In The Company of Kids Creative Arts Center

Location

River Ridge Arts Building
190 S. River Ridge Circle Suite 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
http://www.cokartscenter.com/homeschoolers.html
Homeschool classes cover acting, singing, dancing, creative movement, tumbling, puppetry, improv and more. Build self esteem and confidence and enhance social, communication, and problem solving skills. Special needs program introduces children to the world of the Arts. Custom one-day workshops available.

Phone: 952-736-3644
Email: info.companyofkids@yahoo.com

Contact Person: Bonnie Kaye, Artistic Director

Homeschool Classes

  • Acting Adventures gives all children the opportunity to participate in a multitude of activities while discovering the Arts and their creativity within: Acting, singing, dancing, creative movement, tumbling, puppetry, improv, and more. Acting Adventures builds their self esteem and confidence and their social, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Special Need Program provides children with special needs have the opportunity to experience the world of the Arts. Children with Autism spectrum disorders and children with cognitive and or physical disabilities are welcomed to participate. A parent or PCA must remain on premise during class. Activities are adapted for each and every child so they will experience fun and success in their class. Children participate in Acting, singing, dancing, creative movement, tumbling, improv and more. Social stories and visual cues help children improve their understanding and communication skills. This is not a music therapy class, but rather an exploration of the Arts in a fun welcoming atmosphere with peers.

Age appropriate music is used in all classes including selections from Disney, Broadway Musicals, classical, special children's music and more.

All children receive a folder with a calendar of activities at their first class showing what will be covered during the session. Children may be asked periodically to work at home on memorization of lines, building a short story or telling a joke.

All children will need a pair of jazz shoes with gripper bottoms to prevent them from slipping and sliding, which may be purchased at COK Art Center or elsewhere. Children should be dressed in something comfortable to move in such as a leotard with tights or sweatpants and a T-shirt.

Children receive the optional opportunity to perform in community events and the year end show.

Field Trips

The Center is available for custom designed one-day workshops for homeschool cooperatives.

Minimum Group Size: 5 families
Maximum Group Size: 60 people (or more)

Sibling Policy: Non-enrolled siblings should remain in the lobby with their parents. River Ridge Arts Center asks that noise be kept to a minimum so as not to disturb other tenants.
Parent/Guardian/Educator Policy: There are two comfortable lobbies available in River Ridge Art Center where parents are welcome to wait while their children attend class. Both lobbies offer free Wi-Fi, tables and comfortable chairs. For your convenience there is a coatroom in the main floor lobby area.

Parking Information: There is plenty of free parking in the lot on site.

Driving Directions: Exit Hwy 13 North from I-35W. Merge into the left lane and turn left at the first light which is Nicollet Avenue. Staying again in the left lane, turn left at first light which is River Ridge Circle. Move to right lane as you will encounter a Y in the road. Turn right, the building will be right in front of you. Grand Slam is on your right and Skateville is directly across the road.
GPS: 44.777359,-93.282895

Facebook: www.facebook.com/companyofkids

Past events and classes

  • Wed, Mar 7, 2012 — Wed, May 30 (11 weeks)
    1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Acting Adventures
    for ages 6-10, $170/11-week session. Acting, singing, dancing, puppetry, improv, comedy and more in a fun program that will be sure to capture and nurture your child's creativity while building self-esteem, social skills, communication and problem solving.
  • Wed, Mar 7, 2012 — Wed, May 30 (11 weeks)
    1:00pm - 1:30pm
    Beginner Tap Class
    for ages 6-10, $115/session. Basic tap steps, combinations, and routines.
  • Wed, Mar 7, 2012 — Wed, May 30 (11 weeks)
    12:00pm - 12:45pm
    Special Needs Program - Acting Adventures
    for ages 6 and up, $215/11-week session. Children with Autism spectrum disorders and children with cognitive and or physical disabilities are invited to participate. Children will participate in a multitude of activities: acting, singing, dancing, creative movement, tumbling, puppetry, improv, and more.
  • Fri, Mar 2, 2012 — Fri, May 25 (11 weeks)
    10:30am - 11:30am
    Acting Adventures
    for ages 6-10, $170/11-week session. Acting, singing, dancing, puppetry, improv, comedy and more in a fun program that will be sure to capture and nurture your child's creativity while building self-esteem, social skills, communication and problem solving.
  • Fri, Mar 2, 2012 — Fri, May 25 (11 weeks)
    10:00am - 10:30am
    Beginner Tap Class
    for ages 6-10, $115/session. Basic tap steps, combinations, and routines.
  • Wed, Dec 21, 2011
    1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Intergenerational Party: JOY!
    for all ages, $5/person. Come experience the JOY! of Christmas and bring JOY! to the elderly with an hour of creative fun and fellowship at a special holiday class including Christmas carols, storytelling, poetry, adaptive dance with seniors, and other creative activities plus yummy Christmas treats.
  • Wed, Dec 7, 2011 — Wed, Feb 29 (11 weeks)
    1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Acting Adventures
    for ages 6-10, $170/11-week session. Acting, singing, dancing, puppetry, improv, comedy and more in a fun program that will be sure to capture and nurture your child's creativity while building self-esteem, social skills, communication and problem solving.
  • Wed, Dec 7, 2011 — Wed, Feb 29 (11 weeks)
    1:00pm - 1:30pm
    Beginner Tap Class
    for ages 6-10, $115/session. Basic tap steps, combinations, and routines.
  • Wed, Dec 7, 2011 — Wed, Feb 29 (11 weeks)
    12:00pm - 12:45pm
    Special Needs Program - Acting Adventures
    for ages 6 and up, $215/11-week session. Children with Autism spectrum disorders and children with cognitive and or physical disabilities are invited to participate. Children will participate in a multitude of activities: acting, singing, dancing, creative movement, tumbling, puppetry, improv, and more.
  • Fri, Dec 2, 2011 — Fri, Feb 24 (11 weeks)
    10:30am - 11:30am
    Acting Adventures
    for ages 6-10, $170/11-week session. Acting, singing, dancing, puppetry, improv, comedy and more in a fun program that will be sure to capture and nurture your child's creativity while building self-esteem, social skills, communication and problem solving.

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