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Charles River YMCA Late Spring Brochure Available

Late spring session begins on April 28, sign ups for members begins Monday April 7th. Click here to download the Late Spring brochure for the Charles River YMCA in Needham. Some fun classes this session include:

Yoga for Youth – Ages 8-12: The best way to keep young is to remain mindful of your youth. The best way to keep youth mindful is to share yoga with them. Monday 6-7pm / Member $80.00 / Youth $105.00 / Community $140.00

"Fabulously" Fit Mommies!! Whether you are 6 weeks post-pregnancy or 6 years, it is never too late to get back your "prebaby" figure. Join us for a new class that will mix ballet, yoga and pilates in order to help you strengthen your core and tone your muscles. Mondays 9:15-10:15am / Member $80 / Community $140

Hip Hop: Learn new dance moves and routines set to the latest music. Hip Hop is a fun way to get active and develop rhythmic skills. Ages 10-13 Fri 4:15-5:00pm / Ages 5-8 Sat 11:05-11:50 / Family $68 / Y-Kids $101 / Community $135

Youth Ballet: Our classes for aspiring ballerinas are taught by a local dancer and mom, Michele Gillen. Age 3 Tue 12-12:45 & Wed 12:00-12:45pm / Age 4 Wed 12:45-1:30pm / Ages 4-5 Tues 12:45-1:30pm / Ages 5-6 Fri 3:30-4:15 / Family $68 / Y-Kids $101 / Community $135

Capoeira Self Defense: Capoeira teaches an array of life skills such as discipline and concentration in a physically stimulating environment. Ages 5-7 Mon/Wed 3:30-4:15pm / Ages 5-7 Wed 3:30-4:15pm / Ages 5-7 Mon 3:30-4:15pm / Ages 8-12 Wed 4:15-5:00pm / Ages 8-12 Mon 4:15-5:00pm / Ages 8-12 Wed 4:15-5:00pm

1day/wk 2 days/wk

Family $68 / $110

Y-Kids $101 / $166

Community $135 / $221

YMCA Hip Hop Class in Needham

Did you know that the Charles River YMCA has a Hip Hop Class on Fridays and Saturdays?

Hip Hop
Learn new dance moves and routines set to the latest music. Hip Hop is a fun way to
get active and develop rhythmic skills. Please meet our new instructor for Saturday,
Sandra, a mother of 4 who has years of a dance background. Michele Gillon, YMCA’s
instructor for many years now teaches the Friday class.
Ages 9-11 Fri 4:15-5:00pm
Ages 5-8 Sat. 11:05-11:50
Family $68, Y-Kids $101, Community $135

See the whole brochure for all late fall classes here.

Ballet & Creative dance classes for kids @ TCAN

The Center for the Arts in Natick offers dance classes for all ages. They have Creative Dance, Pre Ballet, Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Dance. Their philosphy:
By relating movement to stories and images familiar to children, these popular classes encourage control and expression while children experience the fun of creative play. Our youngest dancers can experience the joyous discovery of creative movement, followed by classes in ballet, modern, jazz and “mom and kids” yoga. Modern dance is offered for both the older child and adult. All classes encourage self-expression, cooperation, sound dance technique and physical imagination.

Hip Hop Classes from Dover Community Ed

See here for more classes and the registration form.

YD-08 Hip Hop Dance (6)
Grades 1 & 2 Fee: $70
Teresa Osborn
Tuesday, September 18 – October 23
4:00 - 4:45 pm
Caryl School Gym
Dance like your favorite star in “High School Musical” and learn some of the cool dances from the movie, You will also learn the latest dance songs from Cascada, Hillary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Raven and more. Classes will include a warm up, dance routines to popular music and a cool down. Please wear
comfortable loose clothing with sneakers or dance shoes.

YD-09 Hip Hop Dance (6)
Grades 3 – 5 Fee: $70
Tuesday, September 18 – October 23
4:45 – 5:30 pm
Caryl School Gym
(See Above)

YD-10 Boys Hip Hop Dance (6)
Grades 2-5 Fee: $70
Teresa Osborn
Tuesday, September 18 –October 23
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Caryl School Gym
(This class is the same as above except it is
gearing towards boys)

Dedham Ballet classes

http://www.dedham-ma.gov/index.cfm?pid=12419
Tons of Ballet from Dedham Park & Rec

RDS Performing Arts Dance Registration Aug 29

Miss Rosemarie's Ballet registration is Tues, Aug 29th from 5-7pm and Wed, Sept 6th from 5-7pm
508-785-2027

Wellesley Recreation Fall 2007 Programs online

Wellesley Resident signups begin Wed Sept 5th
NonResidents on Wed Sept 12th
Lots of classes - Puddlestompers, Tot Time, Royal Tea Party, Mom & Baby Yoga, Creative Movement, Kid's Club, Creative Movement & Art, Winter Fun Days, Preschool Science, BAllet, Jazz, Irish Step Dancing, Chess, Spanish, Reading, and more! http://wellesleyma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/WellesleyMA_Recreation/index

Charles River YMCA Fall Brochure Finally Available

Charles River YMCA EARLY FALL PROGRAMS Registration begins on Monday and the brochure just became avaiable yesterday afternoon....
Registration dates are:
Family Members August 20
Youth Members August 22
Community August 27

Click here for the brochure

No toddler programs this time around, but there are:
Soccer - Ages 4-6
T-Ball - Ages 3-5
Instructional Baseball - Ages 6-7
Soccer Starters - Age 3
Flag Football - Ages 5-9
Youth Street Hockey - NEW - Ages 6-7
Youth Karate - Ages 5-12 [5-7, 7-12]
Hip Hop Dance - Ages 5-11 [5-8, 9-11]
8-Week Ballet - Ages 3-5 [3, 4-5]
16-Week Performance Ballet - not sure on ages yet
Girls on the Run - 3rd-5th grade
Wrestling Clinic - 3rd-5th Grade
Swimming Lessons galore

Dover Area Ballet Classes

Dover:

Erin's School of Dance [Miss Erin] 508-695-7826 @ Caryl School

RDS Performing Arts [Miss Rosemarie] 508-785-2027 @ Dover Legion

*Dover Community Ed [sometimes offers Hip Hop to Chickering students]

Needham:

Charles River YMCA [usually 4-6 year olds] 781-449 6646

Creative Movement & Arts Center 781-449-2707

Kathy McCrohon Dance Center 781-444-9711

Needham Dance Theatre 781.449.5585

Needham Park & Rec 781-455-7521

Wellesley:

Royal Academy of Dance 508-785-0135

Wellesley Park & Rec 781 235-2370

*Linx [just general dance] 781-235-3210

Natick:

TCAN 508.647.0097

Medfield:

Medfield Dance Academy 508-359-9665

Medfield Park & Rec 508-359-2715

Paulette's Ballet Studio

Charles River YMCA Fall 2007 signups soon

http://www.ymcaboston.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=118&nodeID=7

Watch this page for the Charles River YMCA (Needham) class listings for Fall. They have great ballet and hip hop classes.

Creative Movement & Arts Needham - Fall 2007 Schedule

The Creative Movement & Arts Center in Needham [right behind the library] is a wonderful facility with great teachers.  (website is being revamped 4/28/08 - call (781) 449-2707 for info)) They have many different kinds of programs and membership includes additional perks like:
Free Drop-In Gym & Art, Marshmallow Campfire & Sing-a-longs, Growing Reader Saturday morning story hour, Priority enrollment, Parenting and Childhood information, Free session of Side-by-Side Baby Dance (3-7 months). Discounts on Pediatric First Aid & CPR, Pizza Pajama Pizzazz Party, Big Bash Birthday Parties ($80 discount) and Family combo class packages.

Partner programs are playfully planned instructional settings that rely on parents/caregivers to provide a significant amount of active involvement for the program to be successful. Teachers provide specific instructions and assistance to adults and interact closely with the children.
- BABY DANCE (Physical, social, multi-sensory and creative development)
- LITTLE PARTNERS (Physical, social, multi-sensory and creative development)
- BIG PARTNERS (Physical, social and creative development)
- DYNAMIC DUOS (Social skills, emotional intelligence, communication, creative thinking)
- MESSY MASTERPIECES (Art education, creative expression & thinking, social development)
- MOVING MELODIES (Music education, creative expression and thinking, social development)
- LITTLE BALLET PARTNERS (Ballet education creative expression, social development)
- STEPPING STONES (Pre-school preparation, creative expression thinking, social development)

Go-It-Alone programs are designed for children to participate and progress without a parent or caregiver present in the classroom. Speak with our staff about our “Better Together” policy on achieving success in transitioning!
- CREATIVE GYMNASTICS (Gymnastics instruction, physical, social and creative development)
- ALLSTAR GYMNASTICS (Gymnastics instruction, physical, social and creative development)
- SPORTSCLUB WORKOUT™ (Team sports instruction, physical, social & creative development)
- SUPER SPORTS WORKOUT™ (Team sports instruction, physical, social & creative development)
- CREATIVE BALLET (Ballet instruction, creative expression & thinking, social development)
- MODERN DANCE (Modern and jazz dance instruction, creative expression & thinking, social development)
- MESSY MASTERPIECES (Art education, creative expression and thinking, social development)
- ART ADVENTURES™ (Art education, creative expression and thinking, social development)
- SHOWSTOPPERS™ (Performing arts education, creative expression and thinking, social development)

BIG BASH BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Needham Dance Theatre's Summer Ballet

Summer Dance Program 2007
Jazz • Tumbling • Ballet • Crafts
June 25 - 29 • July 16 - 20 • August 13 - 17
9 AM - 12 Noon
Monday - Friday
Fun theme each day!
Bring a bag lunch, snack provided
Download the registration form here.

Kathy McCrohon Dance Center - Needham

http://kathymccrohondance.com/

Pre-Ballet, Tumbling for Tots, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical Modern Jazz, Jazz Tumbling & Boys Hip Hop offered. Dance Birthday parties too!

Wellesley Park & Rec Summer 2007 Programs online

http://wellesleyma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/WellesleyMA_Recreation/New%20Spring%20Programs Includes many types of classes, including:
Arts & Crafts
Certification
Cooking
Dance, Acting & Etiquette
Enrichment
Kaplan
Movie Night
Music
Physical Pursuits
Preschool
Science
Shooting Stars

Linx enrichment classes in Wellesley

Pre-registration for Fall Programs has begun - Save 50% on 2nd class (limited time)
http://linx-usa.com/drilldown.phtml?time_period=&category_id=&grade_rank=&day_of_week=&term=Fall%202007

Classes include:
Activity & Exploration
Kids need to move! Why lie around and relax when you can get up and get going? That’s where LINX comes in. Come have the time of your life in the LINX Activity and Exploration room - part of our new 5000 sq. ft. facility. In here there’s always room to run around and be a kid!
Art & Creativity
Drawing and painting and sculpting OH MY! The LINX Art and Creativity program has a variety of art programs for different ages and interests. From classical to alternative - we have just the program. Get messy! Get Crafty! Get Creative!
Martial Arts
Beginning in September 2007, LINX will offer kids martial arts programs to many different age levels.
Science & Technology
LINX- Where Science & Technology go above and beyond traditional. From model rockets and household chemical reactions to web design and digital photography, kids will be intrigued and excited to explore science and technology here at LINX.
Theater, Music, & Dance
Performing is fun, and even more fun at LINX. Through our innovative curriculum, children will have the opportunity to explore new talents and develop their existing natural abilities.
Tree House Languages
Tree House Spanish is a unique, fun way for children to learn Spanish through immersion.
Yoga
Beginning in September 2007, LINX will offer kids yoga programs.

YMCA signups!

Charles River YMCA signups started on April 2 for Family Members. http://www.ymcaboston.org Cute new class called Superheros for ages 4+! We loved their ballet class - very easy-going atmosphere and a great teacher.

Canton Tot Plex

The indoor play space is designed for infants and toddlers and the classes are targeted to kids up to 6. Beware the play space is closed during school vacations! Many classes available and birthday parties too!
http://www.totplex.com/

Charles River YMCA Fall brochure now online

Tot classes, swimming, ballet, hip hop, karate, cheerleading, soccer, t-ball and baseball!  Plus adult classes in clay and jewelry making!  Most classes at the YMCA Active Family Center just over the Dover line on Chestnut Street in Needham.

http://ymcaboston.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=117&nodeID=7

Medfield's Fall 2006 Rec Brochure now online

Many, many classes offered for all ages.  Karate, ballet, soccer, sewing, fencing, cooking, baby gym, art and more! [$10 nonresident fee at signup]  http://www.town.medfield.net/index.cfm?cdid=13772&pid=12684

Fall 2006 Wellesley Rec Brochure now online

Wellesley's Fall Programs for kids have just been posted on the web.

Includes ballet, puddlestompers, theatre, music, creative movement, cooking and more!

http://www.wellesleyma.gov/Pages/WellesleyMA_Recreation/YouthPrograms

Dance Lessons at RDS

RDS Performing Arts offers ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop classes for preschool kids and up in Dover. 

Call for more info : 508-785-2027 [Ms. Rosemarie is the owner]

They usually have an open house & registration the week before classes start in the evening.

Monthly fee for 1 hour is $56.  For 1 1/2 hours it's $84.  2nd student is 10% off

You can pay monthly and quit anytime [for those with kids wanting to try it out!].

Erin's School of Dance

Erin's School of Dance schedule just arrived in the mail.  Classes for 3 year olds and up available.  Great location at the Caryl School upstairs [4 Springdale Avenue in Dover, MA].  Call Erin for more info at (508) 695-7826.

Needham Dance Theatre

New Class Schedule posted http://needhamdancetheatre.org/  Ballet for 3 years olds & up! Annual recital is quite an event.  New location opening soon.

Creative Movement & Arts Center - Needham

Creative Movement & Arts is a great place for classes up to age 8.  They have infant, gymnastics, ballet, spanish, music and art classes.  The birthday parties are super fun and let the parents relax. The facility is gorgeous with two HUGE playrooms with climbing structures and one smaller mirrored wall room. 

The teachers are great and my kids loved it there!  They are part of Bright Horizons and post most of the information on their website at (website is being revamped 4/28/08 - call (781) 449-2707 for info) http://centers.brighthorizons.com/CMAC/index.cfm  They are located in the office park behind the new Needham Public Library.