ACCESSABILITY Classes
Fall 2007
Imagination Stage’s core philosophy of inclusion and opportunity for students with physical, cognitive or developmental disabilities remains central to its mission. AccessAbility Theatre and Education programs provide children and young adults with special needs a venue to build confidence and artistic and social skills in a non-competitive supportive environment.
AccessAbility Mentors
We ask that all new parents/guardians interested in AccessAbility classes contact the mentor for an initial meeting to ensure that their student is placed in the appropriate class.
Carol Gulley, Director of AccessAbility
cgulley@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1644
FALL 2007 CLASSES
Just Imagine: Creative Drama and Movement Classes for Children with Special Needs
AGES 4-5 to attend with a parent/caregiver
These classes are designed for children with minimal to moderate language and/or physical delays. The class engages caregiver and child in a multi-sensory exploration of music, movement and dramatic play. The child is encouraged to explore the arts to further develop self confidence, communication, attention, and imagination. Class size is limited to 8 students. Registration requires permission of the mentor.
- Drama Sunday 10:00- 10:45 $295 4970
- Movement Sunday 11:15- 12:00 $295 4971
Create a Character
Grades 1-3
With a focus on friendship, students will explore popular children's stories through music and movement. This one hour class is a great introduction to the arts and promotes the development of social and motor skills.
Sunday 4:00-5:00 $286 #4976
Children of the Rainbow: On the Spectrum
Grades 2-4
A musical exploration of communication skills, including vocalizing to people
and playing novelty instruments in a variety of rhythms and patterns.
- Tuesday 4:00-5:00 $350 4977 CANCELLED
Fantastic Folktales and Beyond!
Grades 4-6
Learning to work in a group dynamic, students integrate drama, movement, music and visual arts. They explore characters and stories as they build confidence and creativity.
- (new time) Tuesday 4:00-5:00 $286 #4975
Reality Theatre : Social Skills
(Grades 6 and up)
With caring specialists, students explore the creative arts of drama, music
and art. Emphasis is placed on role-playing, building
empathy, practicing social skills, and improving communication and relationships.
- Monday 5:00-6:00 $286 #4972
VoiceAbility
Grades 7 & up
Students explore correct breathing and vocal technique to support and protect
their singing voice. Additionally, each student studies a solo song with individual
instruction along with participating in group chorale work. Diction, articulation
and phrasing exercises are an important focus of each class.
- Wednesday 3:30-4:30 $286 4973 CLOSED
Pegasus
Teens
The Pegasus Ensemble acting troupe is presenting original monologues and music in Imagination Stage's Reeve Studio Theatre in March 2008. New students interested in joining the ensemble in September 2007 must meet with Carol Gulley prior to registration.
- Wednesday 4:30-6:30 $655 4974 |
