CLASSES

Classes may include but are not be limited to a variety of Visual arts including; World arts and crafts, drawing, painting, cartooning, Drama; mime to monologue, puppetry, creative story-telling, Dance; ballet, tap, Hip-Hop (to Christian music), South African Boot Dance, West African Dance, Step dance, Liturgical dance (sacred dance), International folk dance, Music; Afro/Cuban Latin drumming, Steel Drums, Flute, Saxophone, Recorder, clarinet, piano (group or private), guitar (group or private), voice, Children of Shalom Community Chorus. Enrichment classes include: Chess and creative writing.

Not only do students learn the arts but about the arts. In music, they are taught the history behind the instruments or type of music, they also learn to read music, understand music theory, and compose and improvise. In dance, they learn the origin of the dance forms as well as the meaning behind the movements. In art classes, students compare and contrast media of the past to that of contemporary artists, they learn about a variety of art tools and when to use them, and they are then unleashed to create their own masterpieces. Math is also incorporated into the art classes with the study of shapes, and abstract and critical thinking by figuring out how to put "sound" on paper.

Chess develops concentration and logical thinking, develops self-confidence, motivation, and self-satisfaction. According research by Dr. Staivet, Margulies Education Psychologist; and Dr. Barbara Radner, Depaul University, chess fosters the ability to research and organize and improves grade in science, math. Students who play Chess also have an increased knowledge retention. According to the Soviet Encyclopedia, Chess is an art that appears in the form of a game. It fosters creativity, imagination, personality and positive social interaction with others. Anyone can play Chess, age is not a factor. We are also in the process of developing a competitive Chess team.

Some courses are "performance-oriented," meaning students are specifically being trained for performance opportunities. Not all children wish to participate in a performance ensemble, they choose among the many alternative classes.

Contact Sharon Starling at:
301-927-6133 ext. 20 or
sstarling@fumchy.org for more information

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