effective use of space. 313.468.1 grades 3–5Wednesday 5:15–6:15 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Sonie Mathew

BLACKrOCK COmEDY CEnTrAL Total improvisation! Every week expand your knowledge of storytelling, character creation, and spontaneity… all while having a ton of fun. Boost communication skills and confidence through improvisation games and exercises.

313.727.1 grades 3–8saturday 12:30–1:30 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Arnetia Walker

Theater Classes listed by age

inTrODuCTiOn TO THEATEr Grab your script! Work from a script to mount a short play and present it to family and friends. Learn and make decisions about costuming, sets, props, sound effects and music. No experience necessary, just come ready to produce an entertaining and engrossing play!313.782.1 grades 6–9Wednesday 6:30–7:30 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Sonie Mathew

musiCAL THEATEr 1 Experience all the components of musical theater training: singing, movement and staging using age ap-propriate materials taken from beloved musicals. Each class incorporates warm-ups and theater games to teach performance techniques in a fun, relaxed way.313.523.1 grades K–2Tuesday 5:30–6:30 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Arnetia Walker

musiCAL THEATEr 2 Building on skills gained in Musical Theater 1, students learn an exciting new component: the scene-into-song. Exploring the music and more, students develop characters and improvise scenes all while continuing to sing songs from Broadway’s most popular musicals.313.698.1 grades 3–5Tuesday 6:30–7:30 Tuition: $200 Instructor: Arnetia Walker

BrOADWAY BOunD! Have fun performing scenes and songs from hit Broadway shows like Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof, The Wiz, The King and I, and many more. April 6–may 11 (6 weeks) 313.726.1 grades 3–8saturday 10:00–12:00 Tuition: $280 Instructor: Arnetia Walker

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Visual Arts Classes listed by age


sTOrY TimE AnD ArT: ApriL sHOWErs Have fun blending colors using pigment, water & filter paper to create spring-themed mosaics. For child with care giver or parent/grandparent.313.806.1 Ages 2–3 (plus one adult)April 4–may 2 (5 weeks) Thursday 10:30–11:30 Tuition: $112 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Joan Clowes

sTOrY TimE AnD ArT: BLOOmin’ spring Create colorful collages, craft flower-filled baskets, and design a special Mother’s Day gift. For child with care giver or parent/grandparent. 313.807.1 Ages 2–3 (plus one adult)may 9–June 6 (5 weeks) Thursday 10:30–11:30 Tuition: $112 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Joan Clowes

ArT ExpLOrErs: mATissE mAgiCiAns Create 3D paper art using scissors, papier mache and imagination. 313.808.1 grades K–2April 3–may 1 (5 weeks) Wednesday 4:00–5:00 Tuition: $112 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Joan Clowes

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It’s more than a dance move; learn how artists apply paint to paper with brushes, brayers and even fingertips.313.809.1 grades K–2may 8–June 5 (5 weeks) Wednesday 4:00–5:00 Tuition: $112 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Joan Clowes

Fun WiTH DrAWing AnD pAinTing Learn and explore many styles of drawing and painting using pencils, pastels, paints, markers and mixed media. Work in 2-D and 3-D creating art from stories, the world around us and more. Creativity and having fun are a must!313.501.1 grades 1–3Tuesday 4:30–5:30 Tuition: $212 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Janice Marshall

mEET THE mAsTErs Create artwork in the styles of renowned artists. Stu-dents use a wide variety of media and techniques, such as pastels, colored pencils, watercolor, collage, and printmaking, in addition to classic drawing and painting materials.313.674.1 grades 3–5monday 4:30–5:30 Tuition: $212 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Joan Clowes

BAsiCs OF DrAWing Learn the basics of drawing through fun exercises! Students explore shape, form, color and texture and a variety of techniques as they mix information with imagination.313.359.1 grades 3–5 saturday 9:30–10:30 Tuition: $212 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Marta Lautz

CArTOOning Create characters to inhabit their own worlds, and, using a variety of techniques, make them tell stories in digital form! For new and returning students.313.470.1 grades 3–5Friday 4:00–5:00 Tuition: $212 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Brian Mason

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5- & 6-week Classes

Visual Arts Classes listed by age 5- & 6-week Classes

OrigAmi ArT Fold paper into any manner of animal, flower or objects. Papers can be decorated and folded pieces placed in scenes or hung for decorations. Paper units can be attached to form architectural pieces or geometric objects.313.813.1 grades 3–6April 9–may 14 (6 weeks) Tuesday 5:30–6:30 Tuition: $132 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Janice Marshall

inTErmEDiATE DrAWing Using a variety of techniques, you can create projects based on observations and interpretation. Learn how to generate original ideas while developing individual sketch books and portfolios.313.518.1 grades 5–8saturday 10:30–12:00 Tuition: $312 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Marta Lautz

ADVAnCED CArTOOning Explore more advanced cartooning techniques and create more challenging projects.313.721.1 grades 6–8 (or by permission of the instructor) Friday 5:00–6:00Tuition: $212 (includes $12 materials fee) Instructor: Brian Mason

WATErCOLOrs AnD nATurE Discover basic techniques and special effects through paintings that focus on nature. Students bring their own materials from a list BlackRock will provide. 313.350.1 grade 9–AdultApril 6–may 4 (5 weeks) saturday 12:00–1:30Tuition: $150 Instructor: Marta Lautz313.350.2 grade 9–Adultmay 11–June 8 (5 weeks) saturday 12:00–1:30 Tuition: $150 Instructor: Marta Lautz

LEADED sTAinED gLAss The origins of the art of stained glass are lost to history, but you can learn the basics of this timeless medium in this 5-week class. In building two panels, at first a simple piece, then one you will be proud to hang and display, the class covers glass cutting, lead-came assembly and soldering.313.846.1 Ages 16 and upApril 1–April 29 (5 weeks) monday 7:00–9:00 Tuition: $215 (includes a $15 material fee) Instructor: Fran Asbeck

COppEr FOiLED sTAinED gLAss Building on what you learned in Leaded Stained glass, we will introduce you to the 19th century technique of copper foiled stained glass, a process dif-ferent from the lead came technique, involving a new assembly. 313.854.2 Ages 16 and upmay 6–June 10 (5 weeks) monday 7:00–9:00 Tuition: $215 (includes a $15 material fee) Instructor: Fran Asbeck

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sCHOOL’s OuT! LET’s mAKE ArT! With no school in session, it’s the perfect time to work on art projects instead! We’ll create spring-themed art at this workshop, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional.313.803.1 Ages 7–10April 1 (one day workshop) monday 10:00–11:45 Tuition: $47 (includes $12 material fee) instructor: Jaree Donnelly

OpEn ArT sTuDiO Join fellow artists for two free-style figure drawing sessions. All levels are welcome. Work at your own pace, practice figure drawing skills and have a chance to see how other artists work. Bring your own art supplies; we provide the costumed model and easels.313.794.1 grade 9–AdultTuesday 6:30–8:30 pm April 2 and may 6 Two sessions: $16 Drop in Fee: $12 per session

“suCCEss As An ArTisT” sEminAr THE original business and marketing seminar for emerging artists, designed to give practical information and advice toward a successful fine arts career. The presenter, Catriona Fraser, has given the “Success as an Artist” seminar to hundreds of DC area artists, curators, teachers and other arts professionals since 1999. The issues covered are not based on theory, but grounded in actual experience. A light breakfast will be provided; students should bring their own lunch. Workshop includes an informational packet and a resource CD.313.814.1 Ages 18 and upApril 13 (one day workshop) saturday 10:00–4:00 Tuition: $85 Lecturer: Catriona Fraser

ArT LECTurE AnD DrAWing WOrKsHOp: “CAsuALTY” TErrACOTTA WArriOrs

Presenting an artistic interpretation of one of China’s greatest archaeological discoveries, the “Terracotta Warriors” in Xian, China. In conjunction with Nina Chung Dwyer’s April exhibition, Dwyer will review the process that she used to interpret the Warriors, in which two-dimensional artwork provides a representa-tion of a representation – depicting sculptures that in

turn depict soldiers. Review the work of some modern artists who have inspired Dwyer’s work, and learn background about the Terracotta Warriors, including their construction 2,000 years ago and their reconstruc-tion in the 20th century. As a part of the 2-1/2 hour workshop, attendees will have a hands on experience creating a drawing based on a still life setup. 313.816.1 Ages 18 and upTuesday, April 16 6:30–9:00 Tuition: $45 Lecturer: nina Chung Dwyer

WinE WiTH THE mAsTErs! Here’s a fantastic new way to combine painting with socializing. Sip wine while creating your own masterpiece inspired by the masters! Not an artist? Not a problem. Our instructors will guide you in each one-night class. You will go home with a painting you can call “uniquely yours” and, hopefully, a new-found interest and talent you’ll want to explore. We provide the 11 x14 canvas, materials, wine, and the instructor. Must be 21 years and older. Deadline to register is one week before class.313.805.1 Thursday, April 18 7:00–9:30 Artwork: “Tree of Life” gustav Klimt Tuition: $40 313.805.2 Thursday, may 16 7:00–9:30 Artwork: a piece by Van gogh Tuition: $40

pHOTOgrApHY FOunDATiOns: BAsiCs OF THE DigiTAL CAmErA

Do you have a digital camera, but don’t know what all the buttons and dials do? Use your camera to its fullest potential, after an informative walkthrough on basic function and common modes Please bring your camera with you, along with the manual.313.858.1 Ages 12 and upApril 25 (one day workshop) Thursday 7:00–9:00 Tuition: $40 instructor: Jaree Donnelly

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Registration Policies

parent/guardian supervision: Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising children in the BlackRock building outside of class time. Instructors and BlackRock staff are NOT responsible for students before or after scheduled classes. Students are not allowed in any class-room or theater without an instructor present. Children are not permitted in adult classes and adults are not permitted in children’s classes, even as observers, except as otherwise noted. Late pick-up: Parents may be assessed a $10 late charge if a child is picked up more than 15 minutes after class ends. An additional $1 per minute charge will accrue for any time thereafter. Students who are consistently picked up late may be charged the fee after 5 minutes past the ending time of the class.Liability: BlackRock is not liable for the loss of property or the loss of artwork belonging to the students. Due to limited storage, any artwork left after the session has ended may be discarded by staff.medications: BlackRock staff will not administer medications.

student Conduct: BlackRock does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, ethnic or national group, gender, sexual orientation or disability. BlackRock expects all students and visitors to treat others in a respectful man-ner and reserves the right to take appropriate action in support of this policy. BlackRock also reserves the right to ask any student to withdraw if he or she is disruptive to the class or interferes with the safety of others. In this case, there will be no refund issued.inclement Weather policy: BlackRock does not follow MCPS school closings and delayed openings. We will pro-vide information on our website (www.blackrockcenter.org) and a voice message at 301.528.2260 x1032. Classes canceled because of inclement weather will be made up, when possible.make-up Classes and Attendance: We do nOT offer make-up classes for students who miss class due to sick-ness, vacation or other circumstances.Camp forms are available online and completed forms are due by may 31.

General Information

Signing and submitting a registration form and payment of class fees implies acceptance of ALL policies as stated.

registration: All registrations are processed in the order received. Online registrations at blackrockcenter.orgare confirmed immediately. Registrations may be hand delivered 10:00–8:00 Monday–Friday, OR may be mailed to: BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown, MD 20874. Early registration deadline is March 27. Registrations after that date are subject to a $10 late fee.Yearlong registrations: Invoices must be paid by to hold your spot in the class. Students whose invoices have not been paid by March 3 will be un-enrolled from the class and can register starting March 5.registration Confirmation: Confirmations will be e-mailed for class registrations. Waiting lists will be set up for classes at maximum enrollment and you will be notified when space becomes available.payment: Full payment, by cash, check or credit card, is due when submitting registration form. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “BlackRock Center for the Arts” and must include name, address, home and work telephone numbers, and participant’s full name. There is a $25 charge for returned checks. VISA, MasterCard, AmEx and Discover payments are accepted.materials Fee: Students in adult and teen classes are responsible for their own supplies; a list of supplies will be available at the first class. There is a materials fee for all children’s visual art classes; see specific classes for details.Costume Fee: New students enrolled in a yearlong class must pay a $50 costume fee, due at first class. Costume fees are non-refundable.

Complimentary Tickets: Valid only for the set perfor-mance time and date. No exchanges.Class Cancellations: BlackRock reserves the right to cancel a class for any reason. In the event BlackRock must cancel a class, full refund of tuition is guaranteed. Enroll early, so we have enough registrations to avoid possible cancellation.Class Credits and refunds: Requests for withdrawal from any class must be submitted via email to [email protected]. The request must include the student’s name, payer’s name, address and phone number, class name and reason for withdrawal. If your request is received more than two weeks before the start date of the class, you will receive a refund of the tuition paid, less a $25 processing fee. If notice is received within two weeks of the class start date, a $50 processing fee will be assessed per participant per class. Classes missed by students cannot be rescheduled or refunded.During the first two weeks of class, a prorated refund or tuition credit valid for one year toward a future class or camp program may be issued. no refunds or credits will be made after the second week of class.Camp and Extended Day refund policy: If your request is received more than two weeks before the start date of any camp or extended day camp program, you will be given a refund of tuition paid less a $25 processing fee ($75 for a two-week arts camp). If notice is received less than two weeks before the start of camp a $50 late notification processing fee will assessed per participant ($150 for a two-week art camp). All requests for with-drawal from any camp must be submitted in writing to Blackrock Center for the Arts or by e-mail to [email protected].

Camps at a Glance


Blackrock Center for the Arts is supported in part by funding from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County; and by a

grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

BlackRock gratefully acknowledges the

support of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz

Foundation and The J. Willard and Alice S.

Marriott Foundation.

Thank you to OBA Bank for its contribution

to BlackRock’s scholarship fund.

summEr CAmps

session Course # Theme/Title Days Time Tuitiono 1 413.530.1 Tribal Tales June 17–21 9:00–3:00 $260o 2 413.531.1 New Quests with Knights and Princesses June 24–28 9:00–3:00 $260o 3 413.532.1 A Teddybear Picnic July 1–5 9:00–3:00 $208o 4 413.533.1 African Safari July 8–12 9:00–3:00 $260o 5 413.534.1 At the Circus July 15–19 9:00–3:00 $260o 6 413.535.1 Cosmic Capers in Outer Space July 22–26 9:00–3:00 $260

ExpLOrErs ArTs CAmps — Ages 4–5 (no camp on July 4)

session Course # Theme/Title Days Time Tuitiono 1 413.711.1 Montana Mountain High June 17–21 9:00–3:00 $260o 2 413.712.1 Don't Mess with Texas June 24–28 9:00–3:00 $260o 3 413.713.1 Greetings from Florida July 1–5 9:00–3:00 $208o 4 413.714.1 Come to our Hawaiian Luau July 8–12 9:00–3:00 $260o 5 413.715.1 New York! New York! July 15–19 9:00–3:00 $260o 6 413.716.1 Hooray for Hollywood! July 22–26 9:00–3:00 $260

ADVEnTurErs ArTs CAmps — Children entering grades 1–2 (no camp on July 4)

session Course # Theme/Title Days Time Tuitiono 1 413.416.1 How the West was Sung June 17–28 9:00–3:00 $490o 2 413.417.1 Celebrate America! Coast to Coast Talent July 1–12 9:00–3:00 $440o 3 413.418.1 Once Upon a Fable July 15–26 9:00–3:00 $490

pErFOrming ArTs CAmps — Children entering grades 3–8 (no camp on July 4)

session Course # Theme/Title Days Time Tuition

HALF-DAY CAmps — Ballet Camp grades 1–3 • Wizard Workshop grades 3–8

o 413.631.1 Young Artist Ballet Camp July 29–Aug 2 9:30–12:30 $260o 413.632.1 Wizard Workshop — includes magic kit July 29–Aug 2 9:30–12:30 $260

summer Camp medical & Emergency Contact Forms and parent Handbook are available online at www.blackrockcenter.org or at the front desk. required forms are due by may 31.

ExTEnDED DAY Children entering grades 1–8 (ages 6-13). must be enrolled in a camp.

o 1 413.706.1 Extended Day June 17–21 3:00–6:00 $100o 2 413.706.2 Extended Day June 24–28 3:00–6:00 $100o 3 413.706.3 Extended Day July 1–5 (no extended day on July 4) 3:00–6:00 $80o 4 413.706.4 Extended Day July 8–12 3:00–6:00 $100o 5 413.706.5 Extended Day July 15–19 3:00–6:00 $100o 6 413.706.6 Extended Day July 22–26 3:00–6:00 $100

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