Music, Theatre & Dance

Fall 2008

MUSIC
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Instrument and Voice Lessons
For all levels and abilities for any aspiring musician over age 8. Upon registration you will receive 10 half hour private lessons over 10 weeks. Lessons will be set up to meet your schedule with some flexibility. You will be contacted by the instructor to schedule your lessons. Instructors will explain the policy for any make-up sessions if permitted. Sessions will begin the week of September 22 and run for 10 weeks..

When registering, please specify the string, woodwind, brass, or guitar instrument.

• ARHU — 1012F01 Guitar (all types)
• ARHU — 1020F01 Piano
• ARHU — 1021F01 Strings
• ARHU — 1022F01 Woodwinds
• ARHU — 1023F01 Brass
• ARHU — 1024F01 Drums
• ARHU — 1025F01 Voice
• ARHU — 1026F01 Koto (13-stringed Japanese instrument which is provided)
  ACC TBA — $219

PIANO
Easy Piano in 6 weeks
— Laura High
It’s never too late to learn to play the piano. Even if you tried as a child and gave up or it’s just something you have always wanted to do, this is your chance. Gain the technique and knowledge you need to play new songs and have some fun. For students 18 years of age and older.
Laura High is a professional musician and teacher with over 20 years experience.

• ARHU 1005F01 — Sat, 10:30-noon, 6 wks, Sept 27-Nov 1
  ACC TBA — $99, $10 book fee to instructor

Play Piano By Ear
—Karen Reinhold
Contrary to popular belief, anyone can learn to play by ear. Discover the inside secrets professional piano players use but never reveal. Learn how to pick tunes out of your head, take songs off the radio, and even transpose music. After watching a demonstration, you’ll be picking out tunes with both hands. Learn how to find the starting note, recognize common chord patterns, changes and progressions, use the circle of fifths and more.
Pre-requisite: Instant Piano Class or working knowledge of major, minor and 7th chords.

• ARHU 1014F01 — Sat, 2-5 p.m., Sept 20 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $89 includes $30 CD and book

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
— Karen Reinhold
You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just half a day, learn enough to give you years of musical enjoyment. The traditional approach teaches note reading, while professional pianists use chords. Learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song, any style any key. Perfect your technique at home, using an exclusive CD provided by the instructor. It’s easy, fun, and musically correct. If you already know your way around the keyboard a little, (F-A-C-E, Every Good Boy Does Fine), you know enough to enroll in this workshop. If not, a free pamphlet that explains the basics will be mailed to you.
Karen Reinhold has taught the One Day Piano Workshop methods since 1997, which has been taken by over 100,000 students nationwide. The PBS program, “Play Piano in a Flash” uses these learning techniques.

• ARHU 1007F01 — Sat, 9:30-12:30 p.m., Sept 20 (1 session)
  ACC TBA — $89 includes $30 CD, and book

GUITAR
Beginning Guitar-Start Strumming!
— Colin Thurmond
Practice strumming techniques such as bass/strum, alternating strum, and 12-bar blues. Learn scales, picking exercises and soloing techniques. Bring an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar and a small amp. For students 18 years of age and older.

• ARHU 1011F01 — Mon, 7:30-9 p.m., 6 wks, Sept 15-Oct 20
  ACC TBA — $99, $15 book/CD fee to instructor

Intermediate Guitar
— Colin Thurmond
A continuation of Beginning Guitar of if you have previous guitar playing experience. Bring an acoustic or an electric guitar and a small amp. For students 18 years of age and older.

• ARHU 1004F01 — Mon, 6-7:30 p.m., 6 wks, Sept 15-Oct 20
  ACC TBA — $99, $15 book/CD fee to instructor

MAKE A CD
The Art of Producing CDs
— Lon Van Eaton
Learn from a world class producer who has decades of recording production experience including the Beatles, George Harrison at both Apole Records Studios and Abbey Road Studios. Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Peter Frampton, Carley Simon, Ben Vereen, Zubin Mehta, Ringo Starr, Harry Neillsen, from classical to rock. Bring your songs, ideas or recordings and enjoy the experience of working in a positive group setting and creating an original CD in an extraordinary studio environment. *Directions to the studio will be sent to your email address before class. Lon has a special interest in helping local musicians, so here’s your chance!

• ARHU 1013F01 — Wed, 7-10 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 17-Nov 5
  Van Eaton Studios — * $189

SONGWRITING
Beginning Songwriting
— Mindy Sterling
Songwriting is a gift but great songwriting is a craft. Learn from a published pop writer how to take your creativity to the next level. Improve lyrics, eliminate blocks, develop realistic writing tools and accelerate your artistic abilities.

• ARHU 2004F01 — Thu, 6-7:40 p.m., 15 wks, Aug 21-Dec 4
  ACC TBA — $199

ACTING
Acting Basics
— Staff
Whether you have never been on stage or just want to find out what it’s all about, want to improve your presentation skills at work, want to meet new and interesting people, or brush up on your old acting skills, this fun program will help you learn to grow as a performer and as a person. *An additional fee, not to exceed $25, will be paid to attend a performance.

• ARHU 1001F01 — Mon, 6-9 p.m., 5 wks, Sept 15-Oct 13
  ACC TBA — $99, plus additional fee to attend a play*

Acting Basics II
— Katie Mangett
Acting Basics II is a fun and interactive follow up to the Acting Basics class or for anyone who wants to brush up on their acting or presentation skills. The focus will be on performance and speech techniques and will include improvisation, pantomime, dance and monologues and/or duet performances. This energetic program will help you learn to grow as a performer and as a person.* An additional fee, not to exceed $25, will be paid to attend a performance.

• ARHU 2002F01 — Mon, 6-9 p.m., 5 wks, Oct 20-Nov 17
  ACC TBA — $99, plus additional fee to attend a play*

Theatre in Denver
Enjoy the rich theatre scene in Denver. Build an itinerary of theatrical experiences from the broad spectrum of productions available in the fall. The first class focuses on concepts of the genre and the roles and responsibilities of theatre productions. In later sessions, attend productions throughout the Denver area.

• ARHU 2001F01 — Fri, 5-11 p.m., 10 wks, Sept 26-Dec 5
  ACC TBA — $219, $100 ticket fee to instructor

SILENT MOVIES
Silence is Golden: The Lost Art of the Silent Cinema
— Michael Maloney
Or maybe simpler is better? Go beyond Chaplin and Keaton! If you love film but may not have experienced the grandeur and artistry of the full-length silent film, or if you are just plain tired of the repugnancy and noisiness of today’s films, come, relax, watch and discuss some of the best silent films. Get acquainted with legends like Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, King Vidor, and DW Griffith. Discuss universal themes, historical trends, backgrounds of directors and actors, and view a different film each week.
Michael Maloney has been in the entertainment field for over 25 years, taught English, literature, and theater, and traveled and worked overseas for over a decade. Inspiring people about the artistic relevance of silent films is a passion of his.

• ARHU 2005F01 — Mon, 6:30-9 p.m., 5 wks, Sept 15-Oct 13
  ACC TBA — $69

OPERA
Opera! Opera! Opera!
— Gaynel Lankenau
“ I always wanted to learn about opera, but...” Here is your chance to gain knowledge and understanding of opera during an enjoyable evening of discussion and video excerpts from Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” a young Japanese girl’s hopeless marriage to an American sailor, with lush, beautiful music and Bizet’s, “The Pearl Fishers”, and exotic story of desire, friendship, and sacrifice. Arrangements may be made to attend an Opera Colorado dress rehearsal.

• ARHU 1003F01 — Mon, 6-8 p.m., 3 sessions, Oct 20, 27, Nov 10
  ACC TBA — $59

JAZZ
ACC Jazz Ensemble
— Cecil Lewis
Join the ACC Jazz Band. Class is for adults. You must have previous playing experience.

• ARHU 1002F01 — Thu, 6-8 pm, 10 wks, Aug 21-Dec 4
  ACC Main 1010 — $129

VOCAL PERFORMANCE
ACC Vocal Ensemble
— Mayumi Yotsumoto
Join the ACC Chamber Ensemble for those singers with previous experience. Learn madrigals to gospel

• ARHU 1017F01 — Thu, 5-7 pm, 15 wks, begins Aug 21-Dec 6
  ACC Main 1850 — $129

ACC Chorus
— Ron Kientz
Join the Arapahoe Community College chorus no matter what your music ability is. Class is for adults.

• ARHU 1009F01 — Mon, 7-9 pm, 15 wks, begins Aug 18-Dec 3
  ACC Main 1870 — $59

STRINGS
ACC String Orchestra
— Rene Knetsch
Join the Arapahoe Community College orchestra. Class is for players age 12 to adult. You must have previous playing experience.

• ARHU 1008F01 — Wed, 5-7 pm, 15 wks, begins Aug 20-Dec 3
  ACC Main 1900 — $129

DANCE AT...

Check in at the Gift Shop and identify yourself as an ACC class participant for that day. Additionally, meet your instructor 10 minutes prior to the class start time in front of the gift shop at the main parking area. Classes are held in the Hudson Residence, a one-story home located northwest of the gift shop.

Argentine Tango
— Spencer and Vanessa Larkin
Learn the fun, healthy, sophisticated steps of the Argentine Tango. Discover your hidden artistic talents while making new friends and receiving a mild workout. Learn to dance with total confidence. Dance shoes with suede or leather sole shoes are highly recommended. No rubber sole shoes. It is recommended that you register with a partner. If you have taken Argentine Tango, register for Level II.

Spencer and Vanessa Larkin were instructed by world famous professional Argentine master dance teachers in Argentina. They have danced together for more than 30 years in social salons and have taught dance classes in Argentina, USA, Germany, Italy, France, and Chile.

• ARCR 1010F01 (Level I) — Wed, 7-8:30 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 17-Oct 8
• ARCR 1010F02 (Level II) — Wed, 7-8:30 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 15-Nov 5
  The Hudson Gardens & Events Center — $50/person

Hip Hop Dance at the Gardens
— State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts Staff
Discover the funky street styling’s of Hip Hop while getting a great workout! Practice exciting, high intensity Hip Hop moves and create combinations you can use on the dance floor. Promote your style, proper movement, musicality and fun. Register for this class each session and work on different choreography. Wear comfortable, athletic clothing/shoes and bring a towel or mat for warm up and conditioning. Bring a water bottle!

• ARCR 1015F01 (level I) — Tue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 16-Nov 4
• ARCR 1019F01 (level I and II) — Tue, 7:30-8:30 pm., 8 wks, Sept 16-Nov 4
  The Hudson Gardens & Events Center — $110/person

DANCE AT STATE OF THE ARTS STUDIO
FOR DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS
The following classes are held at a beautiful facility which is equipped with floating/sprung floors, mirrors and barres, a sound system with pitch control and air conditioning. The expert SOTA instructors help you develop skills at your pace, and promote individual style, proper movement, musicality and fun! Classes are co-ed. Due to high demand, many classes are available at two levels: a beginning class (Level I) and a class for students to continue after the beginning class and progress to a higher level (Level II). The last Friday of every session, there is a Practice Party held at the Studio.

Unless indicated otherwise in the course description, wear comfortable business casual attire in which you can move. Suede soled dance shoes are the ONLY footwear allowed on the State Of The Arts Studio floors. No outdoor street shoes! If you do not own suede soled dance shoes, socks and/or bare feet are welcome.

For more information about the instructors and studio, please visit www.SOTADANCE.home.att.net. The following classes are held at the State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts, 3265 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Unit H, Bldg. #2 Lakewood, 80227 which is on Wadsworth just north of Hampden (Highway 285).

Latin Dance
Come dance with OUR stars! Explore the sizzling Latin style that’s sweeping the nation on TV and in clubs. Learn the technique and stylings for Latin dances. Discover how to lead and follow to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Latin level I — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 2-23
  ARCR 1162F01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1162F97 — $80/couple
• Latin level I T — ue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 30-Oct 21
  ARCR 1162F02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1162F98 — $80/couple
• Latin level I — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 28-Nov 18
  ARCR 1162F03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1162F99 — $80/couple

• Latin level II — Thu, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 4-25
  ARCR 1165F01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1165F97 — $80/couple
• Latin level II — Thu, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 2-Oct 23
  ARCR 1165F02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1165F98 — $80/couple
• Latin level II — Thu, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Nov 6-Dec 4 (no class 11/27)
  ARCR 1165F03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1165F99 — $80/couple

Ballroom Dance
So we KNOW you can dance! Ballroom Dance is an elegant and popular dance form. Make sure you’re prepared for the next party, wedding or special event. Learn the technique and stylings for Standard/Smooth Ballroom dances. Discover how to lead and follow in order to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Ballroom level I — Tue, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 2-23
  ARCR 1161F01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1161F97 — $80/couple
• Ballroom level I — Tue, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, Sept. 30-Oct 21
  ARCR 1161F02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1161F98 — $80/couple
• Ballroom level I — Tue, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, Oct. 28-Nov 18
  ARCR 1161F03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1161F99 — $80/couple

• Ballroom level II — Thu, 6-7 p.m. 4 wks, Sept 4-25
  ARCR 1164F01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1164 F97 — $80/couple
• Ballroom level II — Thu, 6-7 p.m. 4 wks, Oct 2-Oct 23
  ARCR 1164F02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1164 F98 $80/couple
• Ballroom level II — Thu, 6-7 p.m. 4 wks, Nov 6-Dec 4 (no class 11/27)
  ARCR 1164F03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1164 F99 — $80/couple

Swing Dance
Have a swingin’ good time! Swing Dance is a fun and popular style of dance that’s made a resurgence thanks to contemporary Big Bands making a come back. Learn the technique and stylings for Swing dances. Learn to lead and follow to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Swing level I — Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 2-23
  ARCR 1160F01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1160F97 — $80/couple
• Swing level I— Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 30-Oct 21
  ARCR 1160F02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1160F98 — $80/couple
• Swing level I— Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 28-Nov 18
  ARCR 1160F03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1160F99 — $80/couple
  
• Swing level II — Thu, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 4-25
  ARCR 1163F01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1163F97 — $80/couple
• Swing level II — Thu, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 2-23
  ARCR 1163F02 — $50/person
  ARCR 1163F98 — $80/couple
• Swing level II — Thu, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, Nov 6-Dec 4 (no class 11/27)
  ARCR 1163F03 — $50/person
  ARCR 1163F99 — $80/couple

Adult Jazz and Hip Hop
Build a strong foundation in Jazz Technique and discover the funky street stylings of Hip Hop while you get a great workout! Practice high intensity moves and put together combinations you can use on the dance floor. Strengthen your core and build long, lean muscles while increasing flexibility and learning Jazz/Hip Hop techniques. Great as a starter course or for more accomplished dancers. Wear fitted, comfortable, athletic clothing such as dance pants and T-shirt or camisole. Jazz shoes or dance sneakers are the appropriate footwear.

• ARCR 1169F01 — Wed, 7-8:30 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 3-Oct 22
  State of the Arts Studio — $110/person

Adult Ballet Level I and II
Ballet develops strength, poise, grace, balance, agility and is a great cross trainer for sports! Work core strength while developing long, lean muscles and increasing flexibility while discovering this beautiful dance form. Practice the fundamentals of technique at barre and center and explore movement traveling across the floor and with center combinations. Discover Cecchetti, RAD, French, Russian and/or Vaganova styles of Ballet. Women should wear tights and leotard as a base and may add a skirt or layer dance pants/shirt over the top along with pink split soled ballet slippers. Full sole slippers are welcome if you already own a pair. Men should wear dance pants and fitted T-shirt along with black split soled ballet slippers.

• ARCR 1172F01 — Mon, 7-8 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 8-Oct 27
  State of the Arts Studio — $110/person

Adult Tap Level I and II
“Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and have a great ol’ time! Discover theatrical and rhythm styles of Tap dance and at the same time get some cardio conditioning and tone the lower body. Polish basic technique and fundamentals, for the beginning level tap student while continuing a comprehensive progression through higher level figures and combinations for the more experienced dancer. Learn basic technique and fundamentals for the beginning tap student. Wear fitted, comfortable, athletic clothing and Tap oxfords (preferred) or Character Taps/heels welcome if you already own a pair. No Mary Jane, Split Sole or Jazz Taps.

• ARCR 1171F01 — Mon, 8-9 p.m., 8 wks, Sept 8-Oct 27
  State of the Arts Studio — $110/person

DANCE WITH DANCE-n-DJ, LCC.
These classes are held at the Grandview Grange which is located one block west of University off Arapahoe Road. Turn north on to Vine and go two blocks to Noble Place which is across from the South Suburban Ice Arena.

Beginners Ballroom Variety for Couples
Ballroom is back! Big Band sound and Ballroom nightclubs are the rage. Come and learn the basics to ballroom dancing including Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Cha Cha, Rhumba, and Tango. GREAT FUN in a comfortable atmosphere. Free dance party after fourth lesson on a Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• ARCR 1005F01 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 2-23
• ARCR 1005F02 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 30-Oct 21
• ARCR 1005F03 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 28-Nov 18
  Grandview Grange — $48/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Intermediate Ballroom for Couples
If you have completed the Beginners Ballroom Variety Class or if you already have some dance experience, you may enhance your dance experience by adding more turns and variety. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Instructors are Rita and Ken.

• Foxtrot: ARCR 1006F01 — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 2-23
• Tango: ARCR 1007F01 — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 30-Oct 21
• Cha-Cha: ARCR 1004F01 Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 28-Nov 18
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Beginners Country Western Variety for Couples
Learn all the basic Country Western dance steps with the DANCE-n-DJ, LCC. Have fun and enjoy the aerobic benefit of dancing! This class is designed for those who have no experience with Country Western dancing. Come and learn the basics and tools for the Two-Step, Country Waltz, Triple-Step, Country Swing, Cotton-eyed Joe, One-Step and the Electric Slide line dance. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• ARCR 1001F01 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 5-26
• ARCR 1001F02 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 3-24
• ARCR 1001F03 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 31-Nov 21
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Intermediate Country Western for Couples
If you have completed the Beginners Country Western class or if you already have some dance experience, you are ready for the next step to learning more turns and dance steps. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• Night Club 2-Step: — ARCR 1017F01 Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Sept 5-26
• West Coast Swing: — ARCR 1003F01 Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 3-24
• 2-Step: — ARCR 1002F01 Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, Oct 31-Nov 21
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)