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Kids & Teens Movement for Musical Theatre Gain experience to polish your stage presence Instructor: Peg Thibodeau Ages: 10 – 15 6 week session This musical theatre performance class is for young musical theatre enthusiasts who would like to improve their dancing skills for the stage. Students will learn fundamental types of movement typically used in musical theatre through music, staging, and choreography. SPRING April 28 - June 2 Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6 pm Code: 15184 $200 JCC members $225 non-members $175 for children in JCC Kids’ Place Second Stage Working together to produce a youth theatre company Instructor: Debra Clinton Ages: Grades 6 – 9 12 week session (Additional class hours toward the end of rehearsal period will be announced.) for roles to learning to use lighting, sound, costume, and set pieces, Second Stage builds upon a theatrical foundation to help the student develop a complete working understanding of the anatomy of a production. Parents are invited to the final performance in Spring 2015. WINTER January 12 – March 30 Mondays, 4 – 6 pm Code: 15185 $375 JCC members $425 non-members $250 for children in JCC Kids’ Place JCC Maccabi Games® 2015 Ages 13 – 16 (as of July 31, 2015) The JCC Maccabi Games is a Junior Olympics for Jewish teens, but serves a larger purpose than athletic competition. The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. The Games are the largest Jewish teen event in the world; each summer over 6,000 Jewish teens participate. This is a great opportunity for teenagers to represent Richmond and meet teens from all over the country and world while competing in a sport or performing an art specialty they enjoy. This class is geared towards youth who are interested in taking their passion for theatre to the next level. Participants will receive training in the creation and implementation of a youth theatre company. From auditioning Location, Date and Cost TBD Birthday Parties 12 children or less: $215 JCC member $265 non-member Additional fees apply for the Dance Instructor. (Add $7 to each additional child after 12) Customized for toddlers, kids, and teens. Let us do the work so you can do the play! Birthdays at the Weinstein JCC are a fun and stress-free way to celebrate your child’s special day. All parties include a party room following the program for one hour, white paper products, ice, tables, chairs, white tablecloths, free access to outdoor playgrounds, and party invitations. Call 285-6500 to schedule your child’s celebration! Dance Parties Let them play dress up and dance like no one’s watching! Choose from ballet, tap, jazz, or hip-hop with a professional instructor from the Weinstein JCC School of Dance. All parties held in the KC Dance Studio. 12 To learn more please contact Josh Shenker at 804-545-8650 or jwshenker@weinsteinjcc.org. Pool Parties Make a big birthday splash! The party consists of one hour in the party room (which you supervise) and one hour of pool fun, where we supply the lifeguard (children must be 5 or over). Parent-tot parties are also available for 2-4 year olds. The new salt-water Sternheimer Recreational Pool features a beach entry, small slide, large spiral slide, lemon drops, mushroom waterfall, lazy river and whirlpool. Lifeguards will be provided and children under 5 require 1 adult per child to accompany in the pool. Party times vary: Saturdays 11 – 5 pm or Sundays 12 – 5 pm Weinstein JCC | 2015 Winter/Spring Activity Guide Get your teen involved: Tikkun Olam Super Stars (TOSS) Earn community service hours and help the community Instructor: Josh Jeffreys Ages: Grades 6-8 Tikkun Olan Super Stars is designed for altruistic and community-minded middle schoolers looking to improve the greater Richmond area while earning community service hours for school. Based on “Tikkun Olam”, the Jewish concept of repairing the world, TOSS particpants will engage in monthly service-learning programs that wi XX