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:

BEGINNING BALLET FOR CHILDREN (ages 5-9)
with Kathryn Roszak
(510) 233-5550
kdance at sonic.net
www.dlkdance.com
Monday: 4:15 - 5:15 pm (ages 5-6)
Wednesday: 4:15 - 5:15 pm (ages 7-9)

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.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR CHILDREN (ages 3-5)
with Kathryn Roszak
(510) 233-5550
kdance at sonic.net
www.dlkdance.com
Monday: 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Wednesday: 3:30 - 4:15 pm

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

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 6-10)

Summer Camps at Ashkenaz

During the summer, Ashkenaz rents space to teachers who run summer camps. The following camps will be offered during Summer 2009:

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 15 - 19; June 22 - 26
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 (divided into 4-5 and 6-9). Includes creative movement, ballet, tap, crafts and costumes, plus a weekly performance with a potluck lunch.
Taught by professional dancers.

July 13 - 16; July 20 - 24; July 27 - 31
Mon - Fri 9 am - 12:30 pm

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

Danceversity World Dance Camp
Led by Hannah Romanowsky

For boys and girls ages 6-16, Danceversity World Dance Camp offers 4 week-long sessions in August 2009 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 3 - 7; August 10 - 14; August 17 - 21; August 24 - 28
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