Adventure Sports Unlimited (ASU) is an aquatics center that teaches people the fun to play in water. We bring people together, teach them to the best of their abilities, outfit them with gear to fit their potential, arrange adventures to use their new skills, and eat well. It seems only appropriate that when you have a bunch of adventure enthusiasts together at an exotic aquatic environment, after a day of SCUBA diving, that a bit of seafood foraging will result in a wonderful gourmet meal to toast the day.
https://www.asudoit.com/ 831.458.3648 303 Potrero St., Santa Cruz info@asudoit.com
Be Natural Music is a music school offering private music lessons (guitar, piano, bass, drums, voice & sax), band classes for kids who know how to play their instrument, concert performances, professional song recording & mastering, and summer music camps where kids compose music in a group & and make a music video!
All of our private lessons & band classes are year-round. Please check out our website for a full explanation of our music school.
https://www.benaturalmusic.live/ - (831) 515-8369 - info@benaturalmusic.live
Be Natural Music is a Jazz and Rock music school program in Santa Cruz and Cupertino, California, established in 1998.
City of Watsonville's Parks and Community Services Department offers a wide range of health and wellness opportunities for the entire community. Get started on our website, where you can find information about:
- Seasonal Day Camps
- Police Activities League opportunities & Youth Center Access for a $15/yr. membership
- Sports Programs for All Ages
- Swim Lessons & Recreation Swim
- FREE Environmental Science Workshop Programs & Locations
- SPECIAL EVENTS
- Enrichment Classes
- Senior Center Offerings
- After School Programs
- Parks & Trails
- Facility Rentals
- Volunteer Opportunities
https://www.cityofwatsonville.org/595/Parks-Community-Services - 831.768.3240
231 Union St., Watsonville, 768-3240, pcs@cityofwatsonville.org
Community Music School hosts workshops, concerts, and summer camps for musicians ages seven and up; maintains a free database of local music teachers; places donated musical instruments with people or organizations who need them; and publishes a free monthly e-newsletter that lists upcoming concerts and music-related events.
Each summer, Community Music School hosts Celtic music camps for musicians of all ages. Our camps are staffed by teachers and teaching assistants (TAs) specializing in traditional folk music from the Celtic diaspora and beyond. Each camp ends with a concert open to family and friends.
Our Teen Camp is a week-long overnight camp that takes place every June at Monte Toyon in Aptos. This unique residential program places teenage musicians (ages 12-18) in a beautiful outdoor setting with great instructors. Teens learn to play Celtic folk music, but more importantly, they spend a week with other teen musicians in a supportive environment, and with a strong sense of community. Students practice and perform in instrument-specific groups, in small bands, and with the entire camp. Other activities include vocal training, Scottish dance, movie night, a barn dance, crafts, a talent show, and lots of jamming!
Our Kid Camp is a two-week day camp that starts in mid-July, and takes place at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Scotts Valley. Children learn to play Celtic folk music in a small and supportive environment. They also learn to make their own bamboo flute, and have plenty of play time! Students practice and perform in instrument-specific groups, and with the entire camp.
All of our camps are for players of fiddle, flute, penny whistle, recorder, clarinet, harp, autoharp, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, accordion, keyboards, percussion, Irish tenor banjo, and cello. Campers should be proficient on one of these instruments, with a suggested minimum training time of two years.
https://www.communitymusicschool.org/ ~ 831-471-5184 ~ info@communitymusicschool.org ~ P.O. Box 531, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Transformative dance training that empowers aspiring professional dancers.
At Crescendo Dance Academy, we’re proud to nurture the next generation of professional dancers right here in Santa Cruz County. Our thoughtfully designed curriculum blends technical excellence with a holistic approach, that fosters not only strong, capable dancers but confident, creative individuals.
No dream is too big. No dancer too small (or too old). No experience is too little.
We pride ourselves on creating a safe place to reach excellence by:
- Putting positivity first
- Teaching beyond anti-bullying and onto healthy relationships
- Focusing on building and nurturing mental health
- Body love, not just body positivity
- Empowering dancers to be the drivers of their own growth.
Ballet ~ Lyrical ~ Jazz ~ Turns and Leaps ~ Dance Acro ~ Stretch ~ Storybook Dance
Capitola Mall ~ 1855 41st Avenue ~ Suite G07 ~ Capitola ~ https://CrescendoDance.com ~ Info@CrescendoDance.com
A maker’s space and art supply retailer that hosts art and craft workshops, private and public art events.
Our mission: To provide an art space where everyone of all ages and abilities can create art; whether you want a step-by-step project, or you want to create from your imagination, we’ve got tools, knowledge, and enthusiasm!
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 12-5 and Sunday 12-4
https://crookedbeautyart.com/ ~ 6225 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018 (831) 704-7945 crookedbeautyart@gmail.com
Motion Pacific is a 501(c)3 charitable arts organization dedicated to dance as art, cultivating imagination, community engagement and discipline through accessible dance education and presentation. Motion Pacific offers over 1500 dance classes each year for students aged 3 and up. Learn more > > >
Motion Pacific Summer Camps this year will include a wide range of styles including: jazz, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, choreography techniques, musical theater, and more! We can’t wait to dance with you.
The Santa Cruz Art League is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary art center located close to downtown Santa Cruz.
With over 30,000 visitors a year, we present 12-15 exhibitions annually in a variety of media and themes. We offer art classes for any skill level 7 days a week. In Art League’s lobby we have a gift shop that features the work of local artists. Visual and performing arts programs take place in our gallery and in the Broadway Play House, our 62-seat black box theater, which also features a thriving youth theatre school led by WEST Performing Arts.
https://scal.org, 831-426-5787, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz
we are a 501c3 nonprofit supporting visual and performing artists in Santa Cruz County.
Our official academy The Studio, School of Classical Ballet offers classes for everyone: ages 4 through Adult. Dancers thrive at The Studio with our focus on strong technique, performance opportunities, and dancer goals. Nurture your child's creativity through dance to develop their love of movement, music, ballet technique, and artistry. Our structured programs build confidence, strength, stamina, grace, coordination, artistry and camaraderie.
2022-2023 registration is now open!
http://www.scbt.org/ | sandy@scbt.org | (831) 477-1606
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧:
The Nutcracker with live orchestra @santacruzcivic , downtown Santa Cruz
In Concert program which includes 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌.
Emerging Choreographers Showcase
Summer 2022 Youth Art Classes
Summer is a special time of possibilities. And here at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, we have a long tradition of offering creative opportunities to local youngsters. This year is no exception. Our Summer 2022 Youth Art Classes are super flexible, with a range of classes offered for different age groups. Here's a list of some of the fun we've planned. Be sure to book one or more for the young artists in your life because they're filling fast!
Hybrid Animal Drawing & Creature Design
June 20-24, Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 8-13
Comics and Character Design
July 5-8, Tue-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 8-12
Native Animal Drawing
July 18-22, Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 7-12
Comics & Character Design
July 18-22, Mon-Fri, 12:30-2:30pm, for Ages 13-18
Hybrid Animal Drawing
July 25-28, Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm, for Ages 7-12
Creature Design
July 25-28, Mon-Fri, 12:30-2:30pm, for Ages 13-18
Recycled Art
August 1-4, Mon-Thu, 9am-12pm, for Ages 7-12
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Violin and Viola Lessons taught by world-travelled professional musician with over 20 years teaching experience, all ages, children and adults.
Lessons taught in person or online. Patient and nurturing approach that includes basic music theory and notation from the start.
Many recent studies indicate that playing Violin enhances logic and reasoning skills, increases the ability to solve multi-staged tasks, and raises academic performance.
It also can be a deciding factor for your child when they apply to colleges.
Violinist and Violist David Zimbalist is the founder of Speakeasy String Quartet. He has toured the United States and Europe with productions of The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Peter Pan, and has worked with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Charlie Watts, Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Kent Nagano, George Cleve and many others.
You can contact David at: 347-495-6342 ~ http://www.violin4kids.com
VIOLIN AND VIOLA LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
I’ve been teaching drum lessons in the Santa Cruz area since 1996. I began teaching because I’m very passionate about sharing my drumming experience and helping to inspire students of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the drums. My private drum studio is located in Soquel, Ca., is fully soundproofed, and contains side-by-side teacher/student drumkits of excellent quality.
Everything you need to make your lesson productive and fun is waiting for you in the studio. When you arrive for your lesson, you might be lucky enough to be greeted by TipToe, the cat, and although he might want to join you in your lesson, he doesn’t come beyond the studio door. The waiting room is artistically painted with drummer legends who have inspired me over the years. But you won’t be waiting long, as I’m very punctual and know that you’re looking forward to getting into the studio for your private lesson time. Once in the studio, you might adjust the drum-kit to your fit and preference and we’ll start hitting some drums and having some fun!
I customize each lesson to meet the needs and learning style of each individual student so it’s fun and educational at the same time. Of course I have a metronome, a computer with music galore, and libraries of my own handwritten music for learning rudiments, grooves, fills, and songs that you’re interested in. We will work from books, as well, but most often I will write the music out for you that is tailored to the lesson and your ability to read music. Surely you’ll leave your lesson inspired to go home and practice all that you’ve learned. With private lessons and disciplined at-home practice, you’ll be certain to enjoy your drumming experience and will notice improvement quickly!
I offer weekly and bi-weekly private lessons. Please contact me for current availability, current rates, and to schedule your first lesson!
https://zackolsen.com/ | (831) 297-0440 | zolsen@zackolsen.com
