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MUSIC

VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL ELECTRONIC

Hey Master DJ!Teens 16+ & Adult Mondays • Jan. 14-March 4 (no class 1/21 & 4/25) 5:15-6:45 pm • $150 DJ cRAIG mITCHELLLearn the art of DJing through a blend of hands-on experience, lectures, and reading assignments. The iconic Burlington DJ cRAIG mITCHELL and guest lecturers explore the role of the DJ/selector while providing context for sampling, genres, mashups, and production techniques in this new class.

Music Together Caregivers and children 0-5

Mondays • $155 • Alison Mott Winter Session: Jan.14-April 1 (no class 1/21 and 2/25) 9:30-10:15 am / 10:30-11:15 am Spring Session: April 8-June 17 (no class 4/22) 10-10:45 amJoin Alison in singing, dancing, playing drums, bells, shakers, and triangles as children learn from parents/caregivers actively modelling enthusiastic participation. A community of families shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and movement activities in a relaxed, non-performance-oriented setting.

Adult Saturday Sing!Adults • Saturdays • March 23-May 4(no class 2/27) 9:30-10:30 am $75 • Jen GreenwoodJoin us for six weeks of singing on Saturday mornings. Musical selections range from fun, upbeat, pop songs to classic favorites. Performance opportunity available 5/13 on the MainStage.

The Flynn’s vocal and instrumental programs are designed to nurture expression and celebrate the thrill of music. Workshops and ensembles for adults and young adults deepen musical knowledge and performance skills while introducing new friends.

CLASSES Young Children

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Teens

Teens &Adults

Adults

Sprouts Youth Theater

Music Together

Youth Dances: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical

All-Stars Youth Theater

Juniors Youth Theater

Juniors Show Choir

Acting Intensive

Intermediate Show Choir

Advanced Show Choir

Selects Show Choir

Teen Voices

Ballet: All Levels

Bollywood & Classical Indian Dance: All Levels

Tap: Levels I, II & III

Hip-Hop: All Levels

Jazz Fusion: All Levels

Jazz Youth Combos

Moth-style Storytelling

Short Form Improvisation

Acting for Bashful Beginners

Hey Master DJ!

Burlesque

Movement for Parkinson’s and Wellness: Level I

Movement for Parkinson’s and Wellness: Level II

Ella-vated Improvisation

Adult Saturday Sing!

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M T W TH F S SU Weeks

Our special thanks to our funders

Champlain Investment Partners, Northfield

Savings Bank, ParkHinson Hill, PCC; Buffum, Surdna, and

Ford Foundations.

Youth & Adult Jazz Combos In small combos under the tutelage of a working professional, students develop individual styles while learning an essential repertoire. Development is enriched by public performances in FlynnSpace and at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

Audition for all new members: January 10. Call 802-652-4537 or email flynnarts@flynncenter.org for a time slot.

For the audition, bring a piece that demonstrates your ability to play single-note lines and/or chord progressions as well as improvisation skill and sight reading. Students are placed in the three Flynn jazz combos based on the following criteria: demonstrating a basic level of instrumental competency; age range; schedule availability; and instrumentation needs of each group (each combo needs to have a balance of rhythm section and single-line instruments). Combos concert is May 8.

Youth CombosGrades 7-12 • Tuesdays Jan. 22-May 7 (no class 2/26 & 4/23) 5:20-6:50 pm • $225 Shane Hardiman Grades 7-12 • Tuesdays Jan. 22-May 7 (no class 2/26 & 4/23) 7:15-8:45 pm • $225 • Tom Cleary Adult Combo Wednesdays • Jan. 23-May 8 (no class 2/27 & 4/24) • 5-7 pm $250 • Andrew Moroz

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Ella-vated ImprovisationAdults • Alternating Wednesdays: 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1 7:15-8:30 pm • $220 • Tom ClearyElla Fitzgerald is well known as one of the great twentieth-century jazz singers and interpreters of American popular song, but her genius for jazz improvisation— the spontaneous creation of new melodic lines on existing chord progressions— is less well known and recognized. This class uses original transcriptions of Ella’s improvised solos as models for improvising on jazz standard tunes from the swing and bebop eras. Open to any vocalist/instrumentalist with a basic ability to read melodic staff notation.

Teen Voices Lyrics & Music Mash-upTeens • Fridays • Jan. 25-March 8 (no class 3/1) • 4-5:30 pm • $75

Randal Pierce & Rajnii EddinsThe Flynn is thrilled to collaborate with the Young Writers Project in this class where teens create and develop musical spoken word pieces, exploring their imagination through a series of writing prompts and developing a performance. All writers and musicians aged 13-19—including beginners—are welcome.

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JuniorsGrades 4-7 • Saturdays 11 am-12:45 pm*

IntermediateGrades 6-12 • Saturdays

11:30-1:45 pm*

AdvancedGrades 6-12 • Saturdays

12:45-3:30 pm*

SelectsGrades 8-12 • Saturdays

1:45-4:30 pm*

*Times subject to change Performance dates: May 16, 17, & 18

THEATER

Cultivate your on-stage confidence and skills as experienced teaching artists help unleash your inner actor. Most programs culminate with a live showcase of your work on one of our stages.

Registration is open to members 12/4 and to the public 12/7. Register early to guarantee a spot.

FlynnArts’ Winter/Spring semester runs from January to May, with no classes 2/24-3/2 and 4/21-27, unless otherwise noted. See individual listings for each class schedule.

All classes held at FlynnArts studios unless otherwise noted.

Each multi-week class culminates in a FlynnArts Community Showcase performed on the Flynn MainStage, in FlynnSpace, or in the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery. Family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and the community are invited.

FLYNN YOUTH THEATER COMPANY

Flynn Show Choirs

Acting IntensiveTeens ages 14-19 • Thursdays Jan. 17- Feb. 7 • 7:15-9:15 pm • $150

Amy Riley, Danielle Sertz, & Gina FearnDevelop an approach to acting that includes a deeper connection to source texts, choices, and expression. The class is designed for experienced performers who are looking to be challenged and engaged in characterization, physical and vocal work, and an active pursuit of objective. Outside class work is required. Students accepted through application process only (more information at www.flynnarts.org).

Youth Theater Students enjoy the thrill of performance and the satisfaction of developing fundamental skills in storytelling, improvisation, character development, and scene work.

Movement for Parkinson’s and Wellness Levels I & IILevel 1: Mondays, Jan. 14-May 6 (no class 1/21 & 4/22) Level 2: Wednesdays, Jan. 16-May 8 (no class 2/27 & 4/24) 10-11:30 am • FREE—supported by the Buffum, Surdna, and Ford Foundations

Sara McMahonOffered for people with Parkinson’s (and their caregivers), this class engages both mind and body through many styles of dance and energizing music. We explore stretching, strengthening muscles, postural stability, and rhythm. Class is relaxed and emphasizes fun, creativity, and connection. Movement for Parkinsons Level 1 class is designed for beginners while Movement for Parkinsons Level 2 is faster-paced with more advanced movement sequences that challenge memory, coordination, and strength.

Tap Levels I, II, & IIITeen & Adults • Wednesdays Jan. 16-May 8 (no class 2/27 & 4/24) Level 1: 5:30-6:30 pm Level 2: 6:35-7:35 pm Level 3: 7:40-8:40 pm $185 • Instructor TBDA combination of hoofing/rhythm tap with elements of classic and Broadway-style, this class underscores tap’s origins in the African polyrhythms of America’s Jazz Age. Level II tackles more complex rhythms and choreography. Tap III requires significant prior experience and high-skill level. Tap shoes required.

Come dance at the Flynn!

Work out your bodies and minds while developing

artistic technique.

Jazz FusionTeen & Adult • Thursdays Jan. 17-May 9 (no class 2/28 & 4/25) 7:10-8:40 pm • $225 • Rose BedardLearn or brush up on the fundamentals of jazz dance while exploring its many variations. Each class consists of a proper warm-up and stretch followed by fun, easy-to-learn combinations that sharpen the mind and tone the body.

Hip-HopTeen & Adult • Thursdays Jan. 17-May 9 (no class 2/28 & 4/25) 5:35-7:05 pm • $225 • Rose BedardTake part in a class that exemplifies what hip-hop dance is all about: expression, movement, and unity. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants learn hip-hop moves in various styles and choreography. Instructor/choreographer Rose Bedard puts her students’ efforts and talents to use in two masterpieces for the end-of-semester showcase.

Youth Dances Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical Grades 4-8 • Thursdays March 28-May 9 • (no class 4/25)4:30-5:30 pm • $75 • Rose BedardIntended for upper-elementary/middle school-age students, this class welcomes beginners and experienced young dancers alike as we explore three genres of dance: hip-hop, jazz, and lyrical. Students learn how to emote— or communicate—lyrics through choreography while developing performance skills.

Ballet Levels I & IITeen & Adult • Mondays • Jan. 7-May 6 (no class 1/21, 2/25, & 4/22)Level 1: 5:30-6:30 pm Level 2: 6:40-7:40 pm $185 • Elizabeth BrodyBallet reshapes body lines, tones muscles, and improves balance, strength, grace, and physical coordination. Level II refines technique and artistry, introducing more challenging movement combinations.

Burlesque18+ • Mondays • Jan. 7-May 6 (no class 1/21, 2/25, & 4/22) 7-8 pm • $185 • Doctor VuLearn the fun and sensual dance style of burlesque while toning your body. This body-positive workout-style class caters to all previous dance and fitness experiences. All genders welcome.

Bollywood & Classical Indian Dance Teen & Adult • Tuesdays • Jan. 15-Feb.19

7:15-8:15 pm • $75 • Reshma SinuIndian classical dance—also called artistic or Natya Yoga—is the oldest form of Indian dance, dating back over 2,000 years. A combination of steps, postures, hand gestures, and expression offers physical and mental benefits similar to yoga. No background in dance or yoga necessary.

Moth-style StorytellingTeen & Adult • Tuesdays Jan. 22-March 5 (no class 2/26) 5:30-7 pm • $165 • Susanne SchmidtWhat’s your story? In this six-week class, practice the art of live, first-person, Moth-style storytelling. Learn how to structure, edit, and perform your own story with a master storyteller and Moth producer before sharing your work at a live Story Slam. A class field trip to the Moth Story Slam in Burlington takes place on a date TBD (cost included in class tuition).

Short Form ImprovisationTeen & Adult • Thursdays Jan. 24- March 7 (no class 2/28) 5:30-7 pm • $150 • Mark SteinImprovisational comedy develops theatrical and public speaking skills, builds self-confidence, and is a lot of fun. In this course, we learn the fundamentals of improv and apply them to scenes and games in a fast-paced, casual, and supportive setting.

Acting for Bashful BeginnersTeen & Adult • Tuesdays March 5-April 9 • 7:15-8:45 pm $150 • Susan PalmerLeave your inhibitions behind and join this freeing romp into your most spontaneous self. Learn theater exercises, improvisation, and scene study skills that lead to greater confidence and ease of truthful expression, both onstage or off. Uncover the mysteries of the actor’s process and your own creative potential.

Placement sessions for grades 2-8 are January 9 from 5-6 pm. Note that students may be placed as follows: grade 2 in Sprouts or Juniors; grades 3-4 in Juniors only; grades 5-6 in Juniors or All-Stars; and grades 7-8 in All-Stars only. No preparation necessary for placement sessions; they are low-stress, full of laughter and theater games.

The Youth Theater performance is on May 7 in FlynnSpace.

All-StarsGrades 5-8 • Tuesdays • Jan.15-April 30 (no class 2/26 & 4/23) 3:30-5:15 pm • $225 • Mark Stein

JuniorsGrades 2-6 • Thursdays • Jan. 17- May 2 (no class 2/28 & 4/25) 3:45-5:15pm • $225 • Mark Stein

SproutsAge 4-Grade 2 • WednesdaysJan. 16-May 1 (no class 2/27 & 4/24) 3:45-5 pm • $225 • Mark Stein

Show Choir focuses on the synthesis of dance, voice, and acting, inspiring students to reach their highest potential in musical theater.

Auditions for new members mid-year are held on January 19. Information is online at www.flynnarts.org.

Please note that this program is limited to 80 participants, which means we are unable to offer a spot to everyone who auditions. A parent/guardian orientation session will be held on January 12.

Jan. 26-May 11 (no class 2/16, 3/2, and 4/27) • $350

Community Showcases:

May 13 ......... All dance classes

May 16-18 ...Show Choir

May 7 ........... Flynn Youth Theater Company

May 8 ........... Jazz Combos

DANCE & MOVEMENT

everybody belongs.

QUESTIONS? Call 802-652-4537 or email

flynnarts@flynncenter.org.

To apply for a partial or full

scholarship or a payment plan, call

802-652-4537 or email flynnarts@flynncenter.org.

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