Free Classes at the Linda Rhoades Neighborhood Community Center

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Fall Session II Class Descriptions:

Class Description Day / Dates
Bilingual Music Around the World  Sing, move, and explore! In this six-hour enrichment program, students discover songs and stories from Latin America and beyond while learning simple Spanish words along the way. Through rhythm games, movement, and musical storytelling, children build confidence, practice listening and teamwork, and discover how people around the world express themselves through music. Tuesdays: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (No Class 11/24)
Music Makers – World Beats (Guitar) This is more than a beginner guitar class—it’s a foundation for a lifelong love of music. Students from the September program are encouraged to continue to build essential guitar skills, including notes, chords, and techniques, while discovering the music theory behind what you play. By understanding both the how and the why, you’ll build the confidence and skills to keep playing long after the class ends. We will continue our knowledge of music through playing the guitar with new notes and chords. New music makers welcome! Tuesdays: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (No Class 11/24)
Art: World Exploration Let’s travel to many places, historical time periods and cultures exploring the unique art, colors and design found around the world! We will include art lessons that depict landscapes, cultural traditions and animals. It will be a colorful adventure using watercolor, oil pastel, colored pencils and other media to create our masterpieces. Wednesdays: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (No Class 11/11 or  11/25)
Ms Vi’s Dance Crew
Come join Ms Vi’s Dance Crew. This is a high energy, ALL LEVELS dance class that will keep everyone moving! Dancers will learn choreography and movements to current upbeat and worldly music. Come and try something fun and new with Ms. Vi. Wednesdays: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 (No Class 11/11 or  11/25)
Our World Through Science and Art Discover, experiment, and create! In this eight-hour enrichment program, students explore our world through hands-on science investigations and art projects. From patterns in nature to changing weather and colorful landscapes, young scientists and artists will observe, ask questions, and turn their discoveries into creative artwork. Each lesson builds curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence as students explore the connections between science, art, and the world around them. Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 11/12, 11/19 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (No Class 11/26)
Capoeira, Dance and Music Keep moving, making music, and discovering capoeira! In this eight-week program, students explore this Afro-Brazilian martial art through dance, games, and partner activities. Building on the first session, students practice kicks, escapes, and movement sequences that strengthen balance, flexibility, coordination, and body control. Songs in Portuguese and hands-on percussion activities bring capoeira’s music and cultural traditions to life. Each class encourages creativity, teamwork, and confidence in a fun, inclusive environment. New and returning students are welcome! Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 11/12, 11/19 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (No Class 11/26)