40 / matters magazine / school 2018 Music, Art & Enrichment Programs See the programs available for children PROGRAM NAME/LOCATION CONTACT/AGES SERVED ABOUTTHE PROGRAM Ametsuchi School of Aikido & Maplewood Jiu Jitsu 1994 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood Hirohisa Hayakawa 973-519-3553 Jorge Melchor 602-315-4015 All ages easternculturecenter.com Ametsuchi School teaches self-defense, discipline, respect, breathing, focusing, relaxing, good posture, safe falling, and more to train both body and mind. Class Act Performing Arts Studio 128 Irvington Avenue, South Orange Front Office 973-789-0191 Ages 3-Adult ClassActPAS.com Located in the heart of South OrangeVillage, Class Act offers a top-of-the- line training program for recreational and pre-professional students to study dance, voice, piano and acting, with a skilled professional and dedicated teaching staff. Geralyn’s Art Studio 103 Baker Street, Maplewood Geralyn Robinson – Owner 973-275-1966 Ages 4- adult geralynsartstudio.com Geralyn’s continues to offer a wide variety of art classes, cartooning workshops, adult studio workshops, a summer camp and birthday parties. Small, individualized classes effectively foster small children’s carefree approach to creating art. InTune, Maplewood’s Neighborhood Music School 155 Maplewood Avenue, #7, Maplewood John Brophy – Owner,Teacher 973-913-4791 All ages and levels intunemaplewood.com In Tune offers lessons in guitar, piano, ukulele, drums, strings, woodwinds and voice. Rock band and group guitar classes are also offered.Their teaching staff is comprised of experienced musicians along with younger teachers. The combination creates a dynamic that helps students learn while having fun. In Tune is conveniently located above the Maplewood Theater. Lydia Johnson Dance:The Creative Approach – An Alternative to Commercial Dance Education Burgdorff Center, 10 Durand Road, Maplewood Lydia Johnson – Artistic Director ljdanceschool@gmail.com Preschool-High School lydiajohnsondanceschool.com Lydia Johnson Dance offers classes in ballet, contemporary, choreography and hip hop. LJD has a Student Performing Company that performs in NYC. LJD is affiliated with the Lydia Johnson Dance Professional Company in NYC and many teachers are from the professional company. LJD has a Teen Internship program and Teen Work Study Program. Mini Camp at Far Brook School 52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills Paula Levin – Director Bill & Donna Deltz – Co-directors Ages 3-7 farbrookminicamp@gmail.com minicamp.org Mini Camp at Far Brook School is the ultimate experience for 3 to 7-year- olds in a relaxed, rural environment with experienced, nurturing teachers. Campers enjoy sports, music, drama, science and nature. Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals Burgdorff Center 10 Durand Road, Maplewood Kat De Bari – Owner/Instructor Ages 3 months-4 years hello@aardvarkswithkat.com aardvarkswithkat.com Started in 1997 with 16 CDs of 250 original songs incorporating rock, blues, ballads, folk, jazz and pop,Aardvarks classes encourage young children to experience their innate and unique musicality through instruments, song, rhythmic storytelling, movement and play. Introducing children to the world of music in free-spirited, fun and highly engaging weekly classes. Photo Booth Studios Carl Ellis Photography 9 Highland Place, Maplewood Carl Ellis – Owner/Operator 973-762-6463 Grades 5-8 and 9-12 grouped Private available carlsphotobooth.com Carl Ellis offers a six-week course using a digital camera, geared toward the beginner to advanced beginner.Working knowledge of your digital camera is a must. No cell phones. No film. Learn basic rules of observation, composition, color and design.Weekly assignments and critiques will build confidence. Students create a portfolio of their best shots. Sew Leana 513AValley Street, Maplewood Leana Lu – Owner Ages 7-Adult leana@sewleana.com sewleana.com Sew Leana offers sewing classes for beginners who learn the basics using a sewing machine to complete easy projects. Intermediate and advanced students sew with knits, use advanced techniques and commercial patterns, and create their own designs. Private lessons, parent/child and weekend workshops are offered. All materials included in registration fee. ShaktiYoga & living arts 1861 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood Anna Winkler – Owner/Director 973-763-2288 3 & Up shaktinj.com Shakti offers classes, workshops and healing services in a variety of styles for every body. Shakti offers free open house classes this fall: September 12 for kids and September 18 for tweens and teens; regular classes areTuesdays at 4 p.m. for ages 8-12 and 5 p.m. for ages 13 & up; andWednesdays at 4:15 p.m. for ages 3-5 (parents welcome) and at 5 p.m. for ages 6-8.