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ACTIVITY: Arts - Performing

Dance, Gymnastics & Tumbling, Music, Theater

January 15, 2017

DANCE 

IRISH:

Irish Dance Classes
American Legion Playground
6201 Torresdale AVenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Ages 4 and older
Thursdays thru May, 6:30 PM
$225 + $5 registration fee
215-685-8733

 Irish Dance Classes
Carmella Playground
2100 Wakeling Street (at Tulip), Philadelphia, PA 19124
Ages 6 to 12
Mondays, 7 - 8 PM
$20/mo + $10 registration fee
215-685-1235
 
 Irish Dance Classes
Vogt Recreation Center
6700 Cottage St (at Unruh), Philadelphia, PA 19102
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Three payments of $35. Costume fee not included.
215-685-8753

 

SPECIALTY:
Belly Dancing for Adults and Children
Philadelphia Dance Center
8702 Crispin Street, Philadelphia, PA  19136
Classes ages 5-13 Sunday at 2:30 PM
267-475-7005

Country Dancing
Norcom Community Center
10980 Norcom Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Suitable for 13 and up, all levels invited
Wednesday 7-8:45 PM
Join DJ Dean & Karen for country western line & partner dancing, instruction & fun
$7
215-613-1070

 

TRADITIONAL & MODERN

Dance Classes 
Carmella Playground
2100 Wakeling Street (at Tulip), Philadelphia, PA 19124
For ages 3 to 14
Saturdays, 10 AM - 12 noon
$25/month
215-685-1235 

Tap, Ballet & Jazz

Disston School
6801 Cottage Street (Gillespie/Knorr), Philadelphia, PA 19135
Monday through Thursday, 7 to 8 PM
215-685-8750

Dance Classes for Children
Gifford Recreation Center
575 Tomlinson Road (at Gifford), Philadelphia, PA 19102
Classes for children ages 4-7, Tuesdays at 6-6:45
Classes for children ages 7-12, Tuesdays 6:45-7:30
$170 includes uniform & T-shirt
Additional children $100
215-685-0377

Tap, Ballet & Jazz
Jardel Recreation Center
1500 Cottman Avenue (at Pennway St), Philadelphia, PA 19111
Tap/ballet combo for ages 3 to 5
Mon, Thur & Friday
Jazz classes, ages 9 and older,
Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
215-685-0596


 Dance Program
 Junod Playground
12770 Dunks Ferry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Dance for ages 3 and up; gym for ages 4 and up
Monday through Thursday and Saturday
$90/year + $20 family registration
Time and Info: 215-685-9396

Dance Program
Lackman Playground
1101 Bartlett Street Philadelphia, PA 19115
Co-ed program for ages 3 to 5
Wednesday, 5:30 PM
$?
215-685-0370

Ballet & Jazz
Mayfair Playground
3001 Princeton (at Battersby), Philadelphia, PA 19102
Ballet & Jazz for ages 4 to 6, Wednesdays at 6 PM
Ballet for ages 12 and older, Wednesdays at 7 PM
Jazz/Hip-hop for ages 12 and older, Wednesdays at 8 PM
Cost and information: 215-685-8732

Hip-Hop & Jazz Classes
Michael Palmer Playgound
3035 Comly Road (at Thornton), Philadelphia, PA 19154
Tuesday co-ed classes for ages 3 to 6 at 6:30 PM; ages 6 to 9 at 7:30 PM
Thursdays, co-ed classes for ages 10 to 14 at 6:30 PM
$5 registration fee, $35/month
215-685-0371

Tap & Ballet
Michael Palmer Playgound
3035 Comly Road (at Thornton), Philadelphia, PA 19154
Saturday, co-ed classes for ages 3 to 9 at 9:30 AM 
$5 registration fee, $35/month
215-685-0371

Jazz, Tap, Ballet & Creative Rhythm
Northeast Family YMCA
11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Child must be a member
215-632-0100

Jazz & Tap
Officer Robert Hayes Memorial Playground
9800 Roosevelt Boulevard (at Conwell Avenue), Philadelphia, PA 19115
Tap for ages 6 and younger on Saturday
Jazz for ages 7 and older on Saturday
Call for times: 215-685-0376

Ballet & Jazz
Pelbano Recreation Center
8101 Bustleton Avenue (at Solly), Philadelphia, PA 19152
Ages 3 to 5 at noon; ages 6 to 8 at 1 PM
Saturdays - $30/month
215-683-1975

Kinder Dance Classes
Philadelphia Dance Center
8702 Crispin Street, Philadelphia, PA
Kinder tumblina, ballet/tap, ballet/jazz for ages 3-5 is available Saturday at 10 and 11 AM Register now and receive half-off the registration fee.
267-475-7005.

Tap & Ballet
Picariello Playground
10811 Calera Road (at Red Lion), Philadelphia, PA 19154
Tap and Ballet for ages 3 and older
$10 registration
Class fees collected in 3 installments
Time & cost: 215-685-9393

Dance Classes
Tarken Recreation Center
6250 Frontenac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
For boys and girls ages 5 to 15
Saturdays at 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Registration: 215-685-1226



DRAMA/THEATER

Drama Class for Children
Pelbano Recreation Center
Bustleton & Solly, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Ages 6 to 14
Friday, November 5th, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Rehearsals begin in Feb for a June production.
Children will be introduced to acting, singing, dancing, staging and scenery.
$10/mo
Register: 215-683-1975  

Theater for Creative Arts
La Mott Community Center
7420 Sycamore Ave, LaMott, Pa 19027-1052
The Sankofa Youth Theatre for Creative Arts offers professional support for youngster ages 11 to 16 to take their favorite story from the page to the stage in 12 weeks on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning February 5.  The fee is $65 for residents and $95 for non-residents; $5 late registration fee after January 22.
Information: 215-635-3255


GYMNASTICS & TUMBLING

Gymnastics
Pelbano Recreation Center
Bustleton & Solly, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Suitable for ages 4 and older
Tuesdays, 5 to 9 PM; $20/mo
Call for time for specific age groups
Register: 215-683-1975

Gymnastics
Lackman Playground
1101 Bartlett St, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Co-ed program from tots to age 16.
Weeknights at 5:30 PM
Saturdays at 9 AM
Info: 215-685-0370

Tumbling for Children
American Legion Playground
6201 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Wed thru May
Ages 4-7 at 6:15 PM
Ages 7-11 at 7:15 PM
$225 + $5 registration fee
215-685-8733 
 
Tumbling for Children
Mayfair Playground
3001 Princeton (at Battersby), Philadelphia, PA 19102
Mondays at 4 PM for ages 3 to 6; 4:45 PM for ages 7 & 8
Cost and Info: 215-685-8732 

Tumbling for Children
Picariello Playground
10811 Calera Road (at Red Lion), Philadelphia, PA 19154-3926
Suitable for ages 4 and up at all levels
$10 registration
Class fees will be collected in three installments.
Time and cost: 215-685-9393

Tumbling for Children
Russo Park Playground
7300 Torresdale Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136
Ages 5-9
Tuesdays, 7-8 PM
215-685-8747

Tumbling for Children
Vogt Recreation Center
6700 Cottage Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Wednesdays
$20/month
Concludes with a show in May
Time and information:  215-685-8733 
 
Competitive Tumbling for Children
Mayfair Community Center
2990 St. Vincent St- Philadelphia, PA 19149
Boys & girls must try out
Tuesdays 4 to 5:30 PM
Cost and Info: 215-683-1994 
 

Dance and Gymnastics Classes
Junod Playground
12770 Dunks Ferry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Suitable for ages 3 and older
Mon thru Thurs and Sat
$90/year
Time and Info: 215-685-9396
 

MUSIC

Beginning Private Guitar Lessone
2990 Saint Vincent Street Philadelphia, PA 19149
Available for ages 7 to 14
Bring your own acoustic or electric guitar
$20 registration fee & $15/half-hour class
Lessons start at 11 AM and continue at 1/2 hour intervals
Register: 215-825-1930


Glee Club

Pelbano Recreation Center
Bustleton & Solly, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Suitable for boys & girls 8 +
Wednesdays thru April 2012, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Be prepared with a song on first practice
$20/mo
Pre-register: 215-683-1975 

Guitar & Drum Lessons
Pelbano Recreation Center
Bustleton & Solly, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Children and adults
Monday & Wednesday evenings
$15 per class
215-683-1977

Folk Guitar Workshop Series
Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
For ages 15 and up
Mondays, May 9 & 23, June 6 at 7:00 PM
Free!
Registration & Information: 215-885-5180

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