Arts Education
The Community Arts Center has studio space available for a full range of lessons and activities in dance, drama, music and visual arts for people of all ages. Our schedule of classes fluctuates from month to month and from season to season.
We welcome new arts programming and new arts instructors. If you have expertise in an area of the arts and would like to teach a class, email angela@communityartscenter.net or call (859) 236-4054 for more information.
Dance Private Music Instruction Guitar, mandolin, flute, bass, song-writing, and improvisation: Jack Covell, 859-319-0773 Piano and Voice: Richard Ferreira, 859-329-7814 (available en Español) Violin: Phil DeHaan, 859-509-4293 Childbloom Guitar Program: An innovative approach to music-making and skill development with guitar. Designed for young people age 5-12. Jeff Hogue, 859-913-1676 Choirs Danville Children's Choir is back! Originally founded by conductor Bruce Richardson, the choir was active from 1990-2005, enriching our singing community for all ages in Danville and surrounding counties. After five years of silence, the choir came back to life in 2011. It welcomes new singers in grades 1-12 to join. Click here for more information. Sounding Joy is an ensemble of 30-40 women singers, selected by audition, who come together for the joy of singing choral music of all styles and cultures. Click here for more information.
Drama
Dance
Swing
Thursdays, May 16 - 30
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $30
Have you ever wanted to learn this classic American dance? Now you can! Designed for beginners, this class will take you step-by-step through the basics until you're tearing up the dance floor. Join us! Click the picture to register.
Waltz
Thursdays, May 16 - 30
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $30
This classic European dance is the height of elegance and style. You'll be amazed how easy it is to learn this smooth and sophisticated dance! Click the picture to register.
Cha Cha
Thursdays, June 13 - 27
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $30
Get a taste of this spicy Cuban dance in just three weeks. You'll be putting Havana to shame in no time! Click the picture to register.
West Coast Swing
Thursdays, June 13 - 27
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $30
Learn to Lindy Hop with West Coast swing! It's the swing you know and love with a little twist. Click the picture to register.
Monthly Ballroom Dances
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
Lesson: 8 pm
Open Dance: 9 pm
Cost: first timers are free, regulars pay $5.
Don't miss your chance to learn Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Tango, Hustle, Rumba, Waltz, and more from our resident ballroom instructor. He'll give a quick mini-lesson at 8 pm and then open the floor to everyone at 9 pm. Join us for a night of friends, fun, and festivities!
Meet the Instructor
Wesley Bratcher was a professional ballroom dancer for over a decade, winning numerous awards and honors. He has taught more than 14,000 hours of classes, and is certified by both the Dance Vision International Association and Fred Astaire Dance Studio in over 20 different dance styles.
He taught at the American Dancesport Academy in Columbus, Ohio, as well as the Franklin Cottrell Dance Center and Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Lexington before moving to Danville. Wesley knows a little bit of everything, from Foxtrot and Waltz to Rumba, Jitter Bug, Paso Doble, Salsa and Swing, and he’s looking forward to sharing his expertise with interested folks in Danville!
Danville Dance Alliance
Meets on the first Monday of every month, 7pm
This group meets monthly to work towards showcases and dramatic performances involving interested dancers and dance organizations in Danville and the surrounding area. If you're interested in helping integrate and expand dance offerings in Danville, join us! For more information, call director Amra Boanerges at (808) 639-0175.
Music
Group Lessons
New Horizons Band
Tuesdays, 5 - 7 pm
April 16 - June 4
Cost: $75 for one semester (approx. 10 weeks)
Play it again! is the motto of the Danville New Horizons Band, which strives to provide music education to adults and seniors. Some call it band practice, others call it social hour--we think of it as both! Best of all, no prior music experience is required! Click here to register. Call (859) 236-4054 for more information.
Danville Summer Singers is a seasonal choir that meets for the months of June and July; open to men and women of all ages and experience levels. 2013 season starts Monday, June 3 at 7 pm. Want to sing this summer? Click here! Or click here for more information.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Abstract Art
Wednesdays, June 5 - 26
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $100
Get a taste of Cubism, Expressionism, and abstract painting styles and experiment with splatter, sponge, and drip painting techniques in this class designed to introduce students to the basics of abstract art. No prior experience required!
Drawing I (Elementary)
Tuesdays, June 18 - July 23
9:00 - 10:00 am
Cost: $50 plus supplies. Click here to view supply list.
It's never too early to expose your children to the arts, and we're proving it with a drawing class for Elementary School children! Students will learn about the basic drawing tools and how to recreate shapes and shadows they see around them. Parents are welcome to register separately and work alongside their child. Click the picture to register! 
Drawing I
Tuesdays, June 18 - July 23
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Cost: $96 plus supplies. Click here to view supply list.
Learn to capture the world around you on paper with this class, which introduces you to the fundamentals of drawing, such as perspective, shading, and composition. This class is offered for ages 12 and up. Click the picture to register!
Drawing II and Beyond
Tuesdays, June 18 - July 23
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $96 plus supplies. Click here to view supply list.
This is Drawing II with a twist! Stretch your imagination and experiment with dry and wet media, building on skills you learned in Drawing I while learning something new. Recommended Prerequisite: Drawing I. Click the picture to register!
Meet the Instructor
Melanie graduated from the University of South Alabama with a BFA in graphic design in 1985. Her primary areas of concentration have been drawing, printmaking, and more recently, pastels. While living in Daphne, Alabama and later in Ocala, Florida, she actively participated in outdoor art shows, exhibiting her work in local galleries and in various national shows across America.She moved to Lancaster, Kentucky in April of 2009 and has been teaching Youth and Adult Drawing Classes at the Community Arts Center since the Spring of 2011.
Grab the kids and head on over to the Arts Center for plenty of fun in Lisi's Art Lab, a creative space for kids of all ages! Every two weeks the lab will have a new Creative Idea with step-by-step instructions for a fun do-it-yourself project among the regular supplies. Just $1 per child! Children must be supervised while in Lisi's Lab.
Drama
Shakespeare Socials
Thursdays, June 13 - July 18
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $25 for 5 sessions
Performing Shakespeare is considered by many to be the pinnacle of an acting career. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what Shakespeare's words really mean, how to connect with his characters, and how YOU can convincingly bring his plays to life in our modern age. Grab a coffee and a few friends and learn a little Shakespeare while you're at it! No prior acting or theater experience necessary. Click the picture to register.
Meet the Instructor
A newcomer to Danville, Craig Payst is a director, playwright, puppeteer, and actor with 30 years of experience on stage. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Classical Languages, Craig is a lifelong student of Shakespeare who has had master's level training in Shakespeare at North Carolina State University, served as a Shakespearian dramaturg for Bare Theatre, and was the founder and managing artistic director of Ape & Astronaut Theater Company.
Summer Camps
Summer Art Camps
Mondays, June 3 - July 29
10:00 - 10:45 am
(Camp is for children 18 months - 4 years, with parental supervision.)
Cost: $25 per month -- first time is free!
It's never too early to let your kids explore their creativity; start this summer with our camp designed for parents and their little ones which provides a wealth of activities and ideas that will help you nurture and grow your child's creativity! Click the picture to register.
Arts Exploration Camp
June 10 - 14, 1 - 5:00 pm
(Camp is for students who are going into 2nd - 6th grades in the fall.)
School is out and camp is in! Join us to explore painting, drawing, clay sculpting, and drama; you can also create some wacky birds and perform your own STOMP show. This camp keeps your kids' creativity flowing all summer long, helping them discover talents and interests they never even knew they had. Click the picture to register.
Cost is $85.00 for five days. Register before May 31 for a $10 discount--enter promo code 10ff to redeem yours today!
Teen ART Camp
(Camp is for students entering grades 6 - 12 in the fall.)
Have your children been going to Arts Exploration Camp since they were little? Are they ready to take their art to the next level? Teen ART Camp is designed for older children interested in more deeply exploring specific artistic endeavors. Campers will work closely with local artists to delve into a different medium and technique each day. Click the picture to register.
Cost is $100 for five days. Register before July 1 to get a $10 discount--enter promo code 10ff to redeem yours today!
