Free Family Concert- Ellen & Matt!

Sunday, March 25th

11 am

All Ages Welcome! Rain or Shine!

It’s been a while since their last album (5 years to be exact!) But Ellen & Matt are back with a brand new CD,
It’s Love, and are raring to share their new tunes with the families at Dragonfly DuLou!

Join them for a Sunday morning acoustic boogie sesh, guaranteed to make you sing, smile, and shake it!

Here’s what E & M have to say about their new album:

“The biggest challenge with writing the new CD was, simply, finding the time. Between school, work, sports, homework, diner time, laundry, and everything else, when it came to writing together, we really had to draw from what we know….which is exactly those things, those day-to-day experiences that make up a family.” -Ellen

“We always aim to write songs that the parents will like, but that their kids can relate to. So we tap into our influences like the super hits of the 60’s and 70’s and infusing the do it yourself esthetics and attitude of 80’s & 90’s punk and indie rock. We’ve discovered through our experience that music can really bring families together.”- Matt

Spring Music Together

10 Week Spring Semester

April 9th – June 16th

featuring the Triangle Collection
with Ellen, Sheila & Sarah!

Spring is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate than with a Spring Semester of Music Together!

MUSIC TOGETHER is a playful, nonperformance- oriented learning environment that supports all learning styles, where children are given the freedom to respond in their own way, at their own pace, and developmental level. With the support of their parents or primary caregivers, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers flourish musically in this nurturing environment! All classes are 45 minutes long and tuition includes two CD’s, a songbook, and a parent DVD guide for new families!

Priority Registration Has Begun!

Open Registration: Begins March 5th

Free Demo: Thursday, March 1st 10:30am

Please call to reserve your space. New Families attending demo will have the opportunity to sign up, on that day only, prior to open registration which begins March 5th!

For full class schedule please visit our website: www.dragonflydulou.com or call us at 323.665.8448.

Free Family Concert- Laura Veirs and the Tumble Bees!

Mark your calendars!

Live in the DDL courtyard…..

Laura Veirs and the Tumble Bees

in Concert

Sunday February 26th, 2:00pm

Admission is free!

Rain or shine – in the case of rain an acoustic show will take place in our indoor studio

Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Laura Veirs and her great band The Tumble Bees as they plays songs off her debut family music album Tumble Bee.

This great free show will feature colorful costumes, an interactive performance style, and fun for children of all ages. Don’t miss it!

Here's a sneak peak of Laura's music:

“Most new parents are a bit lost when faced with the dilemma of weeding out the good children’s music from the bad. For musician couples, like singer/songwriter Laura Viers and her producer/husband Tucker Martine, the solution is simple; make your own. On Tumble Bee, Viers and Martine, along with special guests Béla Fleck, Basia Bulat, Colin Meloy (the Decemberists), and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), explore some of the genre’s oldest tunes, including work songs (“Jump Down Spin Around”), Civil War tunes (“Soldier’s Joy”), and even a calypso (“Jamaica Farewell”). Each cut is tastefully arranged and never cloying, and Viers’ simple, honest delivery helps to keep the mood fun, yet stable and sweet, without the inevitable sugar rush.” – All Music

“Laura’s folk songs for children prove that the best children’s music never gets old.” – singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens

“Tumble Bee is a welcome addition to contemporary children’s music, not only because it’s sufficiently involving to appeal to adults, but also because it further demonstrates that songs for kids don’t have to be cloying or sanitized.” – Pitchfork

For more info about this terrific artist visit: lauraveirs.com

Need something fun for your little ones?

Get them in our Ballet for Kids!
Late Signups and Drop Ins Welcome!

10 Week Session
Tuesdays, January 17th- March 20th

Tutu Tots (ages 2-3)

A playful beginners class that introduces the fundamentals of ballet while encouraging creativity in motion. Through creative imagery and improvisation, little dancers acquire basic technique and learn how to use motor skills for creative expression. This fun-time class is a great introduction to the structure of dance class and helps build a foundation for dance appreciation!

Baby Ballerinas (ages 3-4)

Imagination at play invites little dancers with experience to deepen their love of ballet and movement! Each week, storytelling and creative movement are used to take the class on a different dance adventure. Be it a princess’ fanciful kingdom or rock star’s glittery stage, your child will further develop their motor-skills, strengthen classroom focus, build ballet technique and have a whole-lotta fun!

Pre-Ballet (ages 5-6)

A creative space for introducing proper ballet fundamentals, technique, and vocabulary. Dancers are encourages to build creativity in motion by incorporating an array of movement and dance combinations into their routines. This fun class builds on basic technique, strengthens focus in the dance studio, and nourishes children’s expression through ballet and creative movement.
Requires (at least) 1 year movement experience.

10-Week Winter 2012 Session
January 17th – March 20th

Tuesdays:

2:45 – 3:30 pm Tutu Tots (ages 2-3)

3:30 – 4:15 pm Baby Ballerinas (ages 3-4)

4:15 – 5:00 pm Pre-Ballet (ages 5-6)

Classes are taught by Michelle Hanley.
For Michelle’s’s full bio, click here.

For registration and pricing please contact Michelle at Mocean Movement: (213) 840-5364 or moceanmovement@yahoo.com. Or show up for class and sign up directly!

Mark your Calendars!

Free Concert!

Laura Veirs and the Tumble Bees

Sunday February 26th, 2:00pm

Admission is free!

Rain or shine – in the case of rain an acoustic show will take place in our indoor studio

Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Laura Veirs and her great band The Tumble Bees as they plays songs off her debut family music album Tumble Bee. This great free show will feature colorful costumes, an interactive performance style, and fun for children of all ages. Don’t miss it! Here's a sneak peak of Laura and the Tumble Bees debut CD:

“Most new parents are a bit lost when faced with the dilemma of weeding out the good children’s music from the bad. For musician couples, like singer/songwriter Laura Viers and her producer/husband Tucker Martine, the solution is simple; make your own. On Tumble Bee, Viers and Martine, along with special guests Béla Fleck, Basia Bulat, Colin Meloy (the Decemberists), and Jim James (My Morning Jacket), explore some of the genre’s oldest tunes, including work songs (“Jump Down Spin Around”), Civil War tunes (“Soldier’s Joy”), and even a calypso (“Jamaica Farewell”). Each cut is tastefully arranged and never cloying, and Viers’ simple, honest delivery helps to keep the mood fun, yet stable and sweet, without the inevitable sugar rush.” – All Music

“Laura’s folk songs for children prove that the best children’s music never gets old.” – singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens

“Tumble Bee is a welcome addition to contemporary children’s music, not only because it’s sufficiently involving to appeal to adults, but also because it further demonstrates that songs for kids don’t have to be cloying or sanitized.” – Pitchfork

For more info about this terrific artist visit: lauraveirs.com

CPR and First Aid Workshop!

Workshop for Parents and Care Providers

Join other parents, nannies and caregivers as we learn the newest (and easiest) guidelines for life-saving skills. Course includes: CPR, managing common household injuries, airway obstruction & accidents.

Offered by Richard Pass RN, BS
“Save A Little Life,” Inc.

Richard’s experience includes many years as a clinical practitioner in clinical care areas, including large ER departments. Save a Little Life began when Richard decided to take a simple yet quality educational program to the community.

Upcoming Classes:

Monday, January 16, 2011
6:30- 9:30pm

$70 single, $125 couple, $175 trio, $230 group of 4
Class size limited…sign-up now!!!

Sign up directly with teacher Richard Pass
at passr@earthlink.net or by phone at 818-344-1442

Adults only. Babies may be a distraction for this important class
Please note there are no refunds for this class. With a 48 hour notice, reservations may be rolled into following session.

Winter Session Filling Up, Sign up Today!!

Winter Semester 2012
January 9th – March 17th

featuring the Bells Collection with Ellen, Sheila & Sarah!

MUSIC TOGETHER® is a playful, nonperformance-oriented learning environment that supports all learning styles, where children are given the freedom to respond in their own way, at their own pace, and developmental level. With the support of their parents or primary caregivers, babies, toddlers and preschoolers flourish musically in this nurturing environment!

All classes are 45 minutes long and tuition includes two CD’s, a Songbook, and a parent guide for new families!

Free Demo with all three teachers!
Saturday January 7th, 10:30am – FULL

(Free demo is for families who have not been previously enrolled in Music Together at Dragonfly DuLou)

Registration: Has Begun!

Winter 2012 Schedule:

Mondays with Ellen Kennedy
9:30 – 10:15 AM (TODDLER 2+) 4 spaces
3:30 – 4:15 PM

Tuesdays with Ellen Kennedy
9:30 – 10:15 AM
10:30 – 11:15 AM

Wednesdays
9:00 – 9:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy (TODDLER 2+)
10:00 – 10:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy FULL
11:00 – 11:45 AM with Ellen Kennedy
4:00 – 4:45 PM with Sarah Reynolds (TODDLER 2+)

Thursdays
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sheila Geiger

Saturdays
8:30 – 9:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds FULL
9:30 – 10:15 AM with Sarah Reynolds FULL
10:30 – 11:15 AM with Sheila Geiger (TODDLER 2+)
11:30 – 12:15 PM with Sheila Geiger

New students $220
Returning students $205
Siblings $145
Siblings under 9 mos. FREE!

Class size is limited. Call for more details!

MISS A CLASS? Come to any of the other 14 scheduled
Music Together classes!

Register at info@dragonflydulou.com Or call 323.665.8448