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COMMUNITY Family, Fitness and Fun Continued NEW PROGRAM ACTING FOR THE STAGE Ages 15 -115 Spring Session 8-week class, Starting March 23rd Saturdays from 2-3:30pm No Class April 13th Youth (7-13) - Tues. & Thur. - 6:00-6:45pm Our Youth program is designed to bring the traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do to our children. Classes focus on martial arts techniques, self-defense, and positive mental & physical development. This class teaches the techniques and philosophies of a traditional martial art utilizing modern teaching methods. $75/month for Ross-Residents $85/month for Non-Ross Residents Teen & Adult (13+) - Tues. & Thurs. - 7:00-8:00pm For our older students we offer our highest level of instruction. In addition to learning the techniques of Tang Soo Do, students will delve deeper into their understanding of self-development and self-defense. This class is designed to give students the tools and confidence to overcome the obstacles and opportunities of modern life $75/month for Ross-Residents $85/month for Non-Ross Residents Contact Information: Phone: 412.969.2306 Email: [email protected] Facebook.com/martialwaydefenseacademy Chief Instructor: Mr. Travis Morton [3rd Degree Black Belt] NEW PROGRAM YOUTH ACTING CLASS Spring Session ages 7 to 14 8-week class, starting March 23rd Saturdays from 1-2pm No Class April 13th In this class, actors will continue to learn how to use their bodies, faces and voices onstage as well as how to work in a group to put together a performance. We will develop the skills to prepare actors to audition for plays and also have an exciting showcase for friends and family in the end to practice performing in front of a live audience! This class is great for beginners and for children who are ready to take their acting to the next level Resident $130 Non-Residents $140 56 ROSS TOWNSHIP In this class, actors will delve further into understanding how to interact onstage, how to take direction, how to audition, and how to prepare for a live performance. We will tackle some monologues and short plays to get experience applying the skills and at the end we will present a showcase of actors work to a small invited audience. This is a great class for high school students who are interested in theatre as well as adults who may want to step on stage as an amateur or even a professional. About the instructor: Hannah Moss is an actor, director, producer, choreographer and playwright who has spent more than 25 years honing her craft as both an amateur and professional actor. After graduating from Indiana University-Bloomington with a BA in Theatre & Drama, Hannah and her husband David opened and managed the non-profit theatre company Theatre of The People in Bloomington, Indiana. After relocating to Pittsburgh, Hannah is looking forward to re-opening Theatre of the People and is excited to begin by teaching classes to help build the skills of all of the talented actors in the Ross Township Area. Resident $100 Non-Resident $110 NEW PROGRAM ADULT AND TEEN SWING DANCE CLASS Spring Session ages 13 and up 6-week class, starting March 6th Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15pm Swing dancing is a healthy combination of fun and exercise; and anyone can learn a basic swing to enjoy in social situations. This class is geared toward the beginner or non-dancer who is interested in being more comfortable on the dance floor. Bring a partner and join us! Instructor Biography: Janet Bartlett The instructor was a classically-trained ballet professional who explored and taught many different dance genres over her many years of teaching. Swing dancing was part of her childhood, as her parents were accomplished in it and taught her and her siblings in the living room of their home growing up. She followed this childhood love with formal ballroom lessons as an adult. Janet was the choreographer at North Hills High School and Junior High School for many years – and at Pine-Richland High School prior to that. She has taught at several dance studios here in Pittsburgh. Instructor Janet Bartlett Resident $54 Non-Resident $60