The Phipps Center for the Arts

There will be ballroom dance parties on Saturdays, May 17, June 21, July 19, and August 16 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the dance studio. Larson will offer a ballroom dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to have fun trying out new dance skills in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is $10 per person.

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Summer Ballet Workshop

Experience the beauty of ballet through this one-week dance intensive. Students will take part in a variety of classes including ballet, pointe, strengthening, and repertoire. The week will culminate with a studio demonstration/performance. We invite you to take part in this exciting opportunity!

Open to Intermediate/Advanced Ballet students ages 12 years and older. Previous pointe experience is highly recommended. If student does not have pointe experience, soft shoes will be worn for exercises.

Monday-Friday
July 21 - 25
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $125

Instructor Marcia Keegan is currently teaching ballet for MDT and The Dance Institute. She has performed locally with Children's Theatre Company, Minnesota Opera, and the Guthrie. Marcia received her local training with Hy Somers, Jo Savino and Frank Boarman. In Cannes, France, she danced and trained with Rosella Hightower.

REGISTRATION
You may mail in the registration form with the class fee or register in person at The Phipps Center administrative office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also register by phone and charge to VISA or MasterCard by calling 715/386-2305, ext. 101, or by completing an online registration form. A $2 processing fee is added to phone, fax, and online orders.

To register, use this link to complete a registration form.

Private Voice Lessons
Elizabeth Hawksford Schaefer will offer private voice lessons for all age levels, from children to adults. Her instruction centers around the individual needs of her students. She strives to teach students how to sing using a free and efficient means of voice production, while gaining a greater appreciation and understanding of the singing tradition.

Schaefer has been teaching voice lessons for the last seven years. She has taught privately in Hudson, Roseville, Shoreview, and Maplewood, and, at Burnsville High School and Stillwater Area High School. She also taught general music and voice lessons at the Hudson Middle School.

Schaefer received her master’s in vocal performance from the University of Minnesota. During her tenure at the U of M she earned a certificate in vocal pedagogy, which required special coursework in the science and art of teaching singers. Her bachelor’s degree is in music education from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

For further information, contact Teddy at 715/386-2305, ext. 101 or by email, info@thephipps.org

Private String Lessons
Private violin and viola lessons for students ages seven through adult will be offered throughout the year.

Sarah Bertsch has taught violin and coached ensembles for the past 13 years. Previous positions include Northwestern College, Wooddale School of Music, Friendship School of Music, and Minnehaha Academy. She received her M.A. from St. John’s University and her B.A. from St. Olaf College.

Sarah Foster also offers violin lessons. She has a bachelor or music degree in violin performance from the University of Iowa and has taught private lessons for the past eight years. She performed with the Aspen Music Festival, the Cedar Rapids Symphony, and the LaFosse Baroque Orchestra.

For further information on violin lessons, contact Bertsch at 715/381-5735.

See The Phipps is for Kids for children's classes.

This tai chi class trains participants to move more efficiently with the limitations they currently have. This will in turn help avoid movements that cause distress. It will not correct damage from physical trauma or surgery, but it offers more productive ways to hold and move their bodies in alignment that allows relaxation and release from discomfort. By minimizing the energy drain on their physical shortcomings, participants will have greater vitality and physical strength. Regular practice of tai chi improves muscle and joint function and is often cited as an effective therapy for both osteopathic and rheumatoid arthritis. Regular practice also improves athletic performance in areas such as golf, tennis, and skiing, along with improved biomechanical efficiency in all forms of strenuous physical effort from gardening to carpentry.

Eight Sessions
Thursdays
Apr. 24 - June. 12
June 19 - Aug. 7
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $96

To register, use this link to complete a registration form.

Yoga, a discipline that is thousands of years old, promotes balance, energy, flexibility, and relaxation. From beginners to seasoned practitioners, this Hatha Yoga class is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. The instructor teaches various options to insure a safe, successful practice for all participants.
Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

Beginning Yoga
Tuesdays
9 – 10:30 a.m.

Vinyasa Flow
Thursdays
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Beginning Yoga
Fridays
9 – 10:30 a.m.

Fee: Classes are ongoing and may be started at any time. Punch cards may be purchased for $100 per ten classes. Punch cards are good for any of the five classes offered each week. Students only pay for the classes they attend.

Renee Lindquist is a certified yoga instructor and has taught yoga to a variety of age groups. She has a background in fitness instruction and health education.