THE AUTUMN 2024 CLASSES
The Natasha Royka Studio celebrates fall with dance, drawing and lots of fun!
MAGICAL DANCER CLASSES/AGES 4-8
The Fairy and Elf Autumn Equinox Jubilee
Saturday, September 21, 9:30-10:15am
Location: Central Park, Glebe, Ottawa
Ages 4-8, Parents and caregivers are invited to participate.
Natasha invites all fairies and elves and their parent partners to join her in the Central Park, Glebe for a magical class celebrating autumn! The class begins with a pumpkin patch warm up that evolves into the magic feather dance, a unicorn hunt and a drawing circle that explores fairy houses and culture.
Note: Please bring a picnic blanket, sun hat and water. Also, participants are invited to bring their own crayons and sketchbooks. Natasha will have art materials as well.
Class limit: 8 elves and fairies
Fee: 22$ per small person participant
Information/registration: [email protected]
CREATIVE DANCER CLASSES/AGES 9 & UP
The Moving Sketchbook
Dancing and drawing autumn
Friday 10-10:45am
Dates: Sept 27 through Nov 15 (8 classes/online availability only)
Ages 6 and up
This sky studio class begins with a full body stretch. It then evolves into the autumn dance. This dance is a set warm up that can be incorporated into home creative fun. The music will be provided to all participants.
The class then does two to three timed drawing exercises followed by a drawing circle that presents 3 autumn inspired class drawing projects. Drawing circle discussion will center around the use of the sketchbook and its possibilities. Art historical references are incorporated. Graphite technique is nurtured for older participants. Participants are encouraged to share their creative experiences and thoughts about art. Also, a post class email will be sent including artists mentioned in the class, as well as references.
Class limit: 4 devices
Fee: 136$
Body Language
Creative process fun!
Monday, 6:50-7:20pm
Dates: Sept 23, Oct 7 & 21, Nov 4 & 18 (5 classes)
Ages 10 through adult
Join Natasha instudio or online for a bi-weekly intergenerational class that presents dance, drawing and reflection as supports and mobilizers for the creative process. This class begins with an inspiring quote that leads into personal movement improvisation. There are then 2-3 timed drawing exercises that incorporate play and line. The class ends with a written reflection that clarifies creative practice. Note; The class’ inspirational quote will be emailed with the class confirmation/sky studio link email.
Class limit/fee:
Sky studio: 4 devices. Fee: 70$
Instudio: 3 creatives. Fee: 75$
The Natasha Royka Studio’s Trans-Disciplinary Approach – The Combination of Dance and Movement
The studio’s unique process based trans-disciplinary art classes nurture creative individuality while providing technical foundations in drawing and dance, thoughtful art conversation and art historical context, as well as unsiloed critical thinking skills in a supportive small class environment.
The studio’s motto:
Art is big.
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