by Jamie Schwaba | Dec 18, 2017 | Dance Division, The Magic of the Arts
Most of us started dancing simply because we loved it. But did you know ballet provides more benefits to children than just joy of movement? Here are seven simple benefits of pre-ballet classes for young children: Ballet classes will stretch a child’s imagination as...
by Jamie Schwaba | Nov 24, 2017 | Events, In the News, The Magic of the Arts
Give the Gift of Creativity The arts are so much more than merely learning steps, lines, stokes or notes. It takes teamwork, discipline, strength, creativity, experimentation, confidence and patience…Life lessons all wrapped up beautifully with a bow. By making...
by Jamie Schwaba | Sep 24, 2017 | Dance Division, In the News, Older Adults (55+), The Magic of the Arts, Visual Arts Division
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts awarded competitive Seeding Vitality Arts MN grant to catalyze the growing national creative aging movement. Winona, MN- Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts was selected as one of only 15 nonprofit organizations throughout Minnesota...
by Jamie Schwaba | Aug 31, 2017 | Dance Division, Events, Family Programs, Music Division, The Magic of the Arts, Theatre Division, Visual Arts Division
With busy work and school schedules we know it can be hard to find time to do things as a family so in addition to producing a variety of music, theatre and dance performances for you and your family to enjoy we have classes and workshops that will help families make...
by Jamie Schwaba | Aug 4, 2017 | Events, Family Programs, The Magic of the Arts, Visual Arts Division
On Wednesday, August 23rd, 4:30-6:30pm the community is invited to come to the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts to explore “Echoes” an art exhibit in Galleria Valencia by Dan Eastman and then pick out and take home your favorite piece to hang in your bedroom! This...
by Jamie Schwaba | May 13, 2017 | Music Division, The Magic of the Arts
By: Hannah Nagel, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts Violin Instructor Is there a difference between a violin and a fiddle? As a violinist and a fiddle player, I get this question all the time. Thank goodness, no! For example, let’s say Saturday afternoon I...
