opportunity to join KID’S PLAY 2009-2010!

Dear Parents, Teachers, Students and after school facilitators,

I want to take this moment to offer a very special free program to you or your child or teen. Now starting it’s 8^th year, Kid’s Play Arts Ensemble and YouthSound our “rocking boys band is looking for new students. What is Kid’s Play and YouthSound???

An ensemble consisting of pre-teens and teens (ages 8-18) invited to participate in a year-long residency at Hope Center studios (1210 W. Clay, Ste. 26). Master teachers Chris Howard (music) and Gayla Miller (theater) Roberta Cortes (dance) Patrick Ferreri (yoga) will join Jane Weiner (dance) in teaching the students on a twice weekly basis. Students MUST attend both days in order to take part. The students will attend classes in these three fields each week, working more intimately in the artistic fields, under the guidance of these teachers. With this more in-depth study and immersion in the art, the students will then be able to create new pieces that reflect their level of learning.

A performance is scheduled for May 1, 2010. This performance will enhance the student’s self-esteem, by providing a positive seeking of self, guided by master teachers, and then a culmination of that work in a nurturing and supportive performance space thus creating a positive boost.

We are so pleased and excited to offer this opportunity to join KID’S PLAY 2009-2010!

Your consistent attendance is key for your growth as an artist… and is vital for the program as well. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns.

NOTE: SCHEDULE CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS!

Weekly Classes for Teens (Ages 13-18):

Tuesdays

4:30-6:30pm Dance/Yoga Roberta Cortes/Patrick Ferreri

Thursdays

4:30 – 5:30pm Music Chris Howard

5:30 – 6:30pm Theater

Weekly Classes for YouthSound (BOYS, Ages 13-18):

Saturdays

4:00 – 6:00pm Jason Jackson/Chris Howard

PLEASE NOTE: Students involved in this program MUST attend both days in order to create the ensemble community. No previous experience is required and it is important that they recognize this is a year long commitment.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS (Ages 12 1/2 – 18): Students participating in photography class can not participate in the Kid’s Play Ensemble, as we are trying to include more students in our scholarship program.

Hope Stone, Inc.
is a unique organization dedicated to presenting authentic dance,

music and theater performances as well as embracing and nurturing

the creative and expressive side of children through the positive,

empowering experience of the performing arts.

www.hopestoneinc.org