The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce the return of MAC Dance Academy this fall. MAC Dance Academy is a classically taught dance studio that fosters individuality and fun for all dancers. This low-key, low-cost program provides extraordinary dance instruction by Teah Keogh (“Miss Teah”) in ballet, tap, and jazz, and also touches on contemporary, hip-hop, and gymnastics – all in a safe, fun learning environment. This year the MAC will welcome a new instructor to assist Miss Teah and teach intermediate students – stay tuned!
MAC Dance Academy runs for two 10-week sessions (fall and spring), with one five-week winter session in between. The 10-week fall session begins on Monday, September 27. Dancers must wear masks while inside the Marion Art Center. Guardians are invited to watch a class during the final week of each session. Classes are available for ages 3 to 8 years (classes for older ages to be announced at a later date). No previous dance experience is required! Cost for a 10-week session is $175 for MAC members and $195 for nonmembers, while the five-week session cost is $95 for MAC members and $105 for nonmembers. Get 10 percent back when you register for all three sessions before the start of the first session! Please note: MAC membership at the Family Level is required for discounted MAC Dance Academy tuition. If you are uncertain if your membership is current, please call the MAC at 508-748-1266. To see the full schedule or to register online, visit marionartcenter.org/classes/mac-dance-academy/.
Watercolor class for adults resumes at the Marion Art Center starting in September. Instructor Patricia White returns to teach the eight-week Beginner/Continuing watercolor course starting on Thursday, September 16, and ending on Thursday, November 4. Classes meet 10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Thursdays in the MAC Studio. Instructor Jay Ryan will teach Continuing/Advanced Watercolor classes on Fridays from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the MAC Studio, September 17 – November 5. Cost for each full eight-week session is $195 for MAC members, $220 for nonmembers. There is also a new drop-in option for those who cannot commit to the full session, or for anyone who wants a few extra hours of painting in a guided studio setting. The cost for a one-day drop-in is $30/day and depends on weekly availability. Class size is limited. Masks are required while inside the MAC galleries, and mask wearing during studio classes will be determined by the instructor. Register online at https://www.marionartcenter.org/adult-classes/.