2024 Holly Jolly Follies Actor/Volunteer Participation
This is the "class" that you should sign up for if you are planning to participate in the 2024 Holly Jolly Follies as an actor, volunteer, or crew member.
Please read this info carefullly:
Please complete one enrollment per person. We do not accept family enrollment forms.
C.R.O.W. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with both children and adults. As a volunteer cast or crew member, you agree to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, and to alert a C.R.O.W. staff member should you see anything you deem inappropriate or dangerous.
By enrolling in the Follies, you are confirming that you will attend the required rehearsals.
Enrollment requires your consent to all of our waivers and policies.
You also agree to provide your own costuming as needed for the show.
Tech week attendance is mandatory, and the dates are: Dec. 2, 3,4, and 5 at the Florence Events Center. Calltime for Tech week is 5 pm (unless you have received special permission to come at a different time).
The performances will be held at the Florence Events Center Dec. 6 and 7 at 7 pm (5 pm call time) and Dec. 8 at 2 pm (12 pm call time). Rehearsals are held at C.R.O.W. (3120 HWY 101) Tech week is at the Florence Events Center.
Your enrollment to participate indicates that you do not have any past criminal record or activity that would prevent you from working with children or adults in our program. Please Note: C.R.O.W. reserves the right to request a formal background check on all volunteers, should the need arise. By enrolling, you are confirming that you understand this policy, and would submit to a background check, should you be asked to do so. Failure to submit to a background check will result in immediate dismissal/legal action.
Additional information about the Follies will be provided by email, so please make sure to input your email address correctly. Please check your email regularly. This is how we will send communication to our cast.
We look forward to working with you!
This is the "class" that you should sign up for if you are planning to participate in the 2024 Holly Jolly Follies as an actor, volunteer, or crew member.
Please read this info carefullly:
Please complete one enrollment per person. We do not accept family enrollment forms.
C.R.O.W. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with both children and adults. As a volunteer cast or crew member, you agree to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, and to alert a C.R.O.W. staff member should you see anything you deem inappropriate or dangerous.
By enrolling in the Follies, you are confirming that you will attend the required rehearsals.
Enrollment requires your consent to all of our waivers and policies.
You also agree to provide your own costuming as needed for the show.
Tech week attendance is mandatory, and the dates are: Dec. 2, 3,4, and 5 at the Florence Events Center. Calltime for Tech week is 5 pm (unless you have received special permission to come at a different time).
The performances will be held at the Florence Events Center Dec. 6 and 7 at 7 pm (5 pm call time) and Dec. 8 at 2 pm (12 pm call time). Rehearsals are held at C.R.O.W. (3120 HWY 101) Tech week is at the Florence Events Center.
Your enrollment to participate indicates that you do not have any past criminal record or activity that would prevent you from working with children or adults in our program. Please Note: C.R.O.W. reserves the right to request a formal background check on all volunteers, should the need arise. By enrolling, you are confirming that you understand this policy, and would submit to a background check, should you be asked to do so. Failure to submit to a background check will result in immediate dismissal/legal action.
Additional information about the Follies will be provided by email, so please make sure to input your email address correctly. Please check your email regularly. This is how we will send communication to our cast.
We look forward to working with you!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
2024 Haunted Maze Scare-Actor Workshop
In this two-hour class, actors will explore the unique art of haunted house performance, focusing on three essential aspects: character building and physicality, body movement with added realism, and audience awareness with improv skills. Participants will not only gain valuable knowledge but also have the opportunity to apply what they learn through interactive activities, including the engaging game "Guess That Monster!"
About the Instructor:
Autumn Barrett is currently in the process of enrolling at the University of Oregon to pursue a degree in psychology with a minor in criminology. She graduated from Portland Community College in 2023 with a degree in criminal justice and general education. Autumn has over ten years of combined experience in theatre, which includes school plays, community theatre, vocal recitals, public performances, and haunted house acting. Autumn says, "When I’m not focusing on my education or enjoying time on stage, you can often find me reading books or exploring the many hiking trails around Florence with my dog, Skye."
In this two-hour class, actors will explore the unique art of haunted house performance, focusing on three essential aspects: character building and physicality, body movement with added realism, and audience awareness with improv skills. Participants will not only gain valuable knowledge but also have the opportunity to apply what they learn through interactive activities, including the engaging game "Guess That Monster!"
About the Instructor:
Autumn Barrett is currently in the process of enrolling at the University of Oregon to pursue a degree in psychology with a minor in criminology. She graduated from Portland Community College in 2023 with a degree in criminal justice and general education. Autumn has over ten years of combined experience in theatre, which includes school plays, community theatre, vocal recitals, public performances, and haunted house acting. Autumn says, "When I’m not focusing on my education or enjoying time on stage, you can often find me reading books or exploring the many hiking trails around Florence with my dog, Skye."
Saturday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Fall/Winter Dance Classes
Adult Hip Hop (ages 18+)
Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. This class for ages 18+ will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. This class for ages 18+ will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
5:30 PM to 6:25 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet One (ages 7-9)
Ballet I is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Ballet I is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet Three / Pointe
The focus of this more advanced level ballet class will be on proper technique and postural alignment, while inherently strengthening the body and increasing flexibility. It is recommended for those who have at least two years of ballet technique experience minimum. Some students may be invited to take this class in pointe shoes, pending approval from instructor/Artistic Director. Teens and Adults are welcome to enroll in this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
The focus of this more advanced level ballet class will be on proper technique and postural alignment, while inherently strengthening the body and increasing flexibility. It is recommended for those who have at least two years of ballet technique experience minimum. Some students may be invited to take this class in pointe shoes, pending approval from instructor/Artistic Director. Teens and Adults are welcome to enroll in this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:25 PM
4:15 PM to 5:25 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet Two (ages 10+ with permission)
Ballet 2 is a slightly more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Ballet 2 is a slightly more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary One (ages 7-10)
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary Two (ages 11-22)
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Creative Movement (ages 3-6)
Dance is extremely important for the young child! Creative movement is a joyful way for our youngest children to explore movement through music and dance. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Creative Movement explores the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Dancers must be potty trained to register for this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children and co-founded ROCKET homeschool with her friend, Sabrina Hand - which is a co-op of more than 70 families. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Dance is extremely important for the young child! Creative movement is a joyful way for our youngest children to explore movement through music and dance. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Creative Movement explores the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Dancers must be potty trained to register for this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children and co-founded ROCKET homeschool with her friend, Sabrina Hand - which is a co-op of more than 70 families. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Friday
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop One (ages 7-10)
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop Two (ages 11-22)
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Intro to Acro (ages 7-12)
Intro to Acro is a great class for dancers interested in learning the basics of tumbling for dance. This class focuses on safety, flexibility, strength, beginning and finishing positions, and proper body, foot, and leg positions.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children and co-founded ROCKET homeschool with her friend, Sabrina Hand - which is a co-op of more than 70 families. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Intro to Acro is a great class for dancers interested in learning the basics of tumbling for dance. This class focuses on safety, flexibility, strength, beginning and finishing positions, and proper body, foot, and leg positions.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children and co-founded ROCKET homeschool with her friend, Sabrina Hand - which is a co-op of more than 70 families. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Monday
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Teen & Adult Belly Dance (ages 13+)
Belly Dance is one of the oldest and deeply rooted styles of dance. Belly dancing offers a wonderful outlet for fitness, cultural studies and artistic expression. This class is great for students of all belly dance styles and levels who are interested learning this beautiful art form.
About the Instructor: Angela has always been a lover of music and dance. She fell in love with ballet at a young age and started lessons in ballet and acrobatics at the age of 6. She studied ballet with Doreen Ditzhazy for many years as an adult. 1981, a mid-eastern dancer moved to Florence from California. Angela was an enthusiastic student who practiced and performed as often as family and work would allow. Angela’s teaching career started in 1997 with creative movement, ballet and mid- eastern dance for children and adults. Teaching is awesome! Getting to know your students and seeing the joy and confidence dance brings is a very rewarding experience. It’s wonderful to have a studio in our town that provides education in the arts for young students. CROW studio is a great atmosphere for teaching and learning. Angela has won awards, hosted dance shows, organized dance festivals, started and administered a dance guild, choreographed for musicals and performed at many different venues.
Belly Dance is one of the oldest and deeply rooted styles of dance. Belly dancing offers a wonderful outlet for fitness, cultural studies and artistic expression. This class is great for students of all belly dance styles and levels who are interested learning this beautiful art form.
About the Instructor: Angela has always been a lover of music and dance. She fell in love with ballet at a young age and started lessons in ballet and acrobatics at the age of 6. She studied ballet with Doreen Ditzhazy for many years as an adult. 1981, a mid-eastern dancer moved to Florence from California. Angela was an enthusiastic student who practiced and performed as often as family and work would allow. Angela’s teaching career started in 1997 with creative movement, ballet and mid- eastern dance for children and adults. Teaching is awesome! Getting to know your students and seeing the joy and confidence dance brings is a very rewarding experience. It’s wonderful to have a studio in our town that provides education in the arts for young students. CROW studio is a great atmosphere for teaching and learning. Angela has won awards, hosted dance shows, organized dance festivals, started and administered a dance guild, choreographed for musicals and performed at many different venues.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:25 PM
6:30 PM to 7:25 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Teen & Adult Tap (ages 13+)
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This class will work toward establishing beginning/intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. For more experienced tappers, the combinations will involve more intricate rhythms and patterns while beginners practice the basics. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun! Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class.
About the instructor: Melanie is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education and was former "Teacher of the Year" for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LD3). She began her performance career at the young age of 2 ½ when she tap danced with a giant stuffed Raggedy Andy doll. Melanie has played many onstage roles, from "Sally Bowles" in Cabaret to “Lucy” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to the title role in Evita. Her professional arts training stems from the genre of classical ballet where she studied dance with the Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet School in DC, and Ballet West in Utah. Ms. Heard has successfully directed and/or choreographed both children and adults in 65+ full-length shows. These productions include: Disney's Frozen Jr, The Wiz, Disney's Tarzan, The Addams Family Musical, Shrek Jr, Once Upon A Mattress, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Music Man Jr, Beauty & the Beast Jr, Honk Jr, Seussical Jr, Lend Me A Tenor, Steel Magnolias, Karaoke Kills Me, and You Dirty Rat! To add to this impressive array, Melanie also managed and produced Poison Pen Players, a professional murder mystery dinner theatre company, for many years with her family. Most importantly, Melanie firmly believes in the power of a high-caliber arts education. Following her passion for the arts, she founded, C.R.O.W. in 2011, because she believes that all youth need and deserve the arts to become responsible, contributing members of society. Melanie knows that "The Arts really DO matter," not only in a child's life, but to provide education, personal fulfillment, and happiness to each and every person impacted.
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This class will work toward establishing beginning/intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. For more experienced tappers, the combinations will involve more intricate rhythms and patterns while beginners practice the basics. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun! Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class.
About the instructor: Melanie is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education and was former "Teacher of the Year" for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LD3). She began her performance career at the young age of 2 ½ when she tap danced with a giant stuffed Raggedy Andy doll. Melanie has played many onstage roles, from "Sally Bowles" in Cabaret to “Lucy” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to the title role in Evita. Her professional arts training stems from the genre of classical ballet where she studied dance with the Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet School in DC, and Ballet West in Utah. Ms. Heard has successfully directed and/or choreographed both children and adults in 65+ full-length shows. These productions include: Disney's Frozen Jr, The Wiz, Disney's Tarzan, The Addams Family Musical, Shrek Jr, Once Upon A Mattress, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Music Man Jr, Beauty & the Beast Jr, Honk Jr, Seussical Jr, Lend Me A Tenor, Steel Magnolias, Karaoke Kills Me, and You Dirty Rat! To add to this impressive array, Melanie also managed and produced Poison Pen Players, a professional murder mystery dinner theatre company, for many years with her family. Most importantly, Melanie firmly believes in the power of a high-caliber arts education. Following her passion for the arts, she founded, C.R.O.W. in 2011, because she believes that all youth need and deserve the arts to become responsible, contributing members of society. Melanie knows that "The Arts really DO matter," not only in a child's life, but to provide education, personal fulfillment, and happiness to each and every person impacted.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
WORKSHOP: Adult Couples Salsa Class
Wanna spice things up? Try this introductory level couples salsa workshop. Learn the basics of salsa dance and a fun routine to practice at home! This class is a couples class, so in order to participate, you must bring a partner. Workshop tuition includes participation fee for TWO people. Please make sure to add the name of your partner in the comment section when signing up, or send an email to admin@crowkids.com so that we can let Cara know who will be joining us!
About the Instructor:
Cara Richter is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with him. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with my students!"
Wanna spice things up? Try this introductory level couples salsa workshop. Learn the basics of salsa dance and a fun routine to practice at home! This class is a couples class, so in order to participate, you must bring a partner. Workshop tuition includes participation fee for TWO people. Please make sure to add the name of your partner in the comment section when signing up, or send an email to admin@crowkids.com so that we can let Cara know who will be joining us!
About the Instructor:
Cara Richter is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with him. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with my students!"
Saturday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Spring Dance Classes
Creative Movement (session A)
Dance is extremely important for the young child! Creative movement is a joyful way for our youngest children to explore movement through music and dance. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Creative Movement explores the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Dancers must be potty trained to register for this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Dance is extremely important for the young child! Creative movement is a joyful way for our youngest children to explore movement through music and dance. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Creative Movement explores the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Dancers must be potty trained to register for this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Monday
2:15 PM to 3:10 PM
2:15 PM to 3:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Beginning Belly Dance
Belly Dance is one of the oldest and deeply rooted styles of dance. Belly dancing offers a wonderful outlet for fitness, cultural studies and artistic expression. This class is great for students who are interested in learning belly dance but have never taken class before or are at the beginner level.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Angela has always been a lover of music and dance. She fell in love with ballet at a young age and started lessons in ballet and acrobatics at the age of 6. She studied ballet with Doreen Ditzhazy for many years as an adult. 1981, a mid-eastern dancer moved to Florence from California. Angela was an enthusiastic student who practiced and performed as often as family and work would allow. Angela’s teaching career started in 1997 with creative movement, ballet and mid- eastern dance for children and adults. Teaching is awesome! Getting to know your students and seeing the joy and confidence dance brings is a very rewarding experience. It’s wonderful to have a studio in our town that provides education in the arts for young students. CROW studio is a great atmosphere for teaching and learning. Angela has won awards, hosted dance shows, organized dance festivals, started and administered a dance guild, choreographed for musicals and performed at many different venues.
Belly Dance is one of the oldest and deeply rooted styles of dance. Belly dancing offers a wonderful outlet for fitness, cultural studies and artistic expression. This class is great for students who are interested in learning belly dance but have never taken class before or are at the beginner level.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Angela has always been a lover of music and dance. She fell in love with ballet at a young age and started lessons in ballet and acrobatics at the age of 6. She studied ballet with Doreen Ditzhazy for many years as an adult. 1981, a mid-eastern dancer moved to Florence from California. Angela was an enthusiastic student who practiced and performed as often as family and work would allow. Angela’s teaching career started in 1997 with creative movement, ballet and mid- eastern dance for children and adults. Teaching is awesome! Getting to know your students and seeing the joy and confidence dance brings is a very rewarding experience. It’s wonderful to have a studio in our town that provides education in the arts for young students. CROW studio is a great atmosphere for teaching and learning. Angela has won awards, hosted dance shows, organized dance festivals, started and administered a dance guild, choreographed for musicals and performed at many different venues.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Intermediate Belly Dance
Belly Dance is one of the oldest and deeply rooted styles of dance. Belly dancing offers a wonderful outlet for fitness, cultural studies and artistic expression. This class is great for students of all belly dance styles that have taken prior belly dance classes who are interested learning more about this beautiful art form.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Angela has always been a lover of music and dance. She fell in love with ballet at a young age and started lessons in ballet and acrobatics at the age of 6. She studied ballet with Doreen Ditzhazy for many years as an adult. 1981, a mid-eastern dancer moved to Florence from California. Angela was an enthusiastic student who practiced and performed as often as family and work would allow. Angela’s teaching career started in 1997 with creative movement, ballet and mid- eastern dance for children and adults. Teaching is awesome! Getting to know your students and seeing the joy and confidence dance brings is a very rewarding experience. It’s wonderful to have a studio in our town that provides education in the arts for young students. CROW studio is a great atmosphere for teaching and learning. Angela has won awards, hosted dance shows, organized dance festivals, started and administered a dance guild, choreographed for musicals and performed at many different venues.
Belly Dance is one of the oldest and deeply rooted styles of dance. Belly dancing offers a wonderful outlet for fitness, cultural studies and artistic expression. This class is great for students of all belly dance styles that have taken prior belly dance classes who are interested learning more about this beautiful art form.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Angela has always been a lover of music and dance. She fell in love with ballet at a young age and started lessons in ballet and acrobatics at the age of 6. She studied ballet with Doreen Ditzhazy for many years as an adult. 1981, a mid-eastern dancer moved to Florence from California. Angela was an enthusiastic student who practiced and performed as often as family and work would allow. Angela’s teaching career started in 1997 with creative movement, ballet and mid- eastern dance for children and adults. Teaching is awesome! Getting to know your students and seeing the joy and confidence dance brings is a very rewarding experience. It’s wonderful to have a studio in our town that provides education in the arts for young students. CROW studio is a great atmosphere for teaching and learning. Angela has won awards, hosted dance shows, organized dance festivals, started and administered a dance guild, choreographed for musicals and performed at many different venues.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Creative Movement (session B)
Dance is extremely important for the young child! Creative movement is a joyful way for our youngest children to explore movement through music and dance. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Creative Movement explores the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Dancers must be potty trained to register for this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Dance is extremely important for the young child! Creative movement is a joyful way for our youngest children to explore movement through music and dance. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Creative Movement explores the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Dancers must be potty trained to register for this class. Please see dress code.
About the Instructor: Tina is a USAF veteran. She homeschools her four children. When she is not building props for C.R.O.W. she loves to blow things up and set things on fire in her science classes. She is a TNR expert for the OR Coast Humane Society, volunteers for the OR Military Museum, and is always found helping whenever and wherever she can! She has rescued more than 270 animals including many bottle babies and feral cats. Tina loves to be creative and is excited to spark the imagination of C.R.O.W.'s students.
Tuesday
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Youth Tap
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This class will work toward establishing beginning to intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun! Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the instructor: Melanie is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education and was former "Teacher of the Year" for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LD3). She began her performance career at the young age of 2 ½ when she tap danced with a giant stuffed Raggedy Andy doll. Melanie has played many onstage roles, from "Sally Bowles" in Cabaret to “Lucy” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to the title role in Evita. Her professional arts training stems from the genre of classical ballet where she studied dance with the Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet School in DC, and Ballet West in Utah. Ms. Heard has successfully directed and/or choreographed both children and adults in 65+ full-length shows. These productions include: Disney's Frozen Jr, The Wiz, Disney's Tarzan, The Addams Family Musical, Shrek Jr, Once Upon A Mattress, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Music Man Jr, Beauty & the Beast Jr, Honk Jr, Seussical Jr, Lend Me A Tenor, Steel Magnolias, Karaoke Kills Me, and You Dirty Rat! To add to this impressive array, Melanie also managed and produced Poison Pen Players, a professional murder mystery dinner theatre company, for many years with her family. Most importantly, Melanie firmly believes in the power of a high-caliber arts education. Following her passion for the arts, she founded, C.R.O.W. in 2011, because she believes that all youth need and deserve the arts to become responsible, contributing members of society. Melanie knows that "The Arts really DO matter," not only in a child's life, but to provide education, personal fulfillment, and happiness to each and every person impacted.
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This class will work toward establishing beginning to intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun! Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the instructor: Melanie is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education and was former "Teacher of the Year" for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LD3). She began her performance career at the young age of 2 ½ when she tap danced with a giant stuffed Raggedy Andy doll. Melanie has played many onstage roles, from "Sally Bowles" in Cabaret to “Lucy” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to the title role in Evita. Her professional arts training stems from the genre of classical ballet where she studied dance with the Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet School in DC, and Ballet West in Utah. Ms. Heard has successfully directed and/or choreographed both children and adults in 65+ full-length shows. These productions include: Disney's Frozen Jr, The Wiz, Disney's Tarzan, The Addams Family Musical, Shrek Jr, Once Upon A Mattress, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Music Man Jr, Beauty & the Beast Jr, Honk Jr, Seussical Jr, Lend Me A Tenor, Steel Magnolias, Karaoke Kills Me, and You Dirty Rat! To add to this impressive array, Melanie also managed and produced Poison Pen Players, a professional murder mystery dinner theatre company, for many years with her family. Most importantly, Melanie firmly believes in the power of a high-caliber arts education. Following her passion for the arts, she founded, C.R.O.W. in 2011, because she believes that all youth need and deserve the arts to become responsible, contributing members of society. Melanie knows that "The Arts really DO matter," not only in a child's life, but to provide education, personal fulfillment, and happiness to each and every person impacted.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Teen & Adult Tap
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This class will work toward establishing beginning/intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. For more experienced tappers, the combinations will involve more intricate rhythms and patterns while beginners practice the basics. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun! Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the instructor: Melanie is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education and was former "Teacher of the Year" for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LD3). She began her performance career at the young age of 2 ½ when she tap danced with a giant stuffed Raggedy Andy doll. Melanie has played many onstage roles, from "Sally Bowles" in Cabaret to “Lucy” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to the title role in Evita. Her professional arts training stems from the genre of classical ballet where she studied dance with the Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet School in DC, and Ballet West in Utah. Ms. Heard has successfully directed and/or choreographed both children and adults in 65+ full-length shows. These productions include: Disney's Frozen Jr, The Wiz, Disney's Tarzan, The Addams Family Musical, Shrek Jr, Once Upon A Mattress, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Music Man Jr, Beauty & the Beast Jr, Honk Jr, Seussical Jr, Lend Me A Tenor, Steel Magnolias, Karaoke Kills Me, and You Dirty Rat! To add to this impressive array, Melanie also managed and produced Poison Pen Players, a professional murder mystery dinner theatre company, for many years with her family. Most importantly, Melanie firmly believes in the power of a high-caliber arts education. Following her passion for the arts, she founded, C.R.O.W. in 2011, because she believes that all youth need and deserve the arts to become responsible, contributing members of society. Melanie knows that "The Arts really DO matter," not only in a child's life, but to provide education, personal fulfillment, and happiness to each and every person impacted.
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This class will work toward establishing beginning/intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. For more experienced tappers, the combinations will involve more intricate rhythms and patterns while beginners practice the basics. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun! Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the instructor: Melanie is a credentialed teacher with a Master's Degree in Education and was former "Teacher of the Year" for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LD3). She began her performance career at the young age of 2 ½ when she tap danced with a giant stuffed Raggedy Andy doll. Melanie has played many onstage roles, from "Sally Bowles" in Cabaret to “Lucy” in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, to the title role in Evita. Her professional arts training stems from the genre of classical ballet where she studied dance with the Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet School in DC, and Ballet West in Utah. Ms. Heard has successfully directed and/or choreographed both children and adults in 65+ full-length shows. These productions include: Disney's Frozen Jr, The Wiz, Disney's Tarzan, The Addams Family Musical, Shrek Jr, Once Upon A Mattress, The Little Mermaid Jr, The Music Man Jr, Beauty & the Beast Jr, Honk Jr, Seussical Jr, Lend Me A Tenor, Steel Magnolias, Karaoke Kills Me, and You Dirty Rat! To add to this impressive array, Melanie also managed and produced Poison Pen Players, a professional murder mystery dinner theatre company, for many years with her family. Most importantly, Melanie firmly believes in the power of a high-caliber arts education. Following her passion for the arts, she founded, C.R.O.W. in 2011, because she believes that all youth need and deserve the arts to become responsible, contributing members of society. Melanie knows that "The Arts really DO matter," not only in a child's life, but to provide education, personal fulfillment, and happiness to each and every person impacted.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary 1
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Wednesday
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary 2
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Contemporary dance involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Elyse was born in Billings, Montana and moved to Florence in 2010, where her family has well established roots. Shortly after that, she began taking gymnastics classes for 4 years. In 2014, Elyse began her journey with C.R.O.W. Elyse says, "Wow what a ride it has been!" She has performed in multiple main stage musicals, The Holly Jolly Follies, Haunted Mazes, dance showcases, as well as many other events. Elyse has soaked up every bit of training available to her, always giving her all. Elyse has training in many areas from silks, Lyra (aerial hoops), tap, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and her favorite - ballet/pointe. She has worked with a multitude of instructors over the last 8 years as well as being a part of the Flight Dance Team for the last 4 years. Elyse is excited for this new chapter in her journey as a C.R.O.W dance instructor and executive assistant. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and love to help C.R.O.W’s mission to provide arts to local youth."
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Adult Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. This class for ages 18+ will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
About the Instructor: Kritzia Scaparo began her dance journey at the age of 2 ½, dancing through Carlsbad Parks & Recreation in Southern California. A natural performer, she made The Varsity Dance Team at Vista High School, & excelled as a member for all four years. Her passion for dance led her to pursue it as a college major, earning two prestigious dance scholarships. In college, Kritzia auditioned and made the Touring Performance Dance team, traveling throughout North County San Diego to inspire high school students to pursue dance in higher education while performing contemporary, musical theater, hip hop, tap, and ballet choreography. Her love for diverse dance styles led her to discover Brazilian Samba, where she trained at Ooh La La Dance Studio in La Jolla. There, she embraced not only Samba but also Salsa, Bachata, Burlesque, and more, ultimately stepping into the role of dance instructor and touring internationally as a professional dancer. A highlight of her career was representing Ooh La La Dance Company in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, performing as a Napa Girl for the National Soccer Team of Mexico. One of the most rewarding aspects of her dance journey has been her work with children, teaching hip-hop & Samba at summer camps. Dance has also taken her across the globe, including to Bora Bora, where she performed at the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort by night and enjoyed the island's breathtaking natural beauty by day. In addition to her love for dance, Kritzia is deeply passionate about the earth, and loves living in Florence, being surrounded by an abundance of nature. She also enjoys working at the Florence Events Center where she gets to bring new ideas and express her creativity in ways that promote the arts.
Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. This class for ages 18+ will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
About the Instructor: Kritzia Scaparo began her dance journey at the age of 2 ½, dancing through Carlsbad Parks & Recreation in Southern California. A natural performer, she made The Varsity Dance Team at Vista High School, & excelled as a member for all four years. Her passion for dance led her to pursue it as a college major, earning two prestigious dance scholarships. In college, Kritzia auditioned and made the Touring Performance Dance team, traveling throughout North County San Diego to inspire high school students to pursue dance in higher education while performing contemporary, musical theater, hip hop, tap, and ballet choreography. Her love for diverse dance styles led her to discover Brazilian Samba, where she trained at Ooh La La Dance Studio in La Jolla. There, she embraced not only Samba but also Salsa, Bachata, Burlesque, and more, ultimately stepping into the role of dance instructor and touring internationally as a professional dancer. A highlight of her career was representing Ooh La La Dance Company in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, performing as a Napa Girl for the National Soccer Team of Mexico. One of the most rewarding aspects of her dance journey has been her work with children, teaching hip-hop & Samba at summer camps. Dance has also taken her across the globe, including to Bora Bora, where she performed at the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort by night and enjoyed the island's breathtaking natural beauty by day. In addition to her love for dance, Kritzia is deeply passionate about the earth, and loves living in Florence, being surrounded by an abundance of nature. She also enjoys working at the Florence Events Center where she gets to bring new ideas and express her creativity in ways that promote the arts.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop 1
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Friday
2:15 PM to 3:10 PM
2:15 PM to 3:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet 1
Ballet I is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Ballet I is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Friday
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
3:15 PM to 4:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop 2
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
4:15 PM to 5:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet 2
Ballet 2 is a slightly more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Ballet 2 is a slightly more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
5:15 PM to 6:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet 3 / Pointe (by invitation only)
The focus of this more advanced level ballet class will be on proper technique and postural alignment, while inherently strengthening the body and increasing flexibility. It is recommended for those who have at least two years of ballet technique experience minimum. Some students may be invited to take this class in pointe shoes, pending approval from instructor/Artistic Director. Teens and Adults are welcome to enroll in this class. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
The focus of this more advanced level ballet class will be on proper technique and postural alignment, while inherently strengthening the body and increasing flexibility. It is recommended for those who have at least two years of ballet technique experience minimum. Some students may be invited to take this class in pointe shoes, pending approval from instructor/Artistic Director. Teens and Adults are welcome to enroll in this class. Please see dress code.
This class is required to perform in the Spring Dance Showcase to be held May 30 & 31 at the Florence Events Center. There will also be a mandatory dress rehearsal on May 29th. Students are required to purchase necessary costuming components. Please see our performance policy and let us know if you have any questions prior to enrolling.
About the Instructor: Cara is from Pennsylvania and relocated to Oregon in 2017. She has been working with C.R.O.W. since she first moved to Florence, and has created several beautiful choreography pieces and taught several classes and workshops. She received her dance training from Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and continued her passion for dance on the InMotion Dance Team at Temple University in Philadelphia. Cara and her husband Josh have two sons, Moses and Ezekiel, and spend most of their time doing activities with them. Cara is thrilled to be working with C.R.O.W. and she says "I love to share my love of dance with the kids!"
Friday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts