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hip-hop (for older children), flamenco/Spanish dance, belly dancing, break dancing, street jazz, ballroom and salsa dance. Mary Leonino Capitol Hill 202-544-3106 See ad on page 161
Performing arts: music and movement, visual art, kids’ band, Chinese opera, dance, yoga, piano, voice, therapeutic arts and more. All ages welcome. National Children’s Museum 112 Waterfront St. National Harbor, Md. 20745 301-686-0225 nationalchildrensmuseum.org Meeting in the park. Photo: Andrew Lightman
Itsy Bitsy Yoga St. Mark’s Yoga Center Third and A streets SE 202-546-4964, www.stmarks.net/arts/ yoga.html
Rebecca Gitter teaches two classes, one for babies aged 4 weeks to almost crawling and the other for crawlers to age 3. Classes are $14 each or $60 for five classes. Joy of Motion Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-399-6763, www.joyofmotion.org
Joy of Motion offers an early childhood dance program called Kidmotion, summer youth dance camps, a youth dance ensemble program for young children who are interested in making dance a primary focus, and youth dance companies for young dancers. Youth classes are available for children ages 3 to 18. Toddler classes begin at 13 months of age. Joy of Motion offers classes in: creative movement, dance basics, ballet, kid-hop, tap, jazz, modern dance,
The National Children’s Museum is now permanently located at the National Harbor. Visit their website for their monthly calendar of family events. St. Mark’s Dance Studio Third & A streets SE 202-543-0054 stmarks.net/arts/dance.html See ad on page 163
For over 40 years the St. Mark’s Dance Studio has trained dancers in ballet and jazz, primarily. Classes are for pre-schoolers, children, teens, and adults; from beginner to advanced level. Pilates and Parent/Me Classes are also available. Shakespeare Theatre Company 516 Eighth St. SE 202-547-5688, shakespearetheatre.org/education
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has a few different programs through the Company’s school programs that target young people. Students ages 10-18 can enroll in Camp Shakespeare, high school students can participate in workshops in-school, and teachers can work with the Company to learn the best approach
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to integrating the arts and theatre into the curriculum. Master acting classes are also available for young adults. Washington DC JCC 1529 16th St. NW 202-518-9400, http://washingtondcjcc. org/kids-and-parents/
The Washington DC Jewish Community Center (DCJCC) offers programs for infants, pre-school for toddlers, and summer camp and after-school classes for school-aged children.
CHILDREN’S CONSIGNMENT OUTLETS Merry-Go-Round Kids Clothing 1244 H St. NE 202-236-3948,
Opened in 2008, they sell gently used children’s clothing. Hand-selected and in impeccable condition, owner Charlene Anderson provides a wide selection of designer children’s clothing at a reasonable price. Monkey’s Uncle 323 Seventh St. SE 202-543-6471 monkeysuncleonthehill.com
A new consignment store on Capitol Hill, and a great resource for parents looking for gently used or sometimes new clothes at very reasonable prices. Buy or sell. Consignments will only be accepted during the week. Hours: Tues - Wed 10:30am - 6 pm; Thurs 11am - 7 pm; Fri 10:30am - 6 pm; Sat 9am - 6 pm; Sun11am - 5pm. Check website to confirm hours and consignment guidelines.
CLOTHING, BOOKS, FURNITURE AND TOYS Dawn Price Baby 325 Seventh St. SE 202-543-2920, www.dawnpricebaby.com See ad on page 163
Dawn Price Baby sells unique, high-