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Home My WebLink About8.2 Summer 2005 Quarterly Report CITY OF DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: October 13, 2005 SUBJECT: Summer 2005 Quarterly Report ATTACHMENTS: 1. Cultural Arts Classes Registration Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: The Heritage and Cultural Arts Division develops and implements quality programs that strengthen community image, provide recreational experiences, encourage healthy lifestyles and preserve the City's heritage. This is accomplished by providing innovative cultural programs in the areas of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. Following is a summary of programs conducted during summer 2005. CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES Cultural Arts Classes serve,customers of all ages and cover a wide variety of activities such as Ballet & Tap, Performing Arts Camps, Guitar, Cartoon Workshop, Kindermusik, and others. Classes provide an opportunity for attempting new experiences or refining current skills as well as providing a venue for meeting new people and sharing experiences with friends or family members. Cultural Arts 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 others are offered as one-time workshops. In spring 2005, all dance classes that were previously administered by the Parks and Community Services Division were transferred to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Division, which was the more appropriate program area. Dance classes offered in 2004 have been included in the 2004 to 2005 registration comparison to demonstrate the actual growth of arts classes over the past two summers. A total of 287 participants registered for Cultural)Arts- Classes during summer 2005, which was an increase of 105%. This is attributable to the addition of more classes, including two theatre camps, more diverse cultural program offerings, and a focus and re-positioning of Cultural Arts Classes in the Dublin Guide. The cancellation rate was also 10% lower then 2004 and the average registration per class increased over last year. Popular classes included All for Dance Camp, Imagine Performing Arts Camp, Cartoon Workshop, JazzMasters Workshop, Beginning Irish Dance, and Cheerleading. Attachment 1 is a detailed Cultural Arts Classes Registration Report, which includes a breakdown of the classes offered as well as the registration for each class. JAZZMASTERS WORKSHOP Brought back by popular demand again this summer, the JazzMasters Workshop offered students an opportunity to work collaboratively with professional musicians in an ensemble setting. Thirteen students COPIES TO: ITEM NO. 8.2 G:\HERITAGE COMMISSION\AGENDA_STMTS\2005\10-13-05 Summer Quarterly Report.doc ages 1,1 to 14 were enrolled in the 10 week program, which culminated in a reception and performance by the young musicians at the City's final Summer Concert on August 5th. Bruce Forman, the original creator of the JazzMasters program; directed the performance and did double duty with a performance of his own as the lead guitarist of the Country/Jazz musical group, Cow Bop. SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS Imagine Performing Arts Camp: A new theatre camp for children, ages 4—6 years, was offered for the first time this summer, under the direction of Imagine Performing Arts (formerly the Dublin Theatre Company). Two .3-week camps were offered to children with full day and partial day options. The curriculum included theatre games, improvisation, acting, singing, and movement. The program culminated in a brief performance where the children performed for their families and friends. In all, 27 students enrolled in the first time summer youth theatre camp. The Shakespeare Playground: Under the auspices of Dublin's Valley Shakespeare Company, this new one-week workshop was designed for students 8 to 13 years, who learned stylized classic acting techniques from a trained Shakespearean actress. Students learned about stage movement, dialogue, stage fighting, interpretation of text, costumes and props. The 12 students who participated in the class were given an opportunity to demonstrate what they had learned before their family and friends at the last class. NEW CLASSES �. Cartoon Workshop: 25 students enrolled in this one-day workshop which allowed participants to learn how to draw some of their favorite cartoon characters. The class was taught by professional cartoonist Matthew Luhn, who has been a Pixar Animator and Cartoonist on"Toy Story", "Finding Nemo" and other productions. This workshop is being offered again this fall, due to popular demand. Kindermusik Classes:- Two Kindermusik classes entitled;"Kindermusik Our Time" and "Kindermusik Village" were offered for the first time this summer. Kindermusik Our Time is offered to toddlers 17 months to 3 years and designed for the caregiver and child to share time during weekly music and movement exercises. Based,on several years of child development research, the program helps children grow cognitively, musically, physically, and socially. Kindermusik Village serves infants to 16 months with music, storytelling, rhythms, and lullabies. Parents and guardians get an opportunity to form a special bond with their child through these interactive exercises. A total of 16 children were enrolled in these first time classes. Cultural Arts Classes Summer Re istration Com 1 arison Attendance Type 2005 2004 Resident 207 104 Non Resident 80 36 Total Registration 287 140 • Classes Held 25 17 Avg. Registration per Class 11.5 8.2 Classes Offered - 30 23 Cancellation Rate 16% 26% RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of Staff that the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission receive the report from Staff -2- Summer 2005 Cultural Arts Quarterly Report CLASS `' RESIDENT NON=RES : TOTAL All for Dance Performing Arts Camp 8 11 19 All for Dance Extended Care .:, 2 6 8 Beginning Ballet/Tap 5-7 Yrs. 10 1 11 Beginning Ballet 8-10 Yrs. I 0 0 0 Cancelled Beginning Tap 8-10 Yrs. ! 0 0 0 Cancelled Beginning Group Piano I 0 0 0 0 Cancelled Beginning Guitar for Adults/Teens 1 7 0 7 Beginning Guitar for Youth i „ 11 0 11 Beginning Irish Dance i 10 10 20 Boogie with your Baby 5 1 6 Cartoon Workshop 1,,e 20 5 25 Critters N Clay 9 0 9 Give me a C for Cheerleading 12 4 16 Hula Dance for Children , 10 2 12 Hula Dance for Teens and Adults . 11 0 11 Imagine Performing Arts Camp _. 17 6 23 _ Imagine Performing Arts Camp 12 2 14 _ Intermediate Irish Dance r .:". . , 2 5 7 Jazzmaster Workshop 1 12 1 13 Kindermusik Our Time i:: . 5 0 5 Kindermusik Village 0 , 0 0 Cancelled Kindermusik Village 1 4 5 Kindermusik Village 1 6 0 6 _ Modern Dance for Teens 1,, 0 0 0 Cancelled Preballet ,:, 11 1 12 Preballet I & Tap 6 5 11 Preballet II &Tap - 9 3 " 12 Teen/Adult Irish Dance 1 6 7 The Shakespeare Playground 6 6 12 Twist & Shout with your Tot. 4 1 5 TOTALS I 207 80 287 ATTACHMENT 1