Class times, details and descriptions have been copied from Hi-Desert Cultural Center.  Contact this amazing non-profit organization for questions or to SIGN UP!! 

Two locations and TONS of opportunity for adults and school-age youth!   Classes to be held at Hi-Desert Cultural Center in Joshua Tree and their NEW facility, Yucca Valley Visual and Performing Arts Center. If you live in the communities of Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley or living on the MCAGCC Twentynine Palms Marine Base, this opportunity is should not be missed! 

Courses run for four weeks and start the week of July 16th, 2018.  Evening and daytime classes for various age groups are offered for an amazingly modest fee.  Financial Assistance may be available for those in need.

Please note the age requirements for each class and LOCATION.  Questions and sign up can be made by contacting calling 760.366.3777 extension 3 or by stopping by the Black Box Theatre in Joshua Tree on weekdays between 10 am - 5pm.

MUSIC CLASSES

Instructed by Analisa Pilecki and Nelms McKelvain the class is designed for high-school student and adult singers to introduce or continue studying the fundamentals of healthy vocal production—including good posture and breathing, support, tone placement, diction, and care of the voice. Individual song repertoire is chosen by the instructors and practice outside of class is necessary.  Registration is open to adults and high school students, with consent of instructor.

VOICE CLASS
ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Mondays, July 16, 23, 30 and August 6th
6:00  - 7:30PM
Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree

COST: $30
REGISTRATION INFO

 

VIOLIN CLASS
ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Wednesdays, July 18, 25, August 1, 8th
6:15  - 7:45PM
Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree

COST: $30
REGISTRATION INFO
 

Violin class is intended for beginning or intermediate violin students but is available to experienced players as a refresher course.  Instruction includes proper positioning and posture as well as beginning technique, intonation and other requirements for skillful playing.  If the participant needs a violin, they are available for rent from the Cultural Center.   The instructor can advise students about appropriate instruments.  Registration is open to adults and high school students, or by consent of the instructor Nicole Anna.

PIANO AND KEYBOARD CLASS
ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Tuesdays, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7th
6:00  - 7:30PM
Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree

COST: $30
REGISTRATION INFO

This class offers instruction to those who have never studied piano or who had previous training and want to pick it up again!   Instruction concentrates on learning the keyboard, how to practice, and learning to read music.  Students make progress if they have a piano or keyboard at home or access to a place to practice regularly.  Registration is open to adults and high school students, or by consent of the instructor, Nelms McKelvain.

GUITAR CLASS
ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Mondays, July 16, 23, 30 and August 6th
6:00  - 7:30PM
Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree Location

COST: $30
REGISTRATION INFO

Guitar Class is open to both electric and acoustic players. Participants learn the basics of the instrument and study some essential music fundamentals. They become familiar with music notation and chord symbols.  Regular practice outside of class is recommended and the Cultural Center has a limited number of instruments for rent.  Registration is open to adults and high school students, or by consent of the instructor, MacKinley Stewart.

PIANO AND KEYBOARD CLASS
YOUTH GRADE 4 - 12

Tuesdays, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7th
4:00  - 5:00PM
Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree

COST: $20
REGISTRATION INFO

*Instruments available for rent.

With two instructors, Steve Caron and Dale Colgrove this ensemble class is designed to serve students who have not studied an orchestral brass or woodwind instrument before as well as those who have played previously.  The classwork covers fundamentals of breath support, embouchure, intonation and other tools of playing and applies these skills to music that the students enjoy working on.  * Instruments available for rent from the Cultural Center include B-flat trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, flute, B-flat clarinet, and alto and tenor saxophones. Regular practice outside of class is recommended for success in this class.

YOUTH VISUAL ART CLASSES

ART4KIDS!
GRADES 1 - 3

Mondays, July 16, 23, 30 and August 6th
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts

COST: $20
REGISTRATION INFO

Art4Kids! is instructed by Lauren Frances.  A focused and fun introductory class for beginning elementary school students who want to begin the study of the wonderful world of visual art, expression and imagination.

(Note: the Summer Youth Theater Camp for this age group runs from 12:30-3:00 and includes lunch.)

DOODLES, DISNEY AND MORE! 
GRADES 4 - 6

Mondays, July 16, 23, 30 and August 6th
9:30 - 11:00AM
Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts

COST: $30
REGISTRATION INFO

Most of us like to doodle and sketch.  Most of us know and love lots of Disney characters and have favorites from the first ones like Mickey, Minnie and Pluto—to the latest like Jack-Jack and the rest of the Incredibles 2 gang.   Get the skills needed to sketch and draw from the Disney family, create your own characters, and even try your hand at drawing your friends’ faces and designing emoji.  Serious art can be lots of fun especially when instructed by Lauren Frances. 

THE AMERICAN COMIC BOOK
GRADES 7 - 12

Thursdays, July 19, 26 August 2, 9th
10:00AM - 12:PM
Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts

COST: $40
REGISTRATION INFO

Need some help drawing a better super-hero?  Enroll in this four-week comprehensive crash course on American comic book style that emphasizes western illustration from superheroes to Looney Tunes.  Students begin with the nuts-and-bolts of cartooning by drawing realistically proportioned human figures in a simplified comic book style and then drawing their figures in action. In doing so everyone is working with the fundamentals of line, penciling, shading and perspective as they practice their skills with instruction by Jered B. Palmer. 

DANCE WORKSHOP

DANCE WORKSHOP
GRADES 7 - 12 & ADULTS

BALLET WORKSHOP - Thursday, July 19
MODERN DANCE WORKSHOP -Thursday, July 26 
JAZZ DANCE WORKSHOP - Thursday, August 2
HIP-HOP CLASS - Thursday, August 9

3:00 - 5:00PM
Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts

COST: $20 PER CLASS / $70 FOR SERIES
REGISTRATION INFO

Dancers will LOVE these workshops taught by incredible instructors, including Deborah Brockus of THE BROCKUS PROJECT of Los Angeles!  In a four-week series of two-hour classes, students are introduced to a different dance style each week—challenging beginners and experienced students alike.  Dancers may register for single classes or save by signing up for the full series.  Students must wear tight-fitting tee shirts, sweatpants or leggings, and socks.  All clothes should be black and/or white with no words or logos.  Participants may also wear dance clothes and may bring dance shoes, but this is not required.  All classes are held in the Dance Studio of the Yucca Valley Visual and Performing Arts Center.