Play-based Workshops (Ages 2.5yrs & Up)

Classes led by Coach Jarrel, Artist & Educator.

B.A in Child and Adolescent Development: Youth Work & Out of School Time

20+ years of youth work experience from SF – East Africa

All offerings are fun, age-appropriate and educational, with an emphasis on experiential and play-based learning. Phillips has experience working with all ages, including youth w/ special needs. Phillips comes equipped with his own equipment/teaching materials.

1. A Game Called Capoeira (Ages 4+)
   Participants are introduced to the Afro-Brazilian art form Capoeira. The class involves martial arts, acrobatics, music and dance in a fun, relaxed community and play-based environment. Skills include self-defense, acrobatics, rhythm,

2. Music of Capoeira (Ages 4+)
   Participants are introduced to Afro-Brazilian capoeira music and instruments of capoeira (berimbau, pandeiro, atabaque, agogo and reco reco). Class includes a

3. Circus Games (Ages 4+)
   Participants are introduced to basic circus skills, including juggling, basic acrobatics and pyramids in addition to more fun and carnivalesque fun & games. A short circus film

4. Rhythm and Dance (Ages 4+)
   Participants are introduced to Maculele, an African traditional dance. They learn rhythm, stick-patterned partner movements and drumming in a fun, relaxed community and play-based environment.

5. Movement and Acrobatics Lab (Ages 2.5yrs+. Also available for parent-child classes)
   Participants are introduced to basic, safe acrobatics and obstacle circuits in a fun, relaxed community and play-based environment. Exploration of skills includes somersaults, bridges, cartwheels, headstands, handstands and monkey