Visual & Performing Arts Academy
October 2024- January 2025
The Academy of Visual & Performing arts allows aspiring artist to use their voices and various materials to convey a message of artistic expression.
Parent University Fall Session:
Creative Self-Expression through Art & Dance
ADVENTURES With Art
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Monica Chavarria
Course Number: VPA012025
Course Title: Exploring Various Art Forms
Course Description: Participants will explore the foundational skill of drawing as they create outlines of pumpkins. Emphasis will be placed on breaking down complex shapes into simple forms and preparing the drawing for the next stage—adding color.
Course requirements: (District will provide the materials)
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Eight, 90-minute sessions.
Class Day & Time: Tuesday
Dates: 11/12, 11/18, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/24, 1/7 & 1/14/25
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Duration: 90-minutes
Location: Lincoln Ave School: Art Rm (C302)
Instructor: Monica Chavarria
Contact Email: chavarmo@orange.k12.nj.us
Contact Phone: 201-419-0277
DANCE AS EXPRESSION: A PERSONAL JOURNEY THROUGH STORYTELLING
Register Here: Parent University Registration Form (google.com)
Provider: Pathos Creative
Course Number: VPA022025
Course Title: Dance as Expression: A Personal Journey Through Storytelling
Course Description: This course introduces adult learners to basic dance techniques used in various styles as a way to cultivate individual expression and awareness through movement and personal storytelling. Participants will explore improvisation, basic choreography, poetry and performance presentation.
Basic Introduction of various dance styles: Ballet, Modern, etc.
Rhythm and counterpoint
Dance, spoken word and emotion
Discovering/articulating personal style and more
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Weekly: 10 sessions, 90-minute sessions
Class Day & Time: Tuesday
Dates: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/24, 1/7/25 & 1/14/25, 1/21/25, 1/28/25, 2/4/25
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lincoln Ave. School: Dance Rm (D202)
Instructor: Sophia Morris-Pittman
Contact Email: sophia@pathoscreative.us
Contact Phone: 646-944-6924
Ornament Designs
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Provider: Orange Public Schools
Course Number: VPA032025
Course Title: Ornament Designs
Course Description: This course will explore creative concepts in the artful design of ornaments
Audience/format: Adults only, In-person
Class Frequency: Weekly: Three, 90-minute sessions
Class Day & Time: Wednesday
Dates: 11/6, 11/13 & 11/20/24
Time(s): 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - COMPLETED
Location: Rosa Parks Community School, 2nd floor-Media Room
Instructor: Avril Bogle, Art Teacher
Contact Email: bogleavr@orange.k12.nj.us
Contact Phone: 973-677-4120 ext: 13715