ACADEMIES FOR EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE
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he Academies for Education and Engagement offer a dynamic way to learn a sport you’ve always wanted to try, develop an existing talent like
acting, or bring a bit of adventure to your life with something completely unexpected! These specialized classes and workshops are taught by
professionals who are passionate about their fields, and give participants a chance to make friends who share their interests, be mentored by
caring and knowledgeable staff, and, most important, have fun in an exciting and nurturing environment.
The Academies for Education and Engagement offer the perfect opportunity for anyone eager to learn and ready to be challenged.
The Academies run in five sessions during the year: Winter I, Winter II, Spring, Summer and Fall.
WINTER I SESSION: OCTOBER 27-DECEMBER 22
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QAQUATICS ACADEMY
Painting
For more information: 248.432.5430
Students ages 8-18 at all levels will learn how
to stretch their own canvases, create pallets
and then establish and develop goals for
paintings. Taught by Alice V. Schneider
Sundays, 3-4:30 p.m.,November 6-December 18
$230 ($190 for JCC members) - includes materials
Prenatal Water Aerobics (with Deb Ivey)
Helps maintain fitness during pregnancy
and supports an easier delivery.
Mondays, 7-8 p.m., November 7-December 19
$140 ($112 for JCC members)
Post-natal Water Aerobics
(with Deb Ivey)
For new moms while baby is with a caretaker.
Mondays, 5-6 p.m., November 7-December 19
$140 ($112 for JCC members)
Liquid Boot Camp (with Deb Ivey)
A challenging workout in water and on land.
Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., November 3-December 22
$140 ($112 for JCC members)
H 2 O Running (with Deb Ivey)
Cross-training workout for all athletes or for
injured runners, swimmers and non-swimmers.
Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., November 2-December 21
$140 ($112 for JCC members)
Adult Deep-Water Confidence and
Intro to Swimming (with Judy Front)
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For more information: 248.661.1900
ACTING BASICS
Calling all young actors for an extraordinary
experience! Come discover the secrets of how
theatre’s top professionals take words and
make them come alive on stage!
You’ll learn warm-ups, play theatre games
proven to help master acting skills, and meet
like-minded performers who will support you
as your talents develop.
Acting Basics 1: Ages 5-8
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.,
November 2- December 14 OR
Saturdays, 12:10-1:10 p.m., October 29-December 10
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Overcome a fear of water, learn back floats,
kicking and treading water.
Sundays, 11-11:45 a.m., November 6-December 18
$120 ($96 for JCC members)
Acting Basics 2: Ages 9-12
Adult Intermediate/Advanced Stroke
Clinic (with Judy Front)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 20
For more information: 248.432.5449
If you want to learn how play turns into
the magic of acting, this class is for you.
This fun seven-week class will set your
imagination in motion while you learn to
become comfortable on stage.
Welcome to Acting includes theatre games,
mastering the language of theatre and the
transformative power of the stage. Come in a
beginner and leave with the confidence that
will carry you into your future as an actor!
Beginning Ceramics
Welcome to Acting 1: Ages 5-8
Improve freestyle endurance and technique,
plus work on sidekick and body rotation.
Wednesdays, 7-7:45 p.m., November 2-December 21
$140 ($112 for JCC members)
QFINE ARTS ACADEMY
Join our exciting class, for ages 8-13, to learn
basic hand-building techniques focusing on
coil, slab and pinch pot methods.
Taught by Allison Berlin
Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m., October 27-December 15
$235 ($195 for JCC members) - includes materials
Ceramics
Students ages 8-18 are invited to improve their
ceramics skills and learn new techniques.
Taught by Lauren Cohen
Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.,November 1-December 13
$235 ($195 for JCC members) - includes materials
Drawing I
This class, for students ages 8-18 at all levels,
includes exploring charcoal, graphite and
conte’ crayon work. Taught by Todd Larson
Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m., November 2-December 14
$230 ($190 for JCC members) - includes materials
Drawing II
Students ages 8-18 learn techniques, mediums
and concepts. Class begins with drawing
gestures and focusing on different techniques,
continues with a group-designed still life and
finishes with a live model (clothed).
Taught by Alice V. Schneider
Sundays, 12:30-2 p.m., November 6-December 18
$230 ($190 for JCC members) - includes materials
Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m., October 29-December 10
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
WELCOME TO ACTING
Wednesdays, 4:20-5:20 p.m., November 2-
December 14 OR
Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon, October 29-December 10
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Welcome to Acting 2: Ages 9-12
Wednesdays, 6:40-7:40 p.m., November 2-
December 14 OR
Saturdays, 1:20-2:20 p.m., October 29-December 10
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
PAIJ Players: “Hairspray”
(For all ages)
Call to register: 248.661.1900
Step out of the classroom and on to the stage
with PAIJ Players, the new community theatre
program at the JCC! Adults and teens, actors,
designers and technical crew - there is a place
for everyone in this terrific show. Performances
will be at The Berman.
$180 for the first member of the family
($144 for JCC members)
$155 for each additional member
($124 for JCC members)
Audition Workshop
Talent, confidence, a certain magic that seems
to light up the stage…
Have you wondered why some people just
seem to shine at an audition?
Join The Berman’s director, Elaine (Hendriks)
Smith, at this exciting workshop and learn
what it takes to get cast in a show. All are
invited to join!
Sunday, October 30: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Audition Dates
Please prepare a one-minute monologue from
modern theatre and 16 bars of a song.
To sign up for an audition timeslot please call
248.661.1900.
Tuesday, November 1: 4-7 p.m.
Thursday, November 3: 4-7 p.m.
Sunday, November 6: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rehearsal Dates
Rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays (6-9 p.m.),
Thursdays (6-9 p.m.) and Sundays (11 a.m.-3 p.m.),
November 13-February 14.
Not all cast members will be called to all
rehearsals.
Performance Dates
February 15-19, 2017
QSPORTS ACADEMY
We can provide equipment for all classes
For more information: 248.432.5498
Basketball
Improve your hoop skills by learning
ball handling, shooting, court awareness,
defense and more.
All classes:
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Ages 5-7
Saturdays, 9-9:50 a.m. OR
Wednesdays, 5:20-6:10 p.m.
Ages 8-10
Saturdays, 10-10:50 a.m. OR
Thursdays, 5:20-6:10 p.m.
Ages 11-13
Saturdays, noon-12:50 p.m. OR
Tuesdays, 5:20-6:10 p.m.
Ages 14-16
Saturdays, 1-1:50 p.m.
Girls only (ages 8-14)
Saturdays, 11-11:50 a.m.
Intro to Hockey
This seven-week class is for ages 5-12 who can
skate unassisted and are ready to learn rules,
strategy and how to improve their skills.
Wednesdays, 5:20-6:10 p.m.
November 2-December 14
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Lacrosse (Beginner)
Students ages 8-12 learn lacrosse fundamentals
in this seven-week class that includes shooting,
stick handling and passing.
Saturdays, 11-11:50 a.m., October 29-December 10
OR
Mondays, 4:20-5:10 p.m., November 7-December 19
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Lacrosse (Intermediate-Advanced)
Kids ages 8-12 learn to improve their game in
this great seven-week class.
Saturdays, Noon-12:50 p.m., October 29-December 10
OR
Mondays, 5:20-6:10 p.m., November 7-December 19
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Learn to Skate
Our friendly and professional staff will help
ages 5-12 learn the basics of skating! In this
seven-week class, students learn how to move
forward, backward, turn and stop.
Wednesdays, 4:20-5:10 p.m.
November 2-December 14
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Soccer (Beginner)
Beginner Soccer is a seven-week class for ages 6-8
who want to learn the fundamentals of the game.
Saturdays, 10-10:50 a.m., October 29-December 10
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Soccer (Intermediate)
This is a seven-week class for ages 6-8 who
already have a grasp on the fundamentals
of the game and want to continue learning.
Saturdays, 11-11:50 a.m., October 29-December 10
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Volleyball (Beginner)
For ages 10-14, this seven-week class teaches
the fundamentals of volleyball.
Mondays, 4:20-5:10 p.m. OR
Saturdays, 10-10:50 a.m.
Classes begin the week of November 7 and
continue through the week of December 19.
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Volleyball (Intermediate/Advanced)
Boys and girls ages 10-14 learn to improve
upon the fundamentals of the sport.
Saturdays, 11-11:50 a.m. OR
Mondays, 5:20-6:10 p.m.
Classes begin the week of November 7 and
continue through the week of December 19.
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
JUNIOR CLASSES
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continue through the week of December 22
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Gym and Swim
Get the best of both worlds! Kids have fun
learning and playing different sports, and then
it’s off to the pool for a swim lesson and games!
Wednesdays, 12:45-1:50 p.m. (beginning
November 2)
$120 ($96 for JCC members)
Kindersports (Floor hockey, kickball,
soccer, basketball and more)
Thursdays, 12:45-1:35 p.m.
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Little Hoopsters Basketball
Tuesdays, 12:45-1:35 p.m.
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
Soccer Stars
Mondays, 12:45-1:35 p.m.
$115 ($92 for JCC members)
TGA Golf
Wednesdays, 12:45-1:40 p.m.
$119 ($95 for JCC members) -
Six weeks
Tumbling
Fridays, 12:45-1:35 p.m.
$115 ($92 for JCC members) - Six weeks
Register online at jccdet.org/academies
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
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6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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