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Celebrate Bay Area National Dance Week with us: April 25-May 2 Free dance lessons, demonstrations and performances all week long! For more information, contact Marion Roth-Cramer 666-9603 Spring 2008 January - June
Creative Movement/Dance for Children and Family Activities 13 years to have a joyful dance experience taught by our highly trained and experienced staff. The Richmond District Children's Dance & Family Program, under the direction of Marian Roth-Cramer, prides itself for having many performance opportunities for its students throughout the year as well as fun family activities that unite our diverse members. Dance and movement classes include Modern and Ballet technique, Tap,Sports Movement, Jazz Fusion, Scottish Country Dancing, Dance Production Work- shops, Karate for Boys and Girls, Choreography, and opportunities for advanced students to participate in the "Dance Teacher Assistant" Training Program. Classes incorporate traditional dance technique, creative movement improvisations, choreography, colorful props, costumes,
singing, and holiday & celebratory dances. Sign-up Now! 1. Advance Dance Grades 3-5 Continued instruction in Modern Dance, Ballet and Tap for advanced dancer. Teachers permission required Saturday - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Studio 1) 19 classes January 5 - June 14 (no classes: 1/19, 2/16, 3/22, 3/29 and 5/24))
2. Ballet I Grades 1 - 5 Learn the basics of classical ballet; part of Ms Marian's Graded Dance Program. Friday- 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM (Studio 1) 21 classes January 4 - June 14 (no class: 1/25, 2/8, 3/21 and 3/28)
3. Creative Movement for Infants/Toddlers for babies 6 months to 36 months with their caregivers! 2 Days! Help baby get a leg up on life! Colorful props, lively music, instruments, Orff songs, simple dances prepares your baby for more complex movement demands. Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM (walkers up to 36 months) (Studio 2) 11:00-11:45 AM (non-walkers from 6 months old) (Studio 2) 18 Classes January 7 - June 9 (no classes: 1/21, 2/18, 3/24, 3/31 and 5/26)
Saturdays 10:00-11:00 AM (non-walkers from 6 months old) 10:30-11:30 AM (walkers up to 36 months) (Studio 2) 19 Classes January 5 - June 14 (no class: 1/19, 2/16, 3/22, 3/29 and 5/24)
4. Creative Movement for Pre-K dancers ages 3 - 5 2 Days Offered! Ms Marian's first introduction to dance elements for the young child; choreography, work with props, costumes, lively music, FUN! Part of the Graded Dance Program. Tuesdays 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Studio 1) 22 classes January 8 - June 10 (no class: 3/25)
Saturdays - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Studio 1) 19 classes January 5 - June 15 (no classes: 1/19, 2/16, 3/22, 3/29 and 5/24))
5. Dance I Grades 2nd - 3rd Continuation of our graded dance program; challenge your knowledge of modern dance, ballet and creative movement. Mondays - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Studio 1) 18 classes January 7 - June 9 (no classes: 1/21, 2/18, 3/24, 3/31 and 5/26)
6. Family Folk Dance for families of all sizes! Sundays: January 7 and April 6 Learn a variety of simple, fun folk dances you can continue to do with your family at home! Includes use of costumes and props. Light refreshments of the chosen country will be served. Advance registration is recommended, 666-9603. 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Drop-in fee: $15/family or $12/family Free for Family Plus Members Attire: comfortable clothes, ballet slippers or flexible gym shoes, skirts for women.
7. Family Fundays Check our bulletin board for more details.
Call Ms Marian at 666-9603 to sign up. Snacks provided.
8. Introduction to Dance Grades K-1 Learn the basics or challenge your knowledge of modern dance and creative movement; part of Ms Marian's Graded Dance Program. Friday - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Studio 1) 21 classes January 4 - June 13 (no classes: 1/25, 2/8, 3/21 and 3/28)
9. Jazz Fusion I New!!!! Jazz Fusion Grades K - 8 This class fuses together basic jazz dance with a touch of hip hop and a modern beat. The class includes warm-ups, center, across the floor and exciting choreography. Wednesdays - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Studio 1) 23 classes January 2 - June 11 (no class: 3/26)
10. Jazz Fusion II New!!!! Jazz Fusion Grades 3 - 8 Continuation of jazz Fusion for the advance dancer. Teacher permission required. Wednesdays - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Studio 1) 23 classes January 2 - June 11 (no class: 3/26)
11. Karate for Boys and Girls 2 Days Offered! Grades 2 - 7 Karate will help your child target their energy and learn unique skills. Taught by Sensei Mirko Buchwald, students learn a traditional Okinawan style called "Goyu Ryu." Develop self esteem, discipline, confidence, control and concentration - all elements required for a healthy child. Buy a uniform at the first class for $30. Tuesdays - 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM - (Studio 2) 22 classes January 8 - June 10 (no class: 3/25) Thursdays - 3:30 PM - 4:25PM - (Studio 2) 22 classes January 3 - June 12 (no classes: 2/7 and 3/27)
12. Scottish Country Dancing for Youth & Adults (Intro) Age 7-1/2 to Adult Intro Learn lively Scottish jigs, reels, intriguing patterns and steps; excellent for the new or trained dancer looking for a folk dance challenge. Sundays - 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM (Studio 1) 17 classes January 27 - June 15 (no classes: 2/17, 3/23, 3/30 and 5/25)
13. Scottish Country Dancing for Youth & Adults (Intermediate) Age 7-1/2 to Adult Continue your education and experience in this lively folk inspired dance form. Teacher permission required. Sundays - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Studio 1) 17 classes January 27 - June 15 (no classes: 2/17, 3/23, 3/30 and 5/25)
14. Sports Movement for Boys Grades K - 5 Learn the physical movements required to perform sports such as basketball, soccer, golf, archery, etc. through creative exercises and activities. All to spunky music! Tuesdays - 4:30 PM - 5:25 PM (Studio 2) 22 classes January 8 - June 10 (no class: 3/25)
15. Tap I Grades 1 - 8 Learn the basics of traditional tap or challenge your knowledge of this fun dance form; choreography, props, costumes, FUN!! Tuesdays - 3:00 PM - 3:55 PM (Studio 1) 22 classes January 8 - June 10 (no class: 3/25) Thursdays4:00 16. Tap II Grades 1 - 8 Continue the fun learning this syncopated dance style. Tap I is a mandatory prerequisite. Mondays - 3:00 PM - 3:55 PM (Studio 1) 18 classes January 7 - June 9 (no class: 1/21, 2/18, 3/24, 3/31 and 5/26)
Fees FEES - (3 options)
in as many classes as you and your children would like at NO EXTRA CHARGE!
**No refunds for all membership types Financial assistance, to the extent possible, is made available through the generosity of our members and donors. Please inquire at the Member Services Desk for and application. All applications take 3 weeks to process.
About the instructors: Marian Roth-Cramer, BA, MFA : (666-9603; mroth-cramer@ymcasf.org) Children's Dance and Family Programs Coordinator, Richmond District YMCA; Teaches: Ballet I, Ballet II, Creative Movement for Infants & Toddlers, Creative Movement
Dance, Intro to Dance, Sports Movement for Boys, Tap; 31-year career in performing, teaching, choreographing and directing dance companies; MFA (Masters of Fine Arts) Degree in Dance and Choreography from Mills College in Oakland ; B.A. in Theater and Dance from Barat College in Illinois; 2 years work towards Dance Therapy Masters; taught dance to over 25,000 San Francisco children since 1983 in SF Unified School District and Bay Area private schools; wrote book, "Creative Movement for Young Children" that has been used by dance specialists and elementary school teachers since 1980; in 2001, produced a promotional video featuring her work with Creative Movement for infants and toddlers. Our Faculty: Sensei Mirko Buchwald: (831-6558; mirko@sfgoju.com) Director, the San Francisco Zanshin Dojo School, since 1997 Teaches: Karate for Boys and Girls; 4th Degree Black Belt; 15- year teaching career; originally from England; came to the US as a member of the British Karate Team to compete in the 1990 World Games; studied with Martial Arts Master Morio Higaonna Sensei 9th degree black belt; US Karate Team Captain at 2001 World Games.
Monique Brown: (666-9603; crystabellaaaa@aol.com) Wellness Coordinator at the Richmond District YMCA Teaches: Jazz Fusion Trained with San Francisco Ballet School; Performed Ballet and Jazz for 20 years including work with Theater Ballet, Berkeley Ballet, Malcolm McFarland and the Dancers Synectics Group where she honed her skills in Jazz Dance and performed in a musical revue, "A Class Act" that ran for 6 months; Also teaches Ballet and Jazz for Adults at the Richmond District branch and children's dance at other Bay Area dance schools. Susie Langdon Kass: (666-9603; susie.Langdon-Kas@ucsf.edu) Certificated by The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Scotland Teaches: Scottish Country Dancing for Youth and Adults; Danced Scottish Country Dancing since 1975; has taught adults for 23 years and children for 4 years. She has been a coach for dance teams and has done a lot of work with the San Francisco branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Also teaches Aquatics for preschoolers and children. for K and up; all other dancers can wear any color, attached skirts OK!), pink or white ballet slippers; BOYS: t-shirts/sweats; black ballet slippers or flexible shoes; Family Folk Dance: soft sole/flexible shoes, comfy clothes, skirts for girls and women; Infant/Toddlers: comfy clothes for baby and caregiver; Jazz: tights, leotards, bike pants, jazz shoes; Karate: buy a uniform at first class for $30 Scottish: shorts or kilts for boys; shorts or skirts or kilts for girls; ballet slippers, ghillies, jazz shoes, Sports Movement: comfy clothes, ballet slippers, non-slip sox Tap: tights, leotards, skirts for girls, tap shoes
SF Dancewear, 659 Mission, 882-7087 (or call for their Oakland site) - I have negotiated with them to give dancers a discount; also check their Discount bin. Tutu.com, then scroll to Get the Pointe Dancewear, then Kids Dancewear. Super online site; check their sizing chart before you order, as these are European size slippers. Target and Mervyns OK for leotards
Dance Performance Opportunities, from Ms Marian One of the attractions of learning to dance at the Y, is the number of performance opportunities available to our students each year. Dancers with 2+ years experience dancing with Ms Marian are welcome to audition. All dancers are invited to participate in our 6th annual Children's Dance Recital to take place in June. Participation fees required. Etiquette 1. All students must have their parent/guardian sign in and sign out their dancer(s). Book found at front desk. 2. Please wait with siblings in Studio 2 if available. (Better yet, why not use this time to exercise or take a sauna?? Check out Family Plus Membership) 3. Please be on time; teacher may decline entrance if student is15 minutes + late. 4. Please advise your teachers of any health or scheduling conflicts OUTSIDE of the teaching block. You may call, leave a message in the teacher's box or email them. 5. Personal items should be stored on the shelf at Studio 1's entrance or on the floor near Studio 2. DO NOT place items on Spinner Bikes or Steps. 6. Observations by parents should be limited to end of the semester Demos or looking through the glass doors. As we agree, it is fun to watch your child progress, the youngest students become easily distracted when mom or dad is in the studio. (For example: Ms Marian's PreK and K/1 classes are usually very crowded; teaching the child to focus on the teacher is a huge part of the learning process. You can help. 7. NO FOOD OR DRINK allowed in studios. 8. Children should stay away from windows and staircase. Parents should intervene if they observe behavior that may be considered unsafe or hazardous to others. Immediately, call Y staff if you see anything deemed dangerous or an emergency. Remember, "it takes a village."
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