June 2021 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Greetings CTIA Friends, It seems like a lifetime ago when we made the only choice we had - to suspend our final rehearsals and to cancel our March 2020 performance of BELIEVE, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as we move in to a new season, we wanted to provide an update on our organization's plans and strategy moving forward. As you may know, in early 2021 we officially chose to "Pause & Protect" the class and program model that we created during our 2019/2020 season, and decided to wait to begin programming until we could safely come together in class settings. That time has finally come!  Today we're thrilled to share a step towards a new normal. As you'll read below, CTIA will be offering an afternoon week-long class in August as we dip our toes into summer and in-person programming.   During this time we will also be exploring the feasibility of planning a 2021/2022 program. While we anticipate that our model will look different in this new era, we very much hope to be able to bring young people together again to explore the arts and to cultivate kindness, empathy and to experience the joy so many of us found in community during classes in our 2019/2020 program. We hope to see many of you in August! With Gratitude,  Jane Woodcox Executive Director CONNECTED MOVEMENT WITH ASL - August 9 - 13 In this inclusive week-long afternoon summer class, CTIA students will explore the joy of movement and dance in a supportive environment emphasizing human connection and communication while students learn to theatrically interpret music using American Sign Language. Led by a stellar team of teachers including an ASL certified interpreter, classes will combine technique, improvisation and movement to enhance creativity, increase strength and range of motion, and to build confidence. We are so excited to host this class in the Hartford Dance Collective's awesome studio space - pictured below! August 9 - August 13 (Monday - Friday) from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Student Share for parents/friends on Friday, Aug 13 at 2:45pm Tuition: $150/student (CTIA will be covering $80/student of program cost) Ages: 10+. Vaccinated individuals will not be asked to wear masks. Lead Teachers: Jillian Foley, Julie Sharp, Robert Reader Class Location: The Hartford Dance Collective, 30 Arbor St. Hartford, CT  Bring a water bottle & allergy free snack (no peanuts or tree nuts) Minimum of 8 enrolled - maximum of 14 Enrollment deadline August 1st. To Enroll, Email: ctinclusivearts@gmail.com Our program partner, Freehorse Arts also continues to offer creative inclusive ON-LINE classes for those 18+ The Art of Making Music  July 12, 19, 26, August 2 Exploration & Discovery: The Art of Curiosity August 9, 16, 23, 30 For questions or to enroll, email program coordinator, Taylor Kavanagh at  tkavanagh@freehorsearts.org. Our program partner, Hartford Stage is also offering in-person and performance classes this summer including:   Youth Ensemble featuring High School Musical, Jr. In person with a streamed performance* Ages 10-15  July 6 – 30 Teen Musical featuring Ranked In person with a streamed performance. Ages 14-18  July 6 – 30 And more on their website! Copyright © 2019 CT Inclusive Arts, LLC. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: CT Inclusive Arts, LLC 92 Andrew Drive Canton, CT 06019 Want to change how you receive these emails from us? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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