Drum Circle Friday 4/24 7:30pm

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Danzante's Summer Camp Dates & Call for Teaching Artists

Danzante Community School of the Arts Summer Program will run from June 22 - July 10th, Monday - Friday, 10am-3pm.

Summer Arts Camp will be held at the Danzante Community Arts Center at 200 Crescent St. Harrisburg, Pa 17104.

Classes will be held indoors in the dance and visual art studios, and outdoors depending on the nature of the class.

Students will be ages 6-15, and will be able to show/perform at the conclusion of the Arts Camp.

Summer Arts Camp at Danzante is $50/week or $150/3 weeks Register your child early to attend all three weeks for $100.00.

Danzante is recruiting Artists from Harrisburg area to teach Visual, Performing and Environmental Arts at a Summer Arts Program.

Interested Artists should submit their proposed 1-3 week class curriculum to Danzante for review.
(email - danzante@paonline.com)


Thank you!!

Spring has Sprung at Danzante...

The sun is shining especially brightly today throughout the studio walls at Danzante. As the new director at this magical Community Center of the Arts in historic, diverse, and energized South Allison Hill neighborhood, I can't help but feel elated with the recharged spirit of the kids, teachers and volunteers today.

Maybe it's this gorgeous weather on this special day (my big brother Brett's 30th birthday) - after a few rainy days, today the sky is blue, the trees are suddenly blooming all over town and the sun feels warm on my skin. Our After School Arts Program at Danzante has evolved this year into a mish-mesh of Art projects, dance classes, drum circles, and parties.

Our cultural calendar has been a great way for our Danzante community to learn - both Students and Mentors - about Spanish-speaking countries. So far we have conquered both Puerto Rico and Spain, and April begins a month of celebrating Ecuador, as requested by two students who's mother is from Ecuador. Our Fiesta de Espana was a blast last week, as we gathered to watch a Flamenco class rehearsal, and listen as our young percussion group performed two original songs. Its amazing to watch these children perform to a room full of their peers without the slightest bit of stage fright or nervousness. The confidence they are developing at such an early age is awe inspiring.

So today as I receive warm smiles and hugs from the many students who are here for Drumming, Theatre class, Art class, and Flamenco class, I feel excited to share in the constant evolution of Danzante. I invite anyone who has a free Tuesday or Thursday afternoon to stop by around 4:00 at 200 Crescent street, and share the joy of all these enthusiastic, creative and fun loving children in Harrisburg's South Allison Hill neighborhood.

Until next time,

Miss Corrina Mehiel
Director, Danzante

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