NEW! Adult Improv with Trish Tyler

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Mondays 7:00 – 9:00pm

January 6 – February 10

Would you like to reduce stress while having a blast? Do you want to grow your creativity? If so, this two hour improv class taught by renowned improv performer instructor, Trish Tyler, is for you! Come learn how to use scene work and group exercises to explore the joy of improvisation. Be more confident, and trusting on stage. Learn classic games and trust yourself, all while making people laugh and having a lot of fun! Whether you’ve never done improv before, or you’d like to revisit the fundamentals from another perspective in an inclusive, safe, and fun environment, this class is for you!

This class culminates in an informal live performance on February 10 for friends and family!

Wear loose, comfortable clothing | No previous improv experience necessary

6 CLASSES: Members: $210, Non-members: $225

THURSDAY Yoga with Mimi Cross

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Thursdays: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (9 classes)

January 9 - March 6

This gentle but stimulating Yoga class will allow individuals of all levels and fitness experiences to engage in the practice of Yoga. Yoga is an ancient form of full body exercise that focuses on core strength, balance, control, and breath. Exercises can be modified for injuries and all bodies. No previous experience required. Please bring a mat.

9 CLASSES: Members: $160, Non-members: $175

SATURDAY Yoga with Mimi Cross | January 11 - March 8

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Saturdays: 8:30 am – 9:30 am (9 classes)

January 11 - March 8

This gentle but stimulating Yoga class will allow individuals of all levels and fitness experiences to engage in the practice of Yoga. Yoga is an ancient form of full body exercise that focuses on core strength, balance, control, and breath. Exercises can be modified for injuries and all bodies. No previous experience required. Please bring a mat.

9 CLASSES: Members: $160, Non-members: $175

SATURDAY Yoga + 25 MINUTE MEDITATION PERIOD

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Saturdays: 8:30 am – 9:55 am (9 classes)

January 11 - March 8

Mimi’s excellent weekly class PLUS an additional guided deep meditation and relaxation period.

9 CLASSES: Members: $225, Non-members: $240

Adult Ballet with Njelama Dacas Johnson

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Wednesdays: 7:00 – 8:00 pm (10 classes)

January 8 - March 12

This adult Ballet class led by Njelama Dacas Johnson will allow individuals of all levels and prior experience to engage in the art of ballet. Geared for the adult ballet student, this class will explore the art of ballet through ballet barre, center floor, and across the floor exercises, placing emphasis on alignment, breath, centering, and balance.

Wear comfortable clothes and ballet slippers/jazz shoes. We may have extra shoes!

10 CLASSES: Members: $140, Non-members: $155

Adult Modern with Njelama Dacas Johnson

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Thursdays: 7:00 –8:00 pm (10 classes)

January 9 - March 13

This fun and exploratory class is the perfect opportunity for adults to engage in the art of modern dance and movement. Under the expert instruction of Njelama Dacas Johnson, students will be introduced and build upon the fundamental building blocks of modern dance technique and movement concepts. Students will grow their technical ability as well as discover improvisation and choreography experiences, also placing emphasis on flexibility, balance, and coordination and working collaboratively with one another.

Wear comfortable clothes and ballet slippers/jazz shoes. We may have extra shoes!

10 CLASSES: Members: $140, Non-members: $155

Adult Jazz and Broadway Dance with Marissa Finkelstein

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Wednesdays: 8:00 - 9:00 pm (10 classes)

January 8 - March 12

A perfect class for musical theater performers or new adult dance students (who love Broadway and want to learn the many different styles from their favorite shows. Learn how to pick up combinations quickly and perform them with confidence!

Wear comfortable clothes and ballet slippers/jazz shoes. We may have extra shoes!

10 CLASSES: Members: $140, Non-members: $155

NEW! Adult Tap with Marissa Finkelstein

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Mondays: 7:30 - 8:30 pm (8 classes)

January 6 - March 10 (no class January 20 OR February 17)

A highly energetic class in the timeless art of Tap. Under the skilled instruction of Marissa Finkelstein beginning and intermediate adult students will have a blast while learning and improving foundational rhythms and classic combinations, in a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm and Contemporary Tap.

Wear comfortable clothes and tap shoes. We may have extra shoes!

8 CLASSES: Members: $115, Non-members: $130

NEW! Adventures in Art for Adults with Gianna Manzardo

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Wednesdays: 10:30 am - 12;00 pm

January 8 - March 12
Join Gianna Manzardo for this 90 minute art sampler class, specially designed for adult students looking to expand their artistic horizons! This class will cover a variety of media including watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil and pastel. As we work with the various materials, we will also learn about art history, the elements and principles of design and how to use them to create dynamic pieces of art.

10 CLASSES: Members: $140, Non-members: $155

NEW! Classic Still Life with Laura Mandile

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Wednesdays: 11:00 – 1:00pm

January 8 - 22

This class is for new to intermediate watercolor painting students. Using different watercolor techniques, as well as a combination of watercolor and ink sketching, students will have an opportunity to paint classic still lifes, which we will set up in class and work from life. We will discuss color mixing, composition, light and shadow.

3 CLASSES: MAC or ASMC Members: $90, Non-members: $105

NEW! Watercolor Portraits with Laura Mandile

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Wednesdays: 11:00 – 1:00pm

January 29 - February 12

This class is for new to intermediate watercolor painting students. Using different watercolor techniques, as well as a combination of watercolor and ink sketching, students will be introduced to painting watercolor portraits and have an opportunity to paint their own portraits. We will discuss color mixing, composition, light and shadow.

3 CLASSES: MAC or ASMC Members: $90, Non-members: $105

Winter Evening Painting Workshop with June Wilson

LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER – 36 Church Street, Middletown NJ 07748

Mondays: 7:00 – 9:00pm

January 6 – February 10

Join artist, June Wilson, for this EVENING Painting Workshop! Adult participants will be taught to use paints (either oil or acrylic) and will be instructed on color, form, and space. Since this is a WORKSHOP, the instruction is individualized. This workshop is for all levels from beginner to professional artists and teachers who come for feedback in an environment conducive to serious study.

6 CLASSES: $120