YAGL 2025 Spring Class Line-Up
All Instructors are experienced teachers or community business owners who share a love for performing arts.
All classes will be held at hollingsworth hall cultural center
4228 Boston Avenue in Lubbock.
YAGL Members will receive $10 off.
Session 1: January 13th - February 21st
Session 2: March 3rd - April 18
(No classes during Spring Break (March 17-22)
Dance Sampler
Age Group: Elementary (K-5th)
INSTRUCTOR: Lauren Branstetter - Jan 13-Feb 21 - Mondays (5-5:45) - $115
Dancers will explore a variety of dance styles and techniques, incorporating elements of
theatre. Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills, create, and express
themselves through dance and music. Fitted athletic clothing recommended. Jazz
shoes recommended but not required –bare feet /socks are welcome.
Audition Techniques
Age Group: Secondary (6th-12th)
INSTRUCTOR: Noah Obando - Jan 13-Feb 21 - Tuesdays (10-11:30am) - $145
Ready to crush your next audition? This fun and practical course will help you nail the
basics—script analysis, character choices, and cold reads—while building the
confidence to stand out in any room. Whether you’re aiming for stage, screen, or
beyond, you’ll learn how to make bold choices and leave a lasting impression. Perfect
for actors looking to sharpen their skills and bring their A-game to every audition!
Quilting
Age Group: Secondary (6th-12th)
INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Tucker - Jan 13-Feb 21 - Wednesdays (1-2:30pm) - $145
This class will cover the essential skills used in planning and making a quilt. (Picking a
pattern, color/fabric selection, and techniques/tips for successful completion.) Our first
project will be a lap size quilt utilizing a quick and easy quilt-as-you-go approach. We
will then explore the myriad ways to make and use a half square triangle (and what that
is)! Students will use their half square triangles to create their own quilts with guidance
from the teacher.This will be sew fun!
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Supplies needed: sewing tools (rotary cutter, cutting mat, sewing ruler 6”X24”, small
scissors, and pins or clips) and supplies for the projects (fabric, batting and thread).
A detailed supply list will be provided after registration.
The class will have sewing machines to share-students are allowed to bring their own.
Stage Combat 101
Age Group: 10 and Older
INSTRUCTOR: Abby Wolff - Jan 13-Feb 21 - Thursdays (10-11:30 am) - $145
Unleash your inner action star in this hands-on stage combat class! Learn the art of
performing safe and convincing stage violence while mastering the three pillars of stage
combat: Safety, Story, and Style. This dynamic class is perfect for kids ages 10 and
up. All you need to bring is a water bottle, comfortable clothes, and closed-toe
shoes—get ready to move, learn, and have fun!
Ukelele Basics
Age Group: 10 and Older
INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Cox - Jan 13-Feb 21 - Thursdays (1-2pm) - $125
This class will introduce your students to the basics of playing the ukulele. The ukulele
is a fun instrument that is extremely quick to learn and fun to bring around with you, so
fall is the perfect time to learn it! We will work on learning basic chords and strumming
patterns. We will learn to read chord symbols and follow the music for well-known
songs, and we’ll also be singing along. Students will leave the class with a notebook of
chord charts and simple music in a variety of styles.
Each student needs his or her own ukulele for the class.
Crochet/Fiber Arts
Age Group: 10 and up
INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Cox - Jan 13-Feb 21 - Saturdays (2-3pm) - $125
Have fun learning new skills and spending time crafting with new friends. Each week will
have a hands-on demonstration of a new fiber art (some examples are crochet, knitting,
needle felting, and more). Everyone attending will be encouraged to try the fiber art of
the week, but time will also be available for students to continue working on
projects/crafts from past weeks. This class will be an excellent opportunity to learn new
skills or hone current ones.
Supplies needed: size 8 knitting needles and G or H crochet hook
Dance Sampler
Age Group: Secondary (6th-12th)
INSTRUCTOR: Lauren Branstetter - Mar 3-Apr 18 - Mondays (5-5:45pm) - $115
Dancers will explore a variety of dance styles and techniques, incorporating elements of
theatre. Students will have the opportunity to learn new skills, create, and express
themselves through dance and music. Fitted athletic clothing recommended. Jazz
shoes recommended but not required –bare feet /socks are welcome.
Set Building 101
Age Group: Secondary (6th-12th)
INSTRUCTOR: Brad Seaton - Mar 3-Apr 18 - Tuesdays (1-2pm) - $125
We will explore various aspects of the skills and abilities used to take the vision of a director/ set
designer and bring it to life. We will touch on: understanding diagrams; material selection;
accurate measurement; tool usage and safety protocol.
Character Creation and Performance
Age Group: 10 and Older
INSTRUCTOR: Abby Wolff - Mar 3-Apr 18 - Thursday (10-11:30pm) - $145
Dive into the world of theatre in this exciting character development class! Explore
devised theatre, character design, and playwriting while sharpening acting
techniques through creating original work. The class culminates in a 10-minute original
performance, showcasing the creativity and skills you've developed. Bring a notebook, a
creative attitude, and get ready to bring your characters to life!
Introduction to Piano
Age Group: Elementary (2nd-5th)
INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Cox - Mar 3-Apr 18 - Thursdays (1-2pm) - $125
This class will be a fun introduction to piano basics! We will sing, dance, play rhythm
instruments, and of course learn to play a song or two together on the keyboards. Many
different musical concepts will be covered, such as steady beat, high and low, names on
the keyboard, quarter note, half note, and whole note, tempo, and so much more. We
will even learn an ensemble (song played together as a group) to perform in the last
class!