Free February Vacation Week Gym Events for Middle School Kids

Monday, February 17th:
Like Basketball and Hockey?
Instructor: Mark Beshansky from Higlands After School Program
Mark will begin by focusing on your passing, shooting, and defensive drills. Then play basketball and hockey using the skills you have just perfected. No experience required!

Tuesday, February 18th:
Cheer Dance Worksop
Instructor: Gemma Santamaria from Paulette’s Dance Studio
Gemma was a co-captian of the Needham HS Varsity Dance Team, bringing them to the state championship in 2009 with her choreographed routine. In addition to dancing, Gemma works for Mix 98.5 radio station — how cool is she?

Wednesday, February 19th:
Fantastic Frisbee Fun
Instructor: Todd Brodeur
Todd Brodeur is a two-time freestyle champion who entertains and teaches his audience with frisbee shows and playshops. Frisbee flipping is a fun and exciting way to be active!

Thursday, February 20th:
Self Defense Workshop and Demo
Instructor: Paul Shuster from Clark’s Self Defense in Waban
Learn from the master! Paul Shuster is the head instructor at Clark’s Self Defense and is trained in Kempo Karate, Ju Jitsu, and Aikido

Friday, February 21st:
Learn New Moves! Hip Hop Workshop
Instructor: Kassandra Radeau from Phunk Phenomenon
Does Kassandra sound familiar? That’s because she was on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew Season 6! Kassandra has also received tons of awards and medals, and loves to teach hip hop to students.

Sponsored by the Newton Highlands Community Development Corp. and The Newton Partnership. For more information: 617.527.3308 or http://thenewtonpartnership.org/attend-an-event/?month=feb&yr=2014

2:00-4:00 pm all week. All events will take place at Hyde Community Center Gym, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands