All Around This World: South Philly All Around This World is a unique, interactive music class for children 0-8 years old that encourages kids to explore the world by enjoying international children's music, games and stories. In weekly, 45 minute sessions, kids and their parents/caregivers sing, dance and play together while experiencing different languages, cultures and traditions. ***This page is just about "All Around This World" and events in South Philly. There are also classes in West Philly, Fairmount, Fishtown/Northern Liberties and at Nest, in Center City. (visit the Nest site for details).*** SOUTH PHILLY TEACHER Kate Ferencz is an artist and musician and co-director of Magic Pictures Gallery in South Philly. When Kate isn't playing music or working on bigger art projects, she can sometimes be found painting kid's faces at birthday parties. Kate is excited to share her enthusiasm for music by teaching classes for All Around This World! LOCATION Class will take place at the Circle of Hope church, Broad and Washington, 3rd Floor. SCHEDULE Winter session run until the end of February. Mondays in SOUTH PHILLY, 10:00 a.m. infants to 4 year olds. Tuesdays in SOUTH PHILLY, 10:00 a.m. infants to 4 year olds. SONGS Each All Around This World season focuses on a different part of the globe: Winter 2011-2012: Eastern Europe and the Balkans Spring 2012: East and Southeast Asia Autumn 2012: The Nordic Countries Winter 2012-2013: West Asia/the Middle East Spring 2013: Oceania and the Pacific Islands Autumn 2013: Latin America: Songs in Spanish, Portuguese, Mayan, Quechua and Garifuna. Winter 2013-2014: Africa: Songs in twenty African languages from all over the continent. Spring 2014: South and Central Asia: Songs in seventeen languages from South and Central Asian countries like India, Nepal and Uzbekistan. Summer 2014: Everything is a Drum: Rhythms from around the world. Songs from 22 different countries from Peru to India, from Greenland to Tokelau, featuring rhythms and drumming from 6 continents. Summer session classes start the first week of June. Autumn 2014: The Caribbean Songs from all over the Caribbean -- Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Martinique, etc. etc. We're going to learn about calypso, rumba, junkanoo, soca, ska, reggae, son, etc. etc. etc. You'll kick yourself if you miss this one. How much will these wonderful classes cost me? Regular registration for All Around This World classes in South Philly costs $165 for 11 weekly, 45 minute long parent/child classes First sibling: $132 (a 20% discount) Second sibling: $99 (a 40% discount) Third sibling (or more): $66 (a 60% discount) REGISTER To register for class in South Philly, e-mail the following information to KateFerencz at allaroundthisworld.com (replace "at" with @): Child's name and birthdate (you can list multiple children): Parent name(s): Caregiver name (if attending): Your primary email address: Your secondary email address (used to contact you if the primary one bounces): Your mailing address: Your primary phone number (indicate if it's a cell): Your secondary phone number (indicate if it's a cell): First choice of class day/time (check out the class schedule): Second choice of class day/time (recommended): Enter any comments or additional information: QUESTIONS? Direct all questions about South Philly classes to KateFerencz at allaroundthisworld.com (replace "at" with @), 914-525-3019. See you in class! To join the All Around This World e-mail list and receive infrequent yet always enthralling announcements of extra classes and special events, contact Jay Sand.