Ritmo Jardín
Ritmo Jardín is a vibrant, 9-week cultural enrichment program designed to introduce children in grades K–7 to the richness and diversity of American Latino heritage. Through movement, storytelling, and immersive language lessons, children will explore the traditions, rhythms, and histories that shape Latin America’s cultural legacy and impact of American Latinos in the United States — all while having fun and building confidence.
Throughout the program, children will learn a variety of traditional Latin dance styles, including Bomba, Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. In each session, students will have the opportunity to choose between participating in dance or percussion (limited to 10 spots for percussion instruction).
Each weekly session is structured in two parts:
30 minutes of dance or percussion instruction, focused on movement, musicality, and cultural rhythm
30 minutes of language and history, introducing foundational Spanish vocabulary and exploring the cultural significance and origins of each dance style
The program culminates in a live performance at the Latino Heritage Celebration on Sunday, September 21, where students will showcase what they’ve learned through music, movement, and bilingual storytelling.
PROGRAM DETAILS
TIME: Mondays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Geyer Family YMCA
AGES: Kindergarten – 7th Grade
5–7 years old (Grades K–2)
8–12 years old (Grades 3–7)
SESSIONS
Session 1 (6:00PM - 7:00PM) 5–7 years old (Grades K–2)
Session 2 (7:00PM - 8:00PM) 8–12 years old (Grades 3–7)
PROGRAM COST
$250 total program per child inclusive of performance attire ($27.77 per class)
$25 discount per additional child (Sibling Discount)
IN PARTNERSHIP - Bombazo Dance Co and Casa Spanglish
Ritmo Jardín is a vibrant, 9-week cultural enrichment program designed to introduce children in grades K–7 to the richness and diversity of American Latino heritage. Through movement, storytelling, and immersive language lessons, children will explore the traditions, rhythms, and histories that shape Latin America’s cultural legacy and impact of American Latinos in the United States — all while having fun and building confidence.
Throughout the program, children will learn a variety of traditional Latin dance styles, including Bomba, Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. In each session, students will have the opportunity to choose between participating in dance or percussion (limited to 10 spots for percussion instruction).
Each weekly session is structured in two parts:
30 minutes of dance or percussion instruction, focused on movement, musicality, and cultural rhythm
30 minutes of language and history, introducing foundational Spanish vocabulary and exploring the cultural significance and origins of each dance style
The program culminates in a live performance at the Latino Heritage Celebration on Sunday, September 21, where students will showcase what they’ve learned through music, movement, and bilingual storytelling.
PROGRAM DETAILS
TIME: Mondays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Geyer Family YMCA
AGES: Kindergarten – 7th Grade
5–7 years old (Grades K–2)
8–12 years old (Grades 3–7)
SESSIONS
Session 1 (6:00PM - 7:00PM) 5–7 years old (Grades K–2)
Session 2 (7:00PM - 8:00PM) 8–12 years old (Grades 3–7)
PROGRAM COST
$250 total program per child inclusive of performance attire ($27.77 per class)
$25 discount per additional child (Sibling Discount)
IN PARTNERSHIP - Bombazo Dance Co and Casa Spanglish
Ritmo Jardín is a vibrant, 9-week cultural enrichment program designed to introduce children in grades K–7 to the richness and diversity of American Latino heritage. Through movement, storytelling, and immersive language lessons, children will explore the traditions, rhythms, and histories that shape Latin America’s cultural legacy and impact of American Latinos in the United States — all while having fun and building confidence.
Throughout the program, children will learn a variety of traditional Latin dance styles, including Bomba, Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata. In each session, students will have the opportunity to choose between participating in dance or percussion (limited to 10 spots for percussion instruction).
Each weekly session is structured in two parts:
30 minutes of dance or percussion instruction, focused on movement, musicality, and cultural rhythm
30 minutes of language and history, introducing foundational Spanish vocabulary and exploring the cultural significance and origins of each dance style
The program culminates in a live performance at the Latino Heritage Celebration on Sunday, September 21, where students will showcase what they’ve learned through music, movement, and bilingual storytelling.
PROGRAM DETAILS
TIME: Mondays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Geyer Family YMCA
AGES: Kindergarten – 7th Grade
5–7 years old (Grades K–2)
8–12 years old (Grades 3–7)
SESSIONS
Session 1 (6:00PM - 7:00PM) 5–7 years old (Grades K–2)
Session 2 (7:00PM - 8:00PM) 8–12 years old (Grades 3–7)
PROGRAM COST
$250 total program per child inclusive of performance attire ($27.77 per class)
$25 discount per additional child (Sibling Discount)
IN PARTNERSHIP - Bombazo Dance Co and Casa Spanglish
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Program Dates (Monday Evenings 6:00–8:00 PM)
Week 1: Monday, July 21
Week 2: Monday, July 28
Week 3: Monday, August 4
Week 4: Monday, August 11
Week 5: Monday, August 18
Week 6: Monday, August 25
Week 7: Tuesday, September 2 (Due to Labor Day)
Week 8: Monday, September 8
Week 9: Friday, September 19 (Dress Rehearsal)
Performance: Sunday, September 21 – Latino Heritage Celebration
We understand that not every family may be able to afford this fee. If the cost is a barrier, we invite you to complete our Need-Based Scholarship application HERE.