For the experienced tap dancer with a good command of tap technique and vocabulary this intermediate level class emphasizes choreography. Practice includes a variety of time steps, more syncopated rhythms, developing speed with clarity, and performance quality. Choreography includes new work and some dances from the Matanzas Tap performance repertory.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:30 to 3:00 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

Join Gina Marie for a fun mini intensive to learn a sassy Bellydance Choreography! This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate dancers that have some Bellydance experience (previous Level 1 class highly encouraged). Gina will teach an easy to follow routine across two engaging sessions. 

Barefoot or dance shoes. No sneakers. Comfortable clothing such as yoga wear or something you can move freely in. A coin belt or hip scarf is fun to wear if you have one.

Gina Marie is Director of Blue Lotus World Dance and is a certified SharQui Belly Dance Fitness Instructor.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3 and 10 (No class sessions on Thursdays, September 17 and 24) from 9:30 - 11:30 at the River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

In this class, students learn fundamental watercolor skills, including how to create smooth gradients with washes, control bleeding for soft transitions, and combine different techniques to develop textures and patterns. They will explore how color choices and washes can set the mood and atmosphere in their artwork. The class emphasizes integrating these techniques into a cohesive composition, culminating in a final project where students apply what they've learned to create a small, complete watercolor piece that demonstrates their understanding and creativity. 

Supplies needed:

• Set of pan or tube watercolor paints. 
• Brushes – mop brush or large round, several sizes of round and flat brushes, a fan brush.
• Paper- 140lb or higher watercolor paper, hot or cold press
• Liquid resist
• 2 water containers

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 11 to 1 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

With instructor Liz Monaco, this class is designed to teach you the popular art of Colored Pencil to create your very own works of art. You will learn color mixing, layering, and other techniques to get the results you have always wanted. 

*Supplies Needed:

• Prisma Color Premier Colored Pencils – Set of 24
• Open Stock Colors: Black Grape, Magenta
• Colorless Blender
• White Plastic Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Ruler
• Bristol Vellum Drawing Paper
• Tracing paper, Graphite Transfer Paper

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

This class will accommodate the new beginner while honing the skills of the more experienced beginner. Class will focus on tap basic fundamental single and double sound steps. Short combinations will introduce/review such composite steps as the shim sham, front and back essence, waltz clog, and simple rhythm time steps.

Tap shoes are recommended for this class.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2:00 - 3:00 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 and up.

Everyone knows The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma! and other successful Broadway musicals by the celebrated team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. But what about the lesser-known works such as Allegro and Me and Juliet? We’ll cover them all in this class that is part lecture, part watching scenes from these musicals, all of which have some memorable songs regardless of whether they were hits or not.

This is not a music theory class but more a music appreciation one.

Thomas Hischak is a retired Professor of Performing Arts from the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is the author of over thirty books on theatre, film, and popular music.

Class sessions will be on Mondays, September 14, 21, and 28 from 9:30 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

This ballet class is designed for seniors but emphasizes classical technique rather than exercise for its own sake. Approximately the first 20-30 minutes of class will be devoted to floor work that develops range of joint motion, strength, stretch and muscular sequencing necessary for ballet technique. That will be followed by about 30 minutes each at the barre and center. These exercises are selected to improve balance, posture, upper body range of motion and enhance the ability to transfer weight with confidence and grace. Some prior dance experience is recommended. The ability to work lying or sitting on the floor, get up from the floor, and the ability to stand and move unaided are required.

Ballet shoes are recommended.

Class sessions will be held on Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St.) No class on Monday, September 7.

For ages 18 and up.

Creating Altered Books: An altered book is an old or discarded book transformed into a new piece of art by reworking its pages and structure. Rather than being read, it becomes the canvas itself. This is a great way to repurpose books that are damaged, outdated, or otherwise headed for the doantion pile or trash. 

Supplies:

• Old book
• glue stick
• scissors

Covers may be altered, as well, by collage using vintage images ephemera, or scraps, ribbon or fabric, paint

Class session will be held on Monday, September 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.