FALL 2010 After-School Programs

Santa Fe Performing Arts’ staging
of “Romeo and Juliet.” Courtesy photo.

After-care

Genoveva Chavez Community Center After-School Program

Fun, educational and safe programming for ages 6 to12 (proof of age required for 6-year-olds). Weekly sessions starting Sept. 7, 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. $50 per week includes a daily snack. Transportation is available from Kearny, Chaparral and Pinon Elementary. Activities include sports, swimming, ice-skating, games, outdoor play and arts. Call Mona at 955-4014 or Melissa at 955-4005. www.chavezcenter.com.

Girls Inc. After-School Program

At Girls Incorporated, every girl has the right to be herself and express herself with originality and enthusiasm. After-school Program at two locations: Downtown (Hillside and Paseo de Peralta), and Southside (Tierra Contenta neighborhood at Jaguar and Country Club). Girls participate in fun, hands-on activities in a safe, girl-centered environment. Pick-up from many schools. Science, sports, homework help, art and fun! After school until 6 p.m. Sliding-scale; tuition assistance available. Call 982-2042 or go to www.girlsincofsantafe.org.

Santa Fe Children’s Museum After-School Club

Discovery & Play After-School Club is an enriching after-school program for first-, second- and third-graders beginning August 23. This program will use all the great resources of the Santa Fe Children’s museum and will focus on art, creativity, environmental education, and emotional intelligence. $30, $40, and $50 per week options. Call Melanie Beck at 989-8359 x118 to register or for more information.

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences After-school Enrichment Program

Exciting and enriching afterschool activities for kids of all ages: Robotics Club, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Violin, Filmmaking, Lacrosse, Soccer, Folk Ensemble, Irish Dance, Swing Dance,Piano, Recycled Fashion Show Club, Math Tutoring, Drawing Class, Trumpet, Ceramics Club, Homework Help and a nurturing aftercare program for young children as well! Financial aid available. Open to children from all schools and homeschoolers. Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, 5912 Jaguar Drive. Call 438-8585 or go to santafeschool.org.

YMCA of Santa Fe Fun TYmes After-school Care

Offering onsite programs throughout the school year at Chaparral, Piñon and Atalaya Elementary Schools, with Acequia Madre and Wood Gormley Elementary students bused to Atalaya. Children are engaged in activities that demonstrate their talents and interests. Time set aside daily for “homework help.” YMCA staff is knowledgeable, providing a safe, fun and challenging environment where children can grow in a positive manner. Call 424-8077 about our toddler and preschool program or for additional information about after-care.

Arts

Activities for Children at Events

Fun Art for Children offers a unique way to make your next event special. We bring an interactive children’s space with arts and crafts and movement activities to special events, birthday parties, schools, winter camps, and resorts. Whether you are planning an event just for kids, a family event or an event for adults with a kid’s space, our original activities are fun for everyone!Call Anabella for details: 992-3261. www.funartforchildren.com.

Dragonfly Art Studio

After-school art classes for kids ages 6 to 15. Classes are designed to stimulate kids’ imagination and creativity, while they have fun experimenting with a range of art mediums and materials. Each class meets one day a week from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a maximum of 12 students. Limited space available; registration required. For cost and details, call Oceanna at 670-5019, or go to www.dragonflyartstudioforkids.com.

FACT After-School Art Classes

Fine Arts for Children and Teens. Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and printmaking. Youth learn vocabulary, history, and skills in positive critique as they create their own works. Six-week sessions start in September, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays. Teen workshops every second Saturday of the month, September through December. Classes meet at FACT’s ARTbarn, 1516 Pacheco Street. $150 per session, $10 per teen workshop. Snack and supplies included. Scholarships available. Register at www.factsantafe.org or call 992-2787.

Dance/Movement

Belisama Irish Dance

We offer ongoing classes in Irish Dance, for ages 5 to adult, in Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Come and experience the exhilaration of Irish Dance in a relaxed, fun and healthy atmosphere. Performance, choreography and competition opportunities available. Contact Adrienne at 670-2152 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Check www.BelisamaIrishDance.com for more information.

Children’s Dance Program

The Children’s Dance Program offers classes for ages 2and up.The younger kids have creative movement and gymnastics. The older kids are introduced to ballet, modern, tap and jazz; all of the children have gymnastics. Participating children will have the opportunity to perform at the James A. Little Theater.For more information and a brochure, call Pearl at 982-1662.

Children’s Yoga

Drop-in classes for ages 4 to 9, Wednesdays 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., starting Sept. 1. $8 per class. Body of Santa Fe, 333 Cordova Road, Santa Fe. 986-0362.

Maria Benitez Institute for Spanish Arts Flamenco Classes

Beginning flamenco dance classes are ongoing through the year – join any time. Level I classes, for ages 5 to 9; Level II classes, for ages 9 to 14, and Level III. Youth flamenco guitar classes. Adult introductory flamenco classes on Saturdays; no experience necessary. All classes at Larragoite Elementary School, 1604 Agua Fria. Call 470-7828 or go to www.mariabenitez.com for more information.

Movement Arts for Every Body

Saturday dance classes for children, next door to the Farmer’s Market. Creative Kids Move, creative movement for children ages 2 to 6, 9:15 to 10 a.m. Also, Barefoot Ballet for Beginners, ballet technique for dancers ages 5 to 8, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Classes cost $10; some discounts available. Classes are ongoing at the Railyard Performance Center, 1611 Paseo de Peralta. Drop-ins and friends are always welcome. Call Kathryn Mark at 699-3464 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Moving People Dance Centre

Classes in all levels for ages 3 to adult in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Tumbling, Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Gyrokinesis and Breakdance. Free Open House and registration Aug. 28, noon to 4 p.m. Fall semester runs Aug. 30 through Dec. 18. Located at 1583 Pacheco Street. Call 438-9180 or visit www.movingpeopledance.org for a detailed schedule.

National Dance Institute of New Mexico School for the Performing Arts

Join our fantastic performing arts family. We welcome students of all levels and abilities, offering challenging classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, voice, theater, creative movement and more! Our thoughtful technical training and fun performance opportunities inspire students to achieve personal success. Affordable programs for ages 3 to 18. Classes are held at The Dance Barns, 1140 Alto Street.Please visit www.ndi-nm.org to see our full class schedule. Registration is ongoing.Please call 795-7088 for more information.

The School Of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, under the direction of Gisela Genschow, offers year-round dance training, pre-ballet through professional, and is committed to providing the finest classical ballet training for ages 3 through adult.Classes include ballet, creative dance (also available at our Eldorado & Vegas Verdes- Southside Santa Fe satellites), jazz, tap and modern. Fall 2010 and Winter/Spring 2011 classes begin Sept. 7. Call 983-5591 for schedules and registration, or visit www.aspensantafeballet.com.

Drama

Pandemonium Productions

Pandemonium Productions’ musical theatre after school program for ages 8 to16, Aug. 30 through Nov. 21. Students study acting, singing and dancing and perform in the musical “Annie” at the James A. Little Theatre. Rehearsals at El Museo de Cultural Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 3:45-5:45 p.m. Space is limited; scholarships available. Tuition $695 if paid in advance, $710 with payment plan. $100 deposit required with registration. Call 920-0704 or go to www.pandemoniumprod.org.

Santa Fe Performing Arts School

Providing classes grounded in process and craft. Fall program culminates in main stage production of“A Christmas Carol”. Sept. 8 to Dec. 12. Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Performance dates are Dec. 3,4,5,10,11 and 12. Ages 7 to 19. Come join us and play a part in Charles Dickens’ classic story. Scholarships available. Call 982-7992 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Southwest Children’s Theatre Productions

Southwest Children’s Theatre offers an introduction to the stage for grades 1 and 2,beginning Sept. 17 at The Santa Fe Playhouse.The program offers creative play, pantomime and improvisation, and a final showcase where each child has a starring role. The showcase features a skit, a song and dance, poems and jokes.Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m.Tuition $200.Call 984-3055 for an enrollment packet.

Enrichment/Educational Services

Lifespan Therapy Services

Private Tutoring In Literacy

Reading comprehension and academic writing skills. I have more than 20 years experience. D.L. Blake, Tier Level III Endorsed Teacher, Certified Kindergarten through 12, Masters in Education. Will send résumé and references upon request. $25 per 45-minute private session in my home, or $35 per 45-minute session in your home. $60 for any two-hour sessions. Call 920-3127.

Skills for School Success

Do you know a child who needs help with fine motor skills, handwriting skills or keyboarding skills? Laura Sena incorporates fun activities into skill-building sessions personalized to your child’s needs. All ages, flexible scheduling, references available. 920-5009 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Music

Another Bird of Song Music Lessons

Piano, voice and composition lessons for the young and the young at heart. Day, afternoon and evening lessons available. Have fun and develop skills. Call Angela at 310-3699 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also visit www.anotherbirdofsong for more information.

Sports

Fencing Classes

Offered by New Mexico Fencing Foundation. Fast-paced, mentally and physically challenging, fencing is a sport unlike any other. Home-school and after-school sessions available. New session for 6 to 8 year olds. 1306 Clark Road, Suite C, across from Jackalope. Registration is open for September classes; go to www.nmfencing.org for more information.

Mountain Kids

Mountain Kids is an intimate after-school program providing outdoor education and adventure for kids ages 5 to 8. Featuring nature-based experiential learning, imaginative play, outdoor games, art, Spanish language and service learning. Children have the opportunity to hike, bike, rope climb and explore our local mountains and ‘Base Camp,’ a beautiful, forested playground near downtown. Contact Katie Macaulay at 699-6230 or go to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Riding Lessons at Arrowhead Ranch

Riding Horses = FUN! Beginners welcome, kids and adults, ages 6 and up. Lessons on safe, gentle horses in a supportive atmosphere on a beautiful ranch minutes from downtown Santa Fe. Private or small group lessons on grooming, care, arena/trail course riding and games on horseback. After-school and weekends. Special School-Break sessions. Arrowhead Ranch is 2.5 miles west of St. Francis Drive, on W. Alameda Road. Call for rates/dates: Sandy, 424-7592, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rockin’ Rollers Event Arena

Drop off your kids after school. Starts Sept. 7. Featuring fun, exciting, interactive roller skating and scooter games with a focus on fitness. DJ, movie screen, karaoke, dance, video arcade, air hockey, novelty gift shop, pizza snack bar, skating instruction. Equipment provided. Monday through Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $5 admission. Public skate all ages, Friday 6-8 p.m., $5 admission includes skates. Private parties, Saturday and Sunday 11-7 p.m., reservation required. 2915 Agua Fria. Call 473-7755.

Skateboard School

Indoor ramps for year-round fun; daily lessons for all abilities, ages 3 and up. Camps, clinics, parties, monthly events. Complete shop, short boards, long boards and safety gear. Curriculum includes learning the history of skateboarding, using our museum and video library. 825 Early Street #H. Call 474-0074 or go to www.SkateboardSafety.com.

Tumbledown Gymnastics Studios

Tumbledown is a recreational fitness facility offering classes for the whole family, ages 1 year to adult. We specialize in gymnastics, but have other fun classes such as parkour and bouldering. We hope to grow individuals to be lifelong athletes. We also work with children and adults with special needs. Please call 473-0926 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. www.tumbledownstudios.com.