CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

GYMNASTICS:This class will help the child learn the basic skills in gymnastics, in addition to building strength, coordination, creative expression and self-esteem. They will learn forward and back rolls, straddle rolls, hand stands,cartwheels, bridges, splits, basic balance beam routines and spring board jumps. We will accomodate any level: beginning, intermediate or advanced k-1st, 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th

HIP HOP: Join this class and you'll learn a variety of different types of dance moves to your favorite music of the time.
Taught by a professional dance choreographer for nick and aaron carter you will learn all the latest moves. last day of class
performance optional (class will decide). Please dress comfortably. Wear Tennis shoes and bring your favorite CD's. k-1st,
2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th.

BALLET OR BALLET/JAZZ COMBO: improve your poise, flexibility and discipline. Curriculum will include barre work, center floor exercises, accross the floor combinations and stretching as well as the introduction and application of your feet, arm and body positions. Class will be customized to accomodate any level. Jazz will be theatrical style. Ballet shoes, jazz shoes or bare feet are acceptable. k-1st, 2nd-5th, 6th -8th.

DANCE CREW: This class will be divided into 2 dance groups (crews). You will be taught dance combinations to battle with each other. You will learn to freestyle battle as well. You will learn to identify and create your "own" identity as a crew. You will learn to dress as a dance cres and you will learn about your dance style. dance crew needs a minumum of 12 students for dance teams. 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th.

CHEER DANCE: Learn the fundamentals of being on a cheering squad!. Learn all the cheers, yells, chants as if you were really at a school pep rally. Combine this with some hip hop and jazz and you'll learn creative dance routines to your favorite songs! Pom Poms $20.00 extra per pair per student. k-1st, 2nd-5th, 6th-8th.

POP STARS: Ever dream of becoming a famous singing star? Well now's your chance. Taught by profesisonal dances and choreographers, this class is sure to be a hit. Learn to sing to your favoritee pop songs and choreograph dance routines and then perform them on the last day of class. Open to boys and girls. Bring your favorite songs. 2nd - 5th, 6th -8th.

YOGA: Take the stress and anxiety out of homework for an hour by taking this great exercise class You will feel great, look great. You will learn how to relax, learn how to have flexible muscles and reshape your body while having fun. K-1st, 2nd - 5th, 6th -8th.

MUSICAL THEATRE: Students are taught to combine skills in singing, dancing and acting. This class will work together and individually on traditional and contemporary musical theatre material. All levels welcome. Taught by a professional stage performer currently performing in High School Musical and Peter Pan and the local play houses. 2009 performance is Camp Rock. Productionand costume fees will be discussed. K-5th, 6th - 8th

STAND UP COMEDY: Are you the class clown? Do you entertain your family and friends at all those family get togethers. Do you always want or need to be the center of attention? Do you find normal everyday things funny? THEN THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Learn how to put together funny little 5 minute comedy routines using every day things and situations as your foundation. Taught by a professional working comedian and artist! 3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th

MOVIE MAKING or IMOVIE: Write your own script with your class and star in your own movie!!! You will learn how to put your ideas, thoughts and dalogue on paper, then put it on camera. You will learn character development and camera angles. You will decide on your character's costumes as well. You may work individually or as a group to develop your film. Your film will then be edited by the instructor and sent to you on a DVD. $25.00 SUPPLY FEE. 3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Learn all aspects of shooting pictures with a digital camera. You will be taught about lighting, angles, head shots, 3/4 shots, full body shots, objects and people. You will be asked to do projects at home and bring them to class. You will be able to load pictures that are taken in to the computers and school and learn to manipulate them using abode photoshop. you may then create a slide show with your photos using Iphoto and bring it home on a CD to show off to your family and friends.The School MUST have computers with adobe photoshop in order to run this class $25.00 SUPPLY FEE 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th

STORY WRITING: Like reading? Like movies? Want to write? The essence of story, whether you are wrting a short story,
novel, play or screenplay the development is the same - only the mental muscles are different. You need to have great characters- with good story arcs; you need to have a high concept premise and do research on your settings, background, and set ups and pay offs in your plot. The first 8 sessions of this class will develop your basic story - coming up with ideas, developing the characters and plot. In the last sessions, you will, having decided which venue you want your story in, learn the rules and regulations for that. You can write for yourself or you can write to sell. Reading in class will be optional. $10.00 SUPPLY FEE. Serita Stevens is an award winning novelist of 32 books and numerous scripts. Her book, The Forensic Nurse, will soon be a TV show.

FASHION DESIGN: An exciting approach to basic designing of clothing. Session 1 will begin with the drawing of fashion designs and figurines. you will bring in your favorite fashion magazines and your own creative ideas and learn to draw them out on paper. the class will then evolve into turning your designs in to actual reality by learning to cut and sew your own creations by hand. you will put together a fashion show by the end of the school year showing off your creations! $25.00 SUPPLY FEE. 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th

"ME" COLLAGE ART CLASS: Explore self thru ART! students will make 5 projects in this 10 week course
Creating self portraits using their own ideas about self, family, friends, likes and dislikes,things that make you laugh and cry, where you live, people you admire etc... projects may include: a photography collage, personal shadow boxes, personality hand collage, color collage, self portrait word projects....and much more!
lots of color and CREATIVITY! ALL hands on! $25.00 SUPPLY FEE. K-1st, 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th.

STILL LIFE ART: LIfe drawing class using still-life as the subject. In this class you will focus on looking at the relationships between objects and the environment around them and strengthen your skills of rendering depth, proportion, and composition. This class is perfect for the intermediate level artist as well as the beginner. Part 1 of of a year long drawing series.  $25.00 SUPPLY FEE. 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th

CERAMICS: Learn how to build clay from scratch. You will create your own practical, creative projects for you to keep while discovering the different methods and tools needed to design your projects. Your projects will be fired. then you will paint them and they will be fired again. All your project will be returned to you at the final class of the session to take home as gifts. Projects are age appropriate. $25.00 SUPPLY FEE. K-1st, 2nd-5th, 6th - 8th

CREATIVE COOKING: You will learn to put together an entire meal by cooking hors devours, main courses and desserts. Many of the schools DO NOT have working ovens so many of your recipes will be made using microwaves, electric skillet, portable stove tops, woks etc...It's called BEING CREATIVE. All students will recieve "copies" of their recipes to take home to cook with your families. Recipes are age appropriate. $25.00 SUPPLY FEE. K-1st, 2nd-5th, 6th -8th

COMIC BOOK CREATIONS: You will each start by picking a THEME for your COMIC BOOK projectYou will then write a short script and decide on a character to draw. Your character will be drawn in different situations and postions and drawn
on special comic book paper.you will learn the fundamentals of penciling, coloring, page layouot, compositioin and character design techniques.You will then create a full size comic book that will then be colored in and placed in a portfolio to become an actual comic book $25.00 SUPPLY FEE. 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th

CARTOONING: Learn to draw your favorite cartoon characters; Spongebob, Mickey Mouse, Bugs bunny etc, and make up your own as well. Or maybe you are into manga cartoons, either way you will be taught the fundamentals of how to take the ideas in your head and get them on to paper.You will give your characters a starring role in their own comic strips. $25.00 SUPPLY FEE 2nd - 5th, 6th - 8th

CHESS CLUB: Randi's Fitness for Kids is proud to offer the game of chess.
JOIN Now! and you will learn about all the pcs, moves, strategies to beat anyone you know. You will become a Master of Logic.We will have tournaments and trophies at the end of the session!

14157 Califa Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 818-326-4266