Ritmo Jardín

Ritmo Jardín is a vibrant, 9-week cultural enrichment program designed to introduce children in grades K–5 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 – 5th Grade

• 5–7 years old (Grades K–2)

• 8–10 years old (Grades 3–5)

SESSIONS

• Session 1 (6:00PM - 7:00PM) 5–7 years old (Grades K–2)

• Session 2 (7:00PM - 8:00PM) 8–10 years old (Grades 3–5)

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 Gladys Pirruccio, NJ bilingual / bicultural educator for over 20 years.