Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center
Coqui's "Brinca y Canta" Class

Maybe we should say "Adults bring your favorite child!" We are discovering parents are having as much fun as the kids in this program targeted for young children (0-4 years) and their favorite adults -- parents, grandparents, whole families!

This class is teaching early childhood music including songs in Spanish and basic rhythm, creative movement, and traditional childhood games in a family-style, mixed-age class based in our cultural traditions. Preschoolers are developing pre-musical and pre-dance skills and concepts through a culturally relevant curriculum. Children are learning to sing traditional children's songs in Spanish ("Canciones Infantiles"), learning the rudiments of rhythm in the context of Puerto Rican folklore, enjoying creative movement including dance (like Bomba!), and learning to play traditional children's games ("Juegos Infantiles").

This 1st program is giving children a musically rich learning experience from which (starting at age 4 or 5) they can graduate into our Youth Dance, Choir Program, or both! Enjoy these photos of our Coquis -- and their parents -- learning many basics while enjoying our rich culture and having a family-great-time!

Enjoy a story written by one of our coqui families sharing how much they enjoyed their Family Fun in Coqui Class!



For more information:
Dr. Ana María Tekina-eirú Maynard
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center
Center Location: 701 Tillery Street #13, Austin TX 78702-3740
Mailing Address: 15228 Quiet Pond Court, Austin TX 78728-4555
Phone: +1.512.251.8122          Email: dance@prfdance.org          Web: www.prfdance.org
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