Details on class offerings and general information about about the Program will appear on the website in mid-February.

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  PLEASE CALL 354-7874 or contact us at info@heartwoodinthehills.org for information on financial assistance, scholarships, for more information on classes, or to enroll in classes. PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE IF WE ARE NOT IN THE OFFICE.

HEARTWOOD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

   The Heartwood Scholarship Fund was created to provide full or partial financial assistance to adults and children. The Scholarship Fund embodies the Heartwood ideal that the arts belong to everyone and the artistic gift in each person deserves nurturing.

   The Heartwood Scholarship Fund is supported through the financial contributions of individuals, businesses and organizations, Some Heartwood Scholarship Fund supporters have chosen to sponsor a specific student or provide money for a specific class. Others chose to give a general donation.  If you would like to support the scholarship program, please send your contribution to: Heartwood in the Hills, Rt. 1, Box 61,Big Bend, WV 26136.
 
    Contributions to Heartwood’s Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.       

GENERAL CLASSES

CREATIVE ARTS FOR CHILDREN - AGES 5 AND UP - FEE - $36.00

Singing, dancing, visual arts, creative dramatics and masks. Includes lessons in Conservation Education.

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Instructor - Jude Binder

CREATIVE DANCE AND MUSIC- AGES 8 AND UP - FEE - $36.00

An hour of dance for children exploring basic movement activities.

Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30
Instructor - Jude Binder

DRUM CIRCLE- FOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERS OVER 14- FEE - $48.00

One hour of drumming with Michael Franek. Learn to read rhythm notation with different time signatures, play one rhythm while three different rhythms are going on, get different sounds from the drum, and hand techniques.

Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00
Instructor - Michael Franek

MASKMAKING - FOR ADULTS AND TEENAGERS OVER 14- FEE - $60.00 Plus a Materials Fee - $10.00

Students will be guided through the process of creating tarlatan masks as seen in Heartwood productions. The length of this class will vary depending on individual work. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult helper.

Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor - Jude Binder

MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH AND CENTERING CLASSES

MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH AND CENTERING - FEE - $60.00

Learn to move comfortably. This class combines rhythmic, meditative, and aerobic movement sequences with anatomical analysis to achieve a general upgrading of the body and an increased sense of well being. No previous dance experience required.

Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor - Gina Burns

MORNING MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH AND CENTERING FOR SENIORS - FEE - $60.00

A low impact morning movement class designed to awaken physical awareness and promote physical well-being.

Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Instructor - Jude Binder

PERFORMANCE DANCE CLASSES

   Dance team and ballet students must wear dance clothes or sweatpants and tucked in t-shirts. Hair must be securely pulled back and glasses held on with sports ties. We keep a stock of clothes, hair ties and sports bands for classes that are available for students to buy or borrow  

DANCE TEAMS - AGES 10 AND UP -  FEE - BALLET - $36.00 - THEATRE DANCE - $36.00

Children wishing to learn to dance and perform will have the opportunity to study Ballet and Theatre Dance. There are no auditions to join the Dance Teams.  Students must have the desire to learn to dance and must commit to faithfully attend two classes per week and all rehearsals.  These classes are part of Heartwood's Performing Arts Program. Rehearsals are part of the program. Rehearsals for this year's Dancing for you! School Tour will be March 26, April 30, and May 21. There will be one more rehearsal date to be announced.

Dance Team A - Tuesday 5:00-6:45 p.m. and Thursday, 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. 
Dance Team B - Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Instructors - Dance Team A, Jude Binder
Dance Team B, Gina Burns

INTERMEDIATE BALLET - AGES 14 AND UP - FEE - $60.00

Studies in classical and contemporary ballet technique.  Previous Ballet study is required.  

Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Instructor - Jude Binder