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CHECK OUT OUR EXPANDED SCHEDULE! REGISTRATION IS ONGOING!
Art, music, private music lessons, acting -- see the schedule for group classes by clicking on "SCHEDULE OF CLASSES" on the menu above. Registration forms may be printed out on line -- please call 452-4225 or come in to register. Regular hours are Mondays 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesdays 4:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m., Thursdays 4:00-7:30 p.m., Fridays 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Other times by appointment.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
RENAISSANCE KIDS INVITES YOU TO
A FREE screening of
the film "Divine Sparks"
An epic poem, turned into film.
Friday, June 26 at 4:00 p.m., at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center Theater, 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY -- bring a friend!
CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2009 FROM 1:30-4:30 P.M.
DANCE STYLES FOR THEATER PERFORMANCE - NEW SESSION STARTS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 AT 5:00 P.M.
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Welcome to Renaissance Kids, Inc.!
Renaissance Kids, at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a unique place where students of all ages can experience a wealth of learning, creativity, and fun. We strive to accomodate and nurture each child's growth while providing flexibilty to families -- new students can join anytime for most classes.
Whether your child loves to draw and create, is itching to play the piano, guitar, or drums, loves to sing or act, or is driven to express themselves through movie-making, we can guide them develop skills and express their individuality.
Located in a landmark Victorian-Style building in the heart of a dynamic art and cultural center near the Mid-Hudson Bridge, our caring and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to the success of each individual student. Class sizes are small, and our facilities include access to art galleries and a 200-seat theater!
We offer parents and students a dynamic learning environment, innovative programs in the arts, music, music recording and performance, claymation animation movie-making, vocal training, piano and acting. We also have private lessons in guitar, piano, and voice, and unique summer and year-round programs that develop musical, artistic, and learning skills. Our students benefit from individual attention, performance and art exhibition opportunities, and a positive learning environment that is lots of fun!
Registration for most of our classes and private lessons is ongoing -- join any time! Our yearly class registration fee also covers all supplies and materials (that means music and art supplies!) for one year starting from the date you register -- and entitles you to a discount on our summer programs -- a great deal!!
This still photo was part of a Claymation Animated Movie created in this summer's Claymation Movie-Making camp. In both the weekly Claymation class and the summer Claymation Camp, students write their own stories, do their own photography, voicing and narration, and add special effects and sound effects to complete their movie. All students receive a DVD of their finished movies.
Art students work with a variety of materials and techniques, building skills in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. Art students also participate in creating the set, costumes, and program design for our performances. Students are taught through demonstration as well as individual guidance. They learn about famous artists throughout history and have the opportunity to view and discuss works by local artists.
Music students have a choice of group or private instruction, and some attend both. There are frequent opportunities for children to perform and share their talents with others. Students can choose to perform in our theater performances, in community service performances, in National Piano Playing Auditions, and NYSMA. We have a minimum of two stage performance per year. We also hold a student Film Festival for middle and high school students.
Click here to listen to an excerpt from a CD created by students that participated in the Music Recording Studio Camp during the summer of 2005. Student musicians ages eight to fourteen can be heard on keyboards, guitar, drums, and vocals.
Acting students can choose from Musical Theater Workshop or Acting Class -- or both, For younger student (4-8), we offer "Combo Classes" in Piano, Acting, & Singing as well as in Guitar, Music and Singing. In addition, Music Circle Class and Drumming Class provide parents and children with a multitude of experiences and choices. |
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Renaissance Kids, Inc.
12 Vassar Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Phone: 845 452 4225
Email: info@renkids.org
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The watercolor above was painted by a twelve-year-old student in connection with a lesson on perspective. Students in the artist's workshop benefit from individual instruction, demonstrations by professional artists, and lessons in art history.
Below are three of the stars from our summer camp performance of "Three Piggy Opera." Year-round, Musical Theater and acting classes are available for ages 4 through 18. We provide children with a variety of venues in which to perform, including full productions in an elegant theater.
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