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Let’s time-travel with our taste buds! With Marianne Tshihamba, we'll map a culinary journey from Beijing's bustling markets to the coastal kitchens of Zanzibar, exploring how Silk Road traders fused ingredients into the world's first global cuisines. Focus on technique as you individually stir-fry colorful vegetables and beef, then toss them with chewy sweet potato noodles…

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…

Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45…

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

Do you love to dance around the house listening to great music? Have you ever wanted to play freeze dance or do a line dance? Tippi Toes teachers will have you dancin' to the beat in no time! Our Hip Hop class starts with warm-ups and stretching and quickly moves into learning hip hop choreography…

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. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…

Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…

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 your 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 fun you won’t realize how…

Join us for a hands-on, spring-inspired cake decorating class as we sculpt simple flower pots and bloom-ing toppers. In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll carve a flower pot chocolate cake, frost with cheerful pastel buttercream, and decorate it with fresh-looking faux flowers and leaves. Perfect for birthdays, moms’ night out, or a seasonal treat—leave with a cute…

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 accompanied…

Seth Kibel & The Kleztet will entertain and delight with a program focused on upbeat klezmer music (Eastern-European Jewish folk music) along with some detours into Yiddish folk song, jazz, swing, and the Great American Songbook. Think the Brothers Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more! Seth and his band will have your toes a-tappin' and make you want to dance in the aisles. Historical commentary (some of which…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your 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 fun you won’t realize how…

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…

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 you…

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. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…

Is Shakespeare relevant today? Do we really need a building dedicated to him and his times in the 21st century, when we are so heavily reliant on the virtual world? The Folger Shakespeare Library, a sleek expression of early 20th century neoclassicism, stands as one of the most interesting, privately held buildings on Capitol Hill.…

Alice was raised by a family of professional singers and began taking Suzuki piano lessons at age 4. In school, she joined concert bands playing the French horn and often landed leading roles in musical theater productions at school and in community theaters. Alice studied music at the University of Maryland, College Park where she…

Join us to master this classic Italian dish - Chicken Involtini. Chef Mark Haskell will dish out the tips to make this recipe fun and easy. Polish up your skills at Hill Center and impress your partner for your next date night! Italian food and complimentary wine? Say no more…. Menu for the evening consist…

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…

Alice was raised by a family of professional singers and began taking Suzuki piano lessons at age 4. In school, she joined concert bands playing the French horn and often landed leading roles in musical theater productions at school and in community theaters. Alice studied music at the University of Maryland, College Park where she…

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…

In this class, we will learn and practice foundational yoga poses i.e. the standing poses, twists, forward folds and seated postures as we connect the postures through a slow flow and breath. Class warm ups will include some tai-chi moves. This class is appropriate for the senior community, new moms and honestly, any adult who…

Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your 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 fun you won’t realize how…

Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting, come join us to learn what mahjong is all about! This program is designed for those who are curious about Mahjong, enjoy social games, or are looking…

Hill Center is beyond thrilled to welcome back Maura Shawn Scanlin and Conor Hearn who comprise Rakish. Their previous two concerts here sold out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets early. Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embodies earnest musical exploration and demonstrates an infectious playfulness on stage.…

Influential D.C. chef and restaurateur Erik Bruner-Yang returns to Hill Center to lead a Cambodian inspired class celebrating Khmer New Year which is observed April 14-16. In Khmer, it is called ‘ChaulChnam Thmey’ which means “enter the new year.” Erik is a multi James Beard Foundation award nominee and the chef-owner of Cambodian/Taiwanese influenced Maketto. Erik…

Every Day is A Learning Day! Busy Bees Music & Arts Playgroup is a child-centered introduction to a formal education setting. When DC Public Schools is out - We're IN. Whether it be a conference day, a longer break - like February and Spring - or the Summer, we provide a fun, safe place to…

A Tippi Toes Day Off Camp is open on school-free days in a safe, welcoming space where curiosity and joy guide the experience. It’s a positive, nurturing environment where children between the ages of 3 and 7 come together in a relaxed and friendly setting. This one-day experience brings that familiar Tippi Toes energy into…