Child and Teen Classes

This class is designed to introduce students to the basics of Irish Dance Students will learn reel and light jig dances and the basics of Irish dance technique It is a fun introduction to Irish dance and music. More information about the Maple Academy of Irish Dance is available at www.mapleirishdance.com. No class 9/15. 9/22, 9/29,10/6, 10/13 & 10/30

Learners will explore multiple ways of creating a moving image. Watch in amazement as your artful drawings come to life through stop-motion, Claymation, and hand drawn animation. Students may work both individually or collaboratively, and will be provided a camera and tripod to create their work. All artists will take home a digital compilation of all their works at the end of the course. This course features new and challenging projects for returning students. For more information, please contact the instructor at holly@rosar.io. No Class 10/15.

Step into the mindset of a concept artist, and create a character that is uniquely yours. Learn how illustrators flesh out characters at every step of the process in videogames, animated movies, and graphic novels -- all while finding your own illustrative style! Students may choose to work in traditional drawing and painting materials provided by the instructor, or may bring their own tablet with them to work digitally. If you are working digitally, the Procreate App is preferred but alternatives can be suggested for android users. A materials fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the first class if your child is not using a tablet. No class 10/15.

THis class is for 11 1/2 yrs+. A natural progression from Classical Ballet 4. Three to four years of previous ballet training necessary. A complete barre, port de bras, adage, petit allegro, grand allegro, classical ballet intricate dances and appropriate character dances are included. Also this level also stresses a greater emphasis on inward and outward pirouette, and across the floor turns. CB 5 Dress Code: Girls: Royal Academy of Dance Faith leotard in Red, pink tights, pink Bloch ballet shoes, black RAD character shoes and character dancing skirt. Boys: White t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, and white Bloch ballet shoes and black character shoes. RAD uniform leotards and Bloch full sole ballet shoes are available through the Dance Supplies store in Severna Park, 410-647-8727. Character skirts are available through Mrs. Razzetti. For more information about the Academy Ballet School of Annapolis, please contact Mrs. Razzetti at 410-849-2942 / 443-994-3052 or email academyballet.rad@gmail.com.

Ballet Theatre of Maryland offers classes in two Annapolis locations. Go to www.balletmaryland.org for a complete list. Please contact Emily Carey, School Administrator, at 410-224-5644 for more information regarding the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program. At this level, registration in two technique classes per week is required. This class is the beginning of formalized classical ballet, including barre, centre, and stretch exercises. Please contact Emily Brennan, School Administrator, at 410-224-5644 for more information regarding the Ballet Theatre of Maryland Program. Note: Students must be age 8 on or before July 1, 2022 or by audition or faculty approval. The attire for all classes, except where otherwise noted, is as follows: Girls: Black leotard, nude or pink tights, and corresponding nude or pink ballet slippers. No jewelry allowed. Hair must be in a bun, neatly pulled back from the face. Boys: White t-shirt, black tights, and white or black ballet slippers. No class Sept. 26, Oct. 3-8, Nov. 23-26

This class is for ages 12 1/2+ This level is a natural progression from Classical Ballet 5. Four to five years of previous ballet training necessary. CB6 is highly choreographed, stressing the performance aspect of ballet on stage. The dance exercises featured are extremely performance oriented and a stage quality is hopefully enforced. Three classes a week are recommended in order to be eligible to take the RAD exam. CB 6 Dress Code: Girls: Royal Academy of Dance Faith leotard in Navy, pink tights, pink Bloch ballet shoes, black RAD character shoes and character dancing skirt. Boys: White t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, and white Bloch ballet shoes and black character shoes. RAD uniform leotards and Bloch full sole ballet shoes are available through the Dance Supplies store in Severna Park, 410-647-8727. Character skirts are available through Mrs. Razzetti. For more information about the Academy Ballet School of Annapolis, please contact Mrs. Razzetti at 410-849-2942 / 443-994-3052 or email academyballet.rad@gmail.com.

Absorb profesional-level performance techniques and concepts while learning classic literature from bandleaders Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The semester concludes with a themed concert in the Bowen Theater on the campus of Maryland Hall. For information please contact:info:naptownjazzkids.org. No class Sept 26. Multigenerational registration is encouraged for parents, siblings to join.

This is the beginning level of the Royal Academy of Dance Vocational classwork. The Vocational level is meant for the serious student who seeks to make a career in one of the dance oriented fields. This is meant as an addition to the Royal Academy of Dance chldren's syllabus, graded levels 1-8. Girls: Royal Academy of Dance Bethany leotard in Purple, pink tights, pink Bloch ballet shoes, black RAD character shoes and character dancing skirt. Boys: White t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, and white Bloch ballet shoes and black character shoes. RAD uniform leotards and Bloch full sole ballet shoes are available through the Dance Supplies store in Severna Park, 410-647-8727. Character skirts are available through Mrs. Razzetti. For more information about the Academy Ballet School of Annapolis, please contact Mrs. Razzetti at 410-849-2942 / 443-994-3052 or email academyballet.rad@gmail.com.

Wildhearts Academy is a philosophy to teaching children while also building an inclusive, compassionate and forward thinking community. With a comprehensive approach, using Arts Integration, Wellness Habits and Nature Based curriculum, Wildhearts Academy provides a unique approach to seeing the world around us through a diverse lens. Trailblazers through art will use significant artists throughout history to teach art history, painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media and crafts. A $15 materials fee will be due at the first class. For more information please visit www.wildheartsacademy.com or email weareallwildhearts@gmail.com