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Broadway for kids is designed for theater-loving kids, ages 8-12, to develop their confidence, character and presentation skills through ensemble performance. Campers learn acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, singing and dancing, while building self-esteem, teamwork skills, and creative potential. For students aged 8 years old to 12 years old. This camp includes a snack and all learning materials are provided. Please read our handbook carefully and understand all our policies.

Held every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00, Crocheting for adults is an After Work program for ages 18 and up. Participants will learn about the basics of crochet and exploring different techniques and difficulties. This class is for all levels and will include hands on lessons on how to crochet. Please bring your own materials, you will need: crochet hooks, yarn, and scissors, Please keep any eye on your emails, important information is shared regularly! This course includes 6 classes. If you would like to attend less than the full 6 classes please email us and we can work something out. If you have any questions please email resa@thejunebugcenter.com

Held every Friday from 6:00 to 7:00, Theatre Basics for Adults is our first After Work program for ages 18 and up. Participants will learn about the basics of theater and exploring different aspects of theatre. We encourage them to learn more about the local theatrical opportunities and how to be involved. This class is for all interests of theatre and will include lessons on acting, learning how to stage hand, practice with costume design, lessons on stage makeup, and even building a set! This class is designed to be a catch-all for anyone interested in learning about theatre. Please keep any eye on your emails, important information is shared regularly! This course will progress in each class, a new topic being covered. You can sign up for one class, two, three, four or even all five! Attending all five classes is recommended for the full experience. If you would like to attend less than the full 5 classes please email us and we can work something out. If you have any questions please email resa@thejunebugcenter.com

An enriching program for little ears and caregivers, JBC Little Ear Worms is a course for the little ones in our community and their parents to learn singing, movement, storytelling, and instrument playing using fun creative music activities. This 45 minute class is a wonderful parent/guardian and child bonding experience while meeting friends and creating lifelong connections! This course is for little bugs aged 1 years old to 5 years old and parents/guardians of any age! The parent/guardian registered with the student will be required to attend class as well. Class is held every Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:15am from March 1st to April 5th in our Black Box. A t-shirt will be provided for students and parents at the end of the course. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to resa@thejunebugcenter.com or call 540-745-6550

Cuban Dance with Nilda Guerra 📅 Wednesdays, September 17 – October 29 🕡 6:30–8:30pm 💲 $20 per class, or $140 for all 7 Join internationally acclaimed Cuban choreographer Nilda Guerra for a vibrant 7-week exploration of Cuban dance right here at The June Bug Center. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of Latin dance, a beginner looking to try something new, or simply someone who loves to move, this series will immerse you in the rhythms and culture of Cuba. Throughout the classes, Nilda will guide participants through a variety of Cuban dance and music styles—from the soulful Son and romantic Bolero, to the lively Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, and of course, Salsa. More than just steps, you’ll gain an appreciation for the rich cultural traditions that shaped these dances. ✨ Come ready for good fun, great music, and the joy of dance with one of Cuba’s most talented and dynamic instructors. About Nilda Guerra: Nilda Guerra has lived and breathed in that artistic and cultural milieu her entire life, studying at the prestigious Escuela Vocational de Arte and performing in various dance companies in Cuba and on tour abroad, before taking up her true passion, choreography. She fulfilled her dream of creating her own independent dance company in 2001 with the formation of Ballet Rakatan, a multi genre company that features in its productions the complex fusion of all manner of Cuban dance and music. In its 24 years of existence Ballet Rakatan has toured the world, performing to highest acclaim to packed houses in the most prestigious of theaters from City Center on Broadway, to Saddler’s Wells in the West End London, to La Scala in Milan and The Sydney Opera House among many many others. She takes immense pride in being a defender of her cultural heritage through the productions she creates and through the teaching of the complex skills involved in Cuban dance to talented young dancers who desire to follow in her footsteps at a school of dance in Havana sponsored by the company.