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Community Art Classes

Explore your artistic side!

Penn State Altoona is pleased to present opportunities for community members to explore the arts. Courses are available in various types of dance, theatre, and visual arts.

Payment is required on or before the first day of class. Please submit payment to the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts box office at Penn State Altoona, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601. For questions, please call 814-949-5452 or email Christian Howard at [email protected].

Course Descriptions

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Ballet Core: This ballet-based class for all experience levels will be set to contemporary music and help dancers achieve strength, flexibility, rhythm, and balance.

Course Details

  • Cost: $50 for six one-hour classes
  • Dates: Sundays January 26, February 2, 16, 23, March 2, 9
  • Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Required Materials: athletic wear or dance attire, ballet shoes preferred but not required
  • Location: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio, room 148

Learn easy techniques to make your own handmade books. This three-week course will cover pamphlet, longstitch, and Japanese stab bound bookbinding techniques. With these no-glue approaches you will be able to make your own unique junk journals, photo albums, sketchbooks, and more. No prior experience is necessary. All materials will be provided.

Course Details

  • Cost: $45 for three two-hour classes
  • Dates: Saturdays March 15, 22, 29
  • Time: Noon–2:00 p.m.
  • Location: 117 Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Explore the world of classic jazz dance. This class is designed for those interested in jazz dance, with no expectation for experience or background in jazz or dance, just a willingness to increase coordination, stamina, and performance.

Course Details

  • Cost: $50 for six one-hour classes
  • Dates: Sundays March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27
  • Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Required Materials: athletic wear or dance attire, barefoot or jazz shoes (oxfords or sneakers)
  • Location: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio, room 148

The beginner adult rhythm tap class is perfect for those new to tap. It offers a comprehensive introduction to basic steps, rhythmic progressions, and dynamic combinations. No prior experience is required—just bring your enthusiasm and tap shoes!

Course Details

  • Cost: $50 for six one-hour classes
  • Dates: Fridays May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, 20
  • Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m.
  • Required Materials: Tap shoes
  • Location: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio and Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Take a free and open modern dance class with Allied Motion Dance Company for adult community dancers. This is a monthly opportunity to explore modern dance with low pressure and much pleasure exploring floor work, technique, and development of artistry.

Course Details

  • Cost: Free
  • Dates: Sundays January 26, February 23, March 30, April 27
  • Time: 1:00–2:15 p.m.
  • Locations: Penn State Altoona, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts Dance Studio and Wolf Kuhn Theatre

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

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