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Kid and Teen Academy

Spring 2024 Community Education Kid and Teen Academy Courses

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Beginning Ballroom Dance for Teens/Adults

Section #1:

Thursdays
January 4 – February 8
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 10838
CFP 881-51
Fee: $120

Section #2:

Thursdays
February 15 – March 21
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 10839
CFP 882-52
Fee: $120

Section #3:

Thursdays
April 4 – May 9
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 10840
CFP 882-51
Fee: $120

This class will be located at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students 16 years and older will learn the basic steps, style and rhythm of Waltz, Rumba, swing and foxtrot. No partner or experience necessary. Register for Beginning Ballroom Dance.

Beginning Latin Dance for Teens/Adults

Section #1:

Thursdays
January 4 – February 8
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 10841
CFP 882-51
Fee: $120

Section #2:

Thursdays
February 15 – March 21
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 10842
CFP 882-52
Fee: $120

Section #3:

Thursdays
April 4 – May 9
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 10843
CFP 882-53
Fee: $120

This class will be located at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students 16 years and older will learn the basic steps, style and rhythm of Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, and Cha Cha. No partner or experience necessary. Register for Beginning Latin Dance.

Beginning Hip Hop for Teens/Adults

Section #1

Tuesdays
January 9 – February 27
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 10836
CFP 145-51
Fee: $120

Section #2

Tuesdays
March 5 – April 23
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 10837
CFP 145-52
Fee: $120

This class will be located at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

Students 16 years and older will learn Hip Hop basics, using classic to contemporary music and styling. As a freestyle form of dance, focus will be on toning, movement and freestyle techniques for creative freedom and musicality. Register for Beginning Hip Hop.

Cookie Decorating

Section #1: Valentines

Tuesday
January 30
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 10851
CFP 504-51
Fee: $69

Section #2: Easter

Monday
March 25
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 10852
CFP 504-51
Fee: $69

Section #3: Groovy 60s

Thursday
April 11
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 10853
CFP 504-53
Fee: $69

If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have dabbled just a little, this class is for you. Students, ages 10 and older, will work step by step on each cookie to learn hands-on the various decorating techniques used with royal icing. Cindy Burek of Buttercup Cookie will teach students about piping/outlining, flooding, and wet on wet techniques. Students will complete five cookie designs. Students will take them home with them in a bakery box, along with a decorating tool, a cookie cutter, and a packet of seasonal sprinkles and/or cookie decorations. All supplies are provided. Once class registration has closed, students will be sent Cindy’s informational blog loaded with basics of baking cookies, tips and tricks of the trade, as well as links to places online to checkout for additional tutorials. Due to the perishables needed for this course, the withdrawal deadline for this class is two days prior to the start date. Register for Cookie Decorating.

Piano Lessons for Children and Teens

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10278
CFP 300-51
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Piano Lessons for Children and Teens.

Guitar Lessons for Children and Teens

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10279
CFP 305-01
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons for Kids.

Voice Lessons for Children and Teens

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10280
CFP 306-51
Fee: $350

Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Students should be 6-16 years of age. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Voice Lessons for Children and Teens.

New! Saxophone Lessons for Children and Teens

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10875
CFP 847-51
Fee: $350

This course will include technique, finger placement, scales, chord structure improvisation, and will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Saxophone Lessons for Children and Teens.

New! Trumpet Lessons for Children and Teens

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10876
CFP 848-51
Fee: $350

Get ready to learn everything about the trumpet. From embouchure to complex patterns, this course will include everything you need to know to become a trumpeter. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Trumpet Lessons for Children and Teens.

New! Clarinet Lessons for Children and Teens

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10877
CFP 849-51
Fee: $350

Dive into a world of classical and jazz music through the tones of the clarinet. Students will learn finger placement, technique, note reading, tone quality and expression, and improvisation. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Clarinet Lessons for Children and Teens.

New! Bass Guitar Lessons

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10884
CFP 625-51
Fee: $350

Students will learn impressive finger placement and patterns, reading sheet music and guitar tabs, and creating the rhythmic flow that fuels the rest of the band. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Bass Guitar Lessons for Children and Teens.

Blacklight Theater Performance Class

Section #1: Alice in Dreamland

Monday - Friday
February 19-23
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
CRN# 10844
CFP 999-01
Fee: $260

Section #2: Sunrise Reverie

Monday - Friday
April 1 – April 5
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
CRN# 10845
CFP 999-02
Fee: $260

This class will be located at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306

In this introductory Blacklight Theater class, students in grades 6-10 will learn Blacklight stagecraft, illusion and special effects, with a focus on movement and performance art. Students will use fluorescent costumes, props, and puppets on a darkened stage to create a magical blacklight show that will be performed following the final class. There are roles for dancers and non-dancers – no prior experience needed. Register for Blacklight Theater Performance Class

LEGO Robotics & Coding

Mondays
April 1 – May 6
4:30-5:30 p.m.
CRN# 10849
CFP 345-01
Fee: $120

With Legos, the possibilities are endless. This class is filled with ideas to spark your child’s imagination. Young engineers, ages 7-10 years, will learn to build and code LEGO to move, dance and talk. Students will build machines and cars that move and customize their own personal talking robot friend. Students will code the robot’s behavior and complete fun activities. Their robot will interact with them and respond with facial expressions that reflect its mood. Coding was never this much fun! Register for LEGO Robotics and Coding

New! Cupcake Decorating for Children

Wednesday and Thursday
April 3-4
1-3 p.m.
CRN# 10850
CFP 317-01
Fee: $120

Students ages 7-12 years will decorate their own take home apron then spring into a decorating crash course to learn how to make a piping bag and milkshake, dog and panda cupcakes. In the second class, students will decorate a penguin, avocado and pig cupcakes and then participate in a friendly Cupcake Competition to test the skills they learned in class. All supplies will be provided. Register for Cupcake Decorating for Children

Kid and Teen Academy with Black Rocket

SUNY Schenectady has partnered with Black Rocket to deliver high-quality and fun online tech education to students ages 8-14 years. Students can choose from any of the great cutting-edge courses in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality and more. Jump-start your future in creative tech with SUNY Schenectady and Black Rocket! See a full listing of Black Rocket courses and to learn more.