How Sebastiani’s Performing Arts Camp will carry on during Covid
The Sebastiani Theatre summer Performing Arts Camp, a virtual Sonoma tradition after 26 years thanks to Diana and Roger Rhoten, will go virtual this year — as the Pandemic Arts Camp.
The program offers online Dance, Magic, and Acting instruction, and Arts & Crafts with accompanying materials as well as a chance for adults to participate along with kids. It’s made possible with seed money donated by Nadine and Norman Yenni,
“We miss you all terribly,” Diana and Roger said. “So in the spirit of keeping everyone safe, we are offering online classes and magic and craft kits for you to have something to do at home! We wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer and can’t wait to see what you create!”
The summer program is not a profit-making endeavor for them, “but rather more of a heartfelt outreach effort and a way we can stay connected throughout our community.”
Join in the fun by enrolling in these online classes for DANCE, ACTING, MAGIC and ARTS & CRAFTS at https://www.sebastianitheatre.com/performing-arts-camp.
Further details on all of these video classes and activities are described on the website. Classes will be accessible via password on VIMEO and are priced to be shared with immediate family members only. Please do not share outside your family. Scholarships will be available on a need basis.
DANCE:
Dance classes include 5 video lessons per dance type for $50 and include scheduled ZOOM office hours for questions or for Campers to demonstrate what they have learned. Office hour dates and times will be provided to Campers as they enroll for: Introduction to Hip Hop with Luis Contreras and Twyla Summers; Intermediate Hip Hop and Advanced Hip Hop with Mikey Snider; Intermediate Jazz and Advanced Jazz with Mikey Snider at “Mikey’s Garage;” Introduction to Tap (all ages) Luis Contreras, Mari Vargas, Twyla Summers. Tap shoes are available on loan with a $20 deposit to be refunded upon the return of the shoes. Intermediate AND Advanced Tap – 2 for 1 with Amee and Mario Alioto “at home;” 5 video lessons plus office hours for $80.
Also, information will soon be available and on the website for classes in:
Yoga – Gillie Vickers “in Santa Cruz;”
Pilates – Dawn Theilen;
Poi (aka bolas) – Cian Lacy; and
Juggling – Aaron Bremner
ACTING:
The following 2-week PAC ZOOM session options, taught by Kate Kennedy, Avalon Players founder, and Cian Lacy will run from Monday through Friday, July 20-31with an enrollment fee of $80 per option: Acting (ages 9+) (10:00 a.m.); Shakespeare (11:00 a.m.); and Lip-sync Class (1:00 p.m.).
MAGIC
The Magic Man Roger Rhoten is offering 2 sessions of perfecting Magic Mysteries for two age groups which are limited to 6 students per session: Magic 1A on July 21, 22 & 24 and Magic 1B July 28, 29 & 31 for ages 5-8; Magic 2A on July 21, 22 & 24 and Magic 2B on July 28, 29 & 31 for ages 8 and up. Each class comes with a special kit of Magic Supplies (worth up to $35) that can be picked up curbside from the Sebastiani Theatre. Cost to enroll in each session is $45.
ARTS & CRAFTS:
Sara Lake presents the following classes for $10 each: Paracord Bracelets, Basic Lanyards (a must-do summer project), Intermediate Lanyards, Advanced Lanyards, Bead Animals, Basic Braid and Knot Bracelets, Friendship Bracelets, Paper Folding. In addition Sara is offering a class on how to make “Ugly Dolls” (sewing) for $25 as well as Craftie Fun Kits and Paracord Bracelet Materials, each for $5.
In addition, depending on COVID-19 conditions, Diana Rhoten is hoping to plan some Challenge Sonoma Ropes Course Adventure days in July and August at C4 and Challenge Sonoma to provide hiking, ropes, and rock climbing opportunities for families.
For questions about camps or ropes course activities, please call Diana Rhoten at 707/484-7759 or email at [email protected]. For more detailed information about or enroll in any or all of the PAC sessions, go to https://www.sebastianitheatre.com/performing-arts-camp.
