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If you love the idea of a Music Together class but also quiere probar algo nuevo—want to try something new—then the latest addition to our Music Together class lineup may be just what you’re looking for! Music Together con Español is a bilingual English/Spanish family class for Spanish speakers looking for a more accessible way to…

Music Together Sing Shalom is a program developed in collaboration between The Jewish Education Project and local Music Together centers through a grant from the UJA. The weekly parent-child music classes are uniquely designed for Jewish families with young children using the internationally recognized Music Together early childhood music education program, enriched with songs from throughout…

If you love the idea of a Music Together class but also quiere probar algo nuevo—want to try something new—then the latest addition to our Music Together class lineup may be just what you’re looking for! Music Together con Español is a bilingual English/Spanish family class for Spanish speakers looking for a more accessible way to…

Don’t be the last one on your block to serve a feast of roots, berries and weeds. DC’s lawns, parks and alleys are full of good things to eat -- if you know how and where to look. Dr. Bill Schindler returns to Hill Center to lead class participants in a foraging hike around Capitol…

At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! All Super Soccer Stars classes are based…

If you love the idea of a Music Together class but also quiere probar algo nuevo—want to try something new—then the latest addition to our Music Together class lineup may be just what you’re looking for! Music Together con Español is a bilingual English/Spanish family class for Spanish speakers looking for a more accessible way to…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes at While They're Little, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much…

The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes at While They're Little, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much…

It takes two hours of your time to learn the skills that could save your child’s life. During this class you will learn Infant and Child CPR, AED and what to do if your child or infant is choking.  The class applies to infants and up to age 12. These are skills everyone caring for an…

Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be…

Hill Center is thrilled to welcome Oh He Dead as part of our free, outdoor American Roots Music Series! Oh He Dead hails from Washington, D.C., and is quickly garnering national attention. Lead singer CJ Johnson, “maneuvers her powerful voice — a combination of Stevie Nicks and Tracy Chapman” (NPR) in rhythm with the band’s “infectiously…

Teaching Jitterbug and Lindy Hop since 1994, Gottaswing’s beginner and intermediate group classes have set the gold standard in swing dance instruction. You never need a partner; we rotate partners in our classes so everyone has a chance to learn and practice. Classes are open to dancers of all ages (students under 14 years must be…

At Super Soccer Stars, dynamic coaches work with every student to develop skills, self-confidence, and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! All Super Soccer Stars classes are based…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes at While They're Little, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes at While They're Little, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes at While They're Little, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much…

Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…

Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level - introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat, FUN Tippi Toes way! This class is designed for 5-7 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance…

Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. This intermediate course will allow you to improve and deepen, not only in fundamental grammatical aspects, but in vocabulary as well. With our 100% immersion Spanish lessons, you will be able to improve your speaking skills. We believe in total immersion. We speak…

Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way over the course of four classes. This course will give students the skills to create paintings on their own…

Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…

Tai Chi Chuan is a formulated set of movements designed for body and mind. This discipline for health and serenity is also a complete system of self-defense and a martial art that emphasizes sensitivity, serenity and flexibility. Our classes are conducted in a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace, collegial spirit infused with the seriousness that the study of…

Profs and Pints DC presents: “The World of Norse Gods,” with Lilla Kopár a professor of medieval literature and culture at Catholic University who teaches courses on Norse mythology. Norse gods and heroes seem to be popping up everywhere these days. The hit film The Northman, Marvel movies, Netflix series, video games, and Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed books all…

Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center's kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…

While fluency is developed over years, confidence is built in the classroom. In this blended Beginner level class, the instructor will introduce the alphabet and the basic tenets of the French language. You will learn numbers, days of the week, and months of the year and dive into a crossword puzzle to learn basic vocabulary.…

This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren't sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction - trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, students…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes at While They're Little, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes at While They're Little, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the other families in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much…

Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…

The Music Together® Babies Class was created especially for families with infants under six months old. That’s right: It’s never too early to start our music classes! Maybe you’ve noticed that your baby responds when you play a song in the car or sing to soothe him. Babies are naturally musical—and you don’t have to be…

Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…

Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level - introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat, FUN Tippi Toes way! This class is designed for 5-7 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance…

Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. Based in Washington, D.C. Warrior Fusion was founded in 2010. With a variety of offerings and locations to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us to meet…

Hill Center has partnered with Go Spanish Now to provide this Spanish course. The purpose of this course is not simply to teach you about Spanish, but rather to develop your language skills so that you can communicate successfully in the language. For that reason, the course includes a variety of components designed to allow…

Longtime Capitol Hill Resident (30+ years), Gordon Tenney, is an accomplished player and teacher of piano music in all styles. Classical, jazz, rock/pop, blues, you name it! He has 10+ years of teaching experience with children and adults. Gordon uses the principles of Taoism (balance and harmony) to enable students to reach the essence of…

Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. Based in Washington, D.C. Warrior Fusion was founded in 2010. With a variety of offerings and locations to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us to meet…

Join Hill Center and the popular public-radio kids' podcast Circle Round for a reading of their newly released picture book The Lion’s Whisker. The event will feature a reading by author Rebecca Sheir with live accompaniment by Eric Shimelonis on the mbira! Filled with vibrant folk art and thoughtful lessons, this picture book rooted in Ethiopian folktales reveals the power of patience,…

The Intermediate III+ class is for advanced French language speakers who have the skills of the language and wish to have serious conversations about the economy, literature, journalism, politics, events, news, art, etc. Intermediate III+ students should have some control of the language. In the class, students will explore French poetry, singers, and magazines as avenues…

In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves up dishes inspired by her travels. Persians have developed a deep love affair with rice that spans centuries. This rice dish, Tachin, combines some of the best flavors, ingredients, and techniques in Persian cooking in one delicious dish! Discover barberries, similar to cranberries, married with saffron-inflected chicken and pistachios…

Tai Chi Chuan is a formulated set of movements designed for body and mind. This discipline for health and serenity is also a complete system of self-defense and a martial art that emphasizes sensitivity, serenity and flexibility. Our classes are conducted in a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace, collegial spirit infused with the seriousness that the study of…

Studio One Dance was founded in December 2016. The concept has blossomed from a series of small classes hosted at neighborhood venues into a thriving, director-owned studio. Our bespoke program is designed for children aged 2-8 years old. We use colorful, tactile props to stoke their imagination and inspire movement, while introducing classical and contemporary…

Studio One Dance was founded in December 2016. The concept has blossomed from a series of small classes hosted at neighborhood venues into a thriving, director-owned studio. Our bespoke program is designed for children aged 2-8 years old. We use colorful, tactile props to stoke their imagination and inspire movement, while introducing classical and contemporary…

Studio One Dance was founded in December 2016. The concept has blossomed from a series of small classes hosted at neighborhood venues into a thriving, director-owned studio. Our bespoke program is designed for children aged 2-8 years old. We use colorful, tactile props to stoke their imagination and inspire movement, while introducing classical and contemporary…

Warrior Fusion is a health and fitness collaborative that helps people of all ages and abilities train for life through martial arts, personal training, and self-defense instruction. Based in Washington, D.C. Warrior Fusion was founded in 2010. With a variety of offerings and locations to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us to meet…

Tai Chi Chuan is a formulated set of movements designed for body and mind. This discipline for health and serenity is also a complete system of self-defense and a martial art that emphasizes sensitivity, serenity and flexibility. Our classes are conducted in a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace, collegial spirit infused with the seriousness that the study of…

This class is a wonderful transition between Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz class. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. The dancers do not have mom, dad or another loved one by their side during the class, so this class is great…

Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…

Toddler & Me dance classes are for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic steps are introduced in a fun, friendly, and positive manner. This type of class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our…

Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…

Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children 3-5 to exercise their bodies and imaginations…

Hip Hop is the perfect class for boys and girls, ages 6-9, who want to dance, stay active and learn how to freestyle. This class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. Students will develop coordination, body awareness, build self-esteem and confidence in this fun, exciting and energetic class. Class begins with warm-ups and stretching…