Youth Dance & Art Classes
All youth classes will follow applicable state-mandated COVID-19 health and safety regulations as well as NECC’s own protocols. All participants and staff will wear masks while keeping 3-6 feet of distance from one another throughout the class. The COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for all NECC youth staff who are eligible to receive it.
Financial Support is available for all of our programming. Please visit The Community Fund page to find out more and learn how to request financial support.
We are happy to take registrations for art and dance after the sessions have already started. Just call our front desk at 503-284-3377 to enroll and receive prorated pricing.
DANCE CLASSES
Half-Day Summer Dance Workshops (Ages 8-12)
Campers will work with a high-energy, former Professional Dancer, Marlon Rodriguez Horrego, to learn the basics of hip hop, salsa, Latin, Flamenco, Bachata, and Merengue! Camp is open to all skill levels but will cover introductory dance moves and may not be a good fit for advanced dancers. After spending an entire afternoon dancing, campers will end the day with a swim in our indoor pool!
Jul 25-29
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 12:30-4pm
FEES: $175 – generous financial assistance and sliding scale pricing is available. Contact the NECC Front Desk for more information.

Aug 22-26
DAYS: Monday – Friday
TIME: 12:30-4pm
FEES: $175 – generous financial assistance and sliding scale pricing is available. Contact the NECC Front Desk for more information.
Dance with Marlon! (Ages 6-8 & 9-12)
Stay active while having fun! Learn from a variety of different dance styles and rhythms such as hip hop, salsa, Latin, Flamenco, Bachata, Merengue and more while working on flexibility, balance and coordination in an engaging and exciting way! This class is good for all kids interested in dance or just looking to stay active and connect with peers.
6-8 years old: Fridays, 3:45-4:30pm
9-12 years old: Fridays, 4:45-5:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Marlon Rodriguez Horrego
MARCH DATES/PRICE: Mar 4 – Apr 1 (5 classes); $90 *March 6-8 class cancelled
APRIL DATES/PRICE: Apr 8 – Apr 29 (4 classes); $72
MAY & JUNE DATES/PRICE: May 6 – Jun 3 (5 classes); $90
“Kiddo and Me” Dance Class
Learn to Dance with your little one! This class provides an opportunity for an adult and child* to learn to dance together. Whether it be a parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, or family friends, learn various dance styles and rhythms such as hip hop, salsa, Latin, Flamenco, Bachata, or Merengue! Stay engaged and bond with your little one while working on flexibility, balance, and coordination! This class is open to all skills levels interested in dance or pairs just looking to stay active and connect with their loved ones!
Mar 11 – Apr 29 (8 classes)
INSTRUCTOR: Marlon Rodriguez Horrego
DAY/TIME: Fridays, 6-6:40pm
AGES: Kids 6-10 accompanied by an adult of any age!
FEE: $144 for the first child and $72 to add a sibling* (there is no extra charge for the adult who accompanies them**)
May 6 – Jun 3 (5 classes)
INSTRUCTOR: Marlon Rodriguez Horrego
DAY/TIME: Fridays, 6-6:40pm
AGES: Kids 6-10 accompanied by an adult of any age!
FEE: $90 for the first child and $45 to add a sibling* (there is no extra charge for the adult who accompanies them**)
*To receive our discounted pricing for siblings, call our Front Desk (503) 284-3377
**In order to limit class capacity and ensure adequate social distancing, a child cannot bring multiple adults. It is okay for one adult to come with two kids (ex. case of siblings).
ART CLASSES
Creative Art Class
Draw, color, paint, glue, and create! All supplies will be provided in class. Young artists will work on projects that are self-contained to one class as well as larger projects that span multiple classes. Example projects include fairy night lights, succulent gardens, bird houses, and decorated polaroid photos!
DAY/TIME: Tuesdays, 3:45-4:30pm
AGES: 6-12 years old
INSTRUCTOR: Vanessa Zamudio
MARCH DATES/PRICE: Mar 1 -Mar 29 (5 classes); $90
APRIL DATES/PRICE: Apr 5 – Apr 26 (4 classes); $72
MAY & JUNE DATES/PRICE: May 3 – Jun 7 (6 classes); $108
