Stars in the Universe

FAD Theater Arts
FAD Theater Arts Introduction FAD theater arts is a seasoned drama program with 10 years of plays and workshops under it’s belt! Students first participate in a lively fall workshop program culminating in a performance in December. In the Spring Semester, students have the opportunity to perform in one of the best theater musical programs offered in South Florida for children. Although participation in the workshop is not required to perform in the musical, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR STUDENT SIGN UP FOR BOTH, guaranteeing you a spot in our much anticipated musical.

Fall Dramatic Arts Workshop and Performance (Grades 1-3, 4-6)

This program is an excellent opportunity for your child to build a love for dramatic performance and the theater while making lasting friendships. Geared for both new and returning students, children have the fun of interacting with each other in theater games, the foundation for building acting skills. Drama games allow students to break away from rote memorization, and step into the skin of their characters. Students are encouraged in a nurturing, supportive manner, allowing for the shy student to work at his/her own pace. The classes culminate in a surprising and unique performance at the end of the semester!
Cost: $224.00 for a 16 week class with a $10.00 supply fee.
Registration: FADreg08@bellsouth.net
For information contact Sherry Boharic at creekkids@bellsouth.net

Fall Dramatic Arts Workshop and Performance (Grades 7-9, 10-12)

New and Returning students will tackle a host of activities focusing mainly on one act plays and character development. They will have the fun of delving into “character acting” and playing various ages. Improv is the foundation of the class as students break away from using scripts and concentrate on the development of a variety of roles. The class culminates in another creative performance for the families.
Cost: $264.00 for a 16 week class with a $10.00 supply fee.
Registration: FADreg08@bellsouth.net
For information contact Sherry Boharic at creekkids@bellsouth.net

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FAD Visual Arts
Visual Arts Introduction Students will have a fantastic opportunity to be instructed in both literature appreciation with our stellar creative connections to literature and an innovative creative writing component that, along with “right brained writing” will offer the finest in IEW writing prep, making it easy for kids to slide into middle school classes offering IEW. Classes are designed this year to engage the left brain in clarity and understanding, and the right brain in stretching your child’s imagination in fun, hands on opportunities. Classes are limited to 12 students per class.

Painting Like the Pros(Grades 1-3, 4-6)

Instructor: Mrs. Anna Lesswing
Mrs. Ana will be introducing students to a new exciting media, Oil Pastel. Master's techniques will be our main subject. Children will also learn to use acrylics and impasto in their fine art works while learning to solve problems, detect fallacies, and to create. Art students will be developing the creative side, perception, self-expression, self confidence and self-discipline. Mrs. Ana will help children to recognize technical vocabulary such as focal point, impasto, bold brush strokes, etc., composition, art styles, contrast and perspective as well.

Three Dimensional Design and Mixed Media

Instructor: Miss Reina Avalos
This section of visual arts will focus on exploring various methods of three-dimensional design and mixed-media projects. Students will have the opportunity to create sculptures and vessels by learning to manipulate paper, assemble wood pieces and found objects, in addition to working with textiles. The students will also be exposed to various methods of mixed-media collage, reflecting on such artist as Picasso and Matisse, while learning how to express one’s own life through art. The basic elements and principles of design will be explored throughout the semester, including discussion about God as the Creator and nature as a work of art from which we are able to identify these elements and principles. Students will also learn to discuss their art amongst themselves. The year will then conclude with a final student art show in the Spring of 2009.

Cost: $320.00 For 32 weeks, plus a supply fee of $60.00
Registration: FADreg08@bellsouth.net
For information contact Reina Avalos at reinapa@yahoo.com

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FAD Creative Writing and Literature
Students will have a fantastic opportunity to be instructed in both literature appreciation with our stellar creative connections to literature and an innovative creative writing component that, along with “right brained writing” will offer the finest in IEW writing prep, making it easy for kids to slide into middle school classes offering IEW. Classes are designed this year to engage the left brain in clarity and understanding, and the right brain in stretching your child’s imagination in fun, hands on opportunities. Both Shelly and Susan are seasoned teachers and will undoubtedly instill in their students a love for the literary arts. They have written the program to fit the needs of both new and returning students. Classes will switch every quarter (8 weeks) between the Writing and Literature components. Classes are limited to 12 students.

Creative Connections to Literature (Grades 1-3)
Instructor: Susan Hammer

Children will explore a variety of literary genres to make connections to a wide range of creative activities. The children will express themselves using an assortment of media. Our goal is to foster a love of literature in several ways: through projects in art, music, movement, nature, and language, including cooperative as well as independent activities. We hope to provide an age-appropriate creative outlet for the children as they explore good literature through books and classic picture books.

Questions/Information regarding the Literature component contact smhammer@bellsouth.net

Exploring Literature and Word Play (Grades 1-3)
Instructor: Shelly Pond

Seeking to develop a love for literature, children will explore a variety of classic picture books and express themselves through an assortment of art media. Children will also be encouraged to engage in the writing process through simple creative writing activities related to the stories. These may include dictating stories as a class for illustration, developing a suitcase of descriptive adjectives and action words, introducing poetry, and playing word games.

Questions/Information regarding the Writing component shellypond@bellsouth.net

Cost: $320.00 for 32 weeks, plus a supply fee of $40.00. You may be asked to provide a shoebox or some other household item from time to time. Class size is limited to 12 students with a minimum of 8 students.
Registration: FADreg08@bellsouth.net
For information contact Susan at smhammer@bellsouth.net

Creative Connections to Literature (Grades 4-6)
Instructor: Susan Hammer

The purpose of this class is to help students experience the excitement and enjoyment of reading. We hope to instill a love of reading, promote critical thinking, improve vocabulary, and provide opportunities for creative responses to the books we read. We will read one book, most likely selected from the Book Bowl list, each eight-week quarter for a total of two books for the year.

We will dissect each book in the same way scientists dissect a laboratory specimen. In this way we will learn about individual aspects of a story and the way in which those aspects connect and work together as a whole. As we explore each book we will also look for biblical principles and parallels, and students will become familiar with general literary terms and concepts. Students will work toward a culminating creative hands-on activity that relates directly to the book.

Questions/Information regarding the Literature component contact smhammer@bellsouth.net

Creative Writing with Fables, Fairy Tales & Poetry (Grades 4-6)
Instructor: Shelly Pond

Drawing from classic fables and fairy tales that never grow old, students will be introduced to creative writing concepts used in the Institute for Excellence in Writing program. Inspired by these characters and adventures, students will learn to write and illustrate their own stories. Through an introduction to some of the great poets, students will also stretch their creative abilities by using five-sense words and the powers of description to develop their own poetry.

Questions/Information regarding the Writing component shellypond@bellsouth.net

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FAD Music and Dance
Students will have a wonderful opportunity to experience a whole new aspect of the arts in a truly unique way. Spending 16 weeks in an innovative, lively music theory and appreciation program and then another 16 weeks in musical dance expression, students will be asking for more! Don’t let dance scare your son off! This is for boys from 6-12 who will be using their creative and athletic prowess in a fun movement class along with the girls. You don’t want to miss getting involved in this new addition to the FAD line up.

Music Innovations (Grades 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12)

Instructor: Mark Zimmer
Come take a musical journey with age appropriate instruction in this general music class featuring world music. Mark will bring unusual and delightful instruments from around the world for hands on use. Students perform, create, read and respond to music, and make music connections. Classes will include fundamentals of music theory, ear training, singing, harmony, rhythm, playing pitched and unpitched instruments including percussion. Middle and High school students can take this class to fulfill a Music Fine Arts credit! While learning theory and basics, they will be having the fun of creating a musical performance together!

For information contact Mark at marklouiszimmer@gmail.com

Broadway Dance Junior (Grades 1-3, 4-6)
Instructor: Cristi Carothers

This is a uniquely different dance class offered for boys and girls that will explore ideas from the theater. Students will be taught creativity through the use of props, such as dancing with umbrellas from a delightful tune from “Mary Poppins”, or create an innovative interpretation from “The Lion King.” We will work on rhythm and strengthen their coordination skills as they learn to sing AND dance simultaneously. They will learn to use their personalities, along with expressive facial and body movements to enhance each routine taught. This class will be ideal for a beginner to an advanced performer as we will even work on some Hip Hop and Jazz combinations and other genres of dance, all while focusing on precision and technique. An absolute “must” for your child, this class will be a delight!

For information contact Cristi Carothers at cristicarothers@yahoo.com

Broadway Dance Teens (Grades 7-9, 10-12)

This exciting, unique dance class is for beginner to advanced boys and girls as we focus on "dance performance" of the theater. Students will learn to dance with props to tunes from Broadway shows and will learn routines to songs from shows like “Hairspray” and “Wicked.” They will learn the fun and excitement of bringing a dance number alive on stage by learning to sing and dance together while dramatically expressing each dance step toward their audience. Students will also use their own creativity in a special self-choreographed routine. They will even learn combinations of other styles of dance such as Hip Hop and Jazz. This class will help students gain confidence in their drama classes, church choir and speech and debate class as we emphasize precision and technique through the art of dance.

Music/Dance class Cost: $320.00 with a possible small supply fee.
Registration: FADreg08@bellsouth.net
For information contact Cristi Carothers at cristicarothers@yahoo.com

Adult/teen Christian Cardio Workout

Instructor: Kathie Bramm
If you are looking to drop some unwanted body fat, to look and feel better about yourself and to get back into shape, this is a class for you. Kathie Bramm has been a Certified Aerobics Instructor for 12 years, has taught classes from Fat Burning to Step to High and Low Impact aerobics. She has been the Aerobics Coordinator for a chain of health clubs in California and was a Developer, Director and Administrator of an In House Aerobic Instructor Certification Program. She has also enjoyed being a personal trainer. The Christian Cardio Workout will be a class that anyone and everyone can do, focusing on maximum Fat Burning, which consists of low intensity, long duration movements. Come and get educated, have fellowship, workout and get prayed for as we burn that fat!
Cost: Tuition To Be Determined
Registration: FADreg08@bellsouth.net
For information contact Kathie at kbramm@comcast.net