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Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place

4425 North Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
480-947-4770

"SNAP"

Supported in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts
with funding from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mission Statement
To explore, express, and experience
creativity in all its forms through stimulating
learning opportunities within a transforming
community.

Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place – “SNAP” is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts entity located at  Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ in Scottsdale, Arizona. SNAP provides space for people of all ages to explore, express, and experience their own creativity. Originally called Ocotillo Center for Creativity and co-founded in 2007 by Rev. Katharine Harts, Lisa Sampson, Jill Marderness, Carrie Abts and Dan Loven, non-profit status was achieved in July of 2009 and the name changed to Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place – “SNAP” in April of 2010 to better serve and represent the citizens of south Scottsdale.

SNAP offers both adult and youth programming. Current offerings include Argentine Tango taught by internationally acclaimed Tango Champions Rommel Oramas and Daniela Borgialli, Phoenix AZ Shakuhachi Friends led by Chuck Peck on 1st Saturday mornings, Loving Yoga every Saturday morning, Conscious Dance and Community Drum Circle on 3rd Friday evenings, Open Arts Studio on 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoons, Inspirational Women’s Circle creative workshops, Flute Ensembles coached by Avira Flute Duo and Cello Ensemble led by Pat Fisher. SNAP offers Private Music Lessons taught by top-notch instructors. SNAP also hosts youth camps including Summer Musical Theatre Explorations taught by Larry Loeber and Tina Khalil, and Shakespeare Junior Winter Camp taught by Arizona Actor’s Academy, Brandy Hotchner/Artistic Director, who also offers private coaching sessions for aspiring actors at SNAP.

Past programming has included classes in Zumba, Belly Dance Basics, Gentle Yoga, Cards for the Season, Calligraphy, and summer camps including Camp Jam and STE(A)M (Science Technology Arts Engineering Mathematics) through “Discover Science 4 Kids,” plus many special arts events such as “TAP Into SNAP,” “New Year’s Celebration,” “Opera Meets Jazz,” and Arts and Wellness Open House. Dias Dance Life has rehearsed its dance events at SNAP and Greasepaint Youtheatre rented the SNAP space for Les Mis, Cinderella and Annual Gala rehearsals during their 2011-12 Season.

Future plans include the Music Alive at SNAP concert series coming in January 2013, That’s Pinteresting creative workshops, Fall and Spring Break Arts Camps and an After School Arts Program (ASAP!) Teaching and rehearsal space is available to artists and artist entities on an hourly rental basis.  Call 480-947-4770 for more information. Please look below for the latest Happenings at SNAP.

• Conscious Dance

  CONSCIOUS DANCE, led by Don Titmus, also happens each 3rd Friday. Come try both the drumming circle and the dance - two arts experiences in one night! DJ Permie Don's guided dance is based on the 5 Rhythms of Gabrielle Roth. The Dance has 5 distinct music rhythms that move your body in a sequence promoting "Self-Analysis." Thoughts, feelings, and inspirations transform your movement into a Conscious Dance! Open to all ages 7 on up. No partner needed. Donation of $5-$25 requested as you are able and please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

  See video footage of Conscious Dance on Don's Facebook at DJPermieDon.

  Conscious Dance DJ PermieDon

• Argentine Tango

  ARGENTINE TANGO classes are here on Tuesday evenings!

  

• Healing Circle with Mark Earlix

  

   

• Yoga class

  YOGA is back at SNAP!

  
  The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (SNAP) offers a yoga program that is specifically and unapologetically spiritual in nature. Our goal is to offer a variety of classes that can provide a physical challenge to various fitness levels, and an opportunity to explore the mind-body-spirit connection.

  We are excited for this opportunity to teach yoga in a spiritual environment. Thank you for being part of our wonderful journey together!

  Let's tell the Secret of Yoga at SNAP!

• Other Community Ensembles

  SNAP welcomes Pat's Cello Ensemble, first Sundays at 2 PM. Chuck Peck and Phoenix AZ Shakuhachi Friends on first Saturdays at 10 AM. Both sessions are open to new attendees. Call the SNAP office at 480-947-4770 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

• Private Music Lessons

  Private music lessons are offered through Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place for all instruments and voice. All instructors are professional musicians dedicated to sharing their knowledge with students of all ages and all levels. They currently perform or teach with such organizations as The Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera Orchestra, Arizona State University, Maricopa College District and more.

  
  
  • Shana Bousard - Voice
  • Luba Brodsky - Piano
  • Mary DiBartolo - Cello
  • Constance Jahrmarkt - Violin (Suzuki, Folk, Classical)
  • Jill Marderness - Bassoon and Saxophone
  • Laura Strickland - Flute
  • Erin M. Webber - Oboe and Beginning Piano

   

  For further information, please call Coordinator Jill Marderness at 480-947-4770 or email your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

• Open Arts Studio

  1st and 3rd Saturdays
  12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
  Led by Artists Rev. Doyle Burbank-Williams and Susan Unmacht

  Bring materials for your particular art, craft, favorite pen or journal - whatever helps you be creative! This is unstructured time to indulge that wild spirit and paint, draw, write, sing, tat, knit, wherever the Spirit leads! No cost, but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of materials and facility utilities/maintenance.

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You may also support SNAP through the Compass for your Cause program offered at any BBVA Compass Bank branch.

When you open a new account at Compass, please use Affinity Code 90921 and SNAP will receive a $50 contribution from BBVA Compass for your Cause!

Questions may be directed to Mike Vanek, Sr. Business Relationship Manager at the Scottsdale and Osborn BBVA Compass branch, ph 480-783-6823.

SNAP thanks you and BBVA Compass for your support!

"I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the Heart's affections and the truth of the Imagination."

This statement written by John Keates reflects the vision of the Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. It is our goal to provide a stimulating and supportive space for individuals to explore, express and experience creativity and imagination.