Outdoor Nature Sketching at Chautauqua

Ray Geier, Lifelong Learning art instructor, taught Outdoor Nature Sketching this week at Chautauqua Park. Students hiked and stopped along the trail to sketch their surroundings.

First Poms and Dance Camp a success and fun for All

Lifelong Learning introduced a new Poms and Dance Camp this summer, taught by Allison Emanuele, CU Buff Gold Dance team member and journalism student. Members of the Centaurus High School Poms team also took time out of their busy summer schedules to assist with the camp. For the last two weeks, girls ranging in age from 8 to 14 learned the fundamentals of various styles of dance from jazz to hip-hop. Some jazz techniques learned were: pirouettes, chaines, four step turns, leaps, kicks, jazz walks, pas de bourrees, chasse, ball change and more. This Thursday, the participants demonstrated their new dance skills in a lunch time performance for their parents and family. The girls had a great time and put tremendous effort into learning their routines. The crowd was impressed and entertained by the talented group. The first Poms and Dance camp was a success and we are planning to offer another class this fall. Stay tuned for more details.

Check out a few photos and a short video below of today's performance.

The girls warming up with individual dances called Jazz Walks with pirouettes and chaines turns

Instructor, Allison Emanuele looks on as the girls perform their first routine for the audience

The group together ready to demonstrate a kick line

Short clip of the final routine

Kids are having a blast in first week of summer camps

Summer vacation is here and Lifelong Learning Kids summer camps have begun! This week, the Community Schools Program staff visited classes at Flatirons, Eisenhower, Creekside, and Superior Elementary schools and Centaurus High School.

Below are some photos from the fun filled week! Please check back for more updates and photos.

Aspiring artist painting a dragon made in Kim Saporito's Clay Play class at Eisenhower Elementary

More creations from Clay Play

Kim Saporito's Junkopolis class proudly displaying their city made of recycled materials

Oceanside surf shop created in Junkopolis class

Robo Racers student putting the finishing touches on robot to make it race ready