Winter Arts Need-to-Knows

  • This year’s Celebration of the Arts will have a Summer Beach Party storyline. Despite the winter weather, this show is sure to be a fun, late winter highlight!
  • Celebration of the Artsperformanceswill be Friday, March 3 at 5:30 and 7:30 pm at Impact.
  • Mandatory All Cast Rehearsal for all performance-based classes: Monday, February 27 at 6:00 pm
  • Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, March 2 at 6:00 pm
  • Class Fees have been adjusted to help accommodate costuming. Any unique costume pieces will be purchased or sewn by our Explorationof the Arts costume team. Some costumes may require you to provide/borrow some basics (for example: jeans, white t-shirt, black leggings, etc.) Size information will be collected at our Winter Flurry Event.
  • Tickets for our Celebration of the Arts shows will beavailable in mid February for $3 each.
  • Communication: Follow the Exploration of the Arts Facebook group for info and updates.
  • Weather Information: We will not hold classes if Lowell has a snow day. Each class has a built-in snow day. If a class has more than one cancellation, then we will schedule a make-up for that class. Please check Impact’s website and our Exploration of the Arts Facebook page for any cancellation/make-up information.
  • OurWinter Arts Flurry event on Sunday, January 15 will serve as our built in snow day. For some classes, this will be the first meeting, for others it will be the second. While you are on campus for the Winter Flurry, be sure to: check your contact information, shop our Scrip booth, enjoy some ice cream and conversation, and stop by our costume station for initial sizing information. The last page of this packet has the class schedule and locations for the Winter Flurry.
  • Class Dates: Due to building use, instructor schedules, Big Chill, age groups etc., our classes have a variety of start dates, skip dates etc. Please be sure to note the individual class dates on your personal calendar.
  • The Registration Deadline is December 31, although some classes will fill sooner than that. Please make a deposit of at least $25 with your family’s registration. Your family balance is due by February 15. Some classes may be cancelled or combined based on late December registration numbers!

Art: Dinos! Dinos! Dinos!(Kindy-2nd)Instructor: Christy Spaulding

Mondays: 1/9 –2/134:30-5:15 pm in the Lower RoomFee: $25

Art: Zentangles(3rd-5th)Instructor: Christy SpauldingMondays: 1/9 – 2/13 5:15-6:00 pm in the Lower Room Fee: $20

Art: Printmaking (6th – 8th)Instructor: Christy Spaulding

Wednesdays: 1/18 – 2/224:30-5:30 pm in the Lower RoomFee: $20

Art: Watercolor (5th – 8th)Instructor: Sarah CooperTuesdays: 1/17-2/28 (no class 2/21) 4:00-5:15 pm in the Lower Room Fee: $30

Art: Sign Making (4th – 8th)Instructor: Robin Morehouse

Saturdays: 1/21-2/25 (no class 2/18)9:30-11:00 am in Lower Room ConferenceFee: $40

Dance: Boys’ Intro to Hip-Hop (K-1st)Instructor: Amina Sturgeon

Wednesdays: 1/25-2/224:45-5:15 pm in The ZoneFee $30

Dance: Girls’ Jazz/Hip-Hop (1st-3rd)Instructor: Amina Sturgeon

Wednesdays: 1/11-2/22 5:15-6:00 pm in The ZoneFee: $40

Dance: Girls’ Ballet (Preschool) Instructor: Amina Sturgeon Fridays: 1/20-2/24 10:00-10:30 am in KidTown Fee: $35

Dance: Boys’ Hip-Hop (5th - 8th)Instructor: Amina Sturgeon

Fridays: 1/13-2/24 (no class 2/17)4:30-5:15 pm in The ZoneFee: $35

Dance: Girls’ Swing Style (6th-8th)*Instructor: Amina Sturgeon

Fridays: 1/13-2/24 (no class 2/17)5:15-6:15 pm in The ZoneFee: $40

*Fast feet, endurance, and advanced choreography skills required for this high-energy, quick-footed number!

Dance: Girls’ Jazz/Hip-Hop(3rd – 5th) Instructor: Shannon Gallagher

Saturdays: 1/7- 2/25 (no class 2/18)10:15-11:00 am in the LoungeFee: $40

Dance: Girls’ Lyrical/Contemporary (7th – 8th)Instructor: Shannon Gallagher Saturdays: 1/7- 2/25 (no class 2/18) 11:00 am -12:00 pm in the Lounge Fee: $40

Dance: Girls’ Hip-Hop/Jazz (6th– 8th)Instructor: Shannon Gallagher Saturdays: 1/7- 2/25 (no class 2/18) 12:00 -1:00 pm in the Lounge Fee: $40

Dance: Girls’ Lyrical/Contemporary (6th – 7th)Instructor: Shannon Gallagher Saturdays: 1/7- 2/25 (no class 2/18) 1:00 -2:00 pm in the Lounge Fee: $40

Dance: Girls’ Ballet (Preschool - Kindy) Instructor: Amina Sturgeon Saturdays: 1/21 -2/25 9:30-10:00 am in KidTown Fee: $35

Dance: Girls’ Ballet (1st – 2nd) Instructor: Amina Sturgeon Saturdays: 1/14 -2/25 10:00-10:45 am in KidTown Fee: $40

Dance: Boys’ Hip-Hop (2nd – 4th)Instructor: Amina Sturgeon Saturdays: 1/14 -2/25 10:45-11:30 in KidTown Fee: $35

Dance: Girls’ Jazz (2nd – 3rd)* Instructors: Salem Grody & Kami Holdridge

Saturdays: 1/7- 2/25 (no class 2/18)10:00-10:45 am in the Lower RoomFee: $40

*1/14 – Class will meet in The Zone

Dance: Contemporary (3rd-5th) Instructors: Salem Grody & Kami Holdridge

Saturdays: 1/7- 2/25 (no class 2/18)10:45-11:30 am in the Lower RoomFee: $40

*1/14 – Class will meet in The Zone

Music: Rock Band (5th – 8th or by audition)* Instructors: Drew Struckmeyer & Asher Postman

Fridays: 1/6 – 2/24 (no class 2/17)5:15-6:00 pm in the Worship SpaceFee: $40

*Please indicate instrument/vocalist on your registration

Music: Percussion Ensemble (3rd – 8th)* Instructors: Drew & Nick StruckmeyerSaturdays: 1/14 – 2/25 (no class 2/18) 11:45 am-12:30 pm in the Lower Room Fee: $35

1/14 – Class will meet in The Zone

Theatre: Drama (5th- 8th)* Instructor: Andrea Struckmeyer

Fridays: 1/6 – 2/24 (no class 2/17)4:15-5:00 pm in the Lower RoomFee: $30

*This class will work in conjunction with the video production class to create the videos that tell the show’s story at the Celebration of the Arts. (No live performance that night)

Theatre: Girls’ Musical Production - Broadway Style (6th – 8th) Instructors: Diane Stinson & Laura Halstead

Mondays: 1/9 (no class 2/20)4:00 -5:30 pm in The Zone Fee: $35

Theatre: Girls’ Musical Production - Broadway Style (3rd – 5th) Instructor: Diane Stinson

Mondays: 1/9 (no class 2/20)6:00 – 7:15 pm in The Zone Fee: $35

Video Production (5th- 8th)* Instructor: Drew Struckmeyer

Fridays: 1/13 – 2/24 (no class 2/17)4:15-5:00 pm in the Lower Room/Recording RoomFee: $30

*This class will work in conjunction with the drama class to create the videos that tell the show’s story at the Celebration of the Arts. (No acting required, video production only)

Please mail your registration to:

Impact

Attn: Andrea Struckmeyer

1069 Lincoln Lake

Lowell Michigan 49331.

Make checks payable to Impact and write Exp. of the Arts on the memo.

Family Contact Info:

Parent Name ______

Email ______Phone ______

Student’s Name / Class / Student’s
Grade / Fee
Family Discount:
Registering for more than one class? / -10%

Total Due: ______Deposit: ______Check #:______Received By:______

Please email any questions to Andrea at

Winter Flurry (Built in Snow Day) Class Schedule

Sunday, January 15

If an overlap exists in your student’s schedule, he/she can let the instructors know and split the difference as seems best fit. While at the Flurry, be sure to stop by the Impact Café for ice cream, costume info, and Scrip purchases.

Lower Room / Worship Space / KidTown / Lounge / The Zone
Art: Dinos (K-2nd)
Christy
1:00-1:45 / Percussion Ensemble
(3rd-8th)
Drew & Nick
1:00-1:45 / Friday Ballet (Preschool)
Amina
1:00-1:30 / Musical Prod. # (6th – 8th)
Diane & Laura
1:00-2:00
Art: Zentangles
(3rd-5th)
Christy
2:00-2:45 / Drama (5th – 8th)
Andrea
2:00-2:45 / Saturday Ballet
(Pre-Kindy)
Amina
1:30-2:00
Art: Printmaking
(6th – 8th)
Christy
2:45-3:45 / Video Production
(5th -8th)
Drew
2:00-2:45 / Saturday Ballet (1st-2nd)
Amina
2:00-2:45 / Saturday Jazz/HH
(3rd-5th)
Shannon
1:45-2:30
Boys’ HH
(2nd-4th)
Amina
3:00-3:45 / Contemporary (7th-8th)
Shannon
2:30-3:30 / Saturday Jazz (2nd-3rd)
Salem & Kami
3:00-3:45
Jazz/HH (6th – 8th)
Shannon
3:45-4:45 / Contemporary (3rd-5th)
Salem & Kami
3:45-4:30
Watercolor (5th – 8th)
Sarah
4:30-5:30 / Boys’ Intro to Hip-Hop
(K-1st)
Amina
5:00-5:30 / Contemporary (6th-7th)
Shannon
4:45-5:45
Sign Making (4th-8th)
Robin
6:00-7:30 / Rock Band
Drew & Asher
5:45-6:30 / Wednesday Jazz/HH
(1st-3rd)
Amina
5:30-6:15 / Musical Prod. #
(3rd – 5th)
Diane
5:30-6:30
Boys’ HH
(5th – 8th)
Amina
6:30-7:15
Swing Style
(6th – 8th)
Amina
7:15-8:15