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Period A: Improv and Dramatic Interpretation Performance Improv is a great way to practice public speaking while building confidence in yourself and your presence. Improv teaches you how to create stories and scenes and perform them without a script. In this class, you will have fun getting creative and getting comfortable being yourself while speaking in front of others. You will learn the fundamentals of storytelling and how to keep an audience engaged in your performance and story. And we'll do all of this in a safe, fun and team oriented environment. In this class we’ll also work on Dramatic Interpretation pieces, which are short pieces taking from plays, short stories or other works that spotlight your ability to convey emotion through the text. We’ll practice our acting skills and gain confidence through Dramatic Interpretation, which is an common area to compete in Speech and Debate tournaments as well. Period B: DIY Arts and Crafts Do you love combining your art and creativity with crafting and maker-skills? There is art and beauty all around us and so much to explore and create! We will be learning to appreciate “upcycling”--which is “taking something no longer in use and giving it a second life or purpose.” We’ll learn how to work with upcycled paper, fabric, painting and more to make keychains, tie dye projects, bottles painting, stone painting and other environmentally-friendly pieces of art. Instructor Vanessa Restrepo has a passion for art, design and fashion. She has been making jewelry and other clay creations for years, and is an artist with her own company in the Bay Area. She loves working with youth to help expand horizons and share respect for our multicultural community.
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The Athenian School
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2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd.
Danville, CA
94506
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