Where Kids Can Rock Out in Ditmas Park
If you’ve got a kid who loves to sing and dance, and the prospect of a long, cold winter stuck indoors doesn’t sound appealing, there are a lot of music classes starting up nearby that will get you guys out of the house, and into the groove.
If you have attended any of these classes in the past, what did you (and your kids) think of them?
Music for Aardvarks at Lark
Where: Lark, 1007 Church Ave, between E 10th and Stratford
When: Sessions start next week, Mondays at 9:30, 10:30, or 11:30am; Wednesdays at 3:30 or 4:30pm
What: Children ages 6 months to five years will explore music through song and gesture, dance and movement, rhythm training, and instrument play with their caregivers.
Cost: 10-week session is $275; $35 for each sibling fee of $35 for each additional sibling is for all sessions; siblings under 6 months are free. Fees will be pro-rated for late registration.
Additional Info: Lark also has drop-in sing-alongs on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10am.
Contact: Music for Aardvarks, info@audrarox.com
Music Together at Third Root
Where: Third Root, 380 Marlborough Road, off Cortelyou
When: Two sessions start next week, Mondays at 10:45am and Thursdays at 10:45am
What: For kids from birth to age four and their caregivers, the classes focus on family-style learning as kids participate at their own levels and explore musical instruments.
Cost: 10-week session (includes 2 CDs, a songbook, and activity suggestions for parents) is $280 for a new family, first child; $270 for a returning family during pre-registration; $140 for each sibling; siblings under 8 months are free.
Additional Info: Classes also offered at Jaya Yoga East in Kensington, Hootenany Art House in South Slope, Cynthia King Dance Studio in Windsor Terrace.
Contact: South Slope Music Together, 718-369-0528
Music for Aardvarks at Midwood Martial Arts
Where: MMA&FFN, 1302 Ave H, at Argyle Road
When: Two sessions start next week, Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10:30am
What: Children ages 6 months to five years will explore music through song and gesture, dance and movement, rhythm training, and instrument play with their caregivers.
Cost: 10-week session is $275; $35 for each sibling fee of $35 for each additional sibling is for all sessions; siblings under 6 months are free. Fees will be pro-rated for late registration.
Additional Info: Got extra instruments? Donate them to Audra Rox for these, and other, classes.
Contact: Music for Aardvarks, info@audrarox.com
Rock-ucation Classes at Play Kids
Where: Play Kids, 676 Flatbush Ave, at Westbury Ct
When: Session starts January 15, Tuesdays at 4:30pm
What: Just off the Parkside Ave B/Q stop, this is a good option for those in the northern part of the neighborhood. Caregivers can bring kids ages 6 months to 5 years to secretly learn musical skills and concepts while having fun.
Cost: 10-week session is $260; $50 each additional sibling.
Additional Info: Play Kids has a couple other music classes for young children.
Contact: Rock-ucation, info@rock-ucationclasses.com
Photo via Audra Rox