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Sign Language for Babies - Ages 6 months-2 years

Your baby can communicate needs, wants and desires long before he or she learns to talk. Learning sign language may help reduce temper tantrums caused by stress, increase parent-child bonding and hasten speech development.

Instructor: Leanne Gallo
Location: Sunrise Elementary Room 1
Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 13-22, 7:00-7:30pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $24, Non-residents $29
Limit: 15 participants
Penn Township Ambulance will conduct car seat checks from 6:30-7:00 pm on all class days. Please call 724-744-2171 ext. 204 to register for your car seat inspection.

Beginner American Sign Language for Children - Ages 4-7

Utilizing games, songs and visual aids, your child will have fun learning another language. ABC’s, common words and simple sentences will be taught.

Instructor: Leanne Gallo
Location: Sunrise Elementary Room 1
Day & Time: Mondays, April 19-May 10, 7:00-7:45 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $36, Non-residents $43
Limit: 15 participants

The Dance Academy: 1st Steps Ballet & Tumble - Ages 2-4

Build on your child’s natural fascination with dance, tumbling and movement. The instructor will assist your children developing coordination, balance and confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Some parent participation.

Instructor: Beth Stieman-Biroscak

Location #1: Sunrise Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Mondays, April 12-May 17, 5:30-6:00 pm

Location #2: Penn Township Ambulance
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Wednesdays, April 14-May 19, 1:30-2:00 pm

Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $34, Non-residents $39
Limit: 10 participants per class

PhotoThe Dance Academy: Tiny Tot Ballet - Ages 3-5

Introduce your pre-schooler to ballet. Age appropriate music, basic steps and movement fundamentals will be combined with simple choreography. End the program with a short performance. Wear comfortable clothes.

Instructor: Beth Stieman-Biroscak

Location #1: Penn Township Ambulance
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Thursdays, April 8-May 13, 10:00-10:30 am

Location #2: Harrison Park Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Thursdays, February 27-March 24, 5:00-5:30 pm

Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $34, Non-residents $39
Limit: 10 participants per session

The Dance Academy: Tap for Tots - Ages 3-5

Boys and girls will be introduced to the fundamental steps of the art of tap dancing. Paced for the beginning student, focus will be on timing, rhythm and music adaptation. Basic steps, simple combinations individually and as a group. Preliminary exercises and a tap routine set to music are included. Hard shoes required. Tap shoes welcomed.

Instructor: Beth Stieman-Biroscak
Location: Sunrise Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Mondays, April 12-May 17, 6:30-7:00 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $34, Non-residents $39
Limit: 15 participants

The Dance Academy: Next Step Ballet & Dance - Ages 4 & up

For current Next Step Ballet students or with instructor approval. The focus of this combination class is on dance technique, balance and flexibility while incorporating beginning jazz. Wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Beth Stieman-Biroscak
Location: Harrison Park Elementary Multi-Purpose Rm
Day & Time: 10 weeks, Wednesdays, January 27-March 31, 5:30-6:15 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $69, Non-residents $82
Limit: 10 participants

The Dance Academy: Beginner Ballet - Ages 4 & up

For the student accustomed to the group class setting, beginner ballet teaches new steps and additional choreography. Familiar music with classical ballet technique introduction. Wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Beth Stieman-Biroscak

Location #1: Sunrise Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
   For current Beginner Ballet students or with instructor approval.
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Mondays, April 12-May 17, 6:00-6:30 pm

Location #2: Penn Township Ambulance
   For new Beginner Ballet students.
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Thursdays, April 8-May 13, 10:30-11:00 am

Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $34, Non-residents $39
Limit: 10 participants per class

PhotoThe Dance Academy: Tiny Tot Tumble & Move - Ages 2-4

Parents play along with their children as they explore body awareness and movement, learn skills for basic acrobatics and have fun with music, movement and dance! Wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Beth Stieman-Biroscak
Location: Penn Twp Ambulance Community Room
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Thursdays, April 8-May 13, 11:00 -11:30 am
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $34, Non-residents $39
Limit: 10 participants

Wee Zumba - Ages 3-5 with parent

Introduce your child to this healthy and fun form of exercise by participating with them in a program choreographed especially for the pre-school age child. Class includes stretch, activity and cool down. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Instructor: Luann O’Brien
Location: Integral Ballroom
Day & Time: 6 weeks, Tuesdays OR Thursdays, January 19-February 25, 1:30-2:30 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $44 per couple, Non-residents $53 per couple
Limit: 20 couples per class

Easter Cookie Decorating - Ages 3 & up

Decorate and take home some delicious homemade cookies.

Location: PTARC Shelley Proskin Recreation Center
Day & Time: Wednesday, March 31, 4:00-5:00 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $6, Non-residents $9
Limit: 20 participants

PhotoJunior Olympian Karate Fitness - Ages 4-6

Have fun, hone motor skills, develop proper stretching techniques, physically strengthen muscles and develop full body coordination in this fun karate program.

Instructor: Dustin Baldis, Owner PA Shotokan Karate Club
Location: PTARC/Shelley Proskin Recreation Center
Day & Time: 4 weeks, Tuesdays OR Thursdays, January 26-February 18, 5:30-6:00 pm
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents $39, Non-residents $47
Limit: 12 participants per class

 
       
   

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