The River Performing and Visual Arts center

The Saturday Morning Program offers weekly one-hour classes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the school year at the City of Houston Multi-Service Center. Enrollment is by age and is limited to ensure that each student receives the attention necessary to participate to their fullest potential. A variety of classes in music, acting, art and dance are offered. Each class has a teaching artist, a teacher’s aid, and volunteers as needed to assist students. At the end of each semester, all students perform in a recital on the stage in the gymnasium. The students are filled with joy, excitement and confidence and shine on stage!

2013 Spring Saturday Morning

January 26, 2013

February 2, 2013

February 9, 2013

February 16, 2013

February 23, 2013

March 2, 2013

March 23, 2013

April 6, 2013- Rehearsal

April 13, 2013- Recital

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Fall Class Descriptions:

ART

Art Studio: students are introduced to a wide range of art materials and projects inspired by different art movements and styles. Apply Now!

AGES: 4 - 6, 11:30 AM

AGES: 7 - 12, 9:30AM

AGES: 13 - 19, 10:30 AM

DANCE

Tap Dance: learn tap dance, rhythm, basics of dance, and combinations across the floor along with performance techniques. Apply Now!

AGES: 4 - 6,9:30 AM

AGES: 7 - 19, 10:30 AM

MUSIC

Explore Keyboard: students learn basic keyboard skills including key recognition along with knowledge of modern electronic keyboards. Students receive individualized attention that allows them to progress at their own pace. Apply Now!

AGES: 7 - 19, 11:30 AM

Music & More: students engage in song and rhythmic games designed to develop their vocalization, instrumental playing while learning basic musical concepts. Apply Now!

AGES: 4 - 6, 10:30 AM

AGES: 13 - 19, 9:30 AM

ACTING

Puppetry & Pantomime: students engage in creative play through puppetry and the art of wordless storytelling – pantomime. Apply Now!

AGES: 7 – 19, 9:30 AM

Musical Theatre: students rehearse lines and scenes from favorite children’s musicals. Apply Now!

AGES: 7 – 12, 10:30 AM

AGES: 13 - 19, 11:30 AM

END OF SEMESTER PERFORMANCE

Semester activities culminate in an hour-long recital by all students based on an artistic theme. We invite and encourage all family members and friends to attend, applaud, and enjoy the recital on Saturday, April 13 @ 11am.

COST: Saturday Morning Program tuition is $125 per class per child, due by the first day of class. A non-refundable $25 registration fee per family must accompany the registration form.

FINANCIAL AID: Applications are available at TUTS.com/river.

LOCATION: All Saturday Morning classes are offered at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center at 1475 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019, between Dunlavy and Waugh.

NURSE AND MEDICAL INFORMATION: A registered nurse is on duty throughout the Saturday Morning Program. Please provide detailed and accurate medical information on the Registration Form. Indicate on the registration form if medication needs to be dispensed, if so a permission form must be completed.

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION: You will be emailed a packet that includes a confirmation of registration and information about dress and other important program facts.

EILGIBILITY: Although there are no restrictions based on diagnosis or mobility, Staff reserves the right to withdraw a child from the program if the child poses a safety risk to participants, staff, or volunteers; a safety risk to him/herself; and/or if the child is unwilling to stay in the classroom the majority of class time.