The Zones Academy offers a collection of classes, workshops, clinics and more. The Zones Academy is open to both after-school program members and non-members. Find more information on what's happening in the 2024-25 School Year and how to register below.
In this fun and creative class, young artists will learn the basics of cartooning, from drawing expressive characters to creating their own comic strips! Through guided lessons, kids will explore storytelling, facial expressions, action poses, and more. Perfect for beginners and budding illustrators, this class encourages imagination and artistic confidence in a supportive environment.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 25 - April 17, 2025
$150
Ages 7 to 12
Instructor: Mauren "Maui" Navarro
This Hip Hop dance class is designed to inspire young dancers to develop skills and techniques in the genre, learn the origins of the genre, grow in confidence, and develop their own personal style. Class will include both play oriented time and focused learning including choreography, beat counts, rhythm, freestyle cyphers, and break dance basics.
Mondays & Wednesdays
4:30 to 5:30 pm
March 24 to April 16, 2025
$150
Ages 7 to 12
Instructor: Mauren "Maui" Navarro
Mauren "Maui" Navarro
Mauren, known to kids as Ms. Maui, is an aspiring vocal artist, model, dancer, and radio personality. She joins The Zones with excitement, ready to bring her energy to another group of kids! Finding inspiration through expression and movement is what Maui is all about and her experience as a dancer goes back to childhood. At 6 years old, she began her journey as a Cumbia Latin Dancer with her father. In high school, she found her passion for Hip Hop and has never left the rhythm. While attending school at the SRJC, she joined a new dance community as part of the Colleges Dance Team. Her training experience with kiddos ranges from ages 3 to 15 and she has taught different styles from Jazz to Lyrical and Hip Hop as well as Break Dancing. She is eager to grow with the kiddos and The Zones as a whole!
The Zones Academy Classes open to members and non-members of The Zones and are not included in membership tuition. Members who attend The Zones for after school programming (either full-time or part-time) may attend regular programming between 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm and will be brought to their class on class days.
Non-members are welcome to arrive for class up to 10 minutes prior to start. Pick up is required within 10 minutes of end of class. Purchase a Class Pass to attend regular programming from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm on class days. A Class Pass is a one-time fee that allows child to attend regular after-school programming before and after class on class days.
To enroll in a full-time or part-time membership, or to purchase a Class Pass, use the Register Now button below.
Class tuition fees are not subsidized by agencies such as 4Cs or ELOP. Inquire about payment options by emailing info@thezonesyouth.org
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