EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2008-2009

The Education Department at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido welcomes you to participate in our 2008-09 programs.  On the following web pages, we’ve created sections based on who the various activities are most appropriate for.  So, find your section, take a look, and then come to the Center to take advantage of our many low or no cost activities.  

We’ve got something for everyone!  From Center Stage: Performances for Youth, Dance Master Classes, Internships, Museum Artist Talks, to Special Events for Families, our programs complement the Center’s Performing Arts Season and Museum Exhibitions.  So nurture your creative side whether you’re a teacher, student, arts enthusiast, or someone just curious to learn more.  

Our department aims to provide a variety of year round, high quality programs that are educational and fun.  The dedicated education staff and volunteers are working hard to ensure that you’ll have a fulfilling experience at the Center.  We hope that you’ll visit us many times during the upcoming year.  

Tomoko Kuta

Director of Education

2008-2009 Learning Together Brochure 
The Center's 2008-2009 education Learning Together brochure has been distributed to San Diego County schools through the county drop system.  Please check with your school administrator to receive your copy or click here to download.

Education Calendar at a Glance  

2008
Sept 17            Educators’ Open House, 4-6:30pm
Sept 23            Performance for Youth: La Causa, 9:30am & 11:30am
Oct 6               Performance for Youth: Scrap Arts Music, 11am
Oct 26             Open Rehearsal: Paul Taylor, Time: TBA
Nov 6              Pre Show Talk: San Diego Symphony, Time: 7pm
Nov 7              Performance for Youth: The Best Mistake, 9:30am & 11:30am
Dec 3               Teacher Workshop: Teaching Language Arts through Photography, 4-5:30pm

2009
Jan 28              Performance for Youth: Fire and Mist, 9:30am & 11:30am
Feb 14             Dance Master Class: State Ballet Theater of Russia , Time: TBA
Feb 20             Post Show Talk: Mortified Guide to...Epic Romance Time: Following the Show
Feb 24             Performance for Youth: Culture Shock, 9:30am & 11:30am
Mar 3               Performance for Youth: Butterfly, 9:30am & 11:30am
Mar 14             Dance Master Class: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Time: TBA
Mar 21             My Story: Literacy through the Arts, Final Presentation & Exhibition Opening 
                         Reception, 1:30pm and 3:30pm, Center Theater 
Mar 25             Teacher Workshop: The Art of Science, 4-5:30pm
April 29            Teacher Workshop: Using Drama to Teach History, 4-5:30pm
May 9              Open Rehearsal: Tango First Century, Time: TBA
May 19            Performance for Youth: Ain’t Misbehavin’, 9:30am & 11:30am
TBA                 Performance for Youth: Marine Band, 11am

The generous financial support of the following sponsors makes our education programs possible:  

California Arts Council

Crescentera

De Falco Family Foundation

Gloria & Stoney Dement

Moeller Foundation

David & Lynn Tagge

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