Triangle D&A University Classes

This beginner’s level class will focus on using slow movements and controlled breathing to find the proper alignment in each posture. This class is designed to relax both the mind and body to promote increased flexibility and balance while reducing stress.

Fun stretching and movement all from the safety and comfort of a chair. 

Cooking and Nutrition is designed to acquaint students with the elements of nutrition, nutritional meal preparation, and menu building. These classes will be both a discussion about cooking, nutrition and safety while a meal or dish is prepared and demonstrated by the instructor and prepared by the students. Discussions will be based around Kitchen Safety, Knife Safety, Fire Safety, Food Pyramid and more. Students will cook alongside the instructor and recipes will be simple enough to follow. Each week class there will be a different menu and ingredients will be provided to each student.

Sing-a-long will go over the fundamentals of singing and is designed for students with little or no previous voice training. Students will learn basic techniques of vocal production. You will learn about breathing, articulation, resonance, support, vocal anatomy, vocal health and techniques for learning songs, differences in solo and choir singing, and classical, pop, folk, country and musical theater singing techniques. All class material can be easily adaptive for all ranges of students and their abilities. Items needed: Pen, Pencil, Colored Paper, Music Staff Paper.

Beginner’s Drawing Class/Adventures in Drawing is designed to guide students toward developing drawing skills while encouraging personal expression and creativity. The students will be introduced to the five basic elements of shapes that combine to form all objects. Each week the student will complete a new drawing focusing on these 5 basic elements by following step by step instructions. Once the student understands the 5 basic elements, drawing on their own will be made easier because they will be learning “to see” what they want to draw. The class will focus on the basic drawing and the student may need to complete the coloring in of the drawing on their own. The instructor will offer suggestions for completing each drawing using samples and demonstrations. This class is open to beginner and intermediate level students that can follow step by step instruction.

Items Needed: #2 Pencil; Blank drawing or mixed media paper; Black Magic Marker (Sharpie fine point permanent marker is recommended); Eraser; Colored pencils (12 pack of basic colors).