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Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 PM $48 per session, Includes all supplies and tuition
Come and paint with Jackson School of the Arts while your child is taking a class of their own.
This class includes step-by-step instruction, supplies, and a relaxing art environment for adults. We will complete a vibrant mixed-media painting, on 12×12 canvas, in just three, one-hour classes. We’ll learn the many ways paint can be handled including the use of value, adding texture, enhancing details through layers, and composition.
Wednesdays 6:45-8:15 PM $54 per session, includes all supplies and tuition
Join us in the Art Studio and learn basic painting skills… color-mixing, brush technique, use of value, light and shading, and adding the finer details. We will practice painting in step-by-step lessons, and allow time to practice what was learned. With this specialized class you’ll be provided various techniques, and individualized instruction to help you refine your skills. You’ll be amazed at what you can paint!
Instructor: Carey
Art Fees and Registration
Register Today! Students may enroll anytime, even after the start date, until classes are full. Please contact us with any questions.
Two Sessions to Choose From
We all need some time to recover from our daily routine. Claim some time for yourself by joining us for our Adult Ballet Class. This weekly excursion will not only get you familiar with ballet concepts in a comfortable environment, but will help you become a stronger and more relaxed version of yourself.
This dance studio for a class that incorporates barre work and the very best ballet exercises and techniques that create strong lean bodies.
No ballet experience is necessary.
Wear exercise clothes that make you feel comfortable.
Group Ballroom Lessons
Tuesday Evenings from 7:30 to 8:30
Whether you’ve always dreamed of learning ballroom dance or just want to polish your style and add new moves to your repertoire, our instructors at The Jackson School of the Arts will help you meet your goals while feeling comfortable and confident. We strive to provide a vibrant, but relaxed atmosphere to help you become the dancer you’ve always dreamed of becoming (or at least a better dancer!)
Don’t worry if you’ve never danced before or think you have two left feet. We have the experience to get you past feeling awkward and into feeling great about dancing!
Private Ballroom Lessons
You bring the music and wear comfortable clothes and the shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day or special occassion. We will teach you basic ballroom dance steps appropriate for your experience level and music.
We have some great new classes that will be a possibility once we have extra room in our newly-renovated dance studio within our future home located in Downtown Jackson. If you aren’t familiar with our renovation project of the old Vermeulen’s building, check out our Capital Campaign page for info and pictures.
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM
Challenge Level: 1
Experience the under-appreciated joy of tap dancing — the satisfaction of essentially playing a musical instrument with your feet while dancing with the rest of your body.
Our Adult Tap class is a fun way to learn rhythm, coordination, tap terminology and choreography. The dances and lessons are choreographed in a way that they can be done by a beginner.
This class will focus on the Al Gilbert Graded Tap Technique that emphasizes rhythm and repetition in the classical tap style. Clean and articulate footwork put to big band style music.
No tap experience is necessary.
Ages 18+
Cost: $35 a month
Class Begins November 2, 2021
Instructor Aimie
Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM
Challenge Level: 2
Jazz is a high energy, stamina-building class. We focus on classical jazz technique, with across the floor progressions.
This class will pull from classical ballet technique with a focus on body isolations and rhythmic movements.
Music styles range from popular music to musical theater to decades from the 60s-80s. Some dance experience is recommended, but anyone is welcome to try!
Jazz dance classes are a great opportunity to explore the world of dance as many of the techniques and moves are easy to learn.
Ages 18+
Cost: $35 a month
Class Begins November 2, 2021
Instructor Aimie
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 PM
Challenge Level: 3
For those students that have more tap experience, our Advanced Tap class offers the opportunity to hone your skills. There will be a focus on expanding tap vocabulary and learning different styles of tap.
Ages 18+
Cost: $35 a month
Class Begins November 2, 2021
Instructor Aimie
We can help you make your first dance together a moment you’ll remember forever. Wedding dance instruction is designed especially for couples for want a choreographed routine, or just a comfortable natural look when you dance to your wedding music. Your wedding is your day to be in the spotlight and we help make it fun. Our straight forward instruction progresses at your pace, and prepares you to shine on the dance floor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should we start dance lessons? As soon as possible. The earlier you start, the lower your stress and the more time you have to learn your dance. If you can start early, you can relax (a bit!) will be able to learn a routine that will impress your guests and as an added benefit, you will actually learn to dance. There’s no reason to stop dancing after your wedding.
What do we wear? Wear comfortable shoes and the shoes you will wear to the wedding/special event. Break in the shoes!
