Spring 2026 Classes & Workshops
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Music Classes
Ithaca Children & Youth Chorus
The Ithaca Children & Youth Chorus (ICYC) strives to instill a life-long love of music as the area’s only exclusive children’s choral program. ICYC provides an inclusive and complete choral experience for young singers through culturally diverse repertoire from varied traditions.
TAKING NEW STUDENTS NOW! OUR WINTER-SPRING ENSEMBLES START IN JANUARY (Jan 20/21).
Prelude
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Prelude is the beginning ICYC ensemble, for singers in grades K-2nd, and is centered on healthy singing and celebrating the joy of music.
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Intermezzo
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
In Intermezzo, singers in grades 3rd-5th build upon basic music skills with an emphasis on healthy singing, expression, rehearsal and performance technique, and movement, in a fun supportive environment.
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Chorale
Wednesdays 5:00-6:15pm
Chorale offers more advanced instruction in choral singing for youth in grades 6th-12th. In addition to a greater focus on musical literacy the repertoire in this ensemble expands to include additional musical styles, and more complex rhythms and harmonies, while centering the joy and community that comes from being a part of a choral ensemble.
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Relatively Free Improv Jam Session with Hank Roberts
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 • Led by Hank Roberts
Keep your creative juices flowing with this fun jam session with renowned musician Hank Roberts!
Pre-requistration required – 4 participant minimum
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Piano Foundations: Beginner Piano for Teens & Adults
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm • Taught by Lydia Goedert
Discover the joy of making music at your own fingertips. Piano Foundations is a welcoming beginner class designed for teens and adults, whether you are brand new to the piano or returning after time away.
Session 1: 4/9-5/13 – Click here for registration & more info
Session 2: 5/20-6/24 – Click here for registration & more info
Audio Production with Ableton
Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm • Taught by Dezmond Garnetto
Perfect for beginners, the course focuses on creative workflow, beat-making, and building complete tracks while developing a solid foundation in modern music production. Ableton Live and a laptop is required for this class.
Session 1: 4/9-5/14 – Click here for registration & more info
Session 2: 5/21-6/25 – Click here for registration & more info
DJ Workshop
Saturday, 5/9 or 6/20, 12:00-2:00pm • Taught by Dezmond Garnetto
Students will explore the basics of mixing music, using equipment, and developing their own unique style. The workshop encourages experimentation, active listening, and an appreciation for a wide range of musical genres. No prior experience is required
Playing Slow & Lovely Tunes on Your Mandolin
Fridays 2:45-4:15pm, 4/17-5/8 • Taught by Rick Manning
We will learn tunes from the Scottish, Scandinavian and French Canadian traditions along with modern tunes. We will learn melody and chords for rhythm accompaniment for each tune and explore harmony, producing good tone, and perhaps some simple improvisation.
Note: This class is for mandolin players who are able to play melodies, scales and chords in the keys of D, G, A and/or C. Fiddlers or violinists who want to explore the mandolin would be well suited for this class
The CSMA Flute Choir – Ages 10-18
Saturdays 1:00-2:00pm, 5/2-6/13 (no class 5/23) • Taught by Joyce Catalfano
Bring your flute and friends to a warm, caring environment where “playing well with others” is the goal. Learn the basic skills of chamber music performance and study the vast repertoire for flute choir. You’ll be glad you did!
Ages: 10-18
The CSMA Adult Flute Choir – Ages 18+
Saturdays 2:00-3:00pm, 5/2-6/13 (no class 5/23) • Taught by Joyce Catalfano
Join a welcoming and supportive flute ensemble designed for adult musicians who enjoy collaborative music-making. This group focuses on developing ensemble skills, refining technique, and exploring the rich and diverse repertoire written for flute choir. Whether you are returning to your instrument or looking to grow as an ensemble player, you will find a rewarding and engaging musical experience.
Auditioning Successfully Workshop for Woodwinds
Sat, 6/20 1:00-3:00pm • Taught by Joyce Catalfano
A two hour woodwind workshop given by Joyce Catalfano will concentrate on the three ppp’s of taking an audition: 1) How to Practice 2) How to Perform and 3) How to Prevail.
All ages welcome!
Middle School Concert Band
Saturdays 1:00-2:00pm, 5/2-6/10 (no 5/23) • Taught by Jonathan Aldave
This ensemble aims to develop instrument proficiency, music reading, and ensemble skills and allows band students to perform with their peers. Grades 5-8.
More music classes are on the way… check back soon or sign up for our newsletter to be notified when enrollment opens!
Dance & Movement Classes
T’ai Chi
Mondays 6:00-7:30pm • 4/6-6/15 • Taught by Eric Omohundro
T’ai Chi is a martial art and movement practice renowned for its unlimited health and life benefits.
Intermediate Tap
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm, 4/7-6/16 • Taught by Liz Livesay
Join us for continued familiarization with tap vocabulary from Vaudeville to Broadway styles! For students looking for a challenge in a supportive setting.
Beginner-Intermediate Tap
Saturdays 1-2pm, 4/11-6/13 • Taught by Liz Livesay
This class is for students who are between the beginner and intermediate level. Students will work on technique, steps, combos, and choreography.
Beginner Tap
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm, 4/8-6/17 • Taught by Liz Livesay
An introduction to basic tap for the complete beginner, with technique and vocabulary as our focus! Choreography will also be introduced.
Fundamentales of Latin Dance
Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm, 5/7-6/18 • Taught by Victor Jorrin
Learn the fundamental rhythms and step patterns for the Merengue, Bachata Cumbia, Bolero, Cha-Cha-Cha and the bedrock dance, the Cuban Mambo!
Ballet for Adults
Thursdays 5:00-6:15pm • Taught by Meredith Conroy
Come explore classical ballet technique in this multi-level class that includes both barre and center work. Ages 16+
Session 1: 4/9-5/14 Sold out!
Session 2: 5/21-6/18 – Click here for registration & more info
Advanced Spanish Dance: Rumba Flamenca and Zambra
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm • Taught by June Seaney
Returning students and/or experienced dancers can learn Rumba Flamenca and Zambra in more depth.
Session 1: 4/9-5/7 – Click here for registration & more info
Session 2: 5/14-6/18 (no class 5/28) – Click here for registration and more info
Belly Dancing
Saturdays 10:00-11:00am, 4/11-5/9, 5/16-6/20 • Taught by June Seaney
This mixed-level class explores the various styling, movements, and music of belly dance as it is danced in Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Greece and other countries of the Middle East and North Africa.
Session 1: 4/11-5/9 – Click here for registration & more info
Session 2: 5/16-6/20 (no class 5/30) – Click here for registration & more info
More dance and movement classes are on the way… check back soon or sign up for our newsletter to be notified when enrollment opens!
Visual Arts Classes
Drawing Portraits
Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm, 4/7-5/12 • Instructed by Jessica Warner
In this course, students will concentrate solely on the portrait. Working with a live model to learn basic portrait drawing strategies and techniques, we will explore the anatomical and structural forms of the head and its features while developing drawing skills and exploring its expressive potential.
Basic Drawing
Tuesdays 6:00-8:30pm • Instructed by Jessica Warner
This course introduces foundational techniques including line, value, proportion, and composition while helping students build confidence through hands-on practice.
Session 1: 4/7-5/12 – Click here for registration & more info
Session 2: 5/19-6/23 – Click here for registration & more info
Intro to Printmaking – Tuesday Class
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm, 4/14-6/2 • Taught by Rose Tirrito
Practice different printmaking techniques including linocut, screen printing, LEGO printing, and cyanotype in this introductory printmaking class!
This class is sold out!
Mix, Make, Imagine!
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm, 5/19-6/23
This art class, for kids ages 7-10, is designed to encourage problem-solving, inspire creative thinking, and provide children with a joyful space to explore and enjoy art. Through observing, creating, and reflecting on artworks, students will develop visual literacy and a deeper understanding of artistic expression.
Figure Drawing
Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm, 5/19-6/23 • Taught by Jessica Warner
This course centers on the study of the human figure. Working from a live model, students will learn foundational drawing strategies and techniques while exploring the anatomical structure and underlying forms of the body. Through careful observation and guided practice, participants will strengthen their technical skills and develop a deeper understanding of the figure’s expressive possibilities.
Color!
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm • Taught by Jessica Warner
This is not a color theory class, instead it is an exploration of what colors do as they act and interact. Our goals include refining perceptual skills, vocabulary and expressive fluency, and also to have fun!
Session 2: 5/20-6/24 – Click here for registration & more info
Beginning 
Oil Painting
Wednesdays 6:00-8:30pm • Taught by Jessica Warner
An introduction to oil painting, its materials, techniques, and processes. Structured for beginners but welcome to painters of all levels! This class is part of an ongoing series, each with a slightly different focus.
Color & Composition: 4/8/5/13 – Click here for registration & more info
Form & Space: 4/20-6/24 – Click here for registration & more info
Intermediate Oil Painting – Breaking the Rules
Thursdays 6:00-8:30pm • Taught by Jessica Warner
This class requires some previous experience with oil painting. Explore contemporary approaches to painting with an emphasis on expanded approach to painting what you see through close observation along with abstraction. Students will develop skills and personal voice while challenging habits and assumptions.
Session 1: 4/9-5/14 – Click here for registration & more info
Session 2: 5/21-6/24 – Click here for registration & more info
Oil Pastels for Kids
Fridays 4:30-5:30pm, 4/10-6/5 • Taught by Ryan Abb
Let imagination take the lead in this visual arts class designed for children ages 6 to 10! Young artists will experiment with drawing, illustration, and storytelling as they create original characters and scenes in oil pastel.
Layer by Layer: Exploring Collage Art
Fridays 5:45-7:15pm, 4/10-6/5 • Taught by Ryan Abb
Discover the endless creative possibilities of collage in this hands-on class designed for teens and adults. Using printed materials, you’ll transform ordinary scraps into expressive, layered masterpieces.
Age 13+.
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Open Art Studio
Fridays 3:00-5:30pm
Bring your own materials and enjoy the use of our art classroom during our Open Art Studio.
Pre-registration required. Free to members!
Open Sketch – Figure Drawing from Model
2nd & 4th Fridays 6:00-8:30pm
If you are interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions! Sessions are generally held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
More art classes are on the way… check back soon or sign up for our newsletter to be notified when enrollment opens!
Theatre Classes
Teen Acting Project
2nd Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm, 5/9-10/10 • Taught by Lynn Winters
The Teen Acting Project is an ongoing class that provides enthusiastic young thespians the opportunity to learn professional acting techniques that are slightly modified for this special group of young people. This is a monthly class held the 2nd Saturday of each month from April through October.
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Adult Acting Intensive & Theatre Games
2nd Saturdays 9:45am-12:45pm, 5/9-10/10 • Taught by Lynn Winters
Adult Acting Intensive and Theatre Games is a course that offers the adult actor a professional Acting Technique based on the Holistic Human as a template. This class is offered the 2nd Saturday of each month from April through October.
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Other Workshops & Events
Community Art Therapy Workshop
Monday, 5/4 5:30-7:00pm • Led by Rochele Royster, Ph.D, ATR-BC
Reconnect, relax, and create together in this welcoming, family-friendly workshop designed to support wellness and connection. Whether you are looking for a moment of calm or a chance to connect with others, these restorative experience offers a supportive space to slow down, express yourself, and leave feeling refreshed and inspired. All ages welcome.
Wellness in Times of Chaos: Art Therapy Workshop for Helping Professionals
Monday, 5/4 5:30-7:00pm • Led by Rochele Royster, Ph.D, ATR-BC
A creative and restorative workshop for helping professionals in education, healthcare, human services, the arts, and beyond. Centered on wellness, connection, and self-regulation, in this workshop, we’ll take time to slow down, build meaningful connections, and create together. Through simple, accessible art activities, we’ll explore ways to manage stress, support one another, and find moments of peace amid uncertainty.
3-Day Practical Movie Effects Workshop for Kids
5/2, 5/9, 5/16 12:00-2:00pm • Taught by Alaric Rocha
This hands-on workshop introduces students to classic filmmaking tricks and practical effects through fun, self-contained activities. Each workshop focuses on a single technique and results in a short film or physical creation that students can take home. Ages 6-12
3-Day Storytelling in Movies Workshop for Kids
5/19, 5/20, 5/21, 4:15-6:15pm • Taught by Alaric Rocha
Through guided discussion and creative play, students will develop original stories centered around space travel and/or time travel. They will design and build their own spacecraft using LEGO bricks or other craft materials (or use a shared “time machine”), then bring their stories to life by filming themselves and placing their characters inside their imagined worlds using green screen techniques. Ages 6-12