Ashkenaz is all ages all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Programs are free for children 12 and under (unless otherwise noted).

Sunday Shows for Kids

Ashkenaz presents special shows for children on some Sunday afternoons. Most programs are participatory and kids are encouraged to dance, sing, and join in the fun. Many are educational as well. Check the Ashkenaz calendar for upcoming shows. Some recent kids’ shows include:

• Asheba: Caribbean folk music
• Babá Ken & The Nigerian Brothers: African songs, dance, and stories about the instruments
• Juan L. Sanchez: Spanish songs and stories for children
• Gayle Schmitt & the Toodala Ramblers: Bluegrass for kids!
• Charity Kahn & the JAMband
• Orange Sherbet
• Rafael Manriquez
• Gary Lapow
• The SqueeGees
• Ten*G*Bob
• Swing Around the World with Putumayo

Classes for Children

Ashkenaz rents studio space to teachers who conduct classes and workshops. The current list of classes especially for children includes:

BHARATANATYM CLASSICAL DANCE
Kalanjali Dances of India with Katherine & K.P. Kunhiraman
(510) 526-2183
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
No drop-ins. Call instructor for more information.

CHILDREN’S MOVEMENT/DANCE
with Kathryn Roszak
(510) 233-5550
See information on Kathryn's summer camp below!
Normal classes resume in late August.

DANCEVERSITY: MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE FOR YOUTH/TEENS
with Hannah Romanowsky
(415) 794-7463
hannah at hannahdance.com
www.danceversity.com
Wednesday: 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Summer Camps at Ashkenaz

During the summer, Ashkenaz rents space to teachers who run summer camps. The following camps will be offered during Summer 2008:

Performing & Recording Workshop for Young Musicians
Led by Lisa Zeiler and Eve Decker

Week-long sessions for children ages 9-18 years old. Kids form rock music groups, practice together, produce a CD, and have a final concert at Ashkenaz.

June 16 - 20; June 23 - 27; July 7 - 11
Mon, Tues, Wed 9:30 am - 3 pm; Fri 3 - 6 pm
(note: workshop also meets Thursdays at a recording studio away from Ashkenaz.)

For more information:
call Lisa at (415) 377-8588

Children’s Summer Dance Camp
Led by Kathryn Roszak

For ages 4 - 9. Includes creative movement, ballet, tap, crafts and costumes, plus a weekly performance with a potluck lunch.
Taught by professional dancers.

July 28 - August 1; August 4 - 8
Mon - Fri 9 am - 12:30 pm

Enrolling now – classes fill fast!
For more information:
Call Kathryn at (510) 233-5550
or email kdance at sonic.net

Summer Creative Writing Workshops for Teens
Led by Kristen Sbrogna

The Art of Autobiography: Your Life, Your Story
July 28 - 31
Mon - Thu 3-5 pm

The Rhythm of Words: Poetry, Songwriting, and Spoken Word
August 4 - 7
Mon - Thu 3-5 pm

Book Arts Intensives
August 1; August 8
Fri 12 - 3 pm

For more information:
Call Kristen at (510) 898-2192
or email sbrogna at yahoo.com

Danceversity World Dance Camp
Led by Hannah Romanowsky

For children ages 7-16, Danceversity World Dance Camp offers 4 week-long sessions in August 2008 that will explore dance in world cultures. The curriculum will include dances of India, Spain, the Middle East, Hawaii, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and more.

August 4 - 8; August 11 - 15; August 18 - 22; August 25 - 29
Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm (except week of August 4, which is Mon - Fri 1 - 4 pm)

www.danceversity.com

For more information:
Call Hannah at (415) 794-7463
or email hannah at hannahdance.com

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"Since we were kids, Ashkenaz's efforts to strengthen our community have been unmatched. Our parents would take us there and expose us to music and dance from around the world. In 1999, we were able to perform at Ashkenaz with other groups from Berkeley and Oakland and our parents were able to see us. The circle of life is complete at Ashkenaz. It provided many of us the inspiration to follow our dreams in music, aware that there are outlets for the local artists and a place to express our souls."

-Kyle, Bay Area Art Collective