
Movement Classes
A variety of after-school and weekend capoeira, creative movement, dance, and play-based classes designed to support children's development and relationship-based education.
Fall enrollment opens Thursday July 31
Fall session begins September 2 and runs through December 20.
Classes are $25/class, sliding scale rates available upon registration
NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS
Questions about classes or registration? Email info@projectcommotion.org
Weekly Schedule
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Tuesday
PreK Creative Dance
Age 3-5
4 - 4:45pmCreative Dance classes are focused on imaginative play and basic dance and music concepts. Instructors guide students through playful storytelling done through music and dance movements. Children work together to create movements, dances, and music with one another. Classes are designed to support children's physical development, self-regulation, communication, and collaboration skills through these fun, exciting activities.
Tween Creative Dance
Ages 9-12
5 - 6pmTween Creative Dance focuses on creative expression through movement, art and dance. Students work collaboratively with one another to build dance and art skills, create choreography, and develop storytelling projects. Curriculum is based on students' interests, experiences, and ideas while focusing on social emotional skills, gross motor development, and navigating the rich child development that occurs in tween years.
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Wednesday
Fitness, Sports, and Play
Ages 6-9
5:15 - 6 PMTaught by a combination of sports coaches, play-based teachers, and movement artists, Fitness, Sports, and More offers youth an exciting, collaborative class that explores a variety of movement styles and patterns. From cooperative problem solving to basic soccer skills and dance moves, this class supports children's physical development, self-regulation, and social emotional skills.
Teen Conditioning
Ages 13-18
6 - 7 PMTeen Conditioning combines movement, music, and sports activities with strengths-based conditioning to promote healthy movement pattersn that will increse students' confidence, artistry, and gross motor skills. This class offers cooperative, game-based learning that enhances students' body awareness and supports their physical, social, and emotional wellness.
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Thursday
PreK Creative Movement
Ages 3-5
4 - 4:45 PMCreative Movement classes are focused on play-based and imagination-based learning. Students will develop self-expression, body awareness, and self regulation through movement, music, storytelling, and dance activities. In collaboration with instructors, students help develop class curriculum by designing order of activities and sharing their imaginative process with their peers.
Youth Creative Movement
Ages 5-8
5 - 6 PMYouth Creative Movement classes are focused on play-based and imagination-based learning. This class is designed to promote confidence, agency, and social emotional development through collaborative storytelling, music, and imaginative play. Students are active partners in their learning and collaborate with instructors to express their thoughts and emotions through movement.
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Friday
Capoeira Crianças
Ages 3-5
4 - 4:45 PMCapoeira Crianças introduces children to dynamic cultural expression that includes movement and music of the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira.Through movement, music, and song; children are encouraged to explore space and express themselves in a joyful environment. Students will learn basic Capoeira skills, movements, and games to support their physical, social, and emotional development.
Youth Capoeira
Ages 6 - 12
5 - 6 PMCapoeira, an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art, is an exciting and engaging activity, as it uniquely integrates self defense, music, dance, and acrobatics. This class provides students with a safe space to learn and challenge themselves while building bonds with their peers. Students will learn more complext Capoeira skills and increase their ability to do partner work through Capoeira movements. Instructors use Capoeira curriculum to support key skills such as self-regulation, communication, and collaboration
Teen/Adult Capoeira
Ages 13+
6:15 - 7:30 PMCapoeira is an African-Brazilian art form that "weaves fighting, music, dance, and rituals inot a strategy by which people live, struggle, celebrate, and survive together." Guided by Prof. Baqueta (Armando), classes incorporate the movements of capoeira, fundamentals of tumbling and acrobatics, music and rhythm, and partner work. This teen and adult class creates space for intergenerational learning in a collaborative and joyful environment.
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Saturday
Gymfants
Ages 0-3 & their caregivers
10:30 - 11:15 AMThis family-child class focuses on finding joy and strength in relationships with our youngest children. Instructors guide families through free play and explorations that take inspriation from creative movement and dance. Come join other local families to sing, dance, wiggle, and play together!
PreK Creative Movement
Ages 3-5
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMCreative Movement classes are focused on play-based and imagination-based learning. Students will develop self-expression, body awareness, and self regulation through movement, music, storytelling, and dance activities. In collaboration with instructors, students help develop class curriculum by designing order of activities and sharing their imaginative process with their peers.
Youth Creative Movement
Ages 5-8
12:30 - 1:30 PMYouth Creative Movement classes are focused on play-based and imagination-based learning. This class is designed to promote confidence, agency, and social emotional development through collaborative storytelling, music, and imaginative play. Students are active partners in their learning and collaborate with instructors to express their thoughts and emotions through movement.