The Academy
The CFCArts Academy offers affordable performing arts lessons and classes to artists of all ages and experience levels! Opportunities for children and adults to learn voice, piano, guitar, and strings are available in private studio spaces. Classes & Workshops are offered to teach students of varying levels to love and perform music. All classes and lessons are offered by experienced, professional teaching artists in a supportive environment that is conducive to learning.
CFCArts At Home Offerings – May 2020
Virtual Workshops & Classes
CFCArts is offering virtual classes at affordable prices for all different disciplines of the performing arts. Some classes are going to present age-specific offerings, including music classes geared toward different levels of K-12 students, classes for older adults, and some classes and workshops for everyone to enjoy!
If you have any questions, email school@cfcarts.com.
For classes that require registration:
- In the PayPal box, write the name of class(es) you are paying for.
- Click “Buy Now” to enter the amount you’d like to pay (minimum of $5.50).
- Once you complete your payment via PayPal, we will email you the link to your class.
Classes & Workshops through June 13, 2020
“Let’s Go to the Movies” Family Singalong • Monday 6/8 at 5pm • This free singalong will take place via Facebook live on the CFCArts Facebook
Artist’s Toolbox: Intro to Voice Overs • Monday 6/8 @ 6pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Interested in Voice Over work but, don’t know where to start? Then this workshop is for you! Join Professional Voice Over Artists, Patsy Gilbert, for an introductory class on voice over work! Learn what it takes to be a freelance V.O. artist including tips on how to get started, what tools you need, and how to prepare a reel. Recommended for Aspiring Performers – Teens, Adults & Seniors.
Use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
On Your Feet 15-Minute Dance Class • Tuesday 6/9 @ 10am • Free & No registration required!
“Get On Your Feet!” Join dancer Dion DiDonna in these FREE and fun 15-minute dance workouts. Guaranteed to get you off the couch and moving!
This dance class will be a Facebook Live video on the CFCArts Facebook Page: Facebook.com/CentralFloridaCommunityArts
Dance for Seniors • Tuesday 6/9 @ 10:30am • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
This class offers a unique blend of classic dance warm-ups and Pilates-based stretch/strength exercises; warm-ups transition into short dance combinations, pulling inspiration from jazz to Broadway, even tango and flapper moves! All are modified to progress at a pace comfortable for each individual. Whether you danced as a child and want to rekindle your passion, or you’re discovering dance for the first time, it’s never too late to start dancing!
Use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Visual Art – Watercolor • Tuesday 2/9 @ 2pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
2/9 – US National Park Scenic Scapes
Join local artist, Grace Sellers, as she teaches the basics of watercolor! Recommended for kids, teens, adults and seniors! All you need is a basic palette of water colors, watercolor paper, tape, salt, paint brush, a cup of water, paper towels, plate or pan for mixing colors and hair dryer (optional).
Use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Family Arts! Sketching for Kids • Tuesday 6/9 @ 5pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join local artist, Grace Sellers, as she teaches the basics of sketching! Recommended for kids and their grown-ups! All you need is a #2 pencil, paper, paper towel and your favorite object to draw.
Email School@cfcarts.com or use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Family Arts! World Music Nights – Russia • Wednesday 6/10 @ 5pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join us for this unique family arts offering where kids & their grown-ups learn and explore music & arts from around the world! Come dance, play, sing and do artistic crafts as we tour the globe!
Email School@cfcarts.com or use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Music Therapy – Wednesday Winddown • Wednesday, 6/10 @ 7pm • Free & No registration required
Join us for a music therapy relaxation exercise to help you wind down every Wednesday evening on the CFCArts Facebook Page, led by CFCArts’ Board Certified Music Therapist, Ashley Lewis. No instruments or music experience necessary to participate – all people, all ages, all abilities welcome.
No registration required. Just visit the CFCArts Facebook Page on Wednesdays at 7pm or any time to enjoy this relaxation exercise.
Ukulele for Seniors • Thursday 6/11 @ 10am • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join CFCArts’ ukulele expert, Rick Lucchesi, for a senior-focused ukulele class! This course will teach the fundamentals of the uke including tuning, hand positions, chord fingerings, strumming patterns, and the fundamentals of reading music. Best of all, students will learn to play and sing songs quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of musicians are welcome, from beginner to advanced. This course is for Seniors, ages 55 and older!
Use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Ukulele for Musicians of All Ages • Thursday 6/11 @ 5pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join CFCArts’ uke teacher, David Vanegas, for a beginner group ukulele class! This course will teach the fundamentals of the uke including tuning, hand positions, chord fingerings, strumming patterns, and the fundamentals of reading music. Best of all, students will learn to play and sing songs quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of musicians are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Recommended for kids, teens, and adults.
Use the PayPal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Classes & Workshops through June 20, 2020
Family Improv Game Night • Monday 6/8 at 5pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
On Your Feet 15-Minute Dance Class • Tuesday 6/16 @ 10am • Free & No registration required!
“Get On Your Feet!” Join dancer Dion DiDonna in these FREE and fun 15-minute dance workouts. Guaranteed to get you off the couch and moving!
This dance class will be a Facebook Live video on the CFCArts Facebook Page: Facebook.com/CentralFloridaCommunityArts
Dance for Seniors • Tuesday 6/16 @ 10:30am • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
This class offers a unique blend of classic dance warm-ups and Pilates-based stretch/strength exercises; warm-ups transition into short dance combinations, pulling inspiration from jazz to Broadway, even tango and flapper moves! All are modified to progress at a pace comfortable for each individual. Whether you danced as a child and want to rekindle your passion, or you’re discovering dance for the first time, it’s never too late to start dancing!
Use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Visual Art – Watercolor • Tuesday 2/16 @ 2pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
2/9 – US National Park Scenic Scapes
Join local artist, Grace Sellers, as she teaches the basics of watercolor! Recommended for kids, teens, adults and seniors! All you need is a basic palette of water colors, watercolor paper, tape, salt, paint brush, a cup of water, paper towels, plate or pan for mixing colors and hair dryer (optional).
Use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Family Crest Creation • Tuesday 6/16 @ 5pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join local artist, Grace Sellers, as she teaches you how to create your family crest! Learn a little about your family history OR design a new family symbol that fits you! Recommended for kids and their grown-ups! All you will need is white paper (1 per participant) and color pencils or markers.
Email School@cfcarts.com or use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Family Arts! World Music Nights – China • Wednesday 6/17 @ 5pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join us for this unique family arts offering where kids & their grown-ups learn and explore music & arts from around the world! Come dance, play, sing and do artistic crafts as we tour the globe!
Email School@cfcarts.com or use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Youth Improv Class – China • Wednesday 6/17 @ 6pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join professional performer, Charlie Stevens as he teaches the fundamentals of improvisational acting! Recommended for TEENS with all levels of acting experiences.
Email School@cfcarts.com or use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Music Therapy – Wednesday Winddown • Wednesday, 6/17 @ 7pm • Free & No registration required
Join us for a music therapy relaxation exercise to help you wind down every Wednesday evening on the CFCArts Facebook Page, led by CFCArts’ Board Certified Music Therapist, Ashley Lewis. No instruments or music experience necessary to participate – all people, all ages, all abilities welcome.
No registration required. Just visit the CFCArts Facebook Page on Wednesdays at 7pm or any time to enjoy this relaxation exercise.
Ukulele for Seniors • Thursday 6/18 @ 10am • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join CFCArts’ ukulele expert, Rick Lucchesi, for a senior-focused ukulele class! This course will teach the fundamentals of the uke including tuning, hand positions, chord fingerings, strumming patterns, and the fundamentals of reading music. Best of all, students will learn to play and sing songs quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of musicians are welcome, from beginner to advanced. This course is for Seniors, ages 55 and older!
Use the Paypal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Ukulele for Musicians of All Ages • Thursday 6/18 @ 5pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Join CFCArts’ uke teacher, David Vanegas, for a beginner group ukulele class! This course will teach the fundamentals of the uke including tuning, hand positions, chord fingerings, strumming patterns, and the fundamentals of reading music. Best of all, students will learn to play and sing songs quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of musicians are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Recommended for kids, teens, and adults.
Use the PayPal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
How to “Fakebook” it – Chord Reading for Piano • Thursday 6/18 @ 6pm • Registration Required & Pay What You Can, with a $5.50 minimum
Want to learn how to play songs on the piano quickly? Join CFCArts’ own Scott Kinkead as he teaches the tips and tricks of chord reading for piano. Recommended for Teens, Adults & Seniors.
Use the PayPal payment box to register for this workshop. We are offering a “Pay What You Can” price with a $5.50 minimum.
Make a Payment
In the Paypal box below, type the name of the class or classes you are paying for, then press Buy Now to continue your payment:
- Artist Toolbox: Intro to Voice Overs
- Dance for Seniors
- Watercolor
- Sketching for Kids
- World Music
- Ukulele – Seniors
- Ukulele – All
Interested in Music Therapy?
Virtual Private Lessons
CFCArts Academy is offering affordable virtual private lessons for artists (and aspiring artists) of all ages. One-on-one acting, piano, voice, guitar, violin, and other instrumental lessons are happening from the comfort and safety of home through the use of Google Hangouts.
Call (407) 937-1800 (ext. 719) or email school@cfcarts.com to register for lessons today!
Current students, you can view your lesson schedule on the new student portal.