Drums Alive

Develop a natural rhythm with not just drumsticks, but the whole body. Get moving and grooving while playing along to the body's natural rhythm! Learn how to play drums and that focuses on steady beats and dynamic volume control. Become a musician as every student learns to play with their peers as an ensemble performer.

Teacher: Vincenzo Carrasco
Ages: 12 to Adult
Time: 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Music: Group Vocal

Students learn to find their voice while singing along to artists like Gladys Knight and The Pips, Stevie Wonder, and with more modern singers like Beyoncé and Adele! Students will explore the voice and learn exercises to expand range, better control pitch, and improve tone. Each student will have the opportunity to sing with their peers collaboratively and as a solo artist in class.

Teacher: James Gibson
Ages: 12 to Adult
Time: Thursday 6:00pm - 6:45pm

$120 per 8 week session

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Music: Group Guitar

Students of all abilities and skill levels learn to play along with some of the most well-known songs using traditional and adaptive methods. Build a natural sense of rhythm while strumming, explore chords and patterns, and collaborate with fellow classmates while bolstering motor skills and timing.

Teacher: James Gibson
Ages: 12 to Adult
Time: Thursday 5:00pm - 5:45pm

$120 per 8 week session

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Theater: Script Reading

Delve into scripts and how they tell a story, or in this case, a music video! Character evaluation, the ability to discern the qualities of a character, and the conveying of emotions through our nonverbal communication; these are key components of the acting skills required for telling any story. Short features, like music videos, require us to tell a story in a matter of seconds. Students will practice alongside peers as they create a feature from start to finish, learn about story-boarding, as well as work with each other on smaller, vignette-style  script reading.

This is a fun introduction to scripted acting that leads up to our performance piece for the Shine On Showcase.

Teacher: Ms. Jetta Cruse
Ages: 12 to Adult
Time: Monday 5:00pm - 5:45pm

$120 per 8 week session

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Art: Art with Ann

Students will possess a knowledge that art is whatever you make it; art can be done at any time and with the least amount of supplies. Repetitive motion helps us to relax and let that creativity flow, with the added benefit of easing stress, and calming the mind.

• Explore various art mediums including but not limited to: ink (sharpies), chalk, pastels, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic.
• All abilities welcome, from beginners to experienced artists - please note, students may require assistance following instruction and/or physical assistance with the mobility required for drawing. Family members, or staff are welcomed to join the student in this class.

Teacher: Ann Goens (In Person)     Time: Thursday 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teacher: Ann Goens (Online)   Time: Thursday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 10 to Adult

$120 per 8 week session

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Dance: Dance Foundations

Learn to use the whole body to keep time with the music, and explore the emotions of certain songs by studying the lyrics. Students will grow in confidence as a performer by meeting new friends, and learning choreography to today's greatest hits. Increase mobility and flexibility with warm up exercises geared towards proper stretching techniques and increased core strength. Remember, we are adaptive, so if you can’t use your feet or legs, we will use our arms or explore other ways to dance.

Teacher: Ms. Jetta Cruse
Ages: All Ages
Time: Wednesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm

$120 per 8 week session

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Music: Group Piano

Using our adaptive notation; anyone can read it and play along. Build hand strength and agility practicing scales, and grow in confidence playing along to some of the most well-known songs ever written. Study chords and melody, and begin to explore playing music.

Teacher: James Gibson
Ages: 10 to Adult
Time: Thursday 4:00pm - 4:45pm

$120 per 8 week session

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Music: Group Ukulele

Students of all abilities and skill levels learn to play along with some of the most well-known songs and artists using traditional and adaptive methods. Build a natural  sense of rhythm while strumming, explore chords and patterns, and collaborate with  fellow classmates while bolstering motor skills and timing.

Teacher: Ms. Jetta Cruse
Ages: 8 to Adult
Time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:45pm

$120 per 8 week session

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll

Music: Intro to Music for the Littles

This class, for children ages 4 -6, is a great introduction to music where child and adult explore music and foundational learning through fun songs and games. (Student must be accompanied by adult)

Contact Jetta at
MpaAdativeArts@gmail.com
or call 574-229-3816 for more information and to enroll