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Adult Classes and Ballroom Lessons

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Art

Canvas & Conversation

Ages 18 to Adult
Two Sessions at 5:30-7:30pm

June 29th Deep Blue Sea
July 27th Fancy Flowers

Paint on canvas, come with some friends or meet new friends, enjoy a cool drink and some refreshments. Your instructor will lead you through a beautiful summer inspired painting. No worries if you feel you’re not an artist, we will lead the way. For the expert painters, there’s always room to add your own creative flare!

$25 for each session – Light refreshments and art materials included

Instructor: Rene

Art Foundations

Ages 14+

Paint While You Wait!

Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 PM $48 per session, Includes all supplies and tuition

Session 1: Acrylics Nov. 3, 10, 17 [Register]
Session 2: Mixed-Media Dec. 1, 8, 15 [Register]

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.

Painting – Unleash Your Creativity

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!

Session 1: Acrylics Nov. 3, 10, 17 [Register]
Session 2: Mixed-Media Dec. 1, 8, 15 [Register]

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 or click here to register. The Fall art term starts the week of September 10th, 2018 and run for 12 weeks.

Dance

Students may enroll at any time pending space. Don’t forget we have The Best Little Dance Store onsite where you can purchase your dance wear and shoes.

Dress code: Please wear what is comfortable for you. Suggestion: plain yoga pants and a fitted t-shirt or cami.

Adult Ballet

Tues 6:30-7:30 PM Dustin [Register]
Thurs 5:30-6:30 PM Aimie [Register]

Coming Soon!

We have some great new classes that will be a possibility once we have extra room in our newly-renovated dance studios in future home in Downtown Jackson. We will share exact dates, once they are available, but here is a preview.

Adult Tap – Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
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.

Adult Jazz –Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
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.

Group Ballroom Lessons

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!
Quick Class Info

Who:Both couples and singles are welcome. We will ensure that all singles have a dance partner. Ages 18 +.
When: Each session runs for 3 weeks for one hour each. 7:30-8:30PM
Cost: $42 per couple / $21 individual per session
What To Wear: Clothes and shoes you can dance the night away in comfortably.
If you’re learning to dance for a wedding, you might want to break the shoes in that you plan to wear at the reception during the lessons.
When to register: In order to ensure class availability, please register one week in advance.
To register: Click on link above to register or contact us.

Ballroom Schedule

Salsa

May 4, 11, 18 – 6:30 to 7:30PM

Salsa, originally from the Caribbean, often builds to a crescendo, creating tension and release. That makes salsa a wonderful partner dance, a very social experience. Salsa is also known for its high energy and rhythmic movement that and never goes out of style.

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.

1 couple, 1 hour $75 or 3 lessons for $200.

Wedding and Special Event Packages

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.

Options:

Basic Package: You bring the music and wear comfortable clothes and the shoes you will be wearing on your wedding day or special occasion. We will teach you basic ballroom dance steps appropriate for your experience level and music.
1 couple, 1 hour $75 or 3 lessons for $200.
Custom Choreography for First Wedding Dance: If you want to have a special one-of-a-kind dance created, our instructor and choreographer will create a dance for you based on your song preferences and of course your personality. Over a period of 3 lessons, you will be ready to amaze your guests. Session 1 meet the instructor, talk about what you want, dance a bit so we can have the knowledge we need to create a dance that is just right for you. Session 2 and 3 (1 hour each) practice and perfect your dance.
$300 for custom dance and practice sessions.
Wedding Party Dance: What a fun way to surprise your guests when the entire wedding party takes to the dance floor! Bring everyone to us in our fun spacious dance studio. This package includes custom choreography for your song and 3 one hour practice sessions with our instructor. Prior to the first session, you’ll talk with the instructor about your wedding party, the song you’ve selected and other details so at the first session, everyone can begin to learn and practice the dance.
$350 includes consult and 3 one hour practice sessions. You may also bring in your own refreshments to make it more fun for everyone.

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!

Testimonials

"My daughters have been attending Jackson School of the Arts for years. Both girls look forward to coming every week. They love it and the chance to express their creativity. I’m so grateful for the scholarships because otherwise my husband and I wouldn’t be able to provide dance and art classes which our girls excel in and look forward to each week."

"Thank you Jackson School of the Arts for your contribution to the community by providing dance classes for children. I am a mother of two dance students. We travel from Concord (25 minutes) despite the existence of a closer dance academy for financial reasons and because we prefer the culture at the Jackson School of the Arts."

"We have appreciated the high quality dance instructors, the professional attitude of instructors and support staff, and the family friendly atmosphere at the Jackson School of the Arts."

"This is my daughter’s second year and I could not be happier with the program. I looked into other programs before choosing JSA, but I knew there was no way I could afford their tuition. I am a single mom who goes to school full time. Because of the sliding fee scale, my daughter can participate."

"Their teachers are amazing. They are patient with the children and they are knowledgeable about what they are teaching."

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