Kids Classes in Washington, DC

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.

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it. Yaymaker...

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...

Are you ready for a challenge?  Students in 3rd – 5th grade will work together to create a brand new play in just one camp day! Using their imaginations, students will develop the script and story, create the setting, and star in the show. This never before seen production will be performed at the end of the day for family and friends. Students...

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...

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.

Rhythm, Percussion, Syncopation! These are elements of Tap; a form of dance that crosses into both street and stage venues. Tap is a genre of movement that can be executed both with and without music and has been seen throughout history from the Vaudeville stage to street corners to Broadway! In this Beginner-level class you will learn the fundamentals:...

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...

All of the staff at The Alden were in awe of The Amazing Max’s performance in February and couldn’t stop thinking, “How did he do that?” So they decided to bring him back and get to the bottom of it. Join Max for a magic master class to learn some tricks you can do to “wow” your friends and family with a few simple items. 

The hills are alive at Encore! Come experience a few of your favorite things with The Sounds of Music.  Whether your 6 going on 7, or singing “doe-a-deer,” this class explores the classic songs of the Broadway hit. You’ll never want to say “so long, farewell!”