3 New Kids’ Programs for 2012

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SAMBA BABY!  (Ages 2 and up)

Wednesdays – 10:00 to 10:45am
(4-Week Session Starts Wednesday, Jan. 18th)

We certainly can’t promise the moves that this baby strangely possesses. But Zezeh will certainly get the little ones ages 2 and up, moving their feet!

It’s never too early to learn the infectious dance of the world’s 5th largest country. And there’s no better teacher then Zezeh Zax, a dancer, professional performer of Brazilian samba and founder of the ZEZEH BRAZIL Dance Troupe.

Originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Zezeh Zax is a former Carnival Queen of the Unidos do Peruche samba school. The class will get hearts beating and feet moving to rhythms of Brazil. Plus, Mamas and Papas are more then welcome to join in.

  • We’ll take a break after this 4-week session while Zezeh goes off to Carnival in Brazil.
  • Suggested donation: $10 or $100 for 12 sessions.
  • Parental consent required for youth under 18.

 

SONGS, STORIES AND PUPPETS (Ages 5 and under)

Fridays – 10:00am to 10:30am (Starts January 20th)

A Sesame Street-style variety show for the under 5 crowd, “Songs, Stories & Puppets” is the trifecta that could help form your baby’s first sentence, “Is it Friday?”

David Greenfieldboyce is a puppeteer, former teacher, stay-at-home dad for his 18-month-old son and Mount Pleasant resident. He’s also the same dynamo who organizes the Mount Pleasant Children’s Puppet Hour.

  • Stay around afterwards for some time to socialize with other parents and kids!
  • Suggested donation: $5.

 

HARAMBE! (6mos to 6-years old)

Mondays – 10:00am to 10:30am (Starts Monday, January 30th)

In Swahili, Harambe means “All pull together.” At BloomBars, Harambe is the practice of hope, possibility and compassion – basically, all the things that happen when we all come together.

Think of it as your little one’s first opportunity to express his or her voice (into a microphone), sing, dance, play a drum or percussion instrument, shout, or sing-along to songs that build character, confidence, cultural competence and community.

With more than 10 years of experience in youth development, education and conflict resolution, program instructor (and father) Baba Ras D’s “Harambe” is a Monday morning jolt of inspiration for parents, caregivers and children.

  • Parental consent required for youth under 18.
  • Suggested donation: $7 or $100 for 12 sessions.