Leisure Ledger September - December 2023

Preschool Art - Storyland Adventures with Mr. Moo Monet

Theatre In The Park Website: www.theatreinthepark.com Email: info@theatreinthepark.com Box Office 919-831-6058 Business Office: 919-831-6936 Theatre In The Park, located in the northern end of Raleigh’s Pullen Park, provides a quality theatre experience to a diverse audience base in Raleigh and the surrounding areas. We also offer the public an opportunity to become involved and participate in the creation and development of live theatre through classes, productions and volunteer opportunities in order to nurture a general appreciation and respect for the arts. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS October 5-15, 2023 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow For tickets, visit theatreinthepark.com or call 919-831-6058. Mini Stars Competition Team Age: 4-6 yrs. This Competition Team is for dancers ages 4-6 years old. There will be performances outside the studio and 3 competitions in which this class will compete (NC State Fair, Believe Competition and Showstopper Competition). Additional entry fee and costume costs will be required. Instructor Ms. Gabbie - No experience necessary. We do 2 recital performances in the dance season, one in winter (December) and the other in spring (June) where they will receive a trophy for the dance year. We also participate in Christmas parades. Lake Lynn Community Center Sep 9-Sep 30 Sa 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $51 Oct 7-Oct 28 Sa 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $51 Nov 4-Nov 25 Sa 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $51 Dec 2-Dec 16 Sa 1:15-2:00pm Fee: $38 Preschool - Mini Monets Age: 1.5-2 yrs. This class introduces little ones to a variety of art materials through hands-on learning. Discovery and creative play encourage the development of motor skills and group social skills. A parent or caregiver attends with child; only child should be registered for class. Supplies included. 6 sessions. Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz. Sertoma Arts Centerr – Course Fee: $66 Sep 14-Oct 19 Th 2:00-2:45pm Nov 2-Dec 14 Th 2:00-2:45pm Full Session Option Sep 9-Dec 16 Sa 1:15-2:00pm

Raleigh Little Theatre Website: http://raleighlittletheatre.org/ Email: info@raleighlittletheatre.org Box Office: 919-821-3111 Since 1936, Raleigh Little Theatre is a welcoming community using theatre to enrich, educate, entertain and engage volunteers, students, and audiences of all ages. Programs include plays for adult and family audiences, classes and camps for all ages, and volunteer opportunities. For tickets, visit raleighlittletheatre.org or call 919-821-3111.

Age: 1.5-3 yrs. Join our adventure through Storyland with Mr. Moo Monet. We start by waking up Mr. Moo Monet and sharing a story that goes with the theme for that day. Children will participate in story time and make arts and crafts projects at each adventure. Parent participation is required. Class length is four weeks, with a makeup class, if needed, added the week following the scheduled end of the session. Instructor: Maureen Seltzer. Optimist Community Center – Course Fee: $41 Sep 6-Sep 27 W 10:30-11:15am Oct 11-Nov 1 W 10:30-11:15am Nov 15-Dec 13 W 10:30-11:15am Art Explorers Age: 3-5 yrs. Your little artist will love to explore the world through different mediums of art and creativity. Artist will love using their hands and getting a little dirty. Adult participation is required for this class. Halifax Community Center – Course Fee: $41 Oct 5-Oct 26 Th 11:15am-12:00pm Dec 7-Dec 28 Th 11:15am-12:00pm Ballet and Tap for Preschoolers Age: 2-3 yrs. Your preschooler will learn technique and grow as a dancer in this class. Half of the class is devoted to ballet and the other half is devoted to tap. White or pink tights, pink or black leotard, ballet slippers and tap shoes are preferred but not required. Millbrook Exchange Community Center Ages 2-3 Sep 6-Sep 27 W 10:15-11:00am Fee: $56 Oct 4-Oct 25 W 10:15-11:00am Fee: $41 Nov 1-Nov 22 W 10:15-11:00am Fee: $41 Nov 29-Dec 20 W 10:15-11:00am Fee: $41 Ages 3-5 Sep 5-Sep 26 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $41 Oct 3-Oct 24 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $41 Oct 31-Nov 21 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $41 Nov 28-Dec 19 Tu 10:15-11:00am Fee: $41 Butterfly Ballerina’s Age: 2-3 yrs. Your little dancer will have tons of fun learning the basics of ballet and tap. The class will help them develop balance, coordination, and self-confidence. They will learn basic technique, body positions, and steps. Everything they learn will come together in an end of course performance for the parents to enjoy. Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Course Fee: $26 Sep 5-Sep 26 Tu 4:45-5:15pm Oct 3-Oct 24 Tu 4:45-5:15pm Oct 31-Nov 28 Tu 4:45-5:15pm

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Dance - Tap and Twirl Age: 4-5 yrs. Your little dancer will have tons of fun learning the basics of ballet and tap. The class will help develop balance, coordination and self-confidence. Students will learn basic technique, body position and steps. Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Course Fee: $36 Sep 5-Sep 26 Tu 5:15-6:15pm Oct 3-Oct 24 Tu 5:15-6:15pm Oct 31-Nov 28 Tu 5:15-6:15pm Holiday’s Around the World Age: 2-5 yrs. Get your passports ready! We will be traveling to other countries for a little holiday fun! Learn how other countries celebrate this special holiday season through crafts, videos, and stories. By the end of your journey, you will have a passport filled with fun and exciting facts. Hill Street Neighborhood Center Dec 11 M 3:30-4:30pm It’s Turkey Time Age: 2-5 yrs. Why did the Turkey cross the road? To get to Hill Street for fun crafts and story time! We will be reading stories and creating crafts related to Thanksgiving. Come join the fun! Hill Street Neighborhood Center – Course Fee: $8 Nov 13 M 3:30-4:30pm JCMP Storytime/Art Age: 2-5 yrs Calling all toddlers! Come join us at JCMP for a story and craft. Toddlers will listen to a story and create

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a unique craft to take home! John Chavis Community Center Sep 6-Dec 6 W

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