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updated 4/24/2008
 

 

Dance ~~~~ Ceramics ~~~~ Yoga

Drawing ~~~~ Jazz ~~~~ Martial Arts

 

 

 

Kid’s Korner  at the Truckee Community Center and Glenshire Elementary                   K - 5th grade

Designed for elementary children, these before and after school programs are a great way to spend the off school hours. Open at both the Community Center and Glenshire Elementary, these programs provide a safe, fun environment where children may socialize. Daily activities include games, crafts, and homework time. A light snack is provided daily. Program hours vary, depending on the site.

 

Site Coordinator Glenshire: Amy Bolton

 

 

             Dance

 

 

BALLET I & III             AGES 4-11

 

Beginning dancers learn basic ballet positions for arms and feet, plus basic technique in classical ballet with simple combinations, center floor and across the floor.  Proper stretching techniques teach body awareness.  Dancers aged 7-11 will continue with a review of the basics, adding more intricate choreography with added awareness of counting and dancing to the music and dance terminology.  Ongoing monthly classes finish in June with a recital and resume in September.  See page 8 for summer dance camps!

 

BALLET I: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 pm

Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 pm

BALLET III: Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm

FEES: $40 per 4 week month

DROP INS: $12 per class

INSTRUCTOR: Sherrie Peterson

 

 

CREATIVE DANCE          AGES 3-5

 

Introduce your child to dance through music and body awareness in a fun and friendly environment.  Monthly classes finish with the June recital and resume in September.

 

AGED 3:                 Mondays   10:30-11:15 am

AGES 4-5:             Mondays   11:30-12:15 pm

AGES 3-5:             Tuesdays   10:45-11:30 am

AGES 3-4:             Wednesdays  10:30-11:15 am

AGES 3-5: Thursdays 9:15-10:00 am

FEES: $40 per 4 week month

DROP INS: $12 per class

INSTRUCTOR: Sherrie Peterson

 

GYMNASTICS & TUMBLING

 

Learn basic skills and terminology: stretching, strengthening skills lead to forward rolls, backward rolls, forward diving rolls, backbends, handstands and more!

 

Sparklers:   Ages 5-6     4:30-5:30 pm

Fuses:         Ages 7-9     5:30-6:30 pm

 

DAY:          Mondays, ongoing monthly thru June

FEES:         $40 per 4 week month ($10 per class)

                    or $12 daily drop-ins

INSTRUCTORS:

                   Teri McKinney & Javier Espinoza

 

DRILL TEAM FOR GIRLS   

AGES 6-14

 

 

This is a fun, cheer team that will perform in the 4th of July Parade. The girls will learn basic arm movements, how to march in file and an original dance routine. This class is for Spanish speaking and English speaking girls. Cost is $5 for the classes with a $30 materials fee per girl. Partial and full scholarships are available. Don’t be let  the cost keep you from joining!

 

DATES: Mondays, May 5-26, June 2-23 & July 1-4

TIME: 3:30-4:45 pm,

Parade day starts at 8am until end of parade.

LOCATION: Sierra Mountain Learning Center

(formerly SMMS)

COST: $40 per 4 weeks ($120 total)

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Berelson

 

HIP HOP DANCE    AGES 12 and up

BAY AREA STREET STYLE

 

Come learn some new moves. Get a workout and have fun at the same time. Hip Hop dance Classes for beginning to intermediate levels. Ongoing thru June.

 

DAY:            Mondays

DATES:        Now thru June 30

TIME:            7:00-8:00 PM

FEES:            $40 per 4 week month, drop-ins $12 pay at class                                                   or before

LOCATION:  Community Center Gym

INSTRUCTORS:  Teri McKinney & Javier Espinoza

 

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Ceramics

 

 

SUMMER HANDBUILDING AGES 7-12 

 

Celebrate your creativity by learning to throw on the wheel, develop sculptural forms or hand-build functional (or  non-functional) objects.

 

DATES:   Thursday, June 26-July 31                            

TIMES:    3:45-5:15 pm for ages 7-12

COST:     $54 per 6 week class+ $15 Materials

INSTRUCTOR:    Susan Dorwart

 

CERAMICS           GRADES Pre K-8th

 

Small classes feature close supervision to help guide and instruct your child in developing artistic abilities. Children delight themselves as they create that special gift for their family or friends. Students learn to take pre-cast greenware from cleaning to the final stages with glaze or stain. Call for availability in ongoing school year classes. Summer classes listed below.

 

KINDERKIDS (MATURE 4 & 5’S):

DATES:            Tuesdays, July 22-August 12

                          *No sign-ups after 1st class!!

   All levels, 1:15-2:45 pm   

GRADES 1-8:

SESSION 1:        Wednesdays, July 9-30

SESSION 2:         Wednesdays, August 6-27

Beginners, 1:00-2:30 pm

Advanced, 2:45-4:30 pm

 

FEES: $44 for each 4 week session

INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Bryan

 

 

Drawing

 

DRAWING FOR KIDS      AGES 6+

 

Join our ongoing children’s art class on either Monday or Wednesday. We will use lots of different techniques to bring out your artistic side. Drawing from still life, drawing each other, art projects and more to keep you drawing and creating! Call for availability.

FEES:   $10 per class paid monthly

DAYS: Mondays or Wednesdays

TIME:  3:45-5:15 pm

INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Cutler

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Jazz

 

JAZZ I & ll                        AGES 7-9

 

A fun filled class with exciting dance moves from Broadway to Hip-Hop. We will work on intricate dance moves to stimulate the body and soul.

 Ongoing monthly classes finish with the June recital and resume in September. Dance Camps pg 8!

 

JAZZ I:                    Thursdays 3:45-4:45 pm

FEES:                      $40 per 4 week month

DROP INS:            $12 per class

INSTRUCTOR: Sherrie Peterson

 

 

FAMILY JAZZ                 ALL AGES

Dancers will learn choreography in both Broadway jazz and funk, with emphasis on developing

flexibility, strength, and dance technique.  Family Jazz classes welcome all ages and experience levels.

 

FAMILY: Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm

FEES:                   $40 PER 4 week month

DROP-INS:          $12 per class

INSTRUCTOR:   Sherrie Peterson

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Martial Arts

 

SHITO-RYU MARTIAL ARTS 

AGES 5 & UP

 

This  Karate school has classes for all ages and experience levels. New class for Ages 4 & 5! Beginner will focus on the basics of Karate and kata.  Most sparring will be with the instructor, Tony Altieri. Intermediate classes are offered for older youth and adults.  Advanced classes focus on conditioning and cardio,  kumite, kata and weapons.  Saturday classes are included in monthly fees.  Younger students attend the early class, and adults attend the later class. Monthly fees include TKO, AAU fees and insurance.

 

BEGINNERS UNDER 12:

Mon & Wed from 4:30-5:30 pm and Saturday 9-10 am          

OPEN 13 and UP*:

Monday & Wednesday 5:30-7 pm & Saturday 10-11 am

*Or placement by Sensei

ADVANCED:   

Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 pm

 

FEES :

AGES 5-12: $65 per month

AGES 13 & up: $75 per month

MATERIALS: Gi $35 and up, available from instructor

INSTRUCTOR: Tony Altieri, Sensei

 Yoga

 

YOGA FOR KIDS                                                                           AGES 4-8

 

Yoga helps children develop focus & concentration; increases strength, flexibility, balance & co-ordination; and is a perfect activity for children to cultivate respect for themselves and those around them. Yoga and relaxation are taught in a light-hearted, fun & non-competitive manner.

NEXT SESSION:    June 17-August 5, Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM                      

FEES: $100 for the 8 weeks

INSTRUCTOR:    Katie Clifford

 

 

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