Spring 2018 Classes

The class will consist of warm ups, yoga poses, pranayama, yoga nidra and every class we will learn a little about The Yamas and Niyamas written by Sage Patanjali for character development and self care. Be prepared to be more flexible in body, mind and spirit.

Class will focus on improving strength, alignment and stability with mindfulness. Class will go through a sequence of asana with breath awareness . Part of class focus on yogic breathing. This class is suitable for beginners. All levels are welcome.

Students will learn proper breathing techniques and yoga poses. These techniques will progress gradually in each class so the students are always learning something new each week. Other topics include posture, alignment and raising awareness about our autonomous system. Yoga helps in flexibility by bringing greater range of motion to muscles and joints, increases strength, improves alignment and tones the muscles. This ancient Indian practice will stay with students for life.

This class helps build leadership and speech abilities in students through hands-on learning and professional examples.

Class offered through Toastmasters, an international organization dedicated to education in this area. Learn more: https://www.toastmasters.org/education/youth-leadership-program

From their own description:

In the workshop, young people learn valuable skills including:

Evaluating their own speaking ability
Preparing and giving speeches
Giving impromptu talks
Controlling their voice, vocabulary and gestures
Giving constructive feedback and more

In this class, kids will:

Learn strokes and rules of the game
How to apply different strokes in real games
How to properly keep score
Experience the different spins on the ball
Learn playstyles from a professional
Improve their existing skills

Benefits of playing table tennis:

Olympic sport
Good cardiovascular exercise
Improves concentration and hand-eye coordination

Students will learn to play several musical instruments, including Keyboard, Dholak and Cymbols.

During the first half-hour, basic musical notes will be taught on the keyboard and flute, using the Indian musical scale: Sa, Re, Ga, ma, Pa, Dha, Ni. To learn rhythm, students will study basic dholak and cymbols beats. Group Ensemble session will be held the last half hour of class to learn to play together as a group. We will sometimes use professional musical recorded tracks as a base, and students will play along with the professional recorded musicians. Playing by ear, improvising musical tunes and rhythms will be the basic platform of this class.

Students will learn to play several musical instruments, including Keyboard, Dholak and Cymbols.

During the first half-hour, basic musical notes will be taught on the keyboard and flute, using the Indian musical scale: Sa, Re, Ga, ma, Pa, Dha, Ni. To learn rhythm, students will study basic dholak and cymbols beats. Group Ensemble session will be held the last half hour of class to learn to play together as a group. We will sometimes use professional musical recorded tracks as a base, and students will play along with the professional recorded musicians. Playing by ear, improvising musical tunes and rhythms will be the basic platform of this class.

In this class students will learn Marathi with initial focus towards speaking Marathi. This class is designed towards creating interest in the language, introducing Marathi alphabets, writing simple words and developing language communications skills.

Students will use the LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Construction Set that introduces them to robotics and programming. It has easy to use software and each model has working motors and sensors. They will also have a chance to use LEGO® Mindstorms NXT. This set enables students to build and program real life robotic solutions!

Students will use the LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics Construction Set that introduces them to robotics and programming. It has easy to use software and each model has working motors and sensors. They will also have a chance to use LEGO® Mindstorms NXT. This set enables students to build and program real life robotic solutions!

Students will be re-trained in fundamentals - Adavus and Jathi’s. (Jathi means it places emphasis on footwork and is a combination of two or more Adavus. The different Jathi types are Tisra (three beats), Chathusra (four), Khanda (five), Misra (seven) and Sankeerna (nine).

Seetha will teach 12 classes this semester. She is back in town on 2/18.

Students will be taught the basic fundamentals - Adavus (Basic steps) and Theory

Seetha will teach 12 classes this semester. She is back in town on 2/18.

This course offers an introduction to the ancient art of Hindustani/North Indian classical music. Instruction will include melodic concepts such as Raag, Bandish, Bhaav, Aalaap, Taan, Sargam and rhythmic concepts such as Taal and Aavartan, and their integrated use in a performance. Students will practice and learn classical and devotional song compositions based on Raag.

Key benefits include development of ability to identify swara (notes), sense of sur (tunefulness) and taal (rhythm); development of ability to present a brief classical music composition and ability to appreciate and relate to Raag music. No specific knowledge or skill level of vocal/instrumental music is necessary. Students who enjoy learning music or have prior music background can further increase their confidence and appreciation of music through this class.

This course offers an introduction to the ancient art of Hindustani/North Indian classical music. Instruction will include melodic concepts such as Raag, Bandish, Bhaav, Aalaap, Taan, Sargam and rhythmic concepts such as Taal and Aavartan, and their integrated use in a performance. Students will practice and learn classical and devotional song compositions based on Raag.

Key benefits include development of ability to identify swara (notes), sense of sur (tunefulness) and taal (rhythm); development of ability to present a brief classical music composition and ability to appreciate and relate to Raag music. No specific knowledge or skill level of vocal/instrumental music is necessary. Students who enjoy learning music or have prior music background can further increase their confidence and appreciation of music through this class.

Introduction to play meer and gamakas basic sargams with meer, detailed study of the ragas in different taalas. This class starts on 4/2.

Technical Terminology, Tuning of the violin, Thaats, Basic Lessons of violin includes introduction to swaras and sargams with basic knowledge of few Swaras. Indradeep will teach 12 classes.
The first class is on 15th March (Thursday), 2nd class - 18th March (Sunday), 3rd class - 22 March (Thursday), 4th class - 25th March (Sunday), 5th class 25th March (Sunday), 5 th class - 29 th March (Thursday), 6 th class - 1st April (Sunday), 7 th class - 8 th April (Sunday), 8th class - 15th April (Sunday), 9th class - 22nd April (Sunday), 10th class - 29th April (Sunday), 11th class - 3rd May (Thursday), 11th class - 6th May (Sunday).

Hindi comes from Devnagari Script and spoken all over India.

Beginning Hindi class is for ages 4 to 13 year old students. We will learn Hindi vowels, alphabets writing names and small sentence formation. Hindi class focus is on spoken Hindi and learning script.

Studies show that curriculums with an outdoor learning component drastically improve overall student performance, particularly in science and math. Students of this class will explore and investigate as scientists.

This class will provide unique hands on experiences that will spark imaginative learning.

Earth Science: Water, Aquifer, Soil
Life Science: Observe Cells Living/ Non Living, Life
Cycle of an Animal, Human Eyes
Ecology: Ecosystems, Gardens, Seed Wonders
Physics: Forces and Energy: Gravity, Magnetism, Snap
circuits

We will explore the beautiful outdoors by hiking, investigating Ants Parade, Spider Net Wonders and other marvels at RMD.

In Hands on Science we will follow a curriculum that meets the TEKS Standards, Head Start Domains and NAEYC Accreditation Criteria.

Studies show that curricula with an outdoor learning component drastically improve overall student performance, particularly in science and math. Students of this class will explore and investigate as scientists:

Physical Science: Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Snap Circuits
Earth Science: Rocks, Soil, Fossils, Imprints, Research Water Quality
Life Science: Observe Cells, Animal and Plant Cells
Food Webs, Metamorphosis, Ocean Animals
Chemistry: Physical and Chemical Changes

We will got outdoors to study a watershed in a wildlife habitat. Also we will explore nature awareness and mindfulness by taking a close look at the life of a tree and our vegetable garden.

This class will provide a semester of interactive experiences built around TEKS, Jon Young and Project Wild Aquatic.

This class will offer an introduction to the art of South Indian classical music according to the tradition of Sri Lalgudi G Jayaraman. Students with no prior experience will begin with the varshes, or vocal exercises, and will be introduced to the concepts of raagam and thalam. All students will receive a rigorous education in the theory of music as well, with the objective of taking the Level 1 and 2 Carnatic examinations for serious students. Classes can also be tailored to students with prior experience.

Violin, Keyboard and Vocal lessons follow traditional Carnatic music system depending on the level of the student. Basic level covers all different varieties of Varisas, Geethams, Swarajathis, Jathiswarams. Intermediate level consists of several Varnams and simple Krithis. Advance level incorporates advance Krithis, Manodharmam, Ragam, Tanam, Pallavi. Musical compositions are also taught to suit various occasions and events throughout the year.

Violin, Keyboard and Vocal lessons follow traditional Carnatic music system depending on the level of the student. Basic level covers all different varieties of Varisas, Geethams, Swarajathis, Jathiswarams. Intermediate level consists of several Varnams and simple Krithis. Advance level incorporates advance Krithis, Manodharmam, Ragam, Tanam, Pallavi. Musical compositions are also taught to suit various occasions and events throughout the year.

Students must have their own musical instrument for lessons and a notebook. Instruments can be purchased or rented at reasonable price. Textbooks are available for purchase at a nominal printing cost.

Intermediate level:

Revision of previous adavus
More advance adavus
Jatis (talam in different number of beats)
Continue learning mudras further
Introduction to rasas

Beginner-level:

Exercises which will make them ready for the Bharatnatyam posture
Basic Bharatanatyam postures
Basic adavus
Hastas / Mudras

This spring, join in on this free class as we set sights on a goal of completing 108 Sun Salutations by spring break!

Folks are free to set goals of 51, 25, or 11 Sun Salutations based on their individual preference and ability level.

Sun Salutations are composed of a sequence of 12 yoga postures, best completed at sunrise. If done rapidly, the sequence provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. Even if done at a slower pace, however, these postures help tone muscles and relax the body similarly to meditation. Regular practice of Sun Salutation is believed to improve function of the heart, liver, intestine, stomach, chest, throat, and legs – in other words, a solid regimen will greatly benefit your overall health, fitness, and well-being.

This class will start on 1/7 and end on 3/18 (Spring Equinox). Donations welcome.