Youth Dance & Art Classes
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.
All of our weekly art and dance classes are ending for the season and will restart in Fall 2023. In the meantime, check out our summer camps!
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
Dance with Marlon! (Ages 5-7 & 8-12)
Our youth dance class is designed for students ages 5-12 who are interested in exploring the world of dance. This class provides a fun and supportive environment for young dancers to learn and grow. Each week, students will learn new dance techniques and choreography in a variety of styles, including hip hop, salsa, Latin, Flamenco, Bachata, and Merengue. They will also have the opportunity to work on strength and flexibility, as well as musicality and performance skills. Our professional dance instructor will encourage students to express themselves creatively and build confidence through the art of dance. Whether your child is a beginner or has some dance experience, they will find a place in our youth dance class.
Current Session
SPRING 2 CHANGES: The class is now open to 5 year olds. Eight year olds will now fall in the older grouping. See details below!
SPRING 2 DATES: Spring 2 Session: April 7 – June 16 (makeup class 6/16)
5-7 years old: Fridays, 3:45-4:30pm
8-12 years old: Fridays, 4:45-5:30pm
PRICE: $200/session (10 classes)
INSTRUCTOR: Marlon Rodriguez Horrego
There will not be weekly dance classes during the summer. Want summer dance time with Marlon? He has summer dance workshops June 19-23 and August 21-25; see more at the bottom of the summer camp page here.
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: Anna Van Rooy
SPRING 2 DATES: May 2 – May 30
PRICE: $100 – includes materials (will be prorated for anyone who enrolls after class starts)
Upcoming Activities:
Catapult with water beads, Postcard day & design your own stamps, Secret code pens, Shrinky dinks, Galaxy paintings, Pet portraits, Salt/glue paint with droppers
Toddler Art & Sensory Class
Enjoy 45 minutes of engaging in play & sensory stimulation with your toddler! During each class, we will explore a variety of sensory materials and art activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children.
Some examples of the types of activities we may do in class include:
Finger painting with washable paint, playdoh, clay, collage with various materials, sensory bin exploration, music, and movement activities.
Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for toddlers to engage in creative play and sensory exploration. We believe that exposing young children to a variety of materials and experiences helps to support their cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
Our classes are led by an experienced educator who is trained in childhood development. This class is led by an art teacher, but caregivers must stay with their child for this class. NECC staff cannot change diapers or accompany participants into the restroom. Please send children with clean diapers.
Click here to sign up! (registration will the week of April 10)
SHORT SESSION MAY ONLY! SPRING DATES: Saturdays, May 13 – May 27 (3 classes)
TIME: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm, upstairs in MPR-B
AGES: 18 months to 4 years old
FEE: $36/child (for all 3 classes)
INSTRUCTOR: Anna Van Rooy *caregivers must stay with their children for the whole class time*
