• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Long Beach
3287 Industry Drive, near Redondo and Stearns
(562) 986-0066
www.mygym.com/longbeach
Ballet/Jazz (3yrs 9 mos-8 yrs) - Great for both beginning and experienced dancers. Students focus
on increasing balance, flexibility and musicality
while building on ballet and jazz techniques. Class
is taught to both classical and upbeat music, and
dancers are encouraged to be creative and have
fun! See ad on page 33.
National Dance Alliance
(877) 632-2946
www.nda.varsity.com
National organization hosts championships, special
events and camps throughout the area.
arts
MUSIC
Instrument instruction, bands, orchestras,
choirs, camps and music-appreciation
classes. Also see: Theater Arts in this section for related activities.
• Applied Music Studio
10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Ste. 203, Los Alamitos
(562) 596-1287
www.appliedmusicstudio.com
Enhance your child’s (3+) education by trying a free
lesson at Applied Music Studio. They offer instruction
in viola, violin, voice, piano, guitar, drums, woodwinds
and theory, as well as a Keyboard for Kids program,
all taught by degreed professionals. Applied Music
Studio has new and used instruments for sale, and
school-approved instruments for rent with an option
to buy. Mention Kidsguide to book your free lesson
today! Located at the corner of Florista and Pine.
Email: [email protected]. See ad on
page 11.
• Jazz Angels
(310) 850-5453
www.jazzangel.org
Level specific jazz bands comprised of young musicians ages 9-17. Musicians learn to play (or improve
how they play) this great American music through
a unique method of music mentoring. Three, eightweek sessions throughout the school year. Email:
[email protected].
• Kelly Summer Vocal Studio
(562) 833-6444
www.kellysummermusic.com
Voice lessons for kids and adults who want to improve their singing ability are offered by Kelly Summer Vocal Studio. Kelly Summer is a career singer
and voice teacher with a Masters Degree in vocal
performance from USC and over 20 years experience in the music business. Her specialization is in
contemporary jazz, rock and hip hop/R&B. Students
learn vocal technique, repertoire, audition/performance skills and musicianship—all in a private
studio setting. Also see Special Needs under Family
Resources. See ad on this page.
Arts: Dance • Music
Los Altos Dance Center
Voted Best Dance Studio 2016 Press-Telegram Readers Choice Award
Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop & Lyrical
Pre-schoolers • Children • Teens • Adults
Afternoon, Evening & Saturday Classes
One Free Dance Class
5531 Spring St., Long Beach • (562) 429-7486 • www.losaltosdance.com
Voice Lessons & Music Therapy
Kelly Summer, M.A. Studio Music & Jazz
Certified Neurologic Music Therapist
Voice lessons for people who want to SING!
• Rock, Jazz, Blues, Contemporary
• Learn technique, stage presence, audition skills
• Sky Mountain Charter School Vendor (voice only)
Music therapy for kids with special needs.
• Help kids reach educational/ IEP goals
• Improve communication skills
• Help with emotional/affective development
Music for everyone
(562) 833-6444
www.KellySummerMusic.com
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