Children’s Classes and Programs DANCE & MOVEMENT

Culkin Kid Dancers: Level 2/3

Culkin School of Irish Dance

$555

Class 1: Tu, Sep 5-Feb 27; No Class Oct 31, Dec 26, Jan 2, 5-6pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 2: W, Sep 6-Feb 28; No Class Nov 22, Dec 20, 27, 5:45-6:45pm, Hall of Mirrors

Open to all returning Culkin Irish Dancers up to level 3. Focus will be on the basics and soft shoe dances, and hard shoe material if the dancers enrolled are ready for it, and ceili dances. Students adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: culkinschool.com. Minimum age 6. 23 sessions.

Culkin Kid Dancers: Level 6/7 Class 1: $780; Culkin School of Irish Dance Class 2: $530

Class 1: Tu, Sep 5 -Feb 27; No Class Oct 31, Dec 26, Jan 2, 7:30-9pm, Hall of Mirrors, 23 sessions

Class 2: Th, Sep 7-Feb 29; No Class Nov 23, 30, Dec 21, 28, 7:30-9pm, Hall of Mirrors, 22 sessions

Open to all Culkin Champ Irish Dancers in levels 6 and 7. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: culkinschool.com. Minimum age 6. 23 sessions.

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Children, teens and adults - beginners, intermediate, and advanced - may enroll in 30 minute, 45 minute or one hour weekly piano lessons, with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. No audition required. Learning piano is a great basis for learning music in general, and to prepare for playing other instruments. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://washingtonconservatory.org/enroll/studentinquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org

The Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Park is one of the 15 nationally accredited community and precollegiate music schools in the United States. Since 1984, WCM has served students of all ages and levels through individual lessons, classes, and ensembles. Students may study without audition with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. For detailed faculty biographies: washingtonconservatory.org. We are happy to offer guidance and speak with you about you or your child’s musical needs. 301.320.2770. Lessons are offered either in-person or online.

Classical and jazz ensembles are arranged on a weekly basis for students of similar age and ability. Call: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.

Concerts and special events for children, families, and adults are offered by Washington Conservatory performing artist faculty members and guests at various times throughout the year both online and in person. For information: washingtonconservatory.org and 301.320.2770.

Guidance is happily provided to students of all ages in choosing instruments for private study to meet each individual’s goals. Lessons are offered on piano, guitar, voice, all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. 30-minute, 45-minute, and one-hour private weekly lesson options. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://washingtonconservatory.org/enroll/ student-inquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org

Is there something musical you would specifically like to learn – an instrument or topic about music? For a preformed group of six or more, we are happy to hear your ideas and offer suggestions for tailor-made group classes to address your special interests. Give us a call to discuss: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 sequential weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.

In-person chamber music coaching for beginning, intermediate, or advanced preformed ensembles are arranged on an individual basis. Coaching with performing artist faculty is provided for amateur chamber music ensembles who would like to refine their ensemble playing or work on specific repertoire. A one-time coaching session or multiple coaching sessions are available. For more information and to arrange coaching, call 301.320.2770.

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