Recreation Department Carmen Durazo cultural arts center - January 10 - May 26, 2022
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City of Calexico
Recreation Department
Carmen Durazo cultural arts center
Winter/Spring 2022 Program Guide
January 10 - May 26, 2022
421 Heffernan ave.
(760) 357-5575/768-2176 /calexicoculturalarts
www.calexicorecreation.org
culturalarts@calexico.ca.gov
City Leadership
City Council
Javier Moreno, Mayor
Camilo Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem
Raul Ureña, Council Member
Gloria Romo, Council Member
Rosie Arreola-Fernandez , Council Member
City Manager
Miguel Figueroa
Recreation Manager
Norma Gerardo
Sports Coordinator
Jamie Ann Chew
Program Coordinator
Arts & Historical Commission:
Debbie Flores
Administrative Assistant Roxanna Pacheco
Sandra Lineses Alberto Martinez
Cultural Arts assistant Carlos Fitch
Eduardo Quintero Carmen Durazo
Jimmy Dorantes
special thanks
We would like to thank the Calexico Arts Council and the California
Arts Council for their generous sponsorship for the Carmen Durazo
Cultural Arts Center Winter-Spring 2022 Program. It is with their
support that we may offer these classes to the community.
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Winter/Spring
Program 2022
CULTURAL ARTS def·i·ni·tion
/ˌdefəˈniSH(ə)n/
The Carmen Durazo Cultural Art Center is under the Calexico Recreation
Department and is responsible for directing and advancing the artistic,
cultural and historic environment of the City of Calexico. From visual
and performing arts to public art programs, this center works in
partnership with the ever-growing community of talented local artists
that call Calexico home.
Be Part of it, try it.
You will be glad you did!
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Registration
We reserve the right to cancel
REGISTRATION is on a first-come-
classes/programs due to
first-serve basis. Some programs
insufficient registrations,
are limited to a certain number of
program funding or other causes
participants and will close when
beyond our control. a minimus of
capacity is reached. Please ask to be
12 participants are required for
put on a "waiting list" if available.
programs and classes.
AGE REQUIREMENTS; Age requirements are
established to safely facilitate age-appropriate
classes. Children must be the appropriate age
by the first day of class in order to register.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Classes/programs will not be held on city recognized holidays.
Please note: no makeup classes will be offered.
DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Please consider your schedule carefully before registering
Face masks are required in all classes
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Youth Programs
Ballet
Ages: 3-7 yrs.
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 5:00-5:50 p.m
Instructor: Laura A. Vargas
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 10, 2022
Participants will learn to stretch, strengthen their legs and learn the ballet position.
Note: Class will be in Spanish. Face masks are required.
Required for class: Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, yoga mat, and hair picked up in a bun.
Polynesian Dance
Ages: 6-11 yrs.
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m
Instructor: Laura A. Vargas
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 10, 2022
Participants will learn the basic steps of Hula and Ori Tahiti. Participants will learn to dance an Otea (Ori
Tahiti). Note: Class will be in Spanish. Face masks are required.
Required for class: T-shirt, pareo wrap, hair picked up in a bun.
Calexico Anime Club
Ages: 12-17 yrs.
Days: Thursdays
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Instructor: Eduardo Quintero
Fee: Free
Starts: Jan. 13, 2022
Limited Space. Facemasks are required.
Anime Lovers Unite! Are you an Anime fanatic and want to share your passion?
Join us to discuss your favorite series.
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Youth & Adult Programs
Keyboard/Piano I & II
Ages: 10 yrs. and over - Wednesdays
Time: Piano I 5:00 - 5:50 p.m
Piano II 6:00 - 6:50 p.m
Instructor: David Valdez
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 12, 2022
Piano I: A practical and simple method will be used in which students will learn the
basics.
Piano II: Students will acquire the skills and tools to play a musical melody.
Note: Class will be in Spanish.
Required for class: keyboard with batteries. Face masks are required.
Guitar I & II
Ages: 12 yrs. and over
Guitar I : Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00 -4:50 p.m.
Guitar II: Wednesdays 7:00 - 7:50 p.m.
Instructor: Luis Delgado
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 10, 2022
Guitar I: Students will learn the basics such as chords, finger strumming and will learn to play two
songs.
Guitar II: Will continue practicing hand coordination and fluidity, learn musical circles and two
songs.
Note: Class will be in Spanish.
Required for class: guitar.
Face masks are required.
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Beginning elements of acting
Ages: 13 yrs. and over
Days: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
Instructor: Bill Hodge
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 13, 2022
Excellent opportunity to gain the ability to express yourself effectively. Will present the
elements of acting and improvisation on several levels, including acting games.
Face masks are required.
Inclusive Arts
Ages: 8+
Days: Every other Tuesday (Starting Jan. 11th)
Time: 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Instructor: Eduardo Quintero
Class Dates: Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 22, Mar. 8, 22, Apr. 5, May. 3, 17, 2022.
Created for people with special needs, this class will help develop artistic abilities
to promote personal development.
Note: Art materials will be provided.
Face masks are required.
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Adult & Senior Programs
Folkloric Dance
Ages: Adult & Seniors
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Instructor: Socorro Mendiola
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 11, 2022.
Learn about this beautiful dance and its techniques; arm, head, and waist movement, stomping,
and turns.
Class will be in spanish.
Face masks are required.
Hula Dance For Health
Ages: Adult & Seniors
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 11:30 -12:20 a.m.
Instructor: Laura A. Vargas
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 10, 2022
Participants will learn to coordinate their bodies to dance the Hula. This class helps with body
movement coordination and provides an excellent opportunity to stay healthy.
Class will be in Spanish.
Face masks are required.
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Wellbeing Thru Art & Color
Ages: Adults & Seniors
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Instructor: Angelica Angulo
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Starts: Jan. 12, 2022
A course in which students will learn the acrylic painting technique based on three different art
projects. Range of colors, textures, blurring of color range, handling of light and shadow and more!
This will be a creative fun space for you to be!
Class will be in Spanish.
Face masks are required.
Paint Night
Ages: Adults & Seniors
Days: 1st Tuesday of the Month (Starting Feb. 1st)
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Instructor: Eduardo Quintero
Fee: Free (Sponsored by the Calexico Arts Council)
Class dates: Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May. 3, 2022
This course will encourage the creative development of adults through
drawing and painting classes.
Face masks are required.
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Wait!!
Do you have a special talent, skill or hobby to teach...?
"WE NEED YOU"
The City of Calexico Recreation Department is always on the lookout
for talented, motivated instructors to teach in all program areas:
Special Interests, Creative Arts, Music, Dance, Exercise, Sports, etc.
drop off or email resume at recreation@calexico.ca.gov
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