Happy New Year

2009 promises to bring changes big and small to artisTree. We are expanding our programs and continuing our search for a permanent home. We are in the process of revamping our website to improve the flow, provide meaningful information and facilitate online registration and payment. In the meantime, however, our ability to accept online registration will be limited. We hope to get the new, improved site up and running soon, but are at the mercy of our day jobs. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the transition.

Here's some information about Winter classes:

Groundworks Dance classes resume this week. One of our teachers may have a conflict on Monday evenings this semester, so the classes may be altered slightly. Instead of ballet, we would offer Dynamic Alignment, a class designed to improve body awareness and mindful movement through anatomy, yoga and ballet-inspired stretching and toning. We will know after January 15th.

Mondays (at Wee Play)

• 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Studio I - Ballet I/II (or Dynamic Alignment) (age 8-12)
• 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Studio II - Modern II/III (age 13 & up)
• 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - in Studio I - Ballet II/III (or Dynamic Alignment) (age 13 & up)
• 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - in Studio II -Modern I/II (age 8-12)
• 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Ensemble Rehearsal (Groundworks Ensemble members only)

Wednesdays (at Brown's Chapel) - beginning January 14, 2009

• 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. - Creative Movement (age 3-5)
• 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - FUNdamentals of Acting (age 7-12)

Thursdays (at Wee Play) - beginning January 15, 2009

• 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Dance FUNdamentals (age 5-9)
• 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Studio I - Yoga for Dancers (and parents)
• 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Studio II - Hip Hop I/II (age 8-12)
• 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Studio I - Groundworks Acting Ensemble (Acting for Dancers)
• 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Studio II - Hip Hop II/III (age 13 & up)
• 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Ensemble Rehearsal (Groundworks Ensemble members only)

We are still working on the elemenTree visual arts class schedule. We plan to resume Monday afternoon classes at the Glade Room in February. We also plan to add an additional day to the schedule. Stay tuned!

We are striving to keep our costs down, but everything is a little more expensive than it was when we started this past summer. As a result, you may see a slight increase in fees this semester. ("Slight" means less than $2 per class.) We're still playing with the numbers, looking for ways to keep tuition down. We should have prices set by the end of the week.

If you want to register for a class, please contact me at info@restonartistree.com . Let me know your name, the student's name & age, and the class you're interested in. I'll get back to you within 48 hours with registration details (length of the session, cost, etc.). You may also leave a message at 703-650-9200, if you prefer.

We look forward to a creative, collaborative, educational and growth-filled year with everyone at the 'tree!