COMMUNITYSCHOOL ARTS

FALL 2012: September- DecemberSchauer Arts & Activities Center ∙ 147 N. Rural Street, Downtown Hartford ∙ 262-670-0560, ext. 4 ∙ www.SchauerCenter.org/CSA

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Schauer Youth Choir

PlaCement auditionS: Returning students are required to audition. Wednesday, September 5 • 6:00-8:00 pmPlacement auditions by appointment only, for requirements visit Schauercenter.org/CSA or call 262-670-0560, ext. 4.

Fall Session: Wednesdays, September 19 – December 12 (No Class Nov. 19)

Winter/Spring Session: Wednesdays, January 16 - May 8 (No Class Apr. 3)The string orchestra is a chamber orchestra for youth string players. The goal of this group is to provide an outlet for string players to grow to their ultimate potential. Students are introduced to a variety of music and musical styles. The expectation that all students push themselves is essential to reaching musical excellence as an ensemble. Director: Phil Scales

Presto Strings Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Tuition: Full Year $205 (15% off) • Fall Session $105 • Winter/Spring $135Open to grades 5-8, currently enrolled in school orchestra or study with a private instructor, entering Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent.

Bravura Strings Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15 pm Tuition: Full Year $265 (15% off) • Fall Session $135 • Winter/Spring $175For students entering Suzuki Book 3 or higher. Admitted by audition selection only, please see audition information for detailed requirements. SYSO’s smaller ensembles allow for a personalized approach to teaching as well as opportunities for leadership and solo work that may not be available in larger ensembles.

A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at auditions. There is a mandatory new parent meeting the first day of rehearsal, meeting will last 30 min.

PerformanCeS: Sunday, December 16 • 4:00 pm Children’s Holiday ConcertSaturday, December 22 • 6:00 pm Enchantment in the Park, Washington County Fair Park*Friday, March 15, 2013 • 6:30 pm Wisconsin Regional Art Program Reception Sunday, May 12, 2013 • 2:00 pm Children’s Spring Concert *Indicates a Bravura Strings only performance.

Schauer Youth String Orchestra

Presented by The Terri and Verne Holoubek Family Foundation

Fall Session: Mondays, September 17 – December 10 (No Class Nov. 19)

Winter/Spring Session: Mondays, January 14 - May 6 (No Class Apr. 1)The choir was founded in 2001, now celebrating it’s 11th year we are happy to welcome new Director Lori Hassig and our new name! Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children and their families by creating a community of young vocalists, by teaching good vocal habits including posture, breath, and tone. Students learn musical skills such as rhythm, harmony, sight-reading, and listening. The director picks vocal selections that allow singers to grow year-round focusing on vocal, reading, and part-singing skills. No audition required; student’s vocal ability will be assessed at rehearsal. Director: Lori Hassig

Grades: 3-8 • Mondays 5:30-6:30 pmClass Size: Min 15/Max 35Tuition before August 31: Full Year $213 (extra 15% off) • Fall $105 • Winter/Spring $140Tuition after August 31: Full Year $239 (15% off) • Fall $119 • Winter/Spring $159

Purchase of concert dress attire will be required at an additional cost. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed the first day of rehearsal and available at SchauerCenter.org/CSA. There is a mandatory 30 minute parent meeting the first day of rehearsal.

PerformanCeS: Saturday, December 15 • 6:00 pm Enchantment in the Park, Washington County Fair Park*Sunday, December 16 • 4:00 pm Children’s Holiday ConcertSaturday, March 2, 2013 • Halftime at Milwaukee Wave Game*Sunday, May 12, 2013 • 2:00 pm Children’s Spring Concert* Indicates a Schauer Youth Choir only performance.

Schauer Children’s Choir Grades: 5K-2 • Mondays 5:30-6:15 pm This introductory choir provides young singers the opportunity to sing in rounds, canons, partner songs, and songs of other cultures. Students will use rhythm instruments and movement activities to reinforce and develop singing skills. No experience or concert dress attire required. Director: TBA

Class Size: Min 12/Max 25Tuition before August 31: Full Year $119 (extra 15% off) • Fall $60 • Winter/Spring $80Tuition after August 31: Full Year $149 (15% off) • Fall $75 • Winter/Spring $100

family muSiC and movement Ages: 10 months – 4 years(siblings older than 4 welcome, no charge)Class Size: Min 6 / Max 12Instructor: Celia Meisel

Thursdays, October 4 - November 15 (No Class October 25)

10:00-10:45 am • Tuition: $59 Plant and grow the seed of music from a young age! Studies have shown that Early Childhood Music classes promote positive social development in young children.

This class will explore the joys of singing nursery rhymes, finger plays, and dance songs. Children will play percussion instruments, have opportunities to lead class with the teacher and gain exposure to piano and woodwind instruments. Interact with your child one-on-one or bring the whole family for this fun-filled class.

Early Childhood Music

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Session 1: Tuesdays, September 18 - October 23 • Session 2: Tuesdays, October 30 - December 11 (No class Nov. 20)Tuition: Individual $60, Couples $100

Ballroom DanceAges: 16+ • Class Size: Min 5 / Max 12 Instructor: Kacie Thomas • Private lessons available upon request.

BeGinninG Ballroom 6:00-6:45 pmNo experience welcome! Join us to learn the basics of partner dances such as Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, and Merengue. Beyond just steps and patterns, class focuses on good form and function. You will learn the movement and partnering principles to fit your individual style. No partner needed. Dress comfortably and be ready to move.

intermediate Ballroom 7:00-7:45 pm Add to the foundation built in Beginning Ballroom. Learn more patterns and techniques on the frame, leading and following as well as an introduction to new dances like Tango, Swing, Cha-Cha, and Salsa. Beginning Ballroom or teacher approval needed to enroll.

Ballroom SPotliGHt 7:45-8:30 pm SeSSion 1: merenGue • SeSSion 2: foxtrotJoin us to explore one dance style in depth. Students will apply skills learned in previous classes. Past participation in Intermediate Ballroom or teacher approval is needed to enroll.

Class Name Day Time Tuition Ages Instructor Creative Movement Mon. 5:00-5:30 pm Full Year $172, Fall $83 3-4 Christine Gruendemann

Creative Movement* Wed. 5:45-6:15 pm Full Year $172, Fall $83 3-4 Sue Girten

Creative Movement Sat. 9:00-9:30 pm Full Year $172, Fall $83 3-4 Melissa Arnold Ballet/Tap Combo 1 Mon. 5:35-6:20 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 5-7 Christine Gruendemann

Ballet/Tap Combo 1 Tue. 5:45-6:30 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 5-7 Christine Gruendemann

Ballet/Tap Combo 1 Sat. 9:35-10:20 am Full Year $264, Fall $127 5-7 Melissa Arnold Ballet/Tap Combo 1B Mon. 5:00-5:45 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 Melissa Arnold Ballet/Tap Combo 1B Sat. 10:25-11:10 am Full Year $264, Fall $127 Melissa Arnold Ballet/Tap Combo 2* Wed. 4:45-5:45 pm Full Year $318, Fall $153 Sue Girten Ballet I Mon. 6:25-7:10 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 8-10 Christine GruendemannBallet I Sat. 11:15-12:00 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 8-10 Melissa ArnoldBoys Only Tap Wed. 6:35-7:05 pm Full Year $172, Fall $83 7-10 Melissa Arnold

Tap 1 Mon. 5:50-6:20 pm Full Year $172, Fall $83 8-10 Melissa Arnold

Tap I Wed. 6:00-6:30 pm Full Year $172, Fall $83 8-10 Melissa Arnold Ballet/Tap Jazz Combo Mon. 6:25-8:00 pm Full Year $490, Fall $236 10-13 Melissa Arnold &

Christine GruendemannTap II Wed. 5:15-6:00 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 Melissa Arnold Tap VI* Wed. 6:20-7:05 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 Sue Girten Funk - Beginning Mon. 7:15-8:00 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 11-15 Melissa ArnoldFunk - Intermediate Wed. 7:10-7:55 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 n/a Melissa Arnold Lyrical Tue. 7:25-8:10 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 12-18 Christine GruendemannModern Tue. 6:35-7:20 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 12-18 Christine GruendemannBallet II Wed. 6:35-7:35 pm Full Year $318, Fall $153 Elizabeth KremerBallet III Wed. 4:15-5:15 pm Full Year $318, Fall $153 Elizabeth KremerBallet IV Wed. & 7:40-8:40 pm Full Year $608, Fall $293 Elizabeth Kremer

Thu. 4:30-5:45 pm Ballet V Wed. & 5:15-6:30 pm Full Year $743, Fall $358 Elizabeth Kremer

Thu. 6:40-8:10 pmPre-Pointe Thu. 5:50-6:35 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 Elizabeth KremerPointe Thu. 8:25-9:10 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 Elizabeth Kremer

Adult Ballet Tue. 8:15-9:15 pm Full Year $318, Fall $153 16+ Christine GruendemannAdult Tap 1 Mon. 8:05-8:50 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 16+ Christine GruendemannAdult Tap 2 Mon. 8:05-8:50 pm Full Year $264, Fall $127 16+ Melissa ArnoldJust Dance Wed. 8:00-9:00pm Full Year $318, Fall $153 16+ Melissa Arnold

Irish Dance - Beginning Thu. 4:45-5:45 pm $60/session 5-8 Hannah VoelkelIrish Dance - Beginning Thu. 6:00-7:00 pm $60/session 9-13 Hannah VoelkelAdult Ceili Class Thu. 7:15-8:15 pm $60/individual/session 18+ Hannah Voelkel

$100/couple/session

Adult Dance Classes

Irish Dance Classes Session 1: Sep.13-Oct.18 • Session 2: Nov. 1-Dec.13 (No Class Nov. 22)

* Denotes class will be held at the Schauer Arts & Activites Center, 147 N Rural St. Hartford.

Fall Session: September 10 - December 15 (No Class Nov. 19-24)

Winter/Spring Session: January 12 - May 16 (No Class March 30 - April 4)

Schauer School of Dance

Students must be age listed as of September 1, 2012 to enroll.

Class Size: Min 5 / Max 12

Creative movement Introduction to ballet and movement exploration. Students must be potty-trained with independent bathroom habits.

Ballet/taP ComBo Introduction to basic ballet and tap techniques. Must have had Creative Movement or minimum age 5 to enroll.

Ballet There are several schools of style and methods of ballet. Our classes integrate styles and technique from these different schools. Our ultimate goal is for each student to learn what their body is capable of and how to utilize his/her own strength.

taP Students will gain rhythm, strength, balance, and coordination by learning tap technique and fundamentals.

Ballet/taP/Jazz ComBo Introduction to ballet, tap, and jazz techniques. Must have had Ballet I, Tap 1, teacher approval, or age 10 to enroll.

funK Class incorporates elements of jazz dance technique with funky street-style hip-hop movement.

lyriCal A combination of ballet, modern, and jazz. One or more years of Ballet experience required.

modern A combination of ballet and jazz. No experience required.

iriSH CeiliS Learn the traditional Irish Ceilis set to Irish music. Ceilis are a social group dance similar to square dancing and country line dancing. Try something new and get a little exercise as a bonus! No experience or partner is required.

iriSH danCe Learn the fundamental steps of Irish dance including the Jig, Reel, and team dancing known as Ceilis while building strength, flexibility and coordination. Additional skills include the Slipjig and the beginning key components for hard shoe.

JuSt danCe Explore movement, space, and rhythm through a melding of Jazz, Ballet, and Funk. Focus on breathing, posture, and technique during ballet/jazz warm-ups followed by fun and funky combinations. Great for any level of dancer, no experience required.

The Schauer School of Dance was founded in January 2007 and focuses on building students’ dance abilities through the development of a strong technical foundation. Students also have the opportunity to perform and take master classes with visiting companies that are part of the Schauer Center’s Mainstage Series. All classes will be held at the Creative Arts Studios, unless otherwise noted, and is equipped with two newly remodeled dance studios, family waiting area, and an observation window. Dance Dress Code: Each class in the Schauer School of Dance has a required dress code, specified in the School of Dance Handbook given at time of registration. The Schauer School of Dance sells all required dancewear directly to the students. Dance fittings are by appointment only, scheduled fitting dates are listed below. Please call 262-670-0560, ext. 4 to schedule your appointment. Full year tuition has a 10% discount included. No other discounts apply.

danCe attire fittinGS Tuesday, August 28 • 3:00-6:00 pm

Tuesday, September 4 • 4:00-7:00 pm

PerformanCe oPPortunitieS

The Nutcracker with Dance Alive National Ballet, December 21 & 22, 2012 (See back page for audition details.)

The Leaps and Bounds Dance Recital Sunday, May 19, time TBA

Ballet Ballet/Tap Combo Tap

Prerequiste or teacher approval needed to enroll.

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Youth & Adult Visual Arts Class Size: Min 5 / Max 10 • Class held at Creative Arts Studios, 30 S Johnson St. Hartford, unless otherwise noted.

Gallery dayS

Tuesdays, September 25 - October 30 • Tuition: $42Ages: 9-12 • 4:30-5:15 pm, Ages: 6-8 • 5:30-6:15 pm Ages: 13-18 • 6:30-7:15 pmStudents of all ages will enjoy creating six make and take masterpieces: scarecrow faces, sunflowers in 3D, Georgia O’Keefe flowers, landscapes, silhouettes, and abstract paper mosaics. Each project will feature a different theme, medium, and technique. All supplies are included. Instructor: Cammie Walters

multi-media maSterPieCeS Tuesdays, November 6-27 (no class November 20) Tuition: $42Ages: 6-8 • 4:30-6:00 pm, Ages: 9-12 • 6:15-7:45 pm Ages: 13-18 • 7:45-9:15 pmJoin us to create your very own mosaics, flowers out of canvas, landscapes from materials found in nature, and roses using the loaded brush technique. Students will learn techniques to use pastels and watercolors to create lasting art. Six total projects will be finished and are great presents! Supplies included. Instructor: Cammie Walters

Holiday Clay Saturdays, Nov. 17 - Dec. 8 (no class Nov. 24)Ages: 6-14 • 11:00 am-12:30 pm • Tuition: $42Create holiday gifts and decorations from the heart! From ornaments to cookie plates, learn basic hand building techniques to create a variety of holiday items and gifts. Construct, finish, and glaze these holiday treasures and have them ready in time for the holidays! Instructor: Andee Warren

family imProv worKSHoP

Saturday, November 17 Tuition: $10/person • 10:00-11:15 am Looking for something fun for the whole family? This workshop is a great way to get silly and goofy with your family while learning improvisation. Through interactive games and exercises you will learn how to think on your feet quickly, gain confidence, and most importantly have a fun time from start to finish!

Tuesdays, September 11 - October 16 Tuition: $89 • Class Size: Min 5 / Max 15 Academy at Civic Theatre (ACT) is the educational arm of the Waukesha Civic Theatre (WCT). ACT strives to heighten students sense of cultural literacy through flexing their creative muscle, hoping they will become future patrons, donors, volunteers, and ambassadors for the arts. Instructor: Doug Jarecki, WCT Staff

Create-a-Play Ages: 6-8 • 4:30-5:20 pmStudents create their own characters to perform in an original play.

audition teCHnique Ages: 9-17 • 6:30-7:20 pm Learn to be better prepared and more confident for the next audition.

imProviSation Ages: 9-12 • 5:30-6:20 pm • Ages: 13-18 • 7:30-8:20 pmLearn the art of improv while building confidence and having fun!

adult enriCHment/oPen art StudioTuesdays, September 11 - October 30 Ages: 16+ • 10:00 am-12:00 pm • Tuition: $164 Whether you’re just beginning to make art or you’ve been at it for some time and need a “jump start” to get going again, this is the class for you. Further develop your creativity and enjoy the company of other self-motivated artists in this master teacher guided studio. Receive critique of your present work and learn how to implement stronger use of design and composition principles. Choose your subject and medium, and bring your own supplies. All 2D and 3D media welcomed. Class held at the Schauer Center. Instructor: Michalene Groshek

CraCKer BaSKet • Monday, October 8 Ages: 16+ • 6:00-9:30 pm • Tuition: $50This basket measures 5”x12” and is 7” tall at the handle. Various dyed reed will be offered to accent your basket. A wire and wooden handle finishes off this basket. If you have never woven a basket before, this is a great basket to start with. Instructor: Terri Feutz

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Thursdays, October 11 - November 15 Ages: 16+ • 9:00 am-12:00 pm • Tuition: $129

Abstract painting is a visual language of form, color, and line to create a composition which does not have any visual references in the world.

Use all your creative energy, technique, and inspiration. You will learn to think “outside the box” and how to use the oil medium in a whole new way. Join us to discover your new hidden talent! Class held at Schauer Center. Instructor: Frank Hoeffler

Creative SParK art worKSHoP Saturday, October 20 Ages: 16+ • 9:00 am-12:00 pm • Tuition: $50/student Give yourself (and a friend) the gift of a morning of play by exploring imaginative mixed media compositions with an abstract feel. Experiment with liquid watercolor and india ink on paper to create spontaneous starter compositions. As a group take a closer look at your quick results and discover new opportunities for further development. Let these fresh compositions lead you to further play with color, shape, rhythm, size and direction. The goal of this workshop is to connect with your creative self, experience unlimited freedom, the flow of new ideas, and a renewed sense of creative spirit. Supplies included. Optional: Bring your own favorite art materials for use on paper. Dress for mess and play!! Class held at the Schauer Center. Instructor: Michalene Groshek

SHaKer marKet BaSKet Monday, November 5

Ages: 16+ • 6:00-9:30 pm • Tuition: $50This intermediate weaver basket measures 8”x12” and is 11” tall at the handle. The bottom of this basket is a cat head style and is finished off with a push in notched handle. Instructor: Terri Feutz

medium round BaSKet Monday, December 3

Ages: 16+ • 6:00-9:30 pm • Tuition: $45This beginner or intermediate weaver basket measures 8” in diameter, and is 11” tall at the handle. This is a classic round basket featuring weaving with dyed round reed. Various dyed reed will be offered to accent your basket. Instructor: Terri Feutz

Photo and painting by Frank Hoeffler

Please join us for a family friendly performance, approximately 60 to 90 minutes and offering the opportunity to meet the cast in costume after the show. *Special Offer* Enroll in any CSA course and get a coupon for one free student ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket to select Family Series performances.

tHe velveteen raBBit

Sunday, October 14 • 3:00 pm Pre-Show Workshop • 1:30-2:30 pmAges: 4-8 • Tuition: $10Make your own one of a kind “Velveteen Rabbit,” from felt, buttons, gemstones, and thread. Each masterpiece will be finished with a felt frame and ribbon hanger.

tHe BerenStain BearS: family matterS Sunday, November 18 • 3:00 pm

Pre-Show Workshop • 1:30-2:30 pm Ages: 7-10 • Tuition: $10Create a unique family tree with paper and paint. Berenstain Bears books will be available to ignite students’ imagination.

david SeeBaCH’S merry maGiC CHriStmaS

Saturday, December 8 • 1:00 pm

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Schauer Community School of the Arts147 North Rural StreetHartford, WI 53027www.SchauerCenter.org/CSA*

Fall 2012 Important DatesAugust 28: Dance Attire Fitting • 3:00-6:00 pm September 4: Dance Attire Fitting • 4:00-7:00 pm September 5: SYSO Auditions • 6:00-8:00 pmSeptember 6: Disney’s© Little Mermaid Jr. auditions • 4:30-9:00 pmSeptember 8: Nutcracker auditions • 9:00-10:00 amSeptember 10: Schauer School of Dance Fall Session begins September 11: Adult Open Art Studio begins • 10:00 am-12:00 pmSeptember 11: Acting Classes with ACT begin September 17: SYC & SCC Fall Session beginsSeptember 18: Ballroom Dance Fall Session 1 beginsSeptember 19: SYSO Fall Session beginsSeptember 20: Disney’s© Little Mermaid Jr. Rehearsals begin • 6:00-8:00 pm September 25: Gallery Days Art Class Begins September 30: Puppetry Family Workshp • 3:30-4:30 pmOctober 4: Early Childhood Music Begins • 10:00-10:45 amOctober 8: Cracker Basket • 6:00-9:30 pm October 11: Adult Abstract Painting begins • 9:00 am-12:00 pmOctober 14: The Velveteen Rabbit Pre-Show Art Workshop & ShowOctober 20: Creative Art Spark Workshop • 9:00 am-12:00 pmOcotber 30: Ballroom Dance Fall Session 2 begins

Community Arts Groups Events

Schauer School of Dance Auditions:

The Nutcracker with the Dance Alive National Ballet Saturday, September 8 • 9:00-10:00 amAges: 7-18Tuition: $25 for those cast Registration begins at 8:00 am, preferred dress is leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. Casting will be posted at 10:30 am, with

rehearsal to follow from 10:30 am-5:30 pm, depending on role cast. Possible roles include soldiers, mice, party-goers, and Clara’s friends. All students auditioning must enroll in the Fall 2012 Session of the Schauer School of Dance. Students cast will rehearse on Saturday afternoons under the direction of Melissa Arnold. A rehearsal schedule and costume requirements for each role will be given at auditions.

Performances: Students cast will need to be absent from school on Friday, Dec. 21. Schooltime Matinees • Fri., Dec. 21 • 10:00 am & 12:30 pmPublic • Fri., Dec. 21, 7:30 pm & Sat., Dec. 22, 3:00 pm

Tickets are available at the Schauer Center Box Office Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at 147 N. Rural Street in Hartford, by phone at 262-670-0560, ext. 3 or online at SchauerCenter.org.

Community School of the Arts Policies

Questions: Contact Education Assistant, Sarah Sebald, at 262-670-0560, ext. 4 or via email at Classes@SchauerCenter.org.

The Schauer Center is home to four community arts organizations who provide opportunities to get involved in the arts. If you are interested in learning more, please contact these groups using the information provided.

Sunday, October 21 • 2:00 pmHartford City Band Community Band SHowCaSe HCB contact: Eric Dietenberger, 262-673-0142 HartfordCityBand.org

November 23 - January 6, 2013 Kettle moraine fine artS Guild exHiBitReception: Friday, December 14 • 6:30-7:30 pmKMFAG contact: Greg Torgeson, 262-844-5257The Suckow Family Art Gallery is open for viewing weekdays, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and one hour prior to performances. Admission is free to the gallery and receptions. Reception hors d’oeuvres compliments of MJ’s Market & Catering.

Sunday, December 2 • 3:00 pmHartford Community CHoruS CHriStmaS ConCert HCC contact: Ruth Knoll, 262-673-3704 HartfordCommunityChorus.org

January 4-19, 2013 Hartford PlayerS in PumP BoyS and dinetteSFor a full list of dates, times and ticket prices visit SchauerCenter.org.HP contact: Howard Husslein, 262-670-0560 ext. 8HartfordPlayersLtd.com

Fall 2012 OutreachPuPPetry family worKSHoPSunday, September 30 • 3:30-4:30 pm

(Following Fever River Puppeteers, River Critters)Class Size: Min 5/Max 25 Tuition: $5 admits two, all ages welcome.

A place for parents, grandparents and children to play and create together. Lead by Sandye and Chuck Voight, Fever River Puppeteers, this hour long workshop gives participants the chance to have an insider’s view of how puppet theater is created. Participants will get an up-close and personal look at some of the puppets used in the show, learn tricks of the trade, make simple puppets and come home with directions for a stage to go with them.

danCe alive national Ballet

Ballet maSterClaSSSaturday, December 22 11:00 am-12:30 pmAges: 12+ with a minimum 3 years of ballet training Tuition: $15 (free to Schauer School of Dance students) Join Kim Tuttle, Artistic Director of The Dance Alive National Ballet for this 90 minute class which consists of classical barre for the first half, followed by center work. This class is for intermediate to advanced ballet dancers, wear pointe shoes if possible.

Tuition Fees: Price includes registration and administrative costs.

Deadline for Registration: Please register two weeks prior to the start date for any given program. Enrollment levels are evaluated at this time and class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment isn’t met.

10% Discount: For Friends of the Schauer Center, residents living within the boundaries of the West Bend School District with support from the West Bend Community Foundation, or if registering for more than one class in a session. Discount applies to the lesser value class. One-day workshops under $40 are NOT subject to 10% multiple class/sibling discount. NEW: pARTicipate student referral program. With each class registration you will receive a $10 coupon to pass onto someone. For each coupon redeemed you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate.

Refund Policy: A 50% refund of the tuition in the form of a gift certificate will be in effect through the second class/rehearsal. After the second class, NO REFUNDS.

Tuition Assistance: Financial need based assistance is available on a first come first serve basis for eligible families. For an application, call 262-670-0560, ext. 4.

Class Size: All CSA classes carry a minimum/maximum class size that determines if the class will be offered. Classes not meeting the minimum may be cancelled. Maximum levels are determined by classroom space or instructor/student ratios.

Payment Plans: Payment plans may be arranged with the Schauer Center for any class over $100. However, a minimum of 1/4 of the tuition fee must be paid prior to the start of the first class/rehearsal. Payment plans must be paid with a credit or debit card, and completed agreement must be turned into the Schauer Center prior to the first day of class.

Waiting Area Policy: Creative Arts Studios - Adults and children may wait in the designated waiting area. Children should not be left unattended in this space. Food and drink are allowed. Schauer Center - Due to numerous activities, event set-up, and valuable artwork on display, the Schauer Center prohibits parents from waiting in the Gallery (second floor) after dropping children off for CSA class(es). If a parent chooses to stay on premises for the duration of a child’s class, the Schauer Center requests that parents wait on the lower lobby level.

Show Your Support eduCation & inSPiration fundThe Schauer Center’s Education & Inspiration Fund is available to provide need-based financial aid to prospective students to help overcome barriers to enrollment in Schauer Center classes or activities.

The E&I Fund is a self-sustaining fund independent of the Schauer Center’s operating budget. Interested persons or organizations can make donations through the Schauer Center to support the growth and development of this educational resource. For information contact our Director of Development at 262-670-0560, ext. 216.

The Schauer Center wishes to recognize and thank Helgesen Industries, Inc. and Dr. Mark Lindborg & Laurie Parsons for their contributions to the E&I Fund. Additional funds were raised through our annual pie and flower sale and sales of dance clothing donated by CSA families.

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