2023 Fall Programming
IMPROVANEERS
Improvaneers is offered online only this fall, check out the Make Them Laugh Class for in-person. The program helps build and develop cognitive skills that increase social and workplace opportunities. Improv has been proven to build Quicker-Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Confidence, Eye Contact, Teamwork, Listening Voice Projection, and Focus.
Virtual, 5-week Session, Cost = $30 per session
Online Improvaneers classes are for people with Down syndrome ages 10+. Classes are 50-60 minutes and meet once per week.
Youth (Middle School); Mondays 6:00 - 7:00PM
Session 5: September 11th - October 9th
Session 6: October 16th - November 13th
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Improvonlineyouth
Adult (9th Grade through Adult); Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00PM
Session 5: September 14th - October 12th
Session 6: October 19th - November 16th
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Improvonlineadult
Make 'em Laugh - HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT
For people with Down syndrome in 9th grade through adult. In this class, students will focus on both physical comedy and comedic storytelling. Using theater-games, miming, and improv-games, students will hone their skills of confidence and creativity. The location for the class will alternate between the DSAMN conference room and office.
Cost = $100.00 per session
Sundays 2:00pm - 3:30pm
October 1st - November 19th
St. Paul Conference Room
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/makethemlaugh23
Actuación y Movimiento ~ ¡en español!
Este curso de artes performativas ¡será enseñado completamente en el idioma español! Los estudiantes aprenderán habilidades en la expresión personal, la colaboración, y en la narración de cuentos. El curso se basa en el teatro físico y es accesible a todos niveles de idioma. Estudiantes del grado 7o y adelante podrán matricularse.
Cost = $100.00 per session
Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
September 27th - November 15th
St. Paul Conference Room
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ActuacionyMovimientoenespanol
PERFORMING ARTS GROUP - HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT
For people with Down syndrome in 9th grade through adult.
DSAMN’s Saturday performing arts class focuses on skills like collaboration, performance-creation, and creative ideation. Instructors teach acting and performance skills that encourage confidence and creativity both in the classroom and beyond. This class focuses on artist-led and process-based creation. We like to create our own plays and adapt our own versions of plays already written!
This class will rehearse in the DSAMN conference room in St. Paul during September and at HUGE theater in Uptown Minneapolis for the rest of the Fall session.
In Fall 2023, this class will be working toward a performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream that will be performed at HUGE theater on December 16th. Students must be available for the performance to participate in this class. The Saturday class has been working on this production since the beginning of the year so students in the class have already been cast in the play. Any new students will be fit into the play as chorus or small roles.
Cost = $100.00 per session
Saturdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
September 9th - December 16th (no class November 25th)
St. Paul Conference Room/HUGE Theater (Schedule will be provided to participants)
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/SaturdayPerformingArts
PERFORMING ARTS GROUP - MIDDLE SCHOOL
For people with Down syndrome in 5th grade through 8th grade. In this class, middle schoolers will be introduced to the basics of acting and performing arts. Through theater-games and story-creation, students will gain skills that benefit them inside and outside the classroom. Acting includes exploring emotions and playing pretend in a safe space. Possible benefits of this class are boosted confidence, skills in collaboration, and creative expression. The class will conclude with an informal showing of stories created by the students. The location for the class will alternate between the DSAMN conference room and office.
Cost = $100.00 per session
Sundays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
October 1st - November 19th
St. Paul Conference Room
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/performingartsmiddle
BOXING CLASS
For people with Down syndrome Join Coach Polly and Coach Dalton every week for an awesome workout with friends in this state of the art boxing gym. *Note the slight increase of price as our costs have gone up.
Adult (Ages 14+); Cost = $120.00
Sundays 4:00 - 5:00PM
October 1st - November 19th
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/downtoboxteenadult23
Youth; Cost = $120.00
Saturdays
September 30th - November 18th
9:00am - 10:00am (Ages 6 - 9)
10:15am - 11:15am (Ages 10 - 13)
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/dsamndowntoboxkids
CULINARY ARTS - HIGH SCHOOL - ADULT
For people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities 9th grade through adult. Join friends each week to prepare and eat a snack or meal. No prior kitchen experience is required! Class includes take home recipes to recreate in your own kitchen. Cost includes food/materials.
Cost = $75.00
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30PM
October 24th - December 12th
Richfield High School
Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/culinaryarts23
Additional programming will be added as available.
Virtual Drop In Weekly Programming
Feel free to join when you can during these ongoing virtual drop in programming.
Musical Theater Club - Mondays at 4:00pm
Creative Writing Club - Mondays at 5:00pm
Adult Social Hour - Wednesdays at 4:00pm
Teen Social Hour - Wednesdays at 5:00pm
Program Scholarships and Financial Support
Cost should not be a barrier to participation in any DSAMN program. All our programs are offered on a sliding fee scale based on Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Families living at or below 200% if FPL are eligible for the sliding scale.
If fees are an issue for any family even if you do not meet the guidelines above, please email dsamn@dsamn.org - we can help.
Health Policy
At this time masking is optional at all of DSAMn's programs and events. We ask that if you are sick with any symptoms to please stay home or attend virtually if available. If you have recently recovered from an illness please wear a mask to protect others in our vulnerable population. Masking requirements subject to change based on local requirements.
