After-School Arts Classes for Elementary & Middle School students, by CoSA

Registration is Now Open Visual Arts and Dance. See bottom of page for link to register.

Visual Arts classes for Elementary & Middle School Students  -- October 17 to December 15

Elementary Class:  All skills levels are welcome! Students are able to go at their own pace and grow as artists. This class is meant to show students the wide possibilities of art, and encourage and develop their creativity. We will focus on learning the basics of art such as drawing, color and even painting! A fun class for 3rd to 5th graders!  Registration link is below. Dates and times of class are shown on registration page.

Middle School Class:  All skill levels are welcome! Students are able to go at their own pace and skill level. We will be focusing on more traditional methods of art and techniques, such as learning about form, value, color and more. Subject matter will range from learning about how to render people to learning about how to do landscapes. This class is a great stepping stone for students interested in pursuing art in high school and/or being a student in CoSA. Registration link is below. Dates and times of class are shown on registration page.

Classes are taught by Jessica Harrison, a former art student at Coronado High School. Jessica taught the spring 2016 afternoon arts classes and received rave reviews from her students! She has a fun, non-intimidating approach to teaching art, and her focus is on inspiring a love of being creative, as well as developing techniques and individual skills.

Dance for Elementary & Middle School Students -- October 17 to December 14

Elementary Class: All skill levels are welcome! This dance class is meant to enourage creativity and enhance basic learning skills through art and movement. By practicing new kinesthetic learning skills, students gain tools that will enhance learning in other subjects.  We will focus on learning the fundamental skills of ballet, jazz and tap through fun games and exercises based around movement and creativity. Students will practice skills such as teamwork, listening, patience and coordination. Students are able to move at their own pace and aren't required to purchase shoes or extra materials for this class. This is a place for students to exert extra energy in a healthy way, as well as explore their creativity through movement and grow as learners and artists. Registration link is below. Dates and times of class are shown on registration page.

Middle School Class: All skill levels are welcome! This dance class is meant to enourage creativity and enhance basic learning skills through art and movement. By practicing new kinesthetic learning skills, students gain tools that will enhance learning in other subjects.  We will focus on learning the fundamental skills from classical forms such as ballet, jazz and tap through a fusion of contemporary learning styles. We will do conditioning, across-the-floor movement phrases and in-class dance combinations focusing on strength, flexibility, coordination and personal style. Students will also have time to develop their creativity through some improvisation and choreography opportunities. This is a great class for both beginning and experienced dancers. Students are able to move at their own pace and aren't required to purchase shoes or extra materials for this class. This is a safe place for students to explore movement, learn time management skills and establish their own voice as a young dance artist. Registration link is below. Dates and times of class are shown on registration page. 

Islander Youth Theater  (Class Full - Check back for spring classes.)

The Inaugural Year of Islander Youth Theater! REGISTER BELOW

FALL SHOW: The Wizard of Oz (adapted)

• Ages: 1st-8th Grade
• Dates: Rehearsals begin September 13, Performance is Thursday, November 3
• Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:45pm
• Location: Coronado Middle School, Granzer Hall
• Instructor: Ms. Bueno
• Fee: $200

Beginning Violin (Class Full - Check back for winter and spring classes.)

Twice-weekly before school strings class. REGISTER BELOW

• Ages: 1st-5th Grade
• Dates: Classes begin September 20
• Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15-7:50am
• Location: Village Elementary, Room 703
• Instructor: Ms. Henderson
• Fee: $240 (additional $15/month violin rental, information will be sent to you)