Upcoming Classes For Kids In The Neighborhood
Looking for something to ease your little one out of the school year and into engaging out-of-the-classroom learning? Whether your child is artsy, athletic, a budding dancer or a yogi-in-training, we’ve got some local options for educational summer fun.
Covenant Ballet Theatre at Namaste Yoga
482 Coney Island Ave. on the corner of Church Ave.
347-533-6226 or 347-533-6227
This Wednesday, June 26, Covenant and Namaste will be teaming up to provide a free open house for kids 3-16 years, in preparation for their collaborative summer classes. The schedule is as follows:
3:30-4pm
Beginner Ballet (ages 8-16) with ABT® Certified teacher Sonia Jones
4-4:30pm
Beginner Modern & Composition (ages 8-16) with Matthew Westerby of Laban Dance Centre London
4:30-5pm
Creative Movement (ages 3-4) with Sonia Jones
5-5:30pm
Pre-Ballet (ages 5-7) with Sonia Jones
Call Namaste or email marla@covenantballet.org for the complete summer class schedule.
Latin Fever Dance Studio
1609 Cortelyou Rd. between E 16th and E 17th Sts.
718-693-2488
Classes include hip hop dance, karate, ballet, gymnastics, salsa, tap, and arts and crafts. Registration is $10, and classes range from $50-70 monthly. See the full schedule and details here.
Midwood Martial Arts
1302 Avenue H near E 13th St.
718-258-KICK (5425)
MMA has several special events going on this summer–Creative Movement, Circus Skills classes, and a reduced rate on regular karate classes for new and established students. Call ahead to reserve your spot for any of the programs.
Creative Movement for Pre-Schoolers & Parents
Mondays July 15-August 12, 10:45-11:30am
Fridays July 12-August 9, 10:30-11:15am
Each five-week session is $80, and drop-ins are $20 (space permitting). The class is limited to eight students, so make sure to call or register online.
Circus Skills
Thursdays, 5:30-7pm
Kids 6-12 will learn tumbling, juggling, and clowning. There will be a performance on the last day for family and friends. The set of 90-minute classes will cost $120, or 10 classes from pre-existing packages.
Karate
Nine weeks’ worth of classes for kids 4-6 ($170/full session) and 7-17 ($195/full session), valid June 27-August 22. Call for dates and times or see the full schedule here.
Spring Into Yoga and Little Yoga Bubbles
Classes held by the Prospect Park Peristyle (96 Parkside Ave. between Coney Island Ave. and Parade Pl.)
800-296-4042
Saturdays at 1pm, this class tailored to little’uns will be held alongside Spring Into Yoga’s regular all-ages classes. A $10 donation is suggested.
Photo via Midwood Martial Arts