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Clarinetist
Although only in his mid-twenties, Armenian born Narek Arutuyunian is already enjoying an international career. He has performed extensively in Australia, Asia, and in Europe, and he has also appeared with the Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow State symphony. Performances in the U.S. include the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Alice Tully Hall, the Boston Pops, and numerous regional orchestras. His growing prominence also includes a number of educational outreach programs in New York City’s public schools and around the country.
A winner of the Young Concert Artist auditions, he has given debut recitals in the Merkin Concert Hall and the Kennedy Center to rave reviews. He is currently completing his Master’s Degree at the Manhattan School of Music where he is studying with Charles Neidich (also faculty of the Sarasota Music Festival). His playing “reaches passionate depths with seemingly effortless technical prowess and beguiling sensitivity” (Washington Post). He will also be appearing in solo recital for Artist Series Concerts. Come meet him at SILL, learn about his career and hear him play.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Clarinetist
Although only in his mid-twenties, Armenian born Narek Arutuyunian is already enjoying an international career. He has performed extensively in Australia, Asia, and in Europe, and he has also appeared with the Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and the Moscow State symphony. Performances in the U.S. include the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Alice Tully Hall, the Boston Pops, and numerous regional orchestras. His growing prominence also includes a number of educational outreach programs in New York City’s public schools and around the country.
A winner of the Young Concert Artist auditions, he has given debut recitals in the Merkin Concert Hall and the Kennedy Center to rave reviews. He is currently completing his Master’s Degree at the Manhattan School of Music where he is studying with Charles Neidich (also faculty of the Sarasota Music Festival). His playing “reaches passionate depths with seemingly effortless technical prowess and beguiling sensitivity” (Washington Post). He will also be appearing in solo recital for Artist Series Concerts. Come meet him at SILL, learn about his career and hear him play.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

You too can dance like a star! Join this class to learn the latest dance craze. It is designed to make the beginner comfortable on the dance floor or to help those dancers who might like to brush up on their skills. Master the basic movements, and then develop your own personal style as you learn the graceful waltz, the ever-popular fox trot and swing, and the standard cha-cha, tango, or rumba. Enjoy this fun-filled class as you learn proper dance floor etiquette. Cost is per person. Registering with a partner is preferred, as partners of the opposite sex are not guaranteed. Please arrive on time for each class.

Registering with a partner is preferred, as partners of the opposite sex are not guaranteed. Dances include: foxtrot, rumba, chacha, and swing. Please wear proper clothing (no long dresses or rubber-soled shoes). Shoes should have closed toes and heels, and leather soles.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn additional steps for the fox trot, cha-cha, rumba, waltz, and swing. Steps for the tango and salsa are also taught, along with new techniques. Cost is per person. Must register with a partner. Prerequisite: Must have taken Ballroom I or know the steps from Ballroom I. Please arrive on time for each class.

Prerequisite: Must have taken Ballroom I or know the steps from Ballroom I. MUST REGISTER WITH A PARTNER. Please wear proper clothing (no long dresses or rubber-soled shoes). Shoes should have closed toes and heels, and leather soles.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Every week the class will consist of 2O minutes each of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. Partners are recommended but not required. Students should expect to learn approximately 6-7 steps. At any Latin dance party, these are the rhythms most often played.

Partners are recommended but not required. Dances include: merengue, salsa, and samba.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Open to beginner level students — no previous experience required. This class will teach the fundamental isolations found in belly dance. You will be able to put names to the movements and learn how to string movements together to create flirty, fun, brief combinations. This class is excellent preparation for further study in any style of belly dance. Everyone is welcome, regardless of dance background or lack thereof.

Wear workout clothes such as yoga pants and a sports bra or a form-fitting tank top (no baggy t-shirts!) in order for you and your teacher to be able to see your muscles work and ensure you are performing the movements correctly. NO OUTSIDE SHOES on floor.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This series includes the introduction of “barre par terre” (barre on the floor) devised by Boris Kniaseff of the original Ballet Russe de Montecarlo with whom de Warren trained, and a syllabus requiring some experience and terminology.

no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Every week the class will consist of 2O minutes each of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. Partners are recommended but not required. Students should expect to learn approximately 6-7 steps. At any Latin dance party, these are the rhythms most often played.

Partners are recommended but not required. Dances include: merengue, salsa, and samba.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Open to beginner level students — no previous experience required. This class will teach the fundamental isolations found in belly dance. You will be able to put names to the movements and learn how to string movements together to create flirty, fun, brief combinations. This class is excellent preparation for further study in any style of belly dance. Everyone is welcome, regardless of dance background or lack thereof.

Wear workout clothes such as yoga pants and a sports bra or a form-fitting tank top (no baggy t-shirts!) in order for you and your teacher to be able to see your muscles work and ensure you are performing the movements correctly. NO OUTSIDE SHOES on floor.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This series includes the introduction of “barre par terre” (barre on the floor) devised by Boris Kniaseff of the original Ballet Russe de Montecarlo with whom de Warren trained, and a syllabus requiring some experience and terminology.

no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A course that introduces the foundations of Ballet, its origins and basic academic French terminology on which it is based, in a simple entertaining approach that offers healthy movement and rhythmic appreciation.

Wear your ballet or yoga outfits with character or soft ballet/jazz leather/cloth slippers. no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

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What distinguishes a good speaker from a great speaker, an interesting one from an inspirational one? Learn and practice the art of persuasive oratory in this class designed for individuals who desire to enhance their current skills and experience with public speaking. Through class exercises and speaking assignments, you will evaluate the value of rhetorical appeal, learn the effective use of stylistic devices, and further develop your individual style and delivery, building on existing strengths and addressing perceived weaknesses.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This series includes the introduction of “barre par terre” (barre on the floor) devised by Boris Kniaseff of the original Ballet Russe de Montecarlo with whom de Warren trained, and a syllabus requiring some experience and terminology.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Every week the class will consist of 2O minutes each of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. Partners are recommended but not required. Students should expect to learn approximately 6-7 steps. At any Latin dance party, these are the rhythms most often played.

Partners are recommended but not required. Dances include: merengue, salsa, and samba.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Open to beginner level students — no previous experience required. This class will teach the fundamental isolations found in belly dance. You will be able to put names to the movements and learn how to string movements together to create flirty, fun, brief combinations. This class is excellent preparation for further study in any style of belly dance. Everyone is welcome, regardless of dance background or lack thereof.

Wear workout clothes such as yoga pants and a sports bra or a form-fitting tank top (no baggy t-shirts!) in order for you and your teacher to be able to see your muscles work and ensure you are performing the movements correctly. NO OUTSIDE SHOES on floor.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This series includes the introduction of “barre par terre” (barre on the floor) devised by Boris Kniaseff of the original Ballet Russe de Montecarlo with whom de Warren trained, and a syllabus requiring some experience and terminology.

no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This course is for students who wish to explore singing at a formal level, leading to understanding and improvement of breath management, tone quality, diction, tuning, stage demeanor, memorization, and other vocal performance techniques. Please bring a 1-inch binder and pencil to class. Students will also need a recording instrument, either a smartphone or a small digital or cassette recorder. There will be handouts at each session. Students will study and practice in six general areas of vocal techniques: Posture (strong, free, balanced); Respiration (all aspects of breathing to sing); Phonation (laryngeal freedom); Resonance (mouth positions, vowel placement, beauty of tone); Articulation (diction, enunciation, word clarity); and Interpretation (musical content, textual content, emotional content). Students will be expected to practice at home and perform vocal exercises and songs in class as assigned. Each class will begin with vocal/physical exercises as appropriate.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This course is a continuation of Your First Voice Lessons. Students will further their studies of the formal techniques of singing, including breath management, tone, voice placement, articulation, interpretation, etc. Prerequisite: Your First Voice Lessons or previous formal voice study.

Students should have already taken level 1, or should have had either voice lessons or serious music study at some time in their lives.
Please bring a 1-inch binder and pencil to class. Students will also need a recording instrument, either a smartphone or a small digital or cassette recorder. There will be handouts at each session.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A course that introduces the foundations of Ballet, its origins and basic academic French terminology on which it is based, in a simple entertaining approach that offers healthy movement and rhythmic appreciation.

Wear your ballet or yoga outfits with character or soft ballet/jazz leather/cloth slippers. no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This series includes the introduction of “barre par terre” (barre on the floor) devised by Boris Kniaseff of the original Ballet Russe de Montecarlo with whom de Warren trained, and a syllabus requiring some experience and terminology.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A course that introduces the foundations of Ballet, its origins and basic academic French terminology on which it is based, in a simple entertaining approach that offers healthy movement and rhythmic appreciation.

Wear your ballet or yoga outfits with character or soft ballet/jazz leather/cloth slippers. no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This series includes the introduction of “barre par terre” (barre on the floor) devised by Boris Kniaseff of the original Ballet Russe de Montecarlo with whom de Warren trained, and a syllabus requiring some experience and terminology.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Class will occasionally benefit from the presence of a young pre-professional dancer from Robert de Warren’s Private Master Classes.

Wear your ballet or yoga outfits with character or soft ballet/jazz leather/cloth slippers. no street shoes on the floor (dirt)

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A course that introduces the foundations of Ballet, its origins and basic academic French terminology on which it is based, in a simple entertaining approach that offers healthy movement and rhythmic appreciation.

Wear your ballet or yoga outfits with character or soft ballet/jazz leather/cloth slippers. No street shoes on the floor (dirt) Class will occasionally benefit from the presence of a young pre-professional dancer from Robert de Warren’s Private Master Classes.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn additional steps for the fox trot, cha-cha, rumba, waltz, and swing. Learn steps for the tango and salsa aslo, along with new techniques. Cost is per person. Must register with a partner. Prerequisite: Must have taken Ballroom I or know the steps from Ballroom I. Please arrive on time for each class.

Prerequisite: Must have taken Ballroom I or know the steps from Ballroom I.
MUST REGISTER WITH A PARTNER.
Please wear proper clothing (no long dresses or rubber-soled shoes). Shoes should have closed toes and heels, and leather soles.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Class will occasionally benefit from the presence of a young pre-professional dancer from Robert de Warren’s Private Master Classes.

Wear your ballet or yoga outfits with character or soft ballet/jazz leather/cloth slippers. No street shoes on the floor (dirt). Class will occasionally benefit from the presence of a young pre-professional dancer from Robert de Warren’s Private Master Classes.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Meet theatrical professionals and go behind the scenes to see firsthand how the magic happens at the Asolo’s Mertz and Cook Theaters. Attend three performances from current offerings including a private reading from the Asolo Play Reader’s Guild. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $1,749 SGL $2,399

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Meet theatrical professionals and go behind the scenes to see firsthand how the magic happens at the Asolo’s Mertz and Cook Theaters. Attend three performances from current offerings including a private reading from the Asolo Play Reader’s Guild. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $1,749  SGL $2,399

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Curtains up, it’s opening night! Home to more than just swaying palms and sand beaches on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota is also home to a true ommagio operatico. Join us for an exploration into the dramatic world of opera as the prestigious Sarasota Opera Company opens its 59th season at the magnificent Mediterranean Revival-style Edwards Theater. Feel the gaiety in a vibrato and the sadness of an aria lamentosa, and enjoy an intermezzo exploring the colorful, artistic streets of Florida’s capital of culture. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $1,999 SGL $2,599

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Curtains up, it’s opening night! Home to more than just swaying palms and sand beaches on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota is also home to a true ommagio operatico. Join us for an exploration into the dramatic world of opera as the prestigious Sarasota Opera Company opens its 59th season at the magnificent Mediterranean Revival-style Edwards Theater. Feel the gaiety in a vibrato and the sadness of an aria lamentosa, and enjoy an intermezzo exploring the colorful, artistic streets of Florida’s capital of culture. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $1,999 SGL $2,599

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Curtains up, it’s opening night! Home to more than just swaying palms and sand beaches on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota is also home to a true ommagio operatico. Join us for an exploration into the dramatic world of opera as the prestigious Sarasota Opera Company opens its 59th season at the magnificent Mediterranean Revival-style Edwards Theater. Feel the gaiety in a vibrato and the sadness of an aria lamentosa, and enjoy an intermezzo exploring the colorful, artistic streets of Florida’s capital of culture. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $2,149 SGL $2,749

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Meet theatrical professionals and go behind the scenes to see firsthand how the magic happens at the Asolo’s Mertz and Cook Theaters. Attend three performances from current offerings including a private reading from the Asolo Play Reader’s Guild. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $1,849 SGL $2,549

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Curtains up, it’s opening night! Home to more than just swaying palms and sand beaches on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Sarasota is also home to a true ommagio operatico. Join us for an exploration into the dramatic world of opera as the prestigious Sarasota Opera Company opens its 59th season at the magnificent Mediterranean Revival-style Edwards Theater. Feel the gaiety in a vibrato and the sadness of an aria lamentosa, and enjoy an intermezzo exploring the colorful, artistic streets of Florida’s capital of culture. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $2,149 SGL $2,749

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Meet theatrical professionals and go behind the scenes to see firsthand how the magic happens at the Asolo’s Mertz and Cook Theaters. Attend three performances from current offerings including a private reading from the Asolo Play Reader’s Guild. For more specific information on the itinerary, accommodations, and meals that are included please visit the website for this program. Cost: DBL $1,849 SGL $2,549