Mahtomedi Community Education

Looking for a new fitness class that is fun, effective, and close to home? Barre Basics is a new group exercise class being offered through Community Education. This class will offer a wide variety of low-impact exercises that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training. Barre focuses on engaging specific muscles until they reach fatigue, followed by stretching to create long, lean, and toned muscles. Barre is a great way to build total body strength, improve flexibility, and relieve stress. This class is open to all fitness levels. Modifications are always available to help you safely perform exercises throughout class. Please bring yoga mat, resistance band, and a light set of handweights (2lb or similar). Sticky/grip socks are also recommended. Instructor: Diana Wright

Experience the exhilarating sport of Dragon boat racing! Soaring down a race course in a long, narrow, canoe-like boat--20 paddlers moving in synchronicity toward that finish line--is a feeling like nothing else! Here’s an opportunity to enjoy learning this sport, meet new people and spend time on our beautiful White Bear Lake! Try it out! There will be four weekly training sessions with a race and catered picnic on the last day! Paddles, boat and life jackets provided (though if you have your own life jacket, please bring it) Requirements: women must be at least age 18 AND have a basic level of fitness. When: Practice is on Mondays from 7-8:00 PM (June 10, 17, 24, July 8) Race Day: Saturday, July 13 from 8:00AM - Noon Location: Practices at Matoska Park in White Bear Lake. Race Day at Phalen Regional Park, St. Paul Fee: $190 The fee covers training, coaching, equipment, T-shirt, race day lunch picnic, and the race. NOTE: IF THE CLASS IS FULL, please put your name on the waitlist! We have two teams will will be trying to fill and the other team may have room. Instructors: Karen Anderson, Lisa Ender, coaches of Off the Edge dragon boat team, WBL

Come be a part of our first Community Theater Musical! Designed for participants ages 16 to 100. REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 17 Join Mahtomedi Community Education this summer for an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, friendship, and the joy of musical theatre! Under the guidance of ISD 832 theatre staff, Dennis Joslyn and Joan Fitch, you'll collaborate with fellow cast members to develop your characters, perfect your vocal technique, master intricate dance numbers, and create unforgettable moments that will captivate audiences. Experience the thrill of putting on a full-scale musical production in our first Summer Musical! Dive headfirst into the world of musical theatre as you join our talented team of performers, directors, choreographers, and designers to bring a beloved Broadway hit to life on stage. From auditions to closing night, participants will immerse themselves in every aspect of the production process, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in acting, singing, dancing, set design, costume creation, and more. Throughout rehearsals, you'll work tirelessly to bring depth and authenticity to your performance, discovering the magic of storytelling through song and dance. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the stage, our inclusive and supportive environment ensures that everyone has the opportunity to shine and grow as artists. As the curtain rises on opening night, you'll feel the exhilaration of sharing your talents with a live audience, as well as the pride of knowing that you've played a vital role in bringing the magic of Broadway to your community. Auditions: Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11 6:00-9:00 PM Cast and Crew must register by June 9th - $10 REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 17 REHEARSALS: June 12 - August 11 2-3 rehearsals per week for larger roles. 1-2 rehearsals for ensemble roles. ALL Cast: Mondays & Tuesday. Larger roles: additional Wednesdays OR Thursdays (No rehearsals the week of July 4th) PERFORMANCES: August 8 to 11 Mahtomedi High School, Chautauqua Fine Arts Center *After auditions and the placement of roles, you will be charged the following to your card used for the audition payment: Cost for Ensemble and Crew: $229 Cost for Cast: Larger roles (more rehearsals): $299 Crew: people interested in assisting our tech crew will be sent a tech crew form before the auditions. Oliver! Is the award-winning musical adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens titled "Oliver Twist". The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes London and finds acceptance amongst some thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft he didn’t commit, Mr. Brownlow takes him in and this leads to Fagin wanting to kidnap him back! Will Oliver find the true love of family?