Event Description

PeeWee Mariachi is a music and dance program for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers in which participants are introduced to the music of Mexico along with age appropriate activities in rhythm and movement.  The ten-week session will meet once a week for 45 minutes and will be guided by a dance movement professional.

PeeWee Mariachi will provide quality instruction to infants, toddlers and their caregivers utilizing music and children’s games from Mexico to enhance and support—

•  school-readiness and academic achievement

•  parental involvement and the “home-school” connection

•  the self-esteem of each student

•  the transfer of cultural traditions

•  community access to cultural traditions

PeeWee Mariachi is produced by the Mexican Heritage Corporation in collaboration with the Children’s Discovery Museum and funded by FIRST5 of Santa Clara.  Registration is available at no-cost to participants.  In order to maintain an optimum teacher/student ratio, participation in the program will be limited to a predetermined number and the following will be required:

•  participants must commit to attending ALL classes

•  adults and visitors, including siblings, will participate in all activities

•  toddlers and infants will participate at their own pace, not forced

•  running in class is not allowed

•  parents/caregivers will sign liability, photo & video release forms

While PeeWee Mariachi is not an instrument training program and formal dance instruction will not be provided, all graduates are encouraged to seek out classes and continue their artistic growth.

Registration packets are available via e-mail.  Please contact Monica Ramos at mramos@mhcviva.org and return it on the first day of class.  Onsite registrations will be accepted space-permitting.

Maria Luisa Colmenarez

Program Director, PeeWee Mariachi

www.mhcviva.org