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Charlotte’s Web Audition WorkshopAfter taking this one-day workshop, audition with confidence for Charlotte’s Web or another play. Develop auditioning skills in acting, character choices or scenic cold reading that will help you land the part. Also great for those auditioning for school plays or theatre programs.
Price: Res. Online $25 / Office $30
Audition Intensive WorkshopWant more than a one day workshop? Get everything your child needs to audition for Charlotte’s Web or any other show. Knowledgeable teachers will help the students with their monologues, character development and cold reading techniques. They will develop skills that will help them land the part, and learn how to approach each audition with confidence and ease.
Price: Res. Online $45 / Office $50
Without A Net - Improvisation Class
Price: Res. Online $85 / Office $90
NEW – Three Fractured Fairy TalesNow is your child’s opportunity to learn and share from the other side of the story. Participants will become characters from three stories told from a different point of view than traditional fairy tales like “The Wolf Who Cried Boy.” Your child will experience all aspects of theatre from designing costumes and sets, to acting and performing while making new friends. A complimentary performance will be given after the last class. Please bring a snack to this class.
Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
NEW – Characters & ScenesExplore the world of theatre performance with a professional acting instructor. Grow as a performer, learn acting techniques and develop characters as you bring to life a scene from contemporary theatre. The program will culminate in a presentation of scenes on the last day of class. Students must be able to memorize a scene. There will be no class on March 3.
Price: Res. Online $80 / Res. Office $85
NEW – Guitar LessonsThis beginning level guitar class for all ages teaches guitar basics in a fun, interactive, and accessible format that is catered to the students’ interests. Topics include: tuning, scales, chords, basic theory, history, guitar maintenance, songs and styles. There will be no class on Monday, Feb 15. The Civic Center is closed for President’s Day.
Price: Res. Online $80 / Office $85
NEW – Art Together Adult /Child Art ClassChildren and their accompanying caregivers will work together to
discover the world of art through a
Price: Res. Online $55 / Office $60
NEW – Art AdventuresJump start creativity with this art bound class! Your child will learn to work with age-appropriate tools, processes and media to create enriching and engaging art. Cutting, pasting, painting and other processes will be explored in this storybook driven class. Dress for mess! Additional Information: All supplies are included in the cost of the class.
Price: Res. Online $55 / Office $60
NEW – Art FundamentalsThrough art media exploration, your child will explore their imagination and expand on their creative process. A variety of techniques and materials will be used, including pencil, watercolor, tempera, clay, printmaking and mixed media. Additional Information: All supplies are included in the cost of the class.
Price: Res. Online $105 / Office $110
NEW – Painting Series for KidsYour child will learn the basics of painting in a fun filled environment. Each week different techniques will be learned while completing a different project. Wear painting clothes to class. Additional Information: A supply fee of $20 (cash or check) is payable to the instructor the first day of class. Class will not meet on Feb 20.
Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
NEW – Water Strokes Painting TechniqueWater Strokes is a new, contemporary way to create the look of water colors quickly and easily. Award Winning, Certified Instructor Donna Roskamp, ELITE OSCI Level II &HD Specialist will walk you through the steps as you complete a beautiful floral design during class. Additional Information: A supply fee of $10 (cash or check) is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Price: Res. Online $25 / Office $30
NEW – One -Stroke Acrylic Painting Cottage Landscape
Price: Res. Online $25 / Office $30
New – Tumble BugsYour child will delve into dance through this rhythm and movement class with a tumbling twist! Creative movement and tumbling develops motor skills, confidence, balance and flexibility. Please bring your child in comfortable clothing. The class is taught barefoot. Additional Information: Class will not meet on Feb 18 and Mar 4.
Price: Res. Online $41 / Office $46
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Day | Time | Age |
| 4638 | Jan 28-Feb 25 | Thu | 6-7pm | 18+ |
| 4639 | Mar 18-Apr 15 | Thu | 6-7pm | 18+ |
Price: Res. Online $40 / Office $45
Non-Res.
Online $48 /
Office $53
Instructor: Bill Schuster
Location: Banquet/Activities Room - Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 21/Mar 11
Learn the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango and Rumba in this dance packed course. You will learn a pattern, variation and showcase for each dance. The first hour of class will be devoted to group instruction followed by an hour dance with one on one instruction. Singles and Couples welcome. Steps are learned individually but practiced in partners. All experience levels will be taught in this class during the individual instruction. Advanced patterns will be taught on an individual bases. Additional Information: Class will not meet Feb 11 and Apr 1.
| Activity Code |
Date |
Day | Time | Age |
| 4643 | Mar 18-Apr 15 | Thu | 7-9pm | 18+ |
Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
Non-Res.
Online $90 /
Office $95
Instructor: Bill Schuster
Location: Gateway- Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 21 / Mar 11
Are you a first time dancer? As a beginning student, you will be guided through a step by step pattern for the Meringue, Swing, Samba, Jive, Cha Cha, and Mambo. The first ˝ hour of class will be devoted to instruction followed by a ˝ hour of dance with one on one instruction. Singles and Couples welcome. Steps are learned individually but practiced in partners. Additional Information: Class will not meet Feb 12 and Apr 2.
| Activity Code |
Date |
Day | Time | Age |
| 4646 | Mar 19-Apr | Fri | 6-7pm | 18+ |
Price: Res. Online $40 / Res. Office $45
Non-Res.
Online $48 /
Office $53
Instructor: Bill Schuster
Location: Gateway- Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 22 / Mar 12
Learn the exciting steps of Rhythm Ballroom in this dance packed course. You will learn a pattern, variation and showcase for the Meringue, Swing, Samba, Jive, Cha Cha, Lindy, and Mambo. The first hour of class will be devoted to group instruction followed by an hour dance with one on one instruction. Singles and Couples welcome. Steps are learned individually but practiced in partners. All experience levels will be taught in this class during the individual instruction. Advanced patterns will be taught on an individual bases. Additional Information: Class will not meet Feb 12 and April 2.
| Activity Code |
Date |
Day | Time | Age |
| 4650 | Mar 19-Apr 16 | Fri | 7-9pm | 18+ |
Price: Res. Online $75 / Office $80
Non-Res.
Online $90 /
Office $95
Instructor: Bill Schuster
Location: Gateway- Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 22 / Mar12
Not your typical Ballroom dance style, this unique and popular style of ballroom dance stems from the “Baby Boom” generation. It is a combination of the Social and the Cha-Cha. You will learn the basic ballroom steps and several dance combinations. Individuals and couples are welcome. We take people with one or two left feet. (Please no shoes with rubber soles). Additional Information: Last class will be a double session 6:30- 8:30pm
| Activity Code |
Date |
Day | Time | Age |
| 4653 | Mar 9- Apr 13 | Tue | 6:30-7:30pm | 18+ |
Price: Res. Online $55 / Office $60
Non-Res.
Online $66 /
Office $71
Instructor: Karyne Brantley-Johnson
Location: Gateway - Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: Jan 19/Mar 2
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The Novi Concert Band invites interested adult musicians to join the group. Become part of this band and meet new people who love to play music. The Concert Band rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm and performs throughout Novi and the surrounding area. For more information please visit the Novi Concert Band website.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
| Mar 21 | Sun | 2pm | Novi Civic Center |
| May 2 | Sun | 2pm | Novi Civic Center |
The Novi Choralaires is a community chorus serving Novi and the surrounding area. Under the direction of Janet Wassilak, the Choralaires perform concerts for the public and also at community events. Auditions will be held in September by appointment. Please contact Becky Staab at 248-348-2919. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings. For more information please visit the Choralaires website.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
| May 8 | Sat | 7:30pm | Novi High School |
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Performing Arts AcademyAs part of the Novi Community fabric for the last 35 years, Performing Arts Academy gives children the opportunity to discover the joy of performing arts within qualified training programs. Our educational efforts having been recognized and certified by Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America, Dance Masters of Michigan and Cecchetti Council of America. We offer a complete performing arts program for the recreational student through professional levels in dance, piano and vocal.
Dance improves gross and fine motor skills simultaneously increasing flexibility, strength and stamina. Dance develops more than just the physical aspect of a child it also enhances their academic experiences. The performance opportunities build self-esteem and promote confidence. Students experience the joy of dance in a healthy program for all ages.
We offer classes in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and
musical theatre. NOW OFFERING
Four program areas will be offered to meet the interests and needs of all our students:
Performing Arts Academy offers a piano program for children and adults. The piano lessons are fun filled, and many students enjoy various musical activities. Instruction includes music theory, ear training, sight reading, and sight singing. Suzuki and traditional methods are used. Students are encouraged to participate in the Federation Festival and annual recital.
Performing Arts Academy offers private vocal lesson instruction for teens and adults with certified vocal and music teachers. Call 248.349.2728 for more information or visit us at www.paanovi.com.
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Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
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