Free Workshops August 9th
ECA offers a free workshop introduction
to many classes.
Come
and see how fun these traditional dance and music styles are to learn - even for the complete beginner. If you would like to experience
learning in a relaxed, low-pressure
setting these workshops are for you. Call 731-3117 to register.
Next Workshop - Saturday, August 9th
2pm - The Ancient Art of Hand Drumming
3pm - The Native American Flute
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New Monday
Classes
Start in August
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Learn to Play
The Native Flute |
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Free February Music Event
Banjo Demonstration
with Paul Roberts
11AM, Friday, February 1st
at Floured Apron Bakery in Pagosa Springs
Joyful Upbeat Rhythm
Toe-tapping Happy Sound of the Banjo
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Come explore the world of banjos, an instrument with its origins in ancient times. If you have a banjo, you’re welcome to bring it.
The Floured Apron Bakery is located at 117 Navaho Trail Drive #1, next to Upscale Retail and near Hog’s Breath. They serve delicious breakfast and lunch fare and scrumptious artisan baked goods.
For more information, call 731-6020.
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Our March 2008 Special Event Was
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Soothing Sounds
on Ancient Instruments
Tap into your innate potential for creativity at “Soothing Sounds on Ancient Instruments” with multi-instrumentalists Paul and Carla Roberts,
11 a.m., March 29, at the Pagosah Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Greenbriar Plaza, #B15
N. Pagosa Blvd. and Park Ave. The program, sponsored by Elation Center for the Arts, is free to the public. Pictured is Carla Roberts holding the Chinese Cheng, or 16 stringed Zither. |
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New
Classes Still Forming For
Summer 2008
Beginning
Clogging for children & adults- Time to be announced
Irish
Bodhran Drum for adults - Time
to be announced
Beginning
recorder for children & adults- Time to be announced
If
you are interested in joining one of our classes,
please contact
us at 731-3117
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RESIDENCIES
Elation
Center for the Arts provides schools with arts in education
programs that enhance the curriculum and help young people
develop their potential academically, socially and emotionally.
"A
World of Music" Residency -
Cultural awareness through the performing arts
A
select group of 35 gorgeously costumes students perform an
exciting and colorful concert of music and dance from around
the world for the entire school with Paul and Carla Roberts.
This residency offers students an opportunity to gain greater
awareness and appreciation for different cultures, and helps
them develop their artistic abilities and teamwork skills.
A
World of Music residencies range from one to five days
for most schools.
"Ancient
Cultures" Residency
A
model arts program developed in Pagosa Springs that combines
a music and dance performance with social studies curriculum.
The production is a unique blend of music, stories dances
and skits from around the world, with over 120 students wearing
elaborate, colorful costumes.
"Ancient
Cultures" residencies can be three to eight weeks
for a school wide immersion.
"Students
come away from this program with a multi-sensory understanding
of social studies," according to Pagosa Springs
Intermediate School Principal Mark DeVoti. "They
get a chance to relive ancient history in a way I've never
seen before. Thanks to Paul and Carla Roberts, students
are able to take what they only used to get in textbooks
and bring it to life."
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ABOUT
ELATION CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Nonprofit
Status
Elation
Center for the Arts is a qualified tax exempt nonprofit organization
designated as a 501 (c) (3) organization by the Internal
Revenue service.
Elation
Center for the Arts Mission Statement
Elation
Center for the Arts preserves the folk heritage of music
and dance from around the world, and utilizes these traditions
as a basis for new explorations in the performing arts, by:
1.
Developing and implementing cultural enrichment programs
for children.
2.
Providing community concerts for under served rural populations
in the Southwest.
3.
Providing a community outreach through the arts, by serving
children from low-to-middle income families and senior citizens.
4.
Serving as an advocate for arts in education, through presentations
that explain the importance of the arts in childhood development.
5.
Providing schools with arts-in-education programs, which
enhance the social studies curriculum, by teaching students
about music and dance from different cultures.
Program
Directors
Elation’s
program directors, Carla and Paul Roberts, use international
folk dance and music as a basis for new explorations in the
performing arts. The Roberts have devoted themselves to the
cultural enrichment of children for over 20 years. Their
school assemblies and performing arts residencies are popular
throughout the Southwestern US.
Volunteer
Opportunities
ECA
welcomes volunteer involvement. Our precious volunteers help
set up and clean up before, during, and after events, give
us invaluable advice and assistance, and give of their time
and expertise in many ways.We couldn't do it without you!
If
you live in Pagosa and would like to be on our team, please
give ECA a call at 731-3117
Most
of our Concert and Workshop Events are held at the a
Pagosa Lakes Clubhouse. Dessert and beverages are provided
by ECA during intermission.
The clubhouse is located at the PLPOA complex, 230 Port Avenue, in the Vista
subdivision of Pagosa Lakes. Take 160 to Vista Blvd. Turn north onVista and left
on Port. Tickets are sold at the door. Come early to get the best seats. Our
ECA information number is 731-3117.
Admission
Prices
We
help fund our programs through donations and Concert
proceeds. This enables us to offer classes at an extremely
reasonable rate. Classes are $5.00 per hour unless noted.
Concerts are $8.00 to $20.00 for adults. Special events
and workshops may vary in price. Children's admission
to concerts is usually free. Check specific event for
details on admission.
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