Cultural Arts Classes

Dance, Regalia and Drum Classes

1st & 2nd Year Dance Students will be focusing on the basics of their dance styles along with learning about the different styles, the songs and the traditions and meanings that go with them. At the end of the year at the "Dance Class and Volunteer Honoring" the students will give a presentation on what they have learned.

3rd & 4th Year Dance Students will focus on excelling in their dancing by studying more styles of dance and other dancers, and combining this with what they already know.  At the end of the year the students will perform at the "Dance Class and Volunteer Honoring."

The Regalia Making Class is open to all new and experienced regalia makers of all ages. Supplies are very limited, however we will help with what we can. It is recommended that if you are able please bring as much of your own supplies as possible. We do have a couple sewing machines on hand, however if you have your own you are more than welcome to bring it in with you.

Schedule

Dance Class, Regalia Making Class, and Drumming Class takes place every Monday night from October 3, 2008-June 8th, 2009 except for the following dates: November 10th, 24th,  December 1st, 22nd, 29th,  January 5th, 19th, February 16th, May 25th, 2009  The end of the year potluck will take place on June 8th.  The schedule for Monday night classes is as follows:

5:30-6:45:  Intermediate Drumming

7:00-8:00: Beginning Drumming

6:00-8:00: Regalia Making Class

6:00-6:45: 1st and 2nd year Dance

7:00-7:45: 3rd and 4th year Dance

Advanced Drumming Class on Friday Nights:  Fridays from October 3rd, 2008 - June 5th, 2009
except for the following dates:, November 7th an 28th, December 26th, 2008, March 27th, 2009.  Please note: students of this class must have instructor approval before they are allowed to attend.

Monthly Culture Classes

These classes are held once a month from and explore a different topic each month.  Classes range from a field trip to the art museum to basket weaving and drum making.  Classes are geared towards 4th-8th grade students, but all youth are welcome!


For more information, contact NAYA Family Center for more details 503-288-8177


Program Staff
     
   
   
Caitlin Hart
  Girls' Dance Instructor
Regi Johnson   Boys' Dance Instructor

The Native American Youth and Family Center would like to give a special thank you to Rebecca, Kyle, and Colleen Payne for all of their hard work and dedication to the dance class.  Over the past four years they have made the dance class the exceptional program that it is, and assisted many families in learning about their Tribes and traditions.  They will be greatly missed, and held very close in the hearts of our staff, youth and families.

Programming is supported by: