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San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a nonprofit southern California cultural center, is launching a new Music and Movement class series for infants and toddlers up to age 2. The series is part of Casa Romantica’s expanded CasaKids programming for 2019 and engages the institution’s youngest visitors.
There are two sessions taking place in Spring 2019. Music and Movement 1 will be held for four Tuesdays in March from 9-10 AM, beginning March 5. This session is designed for infants ages 0-2 and will be taught by children’s creative instructor Bernadette Richards. Sign-ups launched on Wednesday, February 27 and the class is free to attend; advance RSVP is required to participate due to limited class size.
Music and Movement 2 will be held for six Tuesdays in April and May from 12-1 PM, beginning April 16. This session is designed for infants and toddlers ages 0-2 and will be taught by children’s creative instructor Brooke Briggs. Sign-ups will open on April 1; the sign-up process will be the same as for Music and Movement 1. Parents or guardians interested in having their children participate must be available to attend all of the classes in each session that they sign up for.
Studies show that early exposure to music-making and dance in a social setting strengthens communication skills and motor skills.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens prides itself on making the arts accessible for its community. In addition to its programs for all ages in music, visual and performing arts, history, literature, and lifestyle, the institution hosts a number of programs and events for children year-round, all of which are free to participate in. Its most notable program is the Casa Romantica Music Festival and Academy, an annual two-week summer academy that teaches musical instrument instruction and composition to children ages 8-13. Casa Romantica sponsors all costs, including instrument rentals, private instruction, and daily lunch and snacks.
Visit CasaRomantica.org/Calendar for more information and for sign-ups, and call (949) 498-2139 or email [email protected] with any questions.
About Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens maintains a robust series of year-round programs in arts, music, history, horticulture, and literature for all ages. Under the leadership of Executive Director Berenika D. Palys, Casa Romantica has commissioned several critically-acclaimed works, including Casa Coastal: The Art of Baja California (2018; visual art), Casa Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2018; theater), Casa Kinetic: Celebrating Tap Dance Legends (2018; dance), Casa Coastal: Rebecca Louise Law (2017; visual art), Casa Kinetic: Contemporary Dance Collective (2017; contemporary dance), The Beauty of the Butterfly (2017; visual art), Casa Kinetic: Carrie Lee Riggins (2016; contemporary dance), Casa Drama: Slings & Arrows (2015; theater), and Open Casa: The Photographs of Douglas Kirkland (2015; visual art). The 2018-19 Casa Captivating season includes more music, visual and performing arts commissions, and an enhanced wellness program.
“Casa Romantica strives to be the epicenter for innovative artistic experiences in our southern California community,” says Casa Romantica Executive Director Berenika D. Palys.
Casa Romantica also hosts a variety of free arts education programs for children year-round. The institution’s annual Casa Romantica Music Festival and Academy has received critical praise for its comprehensive two-week music studies program in cello, piano, viola, and violin. Casa Romantica also offers a Summer Dance Workshop, a Spring Break Arts Week, various art, literature, and horticulture events to grades K-12, and welcomes over 2,000 children from the Capistrano Unified School District each year for STEAM-based field trips that examine the history of San Clemente and the coastal environment.
Mission Statement: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and is the historic home of the founder of the City of San Clemente. Casa Romantica provides programs for all ages in arts, music, history, and horticulture and is a premier Southern California cultural center.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is located at 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672. Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 11 am—4 pm; Friday—Sunday 10am—2pm; closed Mondays and holidays. General admission is $5; Casa Members and children under age 13 visit for FREE. For more information, call (949) 498-2139 or visit CasaRomantica.org
