Creative Kids

Dancing

Groovy David’s Boogie Time

This interactive music and movement class exposes kids aged 3+ to various musical genres while inspiring them to use their bodies and imaginations. Groovy David (a.k.a. David Brownstein) has been entertaining children for over 10 years in Southern California.  He is Los Angeles Magazine’s Best Kids DJ, and his live music and puppet show called The Groovy David Show has been performed all over town, including at the Americana and the Grove. Meets Thursdays from 2:30-3:15pm. 6 classes for $120. Visit http://www.groovydavid.com to learn more, and to sign up.

Hip hop dance

This unique and fun-filled class for 2-4 year olds will enhance children’s self-esteem, listening skills, coordination and creativity though the ever-popular hip hop style of dance. Over the course of a 9-week session, participants will learn an entire age-appropriate dance routine, culminating in a recital. Instructor Janice Wong is the artistic director and owner of Dance Abstract. She has been teaching dance for over 10 years, and has performed on stage, TV and film. Meets Saturdays from 9-9:45am starting February 25th. $195 for 9 classes. Early bird/group specials are available. Space is very limited to allow for plenty of personal attention, so call 323-300-4754 or email danceabstract@gmail.com to sign up.

Moving

Laura’s Little Top

Come join the circus! This class allows children aged 18-36 months to experience the fun and excitement of the circus while enhancing their physical awareness, balance and coordination. Unlike your average kids’ gymnastics class, this unique class combines large motor skills – think peacock feather balancing, juggling ball tossing, scarf throwing, obstacle courses, rolling globe, rolla bolla balance board, stretching, and more – with the kind of imaginative play your child would experience in a theatre class, including costumes, makeup, music, simple comedy routines, and plenty of silliness. Taught by Laura Ferrari, graduate of the San Francisco Circus Center’s Clown Conservatory. Meets Thursdays from 11-11:45am.  $90 for 6 classes, payable by check made out to Laura Ferrari. Email Laura at lauraslittletop@gmail.com to enroll.

Kids’ yoga – NEW TIME!

These classes – taught by Melissa Oey of MA YOGA – help children aged 3-5 develop a love of their bodies and breath, understand how useful and rewarding it is to try their best, and experience a connection to a feeling of goodness inside that can help make the world outside a better place. Kids love it, and parents or caregivers get a well-deserved 45-minute break! Meets Wednesdays from 4:45-5:30pm. Series of 5 classes for $75, or 10 classes for $120 (single classes are $18) – good for one year. Your first class is free, so give it a try! Visit http://www.mayoga.com/html/locationsilverlake.htm to register.

Making music

Kindermusik

This great class for children from birth to 18 months incorporates the most current research on early childhood development and provides families with a special time for learning and connecting through music and movement. Each 8-week session offers you and your little one exposure to a wide variety of musical styles, sounds and genres, and includes instrument play, dance, together time and expert advice. Taught by Patti James, Licensed Kindermusik Educator and Suzuki Violin and Viola teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching music to children of all ages. Meets Mondays from 1:15-2:15pm. $186 for 8 classes includes home materials (CD, instrument, picture book, and art for your child’s wall). Your first class is free, and you can join anytime, so visit http://littletreblemakers.yourvirtuoso.com to sign up.

Creative Movement

Pretending

Drop in & dress up – COMING SOON!

At this fabulous new Saturday morning drop-in class, your little one will have a ball dressing up with our great selection of costumes and accessories before spending some time with our face painter/nail polisher/temporary tattoo artist and sitting down to a storytime tea complete with finger sandwiches, cookies, lemonade and fairy tales. There’s nothing else like it in LA!

Costume theatre storytelling

This unique class for children ages 3+ lets preschoolers bring their favorite characters to life with music, costumes, props and fairy dust! The amazing Evelyn Tollman will read great stories aloud, and children will be inspired to act them out using their language skills and imaginations. Meets Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30pm. $90 for 6 classes, payable by check made out to Evelyn Tollman. Contact us to enroll.

Kids Yoga