MORGANTOWN , W.Va.The West Virginia University Community Arts Program will begin registering students next week for fall classes at the Creative Arts Center . Registration for classes in music, art, theatre and dance for students of all ages will be held on Aug. 17-Sept. 4.

The program offers private music lessons in piano, organ, strings, Suzuki violin, woodwinds, brass, percussion, voice, harp, guitar, jazz singing, jazz piano, jazz improvisation, theory and composition, and recording technology. Private lessons in art, dance, theatre and media arts are also available upon request, depending on teacher availability.

In addition, Community Arts Program classes available this fall include:

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Art

Young Peoples Saturday Art Studio (ages 5-7 and 8-10); Drawing Fun for Kids (ages 7-12); Classical Drawing Fundamentals (ages 13 to adult); Beginning Painting (ages 7-12 and 13 to adult); Basket Weaving for Beginners (ages 10 to adult); and Introduction to Digital Photography (ages 13 to adult)

Theatre

Creative Writing for Beginners: An Introduction to Poetry, Fiction and Non-fiction (high school to adult); Childrens Theatre Production:The Jungle Book(ages 7-15). Students in this two-semester course will appear in public performances of the playThe Jungle Book,to be held during the spring semester.

Dance

Ballet (ages 3-4, 5-7 and 8-12); Beginning Ballet for Teens; Dance for the Young (ages 3-4); Creative/Modern Dance (ages 5-7); Beginning Tap Dance (ages 4-6 and 7-12); Beginning Tap Dance and Technique for Teens; Beginning Tap Dance for Adults; Ballroom Dancing for Adults; Belly Dancing (ages 13 to adult); and Fitness Fan Dance (ages 10 to adult).

Music

Music for Babies (infants and toddlers); Explore&Enjoy (ages 2-3); Musicland Express (ages 4-6); Suzuki Violin (ages 4 and up); Beginning Group Piano for Kids (ages 6-9); Introductory Harp Class (all ages); A Star is Born Singing Class (ages 5-10); Adult Voice Class (ages 18 and up); Primary Choir (ages 6-7); Secondary Choir (ages 8-11); Community Arts Adult Pops Choir; Steel Band Ensemble (ages 9 to adult); Community Arts Orchestra (junior high to adult); Music Theory I (ages 8-12); Music Theory II (ages 13 to adult); Introduction to Recording Technology (ages 15 and up); Piano for Fun (adults of all ages); Piano for Fun Holiday Music Session (adults of all ages); and Pedals, Pipes and Pizza! Intro to the Pipe Organ, with a Pizza Party! (ages 10-18);

The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities has funding available to sponsor children with disabilities who are interested in participating in Community Arts classes, and who also meet the age and eligibility requirements. For more information, contact Helen Panzironi, fine arts coordinator, at 304-293-4692, ext. 1154, ” hpanzironi@hsc.wvu.edu rel=nofollow> hpanzironi@hsc.wvu.edu .

The Community Arts Program also offers outreach programs throughout the region and is available to set up an appropriate program to suit the needs of community organizations. In addition, the Community Arts Volunteer Program is a great way for kids to earn community service hours or for those who have a little extra time on their hands to help out. To inquire about possible outreach programs or to become a volunteer, contact Jeanne Frieben at the Community Arts Program Office.

For more information about classes, contact the WVU Community Arts Program Office at 293-4841, Ext. 3168, or visit the website at http://communityarts.wvu.edu/ . Office hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, in Room 401A of the Creative Arts Center. The Community Arts Program Office will be closed Sept. 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Students may register for classes after the official registration period ends, but a late fee will be in effect at that time.