• Winter Session, January 4 - March 26
  • Spring Session, March 29 - June 11
  • Summer Session, June 21 - September 10
  • Fall Session, September 13 - December 17

    • Class Schedule

    Los Cenzontles is the only community resource providing arts training for youth and adults who are working professionally in vernacular and popular Mexican styles. We provide 23 classes weekly in music, dance, and arts and crafts in a variety of regional Mexican and Latin styles. We also offer low cost private lessions in a variety of instruments. Our classes are small and in high demand so we highly recommend registering early.


    2010 Spring Session Schedule

    Monday
    Time Class Description
    3:00-4:00pm Guitar Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Private Lessons
    Ages 7+
    3:30-4:15pm Beginning Zapateado Jalisciense Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Learn basic steps, rhythms and body movement; basic choreography and introduction to improvisation of the son abajeno from Jalisco. Perform at recitals. Beginners welcome.
    Ages 7-9
    4:00-5:00pm Artesenia Instructor:   Astrid Do-Rodriguez
    An introductory art class for children with no previous experience.  Children will explore artesenia from all Mexican regions and develop confidence in completing work.
    Ages 6-8
    4:15-5:00pm Intermediate Zapateado Jalisciense Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Learn intermediate step combinations, songs, rhythms, body movement, choreography and pair dancing improvisation of the son abajeno from Jalisco. Teacher recommendation.
    Ages 10-12
    4:45-5:30pm Mariachi Armonia Class
    		 Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Learn to play guitar, vihuela and guitarron in the traditional mariachi style.
    Ages 7+
    5:00-6:00pm Jewelry Instructor:   Marie Astrid Do-Rodriguez
    Learn introductory beading techniques. Make your own jewelry with wire work, needlework and beads. Prequisite: Artesenia class. There may be a small materials fee.
    Ages 8+
    5:00-6:00pm Advanced Zapateado Jalisciense

    		 Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Further develop individual performance practice and group choreography of the son abajeno from Jalisco. Perform at community events, festivals and concerts, occasionally with the Los Cenzontles touring group. Audition required.
    Ages 12-18


    Tuesday
    Time Class Description
    3:00-6:00pm Piano Instructor:   Celeste Jimenez
    Private lessons.
    Ages 7+
    3:00-4:00pm Guitar/Voice Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Private lessons.
    Ages 7+
    3:30-4:15pm Beginning Children's Movement Class I Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Learn body movement and basic rhythms of various Mexican styles.
    Ages 4-6
    4:15-5:15pm Artesenia Instructor:   Marie Astrid Do-Rodriguez
    This is an introductory art class for children with no previous experience. Children will develop confidence in completing artwork. Children will explore artesenia from regions all over Mexico.
    Ages 4-6
    4:00-5:00pm Children's Singing
    		 Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Learn fundamental vocal and breathing exercises.  Develop intonation and strength.
    Ages 7-12
    4:15-5:00pm Intermediate Children's Movement Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Learn body movement and basic rhythms of various Mexican styles.
    Ages 7-10
    5:00-6:00pm Introduction to Band Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Students will play music in a rock band setting.  This is an introductory class teaching fundamentals of drums, electric bass and guitar.
    Ages 10-13


    Wednesday
    Time Class Description
    3:00-4:00pm Guitar/Voice Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Private Lessons.
    Ages 7+
    3:00-6:00pm Violin Instructor:   Sandy Poindexter
    Private Lessons.
    Ages 7+
    3:00-6:00pm Piano Instructor:   Celeste Jimenez
    Private Lessons.
    Ages 7+
    3:00-4:00pm Baile I Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Students learn basic rhythms and steps of banda, cumbia and merengue.
    Ages 7-12
    4:00-5:00pm Baile II
    		 Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Students learn basic rhythms and steps of banda, cumbia and merengue.
    Ages 13-18
    5:00-6:00pm Teen Coro
    		 Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Learn to sing in harmony.  Expand upper and lower vocal ranges.  Develop intonation and vocal strength in greater depth.  Perform at community events and festivals.  Teacher recommendation
    Ages 13-18


    Thursday
    Time Class Description
    3:00-4:00pm Guitar/Voice Lessons Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Private classes.
    Ages 7+
    3:30-4:15pm Beginning Children's Movement Class I Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    Students learn body movement and basic rhythms of different musical styles of Mexico.
    Ages 4-6
    4:15-5:00pm Intermediate Jarana Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Learn to play basic chords and strumming on the Jarana. Learn to sing and play traditional Sones jarochos.
    Teacher recommendation.
    4:30-5:30pm Beginning Knitting Instructor:   Astrid Do-Rodriguez
    Learn how to knit.
    Ages 7+
    5:00-6:00pm Advanced Zapateado Jarocho Instructor:   Lucina Rodriguez
    This class is more of a rehearsal time for students who are performing and participating with the Los Cenzontles touring group. These students perform and participate at community events, festivals and workshops.
    Audition required. Ages 12-17
    5:00-6:00pm Advanced Jarana + Dance Accompaniment Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Advanced chords and strumming. Students will accompany dancers to strengthen rhythm. These students will have the opportunity to perform and participate at community events, festivals and workshops.


    Friday
    Time Class Description
    3:00-4:00pm Guitar/Voice Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Private Lessons.
    Ages 7+
    5:00-6:00pm Band/Production Class Instructor:   Hugo Arroyo
    Students learn the fundamentals of recording and the use of live sound equipment. Songwriting. Performance opportunities.