Classes for Kids

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Music
Sports
Dance
Sign Language
Yoga

MUSIC

Beginnings (Iowa Youth Chorus) - Beginnings offers music classes for birth through age 8. Based on the curricula of Kindermusik and Musikgarten, the program includes a two-year keyboard program for ages 7 and 8. Located at St. Mark Church, 12th Street & Grand Avenue in West Des Moines. Five-day camps are available throughout the summer. Weekly classes begin on September 15.

The Music Class® (Birth to 4 Years) - This class offers playful and creative music and movement activities. Both children and parents have a great time in class and love listening to our CDs at home.

Songs and Signs, LLC - Music and sign language education for kids of all ages. Taught at St. John's Luthern Church in Des Moines, Crossroads Church in West Des Moines, and Ankeny Church of Christ in Ankeny.

Kindermusik - Early integration of music into your child's daily routine means improving their ability to think, reason, create, and express.

Wiggles N' Tunes - Weekly classes for infants, toddlers and their parents/caregivers in an informal, non-competitive environment will nurture your child's natural love of music. Taught at two Keyboard West locations in Clive and West Des Moines.

Keyboard West Studios - Dedicated to the lifelong enjoyment of music, Keyboard West offers instruction in piano, guitar and voice in a partner/group format and has classes for all ages and levels. The broad and comprehensive curriculum encourages interaction, personal growth and creativity.

Des Moines Symphony Academy - Everything from private lessons to group instruction is offered by this arm of the Des Moines Symphony.

Tiny Tots Music, St. Mark Lutheran Church (Newborn to 5) - Free music class for kids ages 0 to 5 years old on Friday mornings 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. A snack is provided.

SPORTS

Voorhees Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5 and Up) - Learn the ancient art of self-defense, increase flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and self-discipline. Year-round.

Outdoor Pee Wee Soccer (Ages 3-6) - Come spend one evening a week learning the very basics of soccer in a fun, recreational atmosphere! Volunteer parent coaches lead participants in practice sessions with their team and scrimmages against other teams. All equipment, including a jersey, is provided. Register by April 3, 2007.

SportsPlex West Beginner Programs (Ages 4-6) - On Wednesdays at 5 p.m. throughout the school year, Beginner Programs include basketball, rock climbing, football, soccer and baseball. Each program involves six weeks of lead-up games, instruction, drills, and then the "real" game.

Ice Skating (Ages 7 and Under) - Drop-in "Polar Bear" classes are available for ages 7 and under from 10 to 11 a.m. on Fridays. Family skates on Thursday night from 5 to 9 p.m.

DANCE

Kids World Rhythms (Ages 5 to 10) - Indian Classical Bharata Natyam and other dance styles taught by Penny Furgerson at Gateway Dance Theatre.

Jazz Hip Hop (Ages 5 and Up) - Taught by Karina Barone at Gateway Dance Theatre.

SIGN LANGUAGE

Signing Smart (Ages 4 mo. to 20 mo.) - A playful environment where parents or caregivers and their hearing children learn ASL signs and research-proven Signing Smart™ Strategies.

YOGA

Baby & Me Yoga (Ages Newborn to Crawlers) - Come stretch your body, have fun with your baby and meet the newest members of our community. Ages: Newborns ‘til babe can crawl circles around your mat. Please bring a baby blanket and a sense of humor. 75 minutes. No pre-registration or yoga experience necessary.

Toddler Movement (Ages 2 to 5) - Dance, sing, try some yoga poses and prepare your toddler for a really good afternoon nap! Parent involvement encouraged. Younger siblings welcome. 45 minutes.

Mommy & Me Yoga (Ages Newborn to 5) - This class combines babies, toddlers, and preschoolers for a very unique enrichment program. Let's do some yoga poses, play games, sing songs and exercise! Learn soothing relaxation techniques and strengthen the parent-child bond.