Kid and Teen Academy
Spring 2024 Community Education Kid and Teen Academy Courses
View the Spring Course Book as a PDF
Beginning Ballroom Dance for Teens/Adults
Section #3:
Thursdays
April 4 – May 9
6-7 p.m.
CRN# 10840
CFP 882-51
Fee: $120
This class will be located at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306
Students 16 years and older will learn the basic steps, style and rhythm of Waltz, Rumba, swing and foxtrot. No partner or experience necessary. Register for Beginning Ballroom Dance.
Beginning Latin Dance for Teens/Adults
Section #1:
Section #3:
Thursdays
April 4 – May 9
7-8 p.m.
CRN# 10843
CFP 882-53
Fee: $120
This class will be located at Dreamlights Studio at the Viaport Mall, 93 W. Campbell Rd., Schenectady, NY 12306
Students 16 years and older will learn the basic steps, style and rhythm of Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, and Cha Cha. No partner or experience necessary. Register for Beginning Latin Dance.
Piano Lessons for Children and Teens
February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10278
CFP 300-51
Fee: $350
This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Piano Lessons for Children and Teens.
Guitar Lessons for Children and Teens
February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10279
CFP 305-01
Fee: $350
This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons for Kids.
Voice Lessons for Children and Teens
February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10280
CFP 306-51
Fee: $350
Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Students should be 6-16 years of age. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Voice Lessons for Children and Teens.
New! Saxophone Lessons for Children and Teens
February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10875
CFP 847-51
Fee: $350
This course will include technique, finger placement, scales, chord structure improvisation, and will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Saxophone Lessons for Children and Teens.
New! Trumpet Lessons for Children and Teens
February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10876
CFP 848-51
Fee: $350
Get ready to learn everything about the trumpet. From embouchure to complex patterns, this course will include everything you need to know to become a trumpeter. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Trumpet Lessons for Children and Teens.
New! Clarinet Lessons for Children and Teens
February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10877
CFP 849-51
Fee: $350
Dive into a world of classical and jazz music through the tones of the clarinet. Students will learn finger placement, technique, note reading, tone quality and expression, and improvisation. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Clarinet Lessons for Children and Teens.
New! Bass Guitar Lessons
February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10884
CFP 625-51
Fee: $350
Students will learn impressive finger placement and patterns, reading sheet music and guitar tabs, and creating the rhythmic flow that fuels the rest of the band. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Bass Guitar Lessons for Children and Teens.
LEGO Robotics & Coding
Mondays
April 1 – May 6
4:30-5:30 p.m.
CRN# 10849
CFP 345-01
Fee: $120
With Legos, the possibilities are endless. This class is filled with ideas to spark your child’s imagination. Young engineers, ages 7-10 years, will learn to build and code LEGO to move, dance and talk. Students will build machines and cars that move and customize their own personal talking robot friend. Students will code the robot’s behavior and complete fun activities. Their robot will interact with them and respond with facial expressions that reflect its mood. Coding was never this much fun! Register for LEGO Robotics and Coding
Kid and Teen Academy with Black Rocket
SUNY Schenectady has partnered with Black Rocket to deliver high-quality and fun online tech education to students ages 8-14 years. Students can choose from any of the great cutting-edge courses in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality and more. Jump-start your future in creative tech with SUNY Schenectady and Black Rocket! See a full listing of Black Rocket courses and to learn more.