Ballet at the JCC

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Uptown

SPRING 2025 OFFERINGS

Creative Movement
Our littlest dancers continue learning the fundamentals of ballet while also developing their balance and gross motor skills. Open to new and returning students. Ballet shoes are required.

Ages: 3-4
January 7th - April 8th (no class 1/21 or 3/4)
Tuesdays, 3:00-3:45 p.m.
$204 members only


Dance Foundations
Young dancers learn the fundamentals of ballet while also developing their balance, flexibility and grace. Open to new and returning students. Ballet and tap shoes are required.

Grades: Pre-K - 2nd Grade
January 7th - April 8th (no class 1/21 or 3/4)
Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
$204 for members 

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Number Fun
Build your child’s early love for math through this Early Numeracy class. Children will engage in joyful songs, finger plays, math centers, and stories, all while building their rote counting, one-to-one object counting, numeral writing, and other early numeracy concepts. Early number sense is linked to lifelong success in math and beyond - build your child’s foundation through this class, filled with fun and critical thinking.

Grades: Pre-K 
January 14th - April 8th (no class 1/21 or 3/4)
Tuesdays, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
$192 members only


Loose Parts Arts
Children will use ‘loose parts’ -- objects that are normally thrown away -- to make art and explore their creativity

Grades: Pre-K 
January 13th - April 7th (no class 1/20 or 3/3)
Monday, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
$192 members only


ABC's 123's
Description: Early learners will explore the world of sounds, letters, and numbers. Through playful games and fun educational manipulative tools, children will begin to build the foundation of both early literacy and fine motor skills. Classes will focus on sound-letter recognition and basic story comprehension, as well as writing uppercase letters and numbers. ABCs and 123s is led by speech-language pathologist Lesley Brown from NOLA Speech and Language and Kimberly Bradley, an occupational therapist with Kim4Kids.

Grades: Pre-K 
January 16th - April 10th (no class 2/27)
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45 p.m.
$240 members only


Musical Minis
This unique class is just for our littlest triple threats! Students will learn the fundamentals of dance, voice, and acting all in one class, culminating in a lowstress final performance. Get ready for our big kid classes while building your musical theater community. We hope our Musical Minis will forge friendships in these classes that will last throughout their arts education. 

Grades: Pre-K
January 16th - April 10th (no class 2/27)
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45 p.m.

$260 members only 

Tot-Shabbat
Join Mr. Aaron for a fun and an interactive Shabbat experience filled with singing, movement, stories, puppets, bubbles and more. This music class is best for ages 0 - 4 and their caregivers. Sign up today! 

Ages: 0-4
January 10th - May 5th
Fridays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
$225 members | $245 non-members 
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VISIT OUR YOUTH SPORTS PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL CLASSES


 

Metairie

SPRING 2025 OFFERINGS


After Care @ the J
After Care @ the J is a program developed to meet many children’s needs. This program offers supervised activities that include non-contact sports, arts and crafts, games, and outdoor play. A snack is provided each day along with homework oversight.

Grades: Pre-K to 6
Monday - Thursday from 3:30 - 5:30 PM, Friday from 3:00 - 5:00 PM | Register Online


Ballet
Young dancers learn the fundamentals of ballet while also developing their balance, flexibility and grace. Open to new and returning students. Ballet shoes and a water bottle are required.
  
Ages: 4 - 8
January 6 - February 24 
Mondays, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Instructor: Jordan Salvago
$200 members | $250 non-members

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Interactive Art with Ms. Nova

Kids will explore the exciting world of sculpture and dimensional creativity. Participants will use materials like clay, paper, wire, and other mediums to bring their ideas to life. They will learn techniques to shape, mold, and build their own 3D art pieces.

Ages: 4-8
January 3 - February 28 
Fridays, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
$200 members only

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Lego Builders

Come build the tallest skyscraper or the sturdiest bridge. Each week we will complete challenges though creative building and play. Together we will conquer Lego kits step by step.

Ages: 4-8
January 7 - February 25 
Tuesdays, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
$200 members only
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Little Champs

Little Champs provides a safe and fun environment for our youngest students to engage in sports. Through fun games and drills, our experienced coaches will teach students the basic skills for a variety of sports.

Ages: 3 - 4
2025 DATES COMING SOON
Fridays, 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
$240 members only

VISIT OUR YOUTH SPORTS PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL CLASSES

 

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