Page 9 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Winter 2024-2025

YOUTH & TEEN

YOUTH ENRICHMENT

Safe At Home Age 8-12
Come learn how to be responsible and safe in any situation. We will cover
family communication, first aid, internet, gun, phone, and door safety. Learn
how to be safe, comfortable, and confident when staying home alone. Please
bring a water bottle and snack to class.
Kent Commons | $40 | Instructor: J. Ball
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Sat 1 sess. 3/29 2pm-4pm YO0102 01W
Super Sitters Age 11-16
Join us to learn essential safety skills for any situation! We’ll cover family
NEW! Hip Hop Dance Age 6-12 communication, first aid, internet safety, gun safety, phone etiquette, and door
safety. Gain confidence and comfort while staying home alone. Remember to
During this fun and energetic class, participants will learn the basics of hip bring a water bottle and snack! Participants will earn a Super Sitters Certificate.
hop dance. The class includes a dynamic warm-up, essential floor work, and Kent Commons | $85 | Instructor: J. Ball
rhythmic movement to the beat. Dancers will explore foundational steps and
styles, building confidence and coordination along the way. Participants must DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement. Join us to Sat 1 sess. 3/29 9am-2pm YO0103 01W
express yourself and groove to the music in a supportive and lively atmosphere!
This class is part of a two-quarter series with optional eligibility for participation
in Spring Recital.
Kent Commons | $108 | Instructor: Ms. Sue
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # YOUTH MOVEMENT
Thu 12 sess. 1/9-3/27 5pm-6pm YO0608 02W

NEW! Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop Dance Age 10-15 Parkour 101 Age 6-8
Let them bounce off our walls instead of yours! Using specialized parkour blocks
Elevate your skills in this intermediate hip hop dance class! Participants will for safe training, your child will conquer fun obstacle courses while learning
engage in dynamic warm-up exercises, explore advanced floor work, and new physical and mental skills, helping them face their next big challenge with
master choreography set to the beat. Dancers will refine their techniques and confidence and intelligence. Class is taught by a certified coach with more than
enhance their style, building on foundational moves while adding personal a decade of experience. Students should bring water, wear proper footwear for
flair. Participants must wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of exercise, and be free of jewelry.
movement. Join us for a high-energy experience that will challenge and inspire
you as you express yourself through hip hop! This class is part of a two-quarter Kent Commons | $123 | Instructor: G. Geppert
series with optional eligibility for participation in Spring Recital. DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
*No class 2/15 YO0101 01W
Kent Commons | $99 | Instructor: Ms. Sue Fri 7 sess. 1/3-2/14 4:30pm-5:20pm
Fri 7 sess. 2/21-4/4 4:30pm-5:20pm YO0101 04W
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Sat 11 sess. 1/11-3/29 5pm-6pm YO0609 01W Parkour 201 Age 9-12
Continuation of Parkour 101 that offers participants the ability to develop
NEW! Lyrical/Contemporary Dance Age 12+ greater skills.
In this expressive class, dancers will explore the lyrical and contemporary styles, Kent Commons | $123| Instructor: G. Geppert
focusing on the development of their unique personalities through movement. DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Students will engage in various techniques that emphasize emotion,
storytelling, and creativity. By combining fluidity and grace with personal Fri 7 sess. 1/3-2/14 5:30pm-6:20pm YO0101 02W
expression, participants will enhance their technical skills while discovering
their own artistic voices. This class is part of a two-quarter series with optional Fri 7 sess. 2/21-4/4 5:30pm-6:20pm YO0101 05W
eligibility for participation in Spring Recital.
Kent Commons | $108 | Instructor: Ms. Sue Parkour 301 Age 10-17
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # This class is for teenagers of all ability levels AND younger movers with parkour
experience looking for a more challenging class. Younger students who wish to
Thu 12 sess. 1/9-3/27 7pm-8pm YO0612 01W join should be able to kong vault and broad jump further than they are tall.
Kent Commons | $123 | Instructor: G. Geppert
Ceili Irish Dance Age 6-15 DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
This class is open to dancers who are interested in learning Irish dancing, having Fri 7sess. 1/3-2/14 6:30pm-7:20pm YO0101 03W
fun, and getting some exercise. Class will begin with the basic movements and
progress to traditional sets. No experience necessary. Participants should wear Fri 7 sess. 2/21-4/4 6:30pm-7:20pm YO0101 06W
comfortable clothing and shoes (sneakers, ghillies, ballet, or jazz shoes).
*No class 2/13
Kent Commons | $55 | Instructor: Miss Rachel
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Thu 11 sess. 1/9-3/27 6:30pm-7:15pm YO0613 01W

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