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Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, Inc., "SNAP"
4425 North Granite Reef Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
480-947-4770
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 on the campus of 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. 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.
Current adult and youth arts programming offered:
- El Abrazo Argentine Tango instruction by Marco Licon and Robert Zeller
- Ballroom Dance instruction by Brian Lavelle
- Act One Youth Theater production rehearsals
- Concerts and recitals by musicians at all levels of their journey
- Private Music Lessons taught by degreed, professional instructors in Voice, Piano, Strings and Woodwinds
- Coaching sessions and rehearsals for aspiring actors from Arizona Actors Academy, Brandy Hotchner/Artistic Director
- Teen Street Film Workshops led by Steve Anderson
- Eats-N-Arts fundraising events at local venues.
Past programming has included classes in Zumba, Belly Dance Basics, Gentle Yoga, Cards for the Season, Calligraphy, and summer camps including Summer Musical Theatre Explorations, Camp Jam and STE(A)M (Science Technology Arts Engineering Mathematics), plus many special arts events such as: “TAP Into SNAP”, “Opera Meets Jazz”, “Arts and Wellness Open House”, Snap-hosted "flash-mob" dance event and Greasepaint Youtheatre has routinely rented rehearsal space.
Teaching and rehearsal space is available to all artists on an hourly rental basis.
Call 480-947-4770 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
To further support our mission and make a difference, please consider volunteering!
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Argentine Tango
ARGENTINE TANGO classes are here on Tuesday evenings!
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Other Community Ensembles
Arizona Actors Academy students polish their craft by rehearsing scenes at SNAP.
Grease paint Youtheater and Act One Youth Theater utilize SNAP when they need extra rehearsal or classroom space.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. if you would like to join any of these arts entities or bring your arts activity to Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place!
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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.
PIANO
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Nicci Lovell, Let's Play Music classes for young children beginning level
STRINGS
WINDS
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..
Please note: 3% paypal.com fee will be added to the checkout total.
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.
Today we’d like to introduce you to Erika M.
Erika, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
The journey of More Than Modeling started 15 years ago and had been formulated from experiences spanning several continents and over 30 countries! I am the owner, founder, and teacher of More Than Modeling and I love teaching kids essential life skills and the realities of the tough business of modeling!
Originally from England, I left a high school Science teaching position after completing my Master’s degree in Education, to pursue modeling. Through the art of modeling I traveled the world, and upon gaining my USA green card settled in Scottsdale, AZ to open up More Than Modeling!
Years of international experience as a model, and seeing that industry through an educators eyes, resulted in the formation of camps, workshops, and classes where kids think they are learning about modeling – but parents know they are learning so much more than that!
My heart and passion lie in equipping children with skills they can use no matter where life may take them and uses the subjects of modeling and fashion to transfer and communicate these skills. Our camps are educational yet fun, and I also teach private modeling classes/runway coaching and etiquette.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I think all business can give you numerous examples of how tough their paths have been, and I am certainly no exception. First of all, modeling is not as easy as people think it is – it is a very tough and competitive business, and the green card process into the United States is a difficult one – both emotionally and financially.
Start to finish I had a ten year long process to gain my permanent residency here, and then once the idea of More Than Modeling camps formed in my mind I had issues figuring out how to run a business that brings me into contact with children, how owning a business and the tax system works in another country and I had to learn how to drive on the right side of the road! Haha.
We’d love to hear more about what you do.
We are truly one of a kind and the only life skills/modeling camp in the Phoenix valley!
What sets us apart is my high level of Education, extensive global experience as a model and that I run my business on honesty and integrity.
I do not embellish the industry to children, I give them a realistic sense of the modeling world, and I give truthful and impartial advice to parents in the industry too. Our specialty is life skills and modeling.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
Great room I rent at SNAP – Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. A non-profit supporting the arts and community in Scottsdale
Pricing:
- Camps are around $279-329/ week
Contact Info:
- Address: 4425 N Granite Reef Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- Website: www.MoreThanModeling.com
- Phone: 480-442-9833
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanmodeling/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/More-Than-Modeling-1493539300676388/
