Kids Classes in Washington, DC

Winter Youth Basketball League

For two weeks students work with senior artistic company members on staging an original play written for and performed by our campers, complete with musical numbers, and an original score. The rehearsal and performance process is enhanced by a visual art curriculum that helps campers explore the images and ideas of camp’s educational themes by creating...

Everyone knows that stories begin with "Once upon a time..." But what happens next? It's up to you! Create new and wacky twists on your favorite fairytale characters and stories in this fun new class.

This wonderful Pre class offers instruction for one hour with Ballet, Tap and Jazz every week. For the entire dance year, students learn the beginning of each technique and learns the fundamentals of self confidence, friendship, retaining choreography, independence and determination. Solos are given to all students and they perform three technique...

Students explore Puppet Theater, where characters can be created out of anything – spoons, pillows, socks and even our own body. In our magic world hands dance with feet, shoulders play soccer with noses and left ears argue with right knees! Using drama, music, movement and visual arts activities we create stories, sets and puppets; and we invite...

Zentangle Art is an easy to learn, fun, and relaxing method for creating beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The process of creating a Zentangle is a form of artistic meditation that anyone can do. The Zentangle method increases focus and creativity and provides artistic satisfaction along with a boost in personal well-being. No previous...

Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO (MCC) Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining LEGO X-Wings, R2-units and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy...

Explore basic metalworking processes such as forging, melting, blending, annealing, and metal coloration. Make a beautiful copper chain bracelet or sculptural projects in this fun workshop. Contact us via e-mail about parent participation (this class is fun for adults too). Some copper is included in tuition; there is an additional materials fee for...

Girls and boys experience the joy of singing songs from movies and pop charts under expert guidance. Musical crafts, games, and learning about music in general, round out a fun day at the Washington Conservatory.

Students study basic drawing and painting concepts. A multimedia approach helps the student gain confidence with varied materials. Visual concepts such as composition and color theory are explored. Students are introduced to a variety of artists� works that can be motivational. Students need to purchase supplies for this class. A list of recommended...

Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop students enjoy one hour of exciting movement in the center and across the floor to trendy music in fun and motivating environment. Students will develop strength, stamina and swag while being introduced to new steps and choreography. This class culminates in a Spring Concert, where students perform on the grand onstage...

Students will explore acrylics and learn color theory, composition, and artistic observation skills as they explore many types and styles of painting. All materials provided.

Our Intensive Program classes are invitation/audition based only. Ballet Intensive Advanced-Elective is an additional technique class available for Intensive Students enrolled in Ballet 7, 8 and 9. This class will continue to nurture dancers' ballet technique, artistry and musicality whilechallenging speed, stamina and control. This class is to be...

Drawing techniques using pencils, markers, charcoal pencil, colored pencils and conte will be explored each week.

Drawing techniques using pencils, markers, charcoal pencil, colored pencils and conte will be explored each week.