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ARTS & CRAFTS ARTS & CRAFTS
from Almaden Community Center Fall 2023 Community Activity Guide
by San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Community Center Brochures
Fundamentals Of Drawing
We are back to school and back to drawing with Young Rembrandts! This session selection of drawing introduces our students to a fascinating world of color, pattern, and design. We say goodbye to our favorite summer memory in our detailed still life drawing of a beach We explore color usage and composition in our silly monster and fire truck drawings
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You will be moved with our stylized cow drawing that not only challenges our techniques but also our color scheme Our students will learn cultural themes as they draw and color Kawaii art. Hurry back in and register for these back-to school favorites
Instructor: Young Rembrandts
Dance
BALLET/TAP
Come join in the fun! Students will have fun learning Ballet positions, warm-ups and tap steps. Correct technique and terms will be taught Students will learn a dance routine too perform for family and friends
Parents may stay for the first 10 minutes on the first day of class and are encouraged to attend the last class for a presentation
Instructor: Dance Arts Academy
Education And Enrichment
PUBLIC SPEAKING-BUILDING CONFIDENCE & WRITING
Skills
This course teaches young students the essentials of building confidence in public speaking Taught using the fun concepts of (don't) show and tell, storytelling (scary and funny stores!), reciting poems, pretend games, this is excellent class to start developing confidence in young students in a fun way The participants learn how to stand tall and speak confidently in front of a group They begin to understand the concepts and importance of maintaining eye contact, good posture, volume and expressions
Instructor: GURUS
Fall Classes
Cheerleading
Go Team! Students will learn the motions, jumps, dance, pom pom and cheer routines
Parents are allowed to stay for the first 10 minutes on the first day of class and are encouraged to attend the last class for a great presentation
Instructor: Dance Arts Academy
Gym Stars
Be a gymnastic star! Learn cartwheels, handstands, rolls, round offs and much more!
Parents are allowed to stay for the first 10 minutes on the first day of class and are encouraged to attend the last class for a great presentation
Instructor: Dance Arts Academy
Mini Gym Stars
A great beginner gymnastic class teaching basic gymnastic skills, including movement exploration, balance, coordination and at the same time teaching agility and improving motor skills
Parents are allowed to stay for the first 10 minutes on the first day of class and are encouraged to attend the last class for a great presentation
Instructor: Dance Arts Academy
Basketball Badminton
This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players Using our professional curriculum, we focus on the whole player-teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense
Participants should bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing and shoes
Instructor: SKYHAWKS
HOOPSTER TOTS (FROGGIES)
Learning basketball has never been more fun! This is the progression class for Froggies More challenging skills and new concepts are introduced The emphasis is on individual basketball skill development and fitness.

Age 3 must attend "Froggies 1" if available
Instructor: SKYHAWKS
HOOPSTER TOTS (RABBITS)
Learning basketball has never been more fun! Fun, skill development games are played as well as some introduction to basketball and team concepts Some small-sided scrimmaging is played
Age 4 must attend "Froggies " if available
Instructor: SKYHAWKS
Whether your child is a beginner or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from badminton Our badminton program focuses on skill refinement as well as practice and match-play to develop consistent, well-rounded badminton players Equipment is limited so please bring your own racket
Instructor: SKYHAWKS
Beginning Golf
Participants will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting, body positioning, etiquette and keeping score The program is specially designed for the entry-level player, simplifying instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition on the golf course All equipment are provided.
Instructor: SKYHAWKS, CAHALAN PARK, 770 Pearlwood Way