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Virtual classes offered through Playhouse Merced
Playhouse Merced
The Conservatory at Playhouse Merced is offering interactive online classes for children and adults to do at home, including different dance styles and physical theatre techniques.

The Conservatory at Playhouse Merced is offering interactive online classes for children and adults to do at home.

"We hope these classes have a little something for everyone," Playhouse Merced wrote on their Facebook page. "Whether you’ve been taking classes at The Playhouse your whole life, or have never been in our building at all, our new classes are designed for performers of all levels."

The first session will start on Tuesday and will run for four weeks via Zoom, ending April 30. That means that each class will “meet” for four weeks in a row, and pricing is for the four classes in that offering. For those who want to take more than one, Playhouse Merced is offering multi-class discounts.

The following classes will be offered:

Tuesdays: 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dance Workshop I-Jazz for 5-7 year olds (recommended ages), runs April 7, 14, 21 and 28

Tuesdays: 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Cardio Dance-Stretching & Conditioning, open ages, runs April 7, 14, 21 and 28

Wednesdays: 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dance Workshop II-Jazz for 8-11 year olds (recommended ages), runs April 8, 15, 22 and 29

Wednesdays: 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Physical Theatre Techniques with Alyse for ages 8 and up, runs April 8, 15, 22 and 29:

— Week 1 Object Manipulation - Basics of Object Manipulation-- Challenge

— Week 2- Movement and dance techniques- Basic Fly Low and Passing through

— Week 3 Basic Clowning and Challenge

— Week 4 Circus Training Techniques

Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Teen/ Adult Dance Workshop III-Jazz for ages 13 and up, runs April 9, 16, 23 and 30

Thursdays: 4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Adult Tap for dancers 12 years old and up, runs April 9, 16, 23 and 30

Pricing is $25 for one 4-week class, $40 for two 4-week classes, $55 for three 4-week classes and $70 for four 4-week classes.

To Register for classes, visit: https://yacatplayhouse.wufoo.com/forms/q1k17to415saqec/

Gallo Center introduces 25/26 season
Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall
Comedy legend Jay Leno, with special guest Arsenio Hall, will kickoff the Gallo’s 25/26 season on Sept. 13 (Photo contributed).
MODESTO, CA — The Gallo Center for the Arts announced its 2025/26 season, marking the 18th anniversary of the downtown Modesto performing arts center, recently named a Top 10 venue globally by Pollstar. Advance ticket sales to Gallo Center donors are already underway. Tickets go on sale to the public on June 2.
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