Wednesday, February 08, 2012

 

Garden Home Recreation Center    7475 SW Oleson Rd     Portland, OR 97223

  • Call Garden Home Rec Center directly to sign up for classes:  503-629-6341
  • To sign up for classes online, click here.

If you have any questions, please email me at rhythmofmyheart@msn.com

 

 

 

Summer Term 2011

 

Click Here for a daily outlook at Valerie's Schedule

  

 

Click on the style below to see what is available.

 

 

On The Stage I, Alice in Wonderland

 

Step through the magic mirror and into the time stopping world of

Alice in Wonderland. In this world of imagination, welcoming creative

expression, children will thrive while learning how to act, sing and

dance. Show 8/12 at 5 pm. (Valerie)

6/24-8/12 (8)  F          1:15-2:45 pm             4½-7 yrs            $130

GH11119A Gym

 

On The Stage I, Disney Prince & Princesses

 

Straight from the world of Disney, our favorite characters will finally

get a chance to tell their story – and the princesses or prince is you!

Class will cover acting, dancing and singing while emphasizing

selfconfidence, stage presence and voice projection. Choose characters,

learn lines, dress up in costume and perform an amazing musical for

friends and family! Show 8/18 at 3:30 pm. (Valerie)

6/23-8/18 (9) Th       1:15-2:45 pm             3½-6 yrs            $140

GH11118 Gym

 

On The Stage II, Camp Rock 2 - The Final Jam

 

Rock the stage with your acting, dancing and singing skills. Roll out the

red carpet for yourself as you take center stage! Gain solid skills that

will serve you through life and on stage by increasing confidence and

self-expression. Choose/create characters, learn lines, design costumes

and produce a musical show. Show 8/26 at 7 pm. (Valerie)

6/23-8/25 (10) Th      3-5 pm                       6-12 yrs                 $165

GH11216 Gym

 

 

Ballerina Beauties

 

Everything is beautiful at the ballet...Fuse the fundamentals of ballet

with elegance and grace. Increase confi dence, poise and coordination

while gaining strength and fl exibility. Wear appropriate dance attire and

bring ballet shoes. (Valerie)

6/23-7/14 (4) Th           9:15-10 am               3-4 yrs                   $19

GH11100 Rm 14

7/28-8/18 (4) Th           9:15-10 am               3-4 yrs                   $19

GH11101 Rm 14

 

Ballet, Beginning

 

Introduces ballet fundamentals at the barre and in classical positions.

Increase balance, coordination, fl exibility, and strength. Wear

appropriate dance attire and bring ballet shoes.

7/11-8/8 (5) M               5-5:45 pm                 4-6 yrs                  $24

GH11102 Rm 14 (Katie)

6/25-7/30 (6) S              10:45-11:30 am        4-6 yrs                  $29

GH11103 Rm 14 (Kelsi)

8/6-8/27 (4) S                10:45-11:30 am        4-6 yrs                  $19

GH11104 Rm 14 (Kelsi)

 

Ballet, On Your Toes!

 

Beginning class introduces ballet techniques through props and fun

music. Skills include balance, coordination, fl exibility and strength. For

3-year-olds only. Bring ballet shoes. (Kelsi)

6/25-7/30 (6) S                10-10:45 am           3 yrs                     $32

GH11121 Rm 14

8/6-8/27 (4) S                  10-10:45 am           3 yrs                     $21

GH11122 Rm 14

 

Ballet, Tiny Tutus

 

Perfect for tiny dancers to learn basic ballet skills to improve balance

and coordination in a nurturing and fun environment. For 2-year-olds

only. Bring ballet shoes. (Kelsi)

6/25-7/30 (6) S                 9:30-10 am               2 yrs                      $21

GH11127 Rm 14

8/6-8/27 (4) S                   9:30-10 am               2 yrs                      $14

GH11128 Rm 14

 

Ballet I

 

An introduction to formal ballet that follows the traditional class

structure of barre work (stretch and strength), center work (stationary

movement), and across the fl oor work (traveling movement). Dancers

gain strength and fl exibility and begin work on ballet jumps and turns.

Ballet shoes needed. (Kelsi)

6/25-7/30 (6) S                 11:30 am-12:30 pm   6-8 yrs                 $39

GH11200 Rm 14

8/6-8/27 (4) S                   11:30 am-12:30 pm   6-8 yrs                 $26

GH11201 Rm 14

Date

 

Cheerleading

 

Students will learn cheers, chants, motion technique and great pompom

dance routines. Spirit kicks, jumps and mini-stunts too. Join the

fun! (Valerie)

6/23-7/14 (4) Th                12:15-1 pm                 5½ -10 yrs          $19

GH11108 Rm 14

7/28-8/18 (4) Th                12:15-1 pm                 5½ -10 yrs          $19

GH11109 Rm 14 

 

Just Dance

 

This class is focused on your child’s expression and choreography. Do

you hear a lot of “Watch this!” We will watch, inspire and teach your

child how to choreograph. Kids will learn others choreography and

teach their own too! A fabulous showcase to be watched on the last

day. (Valerie)

6/24-7/15 (4)    F                Noon-1 pm                   5-10 yrs             $26

GH11112 Rm 14

7/29-8/19 (4)    F                Noon-1 pm                   5-10 yrs             $26

GH11113 Rm 14

 

Gotta Dance!

 

This fun and exciting class teaches kids the fundamentals of ballet, tap,

and jazz. They’ll develop coordination and rhythm with tap, grace and

poise with ballet and then feel like a star with Broadway jazz. Great

class for aspiring dancers. (Valerie)

6/23-7/14 (4)    Th               10-10:45 am                 2-3 yrs               $19

GH11110 Rm 14

7/28-8/18 (4)    Th               10-10:45 am                 2-3 yrs               $19

GH11111 Rm 14

 

 

Last Chance Dance!

 

Combining creative movements fun, fast-paced dance songs with ballet

techniques and moving into some hip-hop exercising. Parents and

children will learn together creating a summer to remember! Focus is on

imagination, coordination and most of all having a great time together.

Parent participation required. (Valerie)

6/24-7/15 (4)    F                   11-11:45 am                3-6 yrs               $19

GH11114 Rm 14

7/29-8/19 (4)    F                   11-11:45 am                3-6 yrs               $19

GH11115 Rm 14

 

Movers & Shakers Toddler Dance

 

In this creative movement class children will explore dance with hulahoops,

balls, pom-poms, scarves and other fun props. While dancing to

cartoon favorites, children will learn rhythm, coordination and beginning

dance skills. They will have lots of fun as they step into the imaginative

world of dance. (Valerie)

6/23-7/14 (4)    Th                  10:45-11:30 am          2-4 yrs               $19

GH11116 Rm 14

7/28-8/18 (4)    Th                  10:45-11:30 am          2-4 yrs               $19

GH11117 Rm 14

 

Toddler Time

 

Wave your arms and wiggle your toes! Parents and tots are invited to

a shoes-off exercise and learning experience! Enjoy the magic of song,

dance, rhythm and movement! Focus is on imagination, coordination

and most of all having a great time together. Parent participation

required. Class suggested for walkers. (Valerie)

6/24-7/15 (4)    F                       9-9:45 am                 1½-3 yrs            $19

GH11129 Rm 14

7/29-8/19 (4)    F                       9-9:45 am                 1½-3 yrs            $19

GH11130 Rm 14

  

Tiny Tot Hip Hop

 

Let loose and let hip-hop get some energy out. Catch the groove while

increasing balance, coordination and strength. Boogie down to those

lively tunes with safe and cool moves! (Kelsi)

6/24-7/29 (6)    F                       3:45-4:30 pm             3-5 yrs             $29

GH11125 Rm 14

8/5-8/26 (4)      F                       3:45-4:30 pm             3-5 yrs             $19

GH11126 Rm 14

 

Hip Hop I

 

Experience all the styles of hip-hop and more in this fun, high-energy

dance class. Learn new dance routines to the latest hit music. (Kelsi)

6/24-7/29 (6)    F                       4:30-5:30 pm             6-8 yrs             $37

GH11205 Rm 14

8/5-8/26 (4)      F                       4:30-5:30 pm             6-8 yrs             $24

GH11206 Rm 14

 

 

Hip Hop, Teen

 

Teaches all the latest dances as seen on TV! Learn new choreographed

routines and put them together to the hottest new music. (Kelsi)

6/24-7/29 (6)     F                      6:30-7:30 pm             13-17 yrs         $37

GH11211 Rm 14

8/5-8/26 (4)     F 6:30-7:30 pm 13-17 yrs $24

GH11212 Rm 14

 

Hip Hop for Boyz 

 

Just for boys. Learn break dancin’, pop n’ lock, old school to new

school Hip-Hop. Boys are encouraged to enhance their own free style.

Learn all the latest moves and combine them to make new routines to

the best, new music. (Mychal) 

6/24-7/29 (6)      F                       6-7 pm                            6-12 yrs            $37

GH11209 Rm 8

8/5-8/26 (4)      F                       6-7 pm                            6-12 yrs              $24

GH11210 Rm 8

 


On the Stage, Theater Camp

 
In one fabulous week put together a musical and finish the week with
an evening performance. Each child will take the character of his/her
choice and together will create a musical. This camp will be hands-on
working in creating character/story development and stage sets. Bring a
snack/sack lunch and beverage each day. Show will be on the Friday of
camp at 7 pm. (Katie, Valerie)
8/29-9/2 (1)        M-F                  9 am-2 pm                       5-9 yrs               $145
GH11120 Gym

Show Stoppers Dance Camp
 
In just one week your child will discover and develop the love of
performing! Come to explore dance, the funk of hip-hop, the grace of
ballet, the technique of jazz and the fun of gymnastics. Get into the
limelight with this fun-fi lled camp. Bring a snack and beverage each
day. (Katie, Valerie)
8/22-8/26 (1)      M-F                  9-11 am                           3½ -7 yrs           $70
GH11123 Rm 14
 

Summer Thursday’s Classes

 

Time                           Class                                                              Age

9:15 – 10am               Ballet, Ballerina’s Everywhere                                           2-3yrs

10 – 10:45am             Ballet, Ballerina’s Everywhere                                           3-5yrs

10:45 – 11:30am        Movers & Shakers Toddler Dance                                      2-4yrs

11:30 – 12:15pm        Gotta Dance!                                                                       3-6yrs

12:15 – 1pm               Cheerleading                                                                       4-6yrs

1:15 – 2:45pm            On the Stage I (Disney Prince & Princesses)                     3-6yrs

3:00 – 5:00pm            On the Stage II (Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam)                 6-12yrs

5:00 – 7:00pm            Teens on the Stage                                                             13-17yrs

 

Summer Friday’s Classes

 

Time                            Class                                                             Age

9 – 9:45am                 Toddler Time                                                               1 ½ - 3yrs

9:45 – 10:30am           Gotta Dance!                                                               2-3yrs

10:30 – 11:15am         Last Chance Dance!                                                    3-6yrs

11:15 – 12pm              Dancing Princesses                                                     3 ½ - 6yrs

12:15 – 1:15pm           Hip Hop Adult                                                            14 +

1:15 – 2:45pm             On the Stage I: Alice in Wonderland                         3-6yrs

 

(Kelsi’s Classes Below)

3:45 – 4:30pm             Tiny Tot Hip Hop                                                       3-5yrs

4:30 – 5:30pm             Hip Hop                                                                      6-8yrs

5:30 – 6:30pm             Hip Hop II                                                                  9-12yrs

6:30 – 7:30pm             Hip Hop for Teens                                                     13-17yrs

(Mychal’s Class Below)

6-7pm                         Hip Hop for Boyz                                                      6-12yrs 

  

Summer Saturday’s Classes – Kelsi’s Classes

 

Time                            Class                                                             Age

9:30 – 10                     Ballet, Tiny Tutus                                                      2yrs

10 -10:45am                Ballet, On Your Toes                                                  3yrs

10:45 – 11:30am          Ballet, Beginning                                                        4-6yrs

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