Kids Classes in Washington, DC

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...

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.

Children discover the world of texture, line, shape, and color as they create original artwork. A wide range of basic media skills are developed including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. Each term expands the artistic horizon of the children, whether they are new to art or repeating the class. A $15 materials fee is payable...

Learning to use the young voice through popular songs from classic and recent children’s movies, while developing imagination and having fun with music. Final performance for parents.

Expand your creativity and invest in your imagination by learning how to create dances from the ground up. Each week we’ll start with a thorough warm-up, followed by improvisational exercises, games and lessons in choreography. We’ll share what we make with our classmates each week and together, we’ll build a dance to be performed in our end-of-year...

SAAM celebrates renowned Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo and the exhibition Tamayo: The New York Years. Bring the entire family for a day of Mexican cultural performances, crafts, and art! Take a trip through Tamayo’s New York with a scavenger hunt, make your own cityscapes with vivid colors and geometric shapes, and use your imagination to create...

Jump, roll, spin! Exploring new ways of moving, developing physical skills and creating original dances are all part of your child’s first independent dance class. $40 non-refundable registration fee will be processed after enrollment. Program withdrawal requires a 30-day notice via email. 

Get your inner Sasha Fierce or Bad Boy on in this class. With the latest songs from your favorite artists, you will love to moove and groove for this hour. Show your instructor what it takes to make it.

This American Academy of Pediatrics course provides current practices for safety and injury prevention while babysitting. The BLAST! Program offers exciting and interactive instruction, providing extensive training for your child or teenager in pediatric first aid, household safety and the fundamentals of childcare. Students must attend the entire...

Beginner classes that give students a technical foundation and the basics of ballet and tap dance forms. Attire: leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes.

Beginner classes that give students a technical foundation and the basics of ballet and tap dance forms. Attire: leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes.

Beginner classes that give students a technical foundation and the basics of ballet, tap and modern dance forms. (Attire: leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes)

Beginner classes that give students a technical foundation and the basics of ballet and tap dance forms. Attire: leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes.

Beginner classes that give students a technical foundation and the basics of ballet and tap dance forms. Attire: leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes.

This high-energy class provides an intense cardiovascular workout by running fast paced Hip Hop combination sets and mini routines to the beats of the latest Hip Hop, Pop, Club and Dubstep music. With up to 500 calories burned per hour, this class is ideal for students looking to lose weigh, tone muscles and/or increase stamina, all while indulging...