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AGENDA STATEMENT
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: January 14, 2010
SUBJECT: Fa112009 Quarterly Report
Prepared by John Hartnett, Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Cultural Arts Classes Registration Report - 2009
2. Cultural Arts Classes Registration Report - 2008
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Heritage and Cultural Arts Division strives to develop quality
programs that strengthen community image, preserve the City's heritage, provide recreational experiences
and encourage healthy lifestyles. This is accomplished by providing diverse cultural program offerings
for youth and adults in the following areas: music; dance and fitness; fine arts; and visual and performing
arts. Following is a summary of programs conducted during fa112009.
CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES:
Cultural Arts classes are intended to serve customers of all ages and cover a wide range of activities such
as theatre classes, dance classes and individual programs including piano, guitar, drawing and painting,
kindermusik, and others. Cultural Arts classes provide an opportunity for participants to attempt new
experiences, refine current artistic and performance skills and provide a social setting for meeting new
people and sharing cultural arts experiences with friends and family members. Classes are taught by
contracted specialty instructors. Most classes are taught in eight-week sessions but some are more or less
than eight weeks and other classes are offered as one-time workshops.
A total of 362 participants registered for Cultural Arts Classes during fall 2009, which was the exact
enrollment compared to enrollment for fall 2008. Additionally, five more classes were held in fa112009 as
compared to fall 2008, which resulted in the average registration per class to decrease slightly in 2009.
The cancellation rate was 16% lower than 2008, as Staff continues to make an effort to purge classes that
do not previously meet participation minimums. Total revenue from class fees was up by 11% this fall
from $30,065 in fa112008 to $33,444 for fa112009. Popular classes included; Hip Hop for Youth & Teens;
Fun with ABC's and 1,2,3's; Ballet; Nick of Time Christmas Show; Irish Dance; Kinder Drama; and
Kindermusik. Attachment 1 is a detailed Cultural Arts Classes Registration Report for fall 2009, which
includes a breakdown of classes offered as well as the registration for each class. Attachment 2 is a
Registration Report for fa112008 for comparison purposes.
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New Classes - Fa112009
• Intermediate/Advanced Guitar and Bass Class: This class was designed for more advanced '
students ages 13 and up, who work together in a band like format and perform a showcase for
family and friends at the end of the session.
• Rhythmic Gymnastics Level I& II: This program offered two new dance/movement classes for
children ages 4- 6 and 6 and up. The classes were designed to meld the graceful movements found
in dance with the strength and power derived from gymnastics.
• The Nick of Time Christmas Show: Nineteen students ages 8 to 18 years enrolled in this Tri
Valley Young Performers Academy (TVYPA) offering, which culminated in two productions of
the show at the Dublin Senior Center in December.
Cultural Arts Classes - Fall Re istration Com arison
II' 2008
Resident 283 265
Non Resident 79 97
Total Registration 362 362
Classes Held 40 35
Avg. Registration per Class 9.05 10.34
Classes Offered 47 51
Cancellation Rate I S% 31 %
Upcoming Winter-Spring Classes
New classes far the winter and spring sessions include: Jazz & Free Styling Dance; Coed Break Dance;
Beginning Piano & Keyboard` two acting classes by TVYPA; Annie Musical Song & Dance Review;
Latin Basics Dancing I& II; Teen/Adult Jazz Dance; and Zumba for Fun & Fitness.
Upcoming Events
The 2009/2010 Winter Concert Series will feature 2 productions in January and February. The first
performance on Thursday, January 215` entitled "Wild Women of Song" (with hors d'oeuvres), will
feature nationally renowned jazz and blues performer Pamela Rose. The second performance on February
14`h will be a special Valentines Day Concert & Dessert, featuring the romantic ballads of John Clarke,
who specializes in Spanish classical guitar.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
receive the report from Staff.
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