Explore their creative instincts, expand their imaginations through DANCE, ART, MUSIC AND STEM

ArtLab J’s innovative program, Creative Thinkers & Movers, aims to offer diverse programming of creative activities which allow students to explore a more open free-form of dance, art, music and STEM through utilizing different materials all while stimulating the senses in an encouraging environment.  

Class Description

• Creative Thinkers-ART & STEM

  ALJ’s Creative Thinkers class gives children the chance to explore physical arts and crafts with a professional artist! Each week, students will explore different elements of art including color, shape, and movement to discover the many ways they can create unique pieces of art. Students will work with ArtLab J’s Art and Design Director Seline Lim to develop their creative skills in a fun, collaborative environment. By the end of the session, students will have a strong understanding of artistic concepts and how they can be incorporated into everyday life.

• Creative Movers-DANCE & MUSIC

  ALJ’s Creative Movers class connects the artistic concepts of the Creative Thinkers class and gives children the chance to explore performing arts and motor skills with professional dancers and musicians! Each week, students will examine different elements of art including color, shape, and movement to discover the many ways they can express themselves creatively. By the end of the session, students will be proficient in executing motor skills such as balance, focus, and coordination and have a strong idea of artistic concepts. Students will also develop fundamental knowledge of music performance.

  Class Curriculum

  • Color: Artists will explore primary colors , hue, tint, tone, shade. Dancers will explore the feeling of each color.

  • Shape: Artists will explore point, line, surface & various shapes. Dancers will integrate point, line, and surfaces into movement.

  • Story: Artists will read a story book and complete an activity connecting with the story. Dancers will explore different rhythms and tempos in movement.

  • Artist: Artists will learn and explore various artists and designers and their styles and movements. Dancers will learn and explore various dancers and choreographers and their movement styles.

  • Light: Artists will explore light and shadow. Dancers will dance in front of different lighting designs to see how movement changes.

  • Texture: Artists will explore various types of materials used in basic design skill and stimulate the senses in a STEM-based environment. Dancers will examine the feeling of different textures in a kinesthetic exploration.

  • Sound: Artists will make creative musical instruments. Dancers will create movement and dances to the music played from their instruments.

  • Movement: Artists will observe live creatures and build artwork inspired by their form and nature. Dancers will engage in movement practice.

  • Composition: Artists will explore various shapes and perspectives in composition through artwork and dance.

  • Scent: Artists will explore the source of various scents and engage in an activity related to their experience.

CREATIVE TEAM