Berkeley Parents Network: Ashkenaz

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Ashkenaz

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Ashkenaz Music Camp

April 2008

Does anyone have feedback on the summer performing arts camp that meets at Ashkenaz and culminates in a Friday performance there? My son is 14, will be entering high school next year, and is concerned that the kids in the group will all be younger. parent of musician

My son did Ashkenaz Summer music camp for the past 2 years, at ages 11 and 12. He was just about the youngest kid there, both times. It's mostly teens. He loved it.

Re: Belly Dancing Classes (Oct 2004)
I have taken a lot of belly dance classes and I have found the best teacher. Her name is Dara and the class is great for all levels. It is held at Askenaz Tuesdays at 5:30, it lasts an hour and costs $10.00. Great place to start or to get new inspiration.... annie

Re: Informal dance/movement class for 3-year-old (March 2004)
My daughter has been going to a great creative dance class every Tuesday at 3:30 at Ashkenaz on San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley. Per Eisenman is the instructor. He has a degree in dance from Oberlin. The class is really fun for the kids. It involves movement through storytelling, shape making, with music and improvisation. My daughter is 2.8 years old now, and is participating 90% of the time. Even though she couldn't follow along on her own at first, Per made sure that she stayed involved, if she wanted to. The class is for 3-5 year olds, but he let me and a friend of mine put our 2 year olds in anyway. The classes are small lately, and I know he would like more kids in the class. Per is one of the most easygoing, thoughtful people I have met. My daughter wishes every day could be ''Tuesday Dance Class Day.'' It's $10 a class. Melissa

Re: Kid-friendly dance places (Oct 2002)
Ashkenaz is extremely kid-friendly. It's at San Pablo and Gilman in North Berkeley. See http://www.ashkenaz.com/calendar.html. Letitia

Re: Kid-friendly dance places (Oct 2002)
Ashkenaz, on San Pablo just south of Gilman in Berkeley, has dance nights, with lots of the music you described. Kids are totally welcome. Jean

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