A new fun filled Spring Session - Little Me Music Classes @ WAC!

The Watchung Arts Center is delighted to announce new classes and workshops in addition to its ongoing roster for this Spring. Registration is open for all children and adult classes.

Little Me Music Class

The Sing, dance, play instruments and meet new Friends in your community! This music class is for toddlers ages 1-3 to explore melodies, rhythm and movement. An adult must accompany their child/children and support their participation.

Ages: 1-3

Fridays 10:30 to 11:30am

8 classes Mar 13 – May 8

Instructor: Danielle Amedeo

Danielle is a local mom, living in Watchung, who teaches voices lessons and the Alexander Technique at a musical theater conservatory in NYC, and in her private studio here in Watchung. She taught music and drama to young children at Camp Harmony, and has taught at performing arts high schools in Somerset and Middlesex Counties. She is so pleased to work with WAC and foster the growing community of new families in Watchung.

Drawing & Painting Enrichment Workshop

Young artists improve skills and explore new techniques as they learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Students use dry and wet media such as pencil, charcoal, oil or chalk pastels, India ink, non-toxic acrylics and watercolors as they discover how to sketch, shade, paint and use perspective.

Instructor: Monica Schraiber Otero

Monica Schraiber Otero teaches Drawing and Painting classes at WAC, is the Director of the Summer Art Camp, and curates the Children’s Juried Art Exhibition each year. She has taught Art at elementary and high school levels since 1991. Ms. Otero received her BA in Art from Rutgers University, Newark College of Arts and Sciences with a concentration in oil painting. She is a professional artist who shows her work in many venues throughout NJ.

• Drawing Enrichment Workshop

Ages 5-11

Tuesdays 4:45pm – 6:15pm

(8 Weeks) Apr 14 – Jun 2

• Painting Enrichment Workshop

Ages 5-11

Thursdays 4:45pm – 6:15pm

(8 Weeks) Apr 16 – Jun 4

• Enrichment Workshop

Ages 12-17 (Preteen & Teen)

Mondays 4:45pm – 6:15pm

(8 weeks) Apr 13 – Jun 8

Iyengar Yoga is a form of yoga with focus on the structural alignment of the physical body through the practice of asanas. It differs from other styles of yoga in three ways: precision, sequence and use of props. Classes of different levels will be held by instructors certified in Iyengar Yoga.

Director / Instructor, Renata Cardinal, became a Studio Yoga Teacher in1998, has been Iyengar Yoga certified since 2004, studies with Teacher Theresa Rowland and continues to take workshops and classes with other renowned Yoga Teachers.

Enjoy Zumba, the fitness program that marries music and dance for a fun and energizing workout at WAC.

Registered instructor, Yuli Oliviera, is a Physical Therapist with over 13 years of experience and a Director of Rehabilitation. She holds Zumba Basic & Zumba Gold (for active older adults or deconditioned participants).

Details and registration information for all programs can be found at http://watchungarts.org/

The Watchung Arts Center, located at 18 Stirling Road in Watchung on the Watchung Circle, is a multi-disciplinary arts facility serving Watchung, the surrounding communities and the Tri-State Area. For more information, visit http://watchungarts.org/ or call 908 753 0190.