Tikvah School of Music & Dance

Tikvah music and dance classes teach children a variety of creative arts, helping them to develop as individuals through exploration and self-expression.

Participants learn dance styles like ballroom, contemporary, folk, hip-hop and Israel, sing songs in English, Russian, Hebrew and Yiddish and create art holiday-inspired art projects. Each week concludes in a Shabbat celebration and each school semester culminates in a performance attended by friends and family.

Each year, the students work culminates in a stage performance filled with music and dancing. Below are some highlight from past performances.

Classes

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Music & Dance 

Program Dates: September 9, 2023 – June 15, 2024

Music: Children learn melody, pitch and rhythm while building a repertoire of joyful songs. They develop listening techniques and explore different musical styles. 

Dance: Children receive instruction in movement, elementary ballet, rhythmic structure and dance appreciation. Classes include warm-up and floor movement with an emphasis on technique, creativity, style and self-expression. Children practice ballroom, contemporary, folk and hip-hop. 

Russian Language Classes

Program Dates: September 9, 2023 – May 31, 2024 

Russian language classes help children develop speaking, reading and writing skills. Children learn about Russian culture and literature through well-known fairy tales, stories, poems and books. Age-appropriate lessons increase in difficulty as students’ skills progress. Advanced students work projects throughout the semesters that culminate in an end-of-year spring performance. 

Prior to registering, please contact Yanina Nemirovskaya at ynemirovskaya@jccsf.org or 415.292.1239 for an assessment of language proficiency. 

Tikvah Piano Lessons

Program Dates: August 21, 2023 – May 31, 2024

Piano classes for children or adults will give you the opportunity to learn how to play piano. Classes are offered on a weekly basis. Register for trials (maximum of 2) or monthly classes below, and coordinate class time by contacting Yanina Nemirovskaya at ynemirovskaya@jccsf.org or 415.292.1239. 

Prices are valid until June 30, 2024. Financial assistance is available for Music & Dance and Russian Language Classes.

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