BEATS is a collaborative music class rooted in creativity and fun! The class focuses on various approaches to music, rhythm, acting and performance. Students will learn more about the processes of writing songs and raps, acting in scenes of musicals and plays, and they will even play instruments in collaboration with others. They will learn how to refine their own concepts and ideas, choreograph movement, develop skills with public speaking and collaboration, and write original songs. Taught by recording and performing artist Kabir Sen (a professional musician, rapper, singer, and long-time elementary music teacher at the Shady Hill School in [...]

In this class, students will work on musical skills connected to rhythm, movement, vocal expression and language. Students will begin experimenting with words, rhymes, rhythmic expressions, tongue twisters and poems. They will also learn to play collaborative musical patterns. This workshop will focus on musical fun! This workshop is taught by performing and recording artist Kabir Sen (a professional musician, rapper, singer, long-time elementary music teacher at Shady Hill School in Cambridge and a past Burbank parent).

Grade: Kindergarten

Instructor:  Kabir Sen

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Thursdays – $82
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Thursdays- $120
Student not [...]

Begin your home gallery collection with a beautiful painting! Students will use each element of art and build experience creating each layer of an original composition. Students will begin by creating beautiful backgrounds and learn and add new painting techniques with each class, resulting in their own masterpiece.  

Grades: 2

Instructor: Felisia Sainz, BASEC @ Burbank Visual Arts Specialist 

Tuition: 
Student enrolled in BASEC on Thursdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Thursdays – $180
Students not enrolled in BASEC – $180 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the school year) = $275

Let’s do some science! In this workshop, students will be lead in exciting hands-on experiments and activities. They will  develop important scientific skills such as using different tools to accurately measure ingredients, following step by step directions and close observation. Grab your magnifying glasses and join the club!

Grade: 1

Instructor: Ava Fleisher, BASEC @ Burbank STEM Specialist

Tuition:
Student enrolled in BASEC on Thursdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Thursdays – $180
Student not enrolled in BASEC – $180 + $95 (this is a one time fee for the school year) = $275

Come join Ms. Normile as she continues to share her love of all types of arts and crafts. Students will create a wide variety of projects using various techniques, skills and materials. Each week students will explore and create a wonderful project to bring home. This workshop is open to both new students and students who have taken this workshop in the past.

Grade: 3

Instructor: Brianna Normile, Burbank Second Grade Teacher

Tuition: 
Student enrolled in BASEC on Thursdays – $40
Student enrolled in BASEC but does not attend on Thursdays- $180
Students not enrolled in BASEC – $180 + $95 (this [...]

Martial Arts is a great way to give kids a head start in life. Students will learn the positive benefits of self-discipline and confidence, develop coordination, and increase strength and flexibility. This workshop is taught in a fun, energetic and disciplined style by Renshi Craig a Master 5th Degree Black Belt and the owner of Craig’s Kempo Karate Academy and his instructors. This workshop is open to new and returning students at all levels in grades K – 3. The fee includes tuition and the test and belt fees.

Please note: There is a new uniform fee (uniform consists of a [...]