Portland Metro Arts
2023-24 Classes at a Glance
Ages 3.5-K
Grades 4-8
Grades K-2
Grades 5-up-Prerequisite
Grades 1-3
Grades 1-6
MS/HS/Adult
Grades 2-4
Private Music Lessons
Grades 3-6
MONDAY
Musical Beginnings
4:00-4:45pm
Grades K-2
Tap 1
4:00-5:00pm
Grades 1-6
Kids’ Play 2
4:00-5:00pm
Grades 3-6
Ballet 4-M/W
5:00-6:45pm
12-up-Prerequisite
Pre-Dance 1-M
5:15-5:45pm
Ages 3.5-4.5
Kids’ Play 1
5:30-6:30pm
Grades 2-4
Pre-Dance 2-M
5:45-6:30pm
Ages 4.5-K
Ballet 1 – M
6:30-7:30pm
Grades 1-6
Private Music Lessons
lesson time arranged after enrollment
TUESDAY
Artworks 1
3:45-4:30pm
Grades K-2
Pre-Dance 1-T
4:00-4:30pm
Ages 3.5-4.5
Musical Journeys
4:00-5:00pm
Grades 1-3
Pre-Dance 2-T
4:30-5:15pm
Ages 4.5-K
Artworks 2
4:30-5:30pm
Grades 3-6
Ballet 2
5:15-6:15pm
Grades 3-6-Prerequisite
Ballet 3
5:15-6:30pm
Grades 5-9-Prerequisite
Ballet Open Adult-T/Th
6:30-8:00
MS/HS/Adult
Private Music Lessons
lesson time arranged after enrollment
WEDNESDAY
Theatre Kids
3:45-4:30pm
Grades K-2
Group Piano
4:00-5:00pm
Grades 3-6
Kids’ Play 1
4:30-5:30pm
Grades 2-4
Ballet 4-M/W
5:00-6:45pm
12-up-Prerequisite
Hip Hop 1-W
5:45-6:45pm
Grades 1-6
Actor’s Workshop
5:45-7:15pm
Grades 4-8
Private Music Lessons
lesson time arranged after enrollment
THURSDAY
Makers Space 1
3:45-4:30pm
Grades K-2
Group Violin
4:00-5:00pm
Grades 3-6
Ballet 1 – TH
4:00-5:00pm
Grades 1-6
Makers Space 2
4:30-5:30pm
Grades 3-6
Ballet 1b
5:00-6:00pm
Grades 3-6
Ballet 2
5:15-6:15pm
Grades 3-6-Prerequisite
Ballet 3
5:15-6:30pm
Grades 5-9-Prerequisite
Ballet Open Adult-T/Th
6:30-8:00
MS/HS/Adult
Private Music Lessons
lesson time arranged after enrollment
FRIDAY
Friday Features
4:00-4:45pm
Grades K-2
Friday Features
4:00-4:45pm
Grades 1-6
Private Music Lessons
lesson time arranged after enrollment
SATURDAY
Ballet Open Adult-Sa
9:00-10:30
MS/HS/Adult
Pre-Dance 1-Sa
9:00-9:30am
Ages 3.5-4.5
Pre-Dance 2-Sa
9:30-10:15pm
Ages 4.5-K
Ballet 1 – S
10:15-11:15am
Grades 1-6
Hip Hop 1-Sa
11:15-12:15am
Grades 1-6
Ballet 4-Sa
11:15-12:45
12-up-Prerequisite
Ballet Pointe
12:45-1:45
12-up-Prerequisite
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hours
M-F: 1pm - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 1pm
Address
9003 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97216
Phone
(503)-408-0604
Pre-Dance 1-M
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Pre-Dance 1-T
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Pre-Dance 1-Sa
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Pre-Dance 2-T
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Pre-Dance 2-M
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Pre-Dance 2-T
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Pre-Dance 2-Sa
A dance and movement experience that helps children develop into confident movers who feel good about themselves, independent from parents. Self-esteem for children this age is primarily based on being a comfortable and confident mover. Kids love to get moving to music that works on motor co-ordination, rhythm, and strength. A wonderful basis for all dance forms, sports, and other physical activities.
Tap 1
Tap dance technique is an excellent way to develop a sense of rhythm and body coordination. The fundamentals of tap are taught in a progressive program of classes. New students should contact our office for proper placement, prior to registration. Grades 1-6
Hip Hop 1-Sa
As part of the urban culture of rap music, hip hop dance embraces several dance styles such as the athleticism of break dance and fast sharp moves of body popping. Hip hop and its music have become part of our popular culture and continue to evolve. Grades 1-6
Hip Hop 1-W
As part of the urban culture of rap music, hip hop dance embraces several dance styles such as the athleticism of break dance and fast sharp moves of body popping. Hip hop and its music have become part of our popular culture and continue to evolve. Grades 1-6
Hip Hop 2
As part of the urban culture of rap music, hip hop dance embraces several dance styles such as the athleticism of break dance and fast sharp moves of body popping. Hip hop and its music have become part of our popular culture and continue to evolve. School Grades 4-HS.
Ballet 2
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Instructor's consent required prior to registration. New students should contact our office for questions regarding proper placement.
Ballet 3
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Instructor's consent required prior to registration. New students should contact our office for questions regarding proper placement. This class requires instructor's consent.
Ballet 4 M/W
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Instructor's consent required prior to registration. New students should contact our office for questions regarding proper placement.
Ballet 4-Sa
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Instructor's consent required prior to registration. New students should contact our office for questions regarding proper placement.
Ballet Pointe
Dancers working on pointe at this level must regularly attend technique classes two times a week and also take the Ballet 4 class that precedes Pointe.
Ballet-Adult Intro
An introductory class for Middle School through Adults with little or no previous ballet experience.
Ballet-Adult Open-Sa
Middle School-Adult. Open to dancers with prior ballet training. Instructor's consent is not required, although it is requested that new students speak to the instructor following the first class to assure proper class placement.
Ballet-Adult Open-T/TH
Middle School-Adult. Open to dancers with prior ballet training. Instructor's consent is not required, although it is requested that new students speak to the instructor following the first class to assure proper class placement.
Theatre Kids
School Grades K-1. Drama for the young set, using theatre games, improvisation and dramatic play to spark their imaginations. Children boost their self-confidence and communication skills in a fun and supportive setting.
Maker's Space 1
Grades K-2 Kids Imagine, Design, Create and Invent a wonderful variety of things. If you can imagine it, you can build it. Whether practical, fun, beautiful, upcycled, or recycled. Encourages kids to merge their creative and analytical skills to create their own unique outcome.
Artworks 1
Grades K-2 Paint, sculpture, collage, and drawing to challenge and delight our youngest artists. Elements of line, form, shape, and design are covered.
Artworks 2
Grades 3-6 Paint, sculpture, collage, and drawing to challenge and delight young artists. Elements of line, form, shape, and design are covered.
Maker's Space 2
Grades 3-6 Kids Imagine, Design, Create and Invent a wonderful variety of things. If you can imagine it, you can build it. Whether practical, fun, beautiful, upcycled, or recycled. Encourages kids to merge their creative and analytical skills to create their own unique outcome. ome.
Kids' Play 2
Curtain Up! Light the Lights! We have a show to do. Discover basic skills through theatre games, improvisation, character development and movement. Students develop confidence and self-esteem through ensemble building. Plays are produced and performed throughout the school year.
Kids' Play 1
Curtain Up! Light the Lights! We have a show to do. Discover basic skills through theatre games, improvisation, character development and movement. Students develop confidence and self-esteem through ensemble building. Plays are produced and performed throughout the school year.
Actor's Workshop
Take the Stage! Theatre games, improvisation, playwriting, character development and movement as we create a performance piece that will be presented in our theatre. Students develop confidence and self-esteem through ensemble building. Plays are produced and performed throughout the school year. School Grades 4-8 with instructor's consent.
Friday Features
A rotation of arts-based projects, giving an introduction to new ideas and to experience a variety of different activities. Grades 1-6
Musical Beginnings
See your child's face beam in self-confidence with the success of making music from the very first lesson. Students will learn the basics of playing the piano, recorder, violin, and other instruments, while developing note reading, and overall musicianship. An excellent class for those wanting to explore music. Instruments and music are provided. Grades K-2
Musical Journeys
See your student's face beam in self-confidence with the success of making music from the very first lesson. Students will learn the basics of playing the piano, recorder, ukulele, violin, and other instruments, while developing note reading, and overall musicianship. An excellent class for those wanting to explore playing an instrument. Instruments and music are provided. Grades 2-3
Group Piano
See your child's face beam in self-confidence with the success of making music from the very first lesson. Students will learn the basics of piano playing, while developing note reading, and overall musicianship. Parental participation is strongly encouraged. Grades 3-6
Group Violin
See your child's face beam in self-confidence with the success of making music from the very first lesson. Students will learn the basics of violin playing, while developing note reading, and overall musicianship. Instruments and music provided. Grades 3-6
Private Music Lessons
30-minute private lesson per week. Children and adults can experience the joy of playing a musical instrument. Class days and times are by arrangement. Contact our office to schedule lesson time. Ages 5 to Adult. Tuition listed is per month.
Ballet 1b
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Ballet 1 is for those with little or no previous experience. Contact our office for questions regarding proper placement, prior to registration. Grades 1-6
Ballet 1
Ballet technique is the foundation for all other dance forms and excellent preparation for sports, conditioning and other physical activities. Classical Ballet is offered in a progressive program. Ballet 1 is for those with little or no previous experience. Contact our office for questions regarding proper placement, prior to registration. Grades 1-6