DANCE—ADULT

Jazz—Beginning

Age 13 & up

Dance—This is a great form of personal expression created and sustained through improvisation. Its heritage is traced to African origins that utilize upbeat music. Enjoy these highenergy movements and improve muscle tone, endurance, and rhythm. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

Th 5:45–6:45pm 4/6–5/25

$96 [8 Classes] 1149973 Dana Christy

Hip Hop

Age 15 & up

Get your dance on! Build endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance. Have fun breaking a sweat while learning the energetic style of hip hop dance. Focus on rhythm, musicality, basic footwork, modern choreography, smooth moves, and more. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

Tu 6:00–7:00pm 4/4–6/6

$120 [10 Classes] 1149970 Kelsi Schnitter

Ballet—Beginning

Age 13 & up

This is a beginning level Ballet class: A classically structured ballet class for motivated beginners. Focused training in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Discover your inner grace by immersing yourself in this classic form. Learn or review ballet basics and work on flexibility, strength, and alignment. Build or rebuild a solid foundation of technique, placement, and terminology as you incorporate barre, center practice, adage, and allegro. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

Th 7:00–8:00pm 4/6–5/25

$96 [8 Classes] 1149966 Dana Christy

Tap: Absolute Beginner

Age 13 & up

Always wanted to tap dance? Now’s your chance! No experience necessary. Learn basic tap steps, combinations, and dances. Increase agility, grace, ankle strength, and flexibility with this exciting and lively American dance art experience. Develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination while having fun. The Instructor has shoes for loan for all new tappers. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

W 10:00-11:00am 4/5-6/7

$120 [10 Classes] 1149986 Sue Ceswick

Tap: Advanced Beginner

Age 13 & up

Increase agility, grace, ankle strength, and flexibility with this exciting and lively American dance art experience. Develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination while having fun. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

Th 10:30–11:30am 4/6–6/8

$120 [10 Classes] 1149987 Sue Ceswick

Tap I

Age 13 & up

Always wanted to tap dance? Now’s your chance! No experience necessary. In this fast paced class, learn basic tap steps, combinations, and dances. Increase agility, grace, ankle strength, and flexibility with this exciting and lively American dance art experience. Develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination while having fun. The Instructor has shoes for loan for all new tappers. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm. *No class 6/1

Th 9:30–10:30am 4/6–6/8

$120 [10 Classes] 1150541 Sue Ceswick

Th 6:00–7:00pm 4/6–6/8*

$108 [9 Classes] 1149983 Sue Ceswick

Tap II

Age 13 & up

Increase agility, grace, ankle strength, and flexibility with this exciting and lively American dance art experience. Develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination while having fun. Complexity of steps and choreography increases with each level. The Instructor has shoes for loan for all new tappers. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm. *No class 6/1

Th 7:00–8:00pm 4/6–6/8*

$108 [9 Classes] 1149984 Sue Ceswick

Tap III

Age 13 & up

For those with tap experience who want to get a great work out in this high energy faced pace class. Increase agility, grace, ankle strength, and flexibility with this exciting and lively American dance art experience. Develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination while having fun. Complexity of steps and choreography increases with each level. The Instructor has shoes for loan for all new tappers. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

W 6:00–7:00pm 4/5–6/7

$120 [10 Classes] 1149985 Sue Ceswick

Tap Dance for Seniors

Age 60 & up

Participate in this exciting and lively American dance art experience. Help develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination, improve balance, and increase strength and flexibility while exploring steps and movement! From practicing proper warm-up techniques to exploring basic choreography, each class will instill confidence and encourage creativity. Have fun! Complexity of steps and choreography increases with each level. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

Beginner Tu 10:00–11:00am 4/4–6/6

$120 [10 Classes] 1149979 Sue Ceswick

Advanced Beginner Tu 11:15–12:15pm 4/4–6/6

$120 [10 Classes] 1149978 Sue Ceswick

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT

Private music lessons are a great way to build discipline and take your music playing to the next level. Thrive with customized instruction as you build the skills and abilities necessary to express yourself through music.

Our faculty is comprised of professional teaching artists who are dedicated to personalized and highquality music education in a community setting. We have instructors offering instruction in: piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, flute, violin, viola, cello, woodwinds, percussion, and more.

Lessons are held weekly and run through the school year (October through early June). We are always accepting new applications as registration is ongoing and availability is built around current instructor schedules. Lessons are $28 per 30-minute lesson, with monthly and quarterly payment plan options available.

To start the registration process, please complete MAC’s application form at: bit.ly/maclessons

MUSIC—YOUTH

Exploring Together

It’s musical playtime for kids! Develop self-expression, cognitive, social, and musical skills through songs, games, movement, and percussion play, while making friends along the way. Be part of a harmonious experience that creatively engages concepts such as rhythm and tonality, then bring it home to share. This is a family class—Adult attendance is required. Register the child only. *No class 5/29 Age 6–12 months (Crawlers) M

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Age 12–24 months (Toddlers)

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$90 [9 Classes]

Youth Group Guitar

Age 8–12

Experience the excitement of creating and making music as you learn about the basic foundational skills of playing guitar in a fun and welcoming group setting! Learn about chords, strumming, and music notation while getting to play songs and learn alongside other young musicians. No previous experience required. Student must bring their own guitar to class. *No class 5/29

M 4:15–5:00pm 4/3–6/5

$108 [9 Classes] 1150304 Y. Murphy

Youth Piano Lab

Age 7–12

This class is perfect for the aspiring young musician who is brand new to piano. Students will be introduced to the core concepts necessary for building strong musicianship, including the grand staff, note values, and good hand technique. Learn how to play music on full-size pianos in a small group setting! *No class 5/29

This class uses: Primer Level - Lesson Book: Piano Adventures. Students are REQUIRED to purchase and bring their book to each class. Students must have access to a piano/keyboard at home and are expected to practice.

M 5:30–6:15pm 4/17–6/5*

$90 [7 Classes] 1150323 Jessica Bartlett

Sa 11:15am–12:00pm 4/8–6/10

$115 [10 Classes] 1151014 Brette Irish

Youth Group Ukulele

Age 8–12

Dive into creating music with this introductory ukulele class. Ukuleles are user-friendly and easy to learn! Learn about basic music theory, building chords, and developing rhythm, all while getting to play songs with others in this fun group setting. Perfect for beginners! No previous experience required. Student must bring their own ukulele to class.

Tu 4:00–4:45pm 4/4–6/6

$120 [10 Classes] 1150260 Chuck Cheesman

Youth Choir

Age 8–12

This group is designed for young singers of all levels! Develop excellent vocal techniques as you learn how to read music and practice proper care for your voice. Students will be introduced to singing in a group environment and learn a variety of fun songs! A small performance for families will be held during the end of the last class on June 10 in the Multnomah Arts Center Auditorium.

Price includes a $10 materials fee which covers sheet music that students keep. Materials fee is non-refundable after the first class. Total price including materials fee is $125.

Sa 10:00–11:00am 4/8–6/10

$125 [10 Classes] 1150936 Brette Irish