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:

Classes for Children

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

BALLET FOR CHILDREN (ages 5-11)
with Kathryn Roszak
(510) 233-5550
kdance at sonic.net
www.dlkdance.com
Monday: 4:15 - 5:15 pm (Level 1-2 - ages 5-7)
Wednesday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm (Level 2-3 - ages 6-8+)
Wednesday: 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Level 3-4 - ages 9-11+)

BHARATANATYM CLASSICAL DANCE
Kalanjali Dances of India with Katherine & K.P. Kunhiraman
(510) 526-2183
Tuesday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
No drop-ins. Call instructor for more information.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN (ages 3-6)
with Kathryn Roszak
(510) 233-5550
kdance at sonic.net
www.dlkdance.com
Monday: 3:30 - 4:15 pm

DANCEVERSITY WORLD DANCE FOR YOUTH
with Danceversity Faculty
(415) 794-7463
info at danceversity.com
www.danceversity.com
Monday: 4:00 - 5:15 pm (ages 7-11)
Monday: 5:15 - 6:45 pm (ages 12-16)

FLAMENCO
with Yaelisa
Choreography and Technique at All Levels
(510) 531-9986
yaelisa at caminosflamencos.com
www.caminosflamencos.com
Saturday: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Kids’ Class – ages 6-12)

KINDERMUSIK® by LightHeart Expressive Arts
with Lauren Perotti, MA
510-234-0601
lauren at lightheartexa.com
www.lightheartexa.com/childrens-programs.html

Designed for active, energetic, enthusiastic, and imaginative children ages 3 to 5. A musical journey of discovery and exploration limited only by the power of the imagination! Various class options offered - for detailed class information, visit the LightHeart Expressive Arts website.

Summer Camps at Ashkenaz

During the summer, Ashkenaz rents space to teachers who run summer camps. The following camps were offered during Summer 2011:

Children’s Summer Dance Camp
Led by Kathryn Roszak

Includes creative movement, ballet, tap, crafts, and costumes, plus a weekly performance with a potluck lunch.

July 18 - 22; July 25 - 29
Mon - Fri 9 am - 12:30 pm

Daycare available until 3 pm as needed.

www.dlkdance.com/camp.html

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

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 20 - 24; June 27 - July 1
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

Danceversity World Dance Camp
Led by Hannah Romanowsky

For boys and girls ages 6-16, Danceversity World Dance Camp offers 3 week-long sessions 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 1 - 5; August 8 - 12; August 15 - 19
Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm; full- and half-day options

www.danceversity.com

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