Pinckney Community Education

Ballet This classical style is taught at all levels and is a great beginning place for any dancer. Ballet is a graceful, structured form of dance where the steps are built upon year after year. The students learn the proper French names for movement as well as the English translation. Ballet gives a dancer strength, flexibility, focus and coordination, and is the foundation of the dance world. *Ages 3-5 (no experience); Ages 4-6 (1+ years experience). Tap The world of tap is full of magical rhythm and sounds. Tap dancing focuses more on the feet and what they can do instead of using the whole body to tell the story. Tap compliments ballet nicely for students because it works on the fine motor skills of the feet. Tap is also a progressive style of dance where you build on what you have learned. Jazz Jazz is a more energetic, free-flowing style of dance. Students can begin jazz at the age of seven and may find some similarities between it and ballet. Not as slow-moving as ballet, jazz takes the same steps from ballet and incorporates them into its own style. Lyrical A combination of jazz and ballet techniques; emphasizes storytelling through graceful movements that interpret the lyrics and emotions of the song. Hip Hop Hip hop blends the rhythm of jazz and jazz funk with high-energy movement, set to the latest age-appropriate hits. Students have the freedom to incorporate their own personal style with every step. Adult Tap/Jazz Whether you want to shake off the work day or learn fun choreography to some of your favorite music. Adult dance offers a fun, judgement-free environment for those new to dance and those wanted to get back into it. You’ll learn fun steps to while building strength, rhythm and confidence.

Buzztop Studios Music School 9683 Kress Rd., Lakeland, MI 48143 Buzztop Studios understands busy schedules. Students can pick day of the week and time for lessons for a customized schedule. Guitar & Bass Lessons Fee: $159.00 plus $10 material fee paid to the instructor (6 weeks) Private lessons tailored to you, the individual, focusing on your musical interests and designed to help you reach your musical goals. Lessons are for all levels beginning to advance. Let our 30 years of professional teaching experience and musical education from the Musician’s Institute of Hollywood CA, help you get to the next level. Lessons are for all ages and all levels, beginner to advanced. Instructor: Scott Christopher, professional music educator, producer, sound engineer, and performer. Location: Buzztop Studios. This course is also available as an online course. Drum Lessons Fee: $159.00 plus $10 material fee paid to the instructor (6 weeks) Private lessons designed to get beginning students playing music in the least amount of time. Students learn basic rock and pop beats, popular songs, how to read drum music, and drum specific techniques. Lessons are fun and engaging. Motivated students can opt in to perform with other young players in our Live Rock Band classes. Lessons are for all ages and all levels, beginner to advanced. Instructor: Scott Christopher, professional music educator, producer, sound engineer, and performer. Location: Buzztop Studios Rock Band Fee: $250 (Ages 18 and younger) Motivated students may choose to perform with other young players in our Live Rock Band classes. In-person only (Buzztop Studios: 9683 Kress Rd., Lakeland). Auditions are required. Pinckney Community Education also offers Adult one-day piano and guitar lessons through Chords are Key. These virtual classes can be found under adult programs.

First and Second Grade Basketball Instructional program This fun instructional program is a great introduction to basketball. Players will play in workshop format working on the fundamentals of basketball. This includes stationary dribbling moves, correct lay-up form and the beginning levels of defensive footwork. *No practice Feb. 13. Basketball Skills League (3rd through 8th grade) Register by Nov. 27 and save $20 Skills Assessments: Saturday, Dec. 5 (times/locations below) GIRLS: 3rd/4th Grade | Pathfinder Gym | 9-9:45am GIRLS: 5th-8th Grade | Pathfinder Gym | 10-10:45am BOYS: 3rd/4th Grade | Complex Gym | 9-9:45am BOYS: 5th-8th Grade | Complex Gym | 10-10:45am Third/Fourth Grade Teams Weeks 1-3 will be three-on-three half-court setting, and weeks 4-6 will be five-on-five full-court basketball. The goal is to teach spacing and the skills it takes to play the game with other players on the court, while introducing rules and slowly eliminating violations. With three-on-three, players get more touches on the ball and more opportunity to make moves, get more shots and more basketball opportunities. During the final three weeks of the program, we will re-calibrate to create five-on-five teams to introduce the concepts of a more genuine basketball experience. Practice days and times will be announced in November. *No game Feb. 13. Fifth through Eighth Grade Teams Five-on-five full-court setting. The goal is to teach the basics of the game and make it as fun as possible while still improving players’ skills. Practice days and times will be announced in November.