While theaters and performance spaces remain dark, Segerstrom Center for the Arts just announced the expansion of its website – SCFTA.org – to include the all-new CENTER AT HOME, a portal to FREE online activities, educational programs and video highlights of Center performances. Center at Home is an engaging treasure trove dedicated to the performing arts that will provide artistic discovery and educational resources – all in the comfort of home.
Center at Home is an ever-evolving platform that will have regular weekly updates for fresh, engaging, new content. Divided into three categories - Learn at Home, Performance Highlights, and The Center - each offer unique content, FREE for all website visitors. To stay up-to-date on all of the digital offerings, subscribe to the Center Connection weekly e-blast.
American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School Free Virtual Classes
American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is partnering with ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (JKO) School to bring faculty and teaching artists certified in the ABT National Training Curriculum to your child at home. Children and parents can tune into @ABTSchool on Instagram and the ABT YouTube Channel for daily classes in ballet movement taught by former ABT dancers, and faculty from both schools.
Classes are pre-recorded and will be uploaded at the following times:
ABTots (Ages 2–4): Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7 a.m. PST/ 10 a.m. EST
Primary (Ages 5–8): Mondays & Wednesdays at 11 a.m. PST/ 2 p.m. EST
Classes will be saved on the @ABTSchool IGTV feed for access following the initial broadcast as well as the official ABT YouTube Channel.
School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities Free Virtual Classes
The School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities will be offering 4 free virtual classes a week. The classes will include dance, music, and vocal lessons geared towards ages 4-22.
Classes are pre-recorded and will be uploaded at the following times: Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Ages 4-9, 10-15, 16-22
Classes found on Center at Home
Arts Teach Teaching Artist Content
Available now on Center at Home
Andrew Grueschow - Follow along at home as Center teaching artist, Andrew Grueschow, guides an interactive rhythm-making process.
Ellen Schulze - Learn how to create your own cardboard tube marionette using found objects from home with Segerstrom Center teaching artist, Ellen Schulze.
Baba the Storyteller - Baba the Storyteller uses the ancient West African craft known as Jaliyaa to share timeless tales.
The Chameleons - Sharon Diskin of The Chameleons uses the art of mime and physical theater to perform a delightful story of wonder.
Percussive Storytelling - Follow along with Segerstrom Center teaching artist, Cory Hills of Percussive Storytelling, as he uses percussion instruments to reimagine classic stories from around the globe.
Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards - Experience The Riverboat, an interactive musical journey through the history of jazz in America.
Megan Hook - Discover the fundamentals of mindfulness and how together with music the practice can help us focus, express emotion, and even play.
Haus of Improv - Discover the tools of an actor and use your imagination to play Statue Forest.
Summer at the Center Performances:
Available now on Center at Home
As one of Segerstrom Center's longest-running education programs, Summer at the Center uses the arts to empower young people. Enjoy performances by the cast of extraordinary community students, many of whom had never sung or danced before this program.
Family Series Artists: Available now on Center at Home
Sonia De Los Santos - Join Sonia De Los Santos from home and sing along to her beloved songs while learning about the stories that inspire her music.
Spring Carnival
Sunday, May 17th, experience their Spring Carnival
Found on Center at Home on 5/17
Tuesday Night Dance Virtual Classes
April 28th, May 5th, May 12th
Found on Center at Home
Theme: Polynesian
OC Center Stage Virtual Submissions Open
Submissions now open until June 1st at scfta.org.
