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Here's To a New Decade of Fun In Aliso Viejo!

City of Aliso Viejo has even more exciting classes for all ages in 2020

Whether you've resolved to get fit, learn something new or have more fun, the City of Aliso Viejo has you covered in 2020!

Here's just a sample of classes starting soon, so register today @this link.

Kindergarten Kick Start
Is your child starting kindergarten next year? Then come to Kindergarten Kick-Start and get ahead of the game! Kick-Start introduces children to classroom routines, socialization and academic skills. Activities are hands-on, engaging and fun!

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AVW001 Jan. 6-27 Monday 9am-Noon 3-6yrs $125
AVW002 Jan. 6-29 Monday/Wednesday 9am-Noon 3-6yrs $245
AVW003 Jan. 8-29 Wednesday 9am-Noon 3-6yrs $125

NEW! Common Core Tai Chi
This class is ideal for cultivating stronger mind-body health using gentle flowing body movements that are easy to learn and a pleasure to practice daily. Learn how to reduce stress, improve health, balance energy and strengthen the body through your practice. You will receive step-by-step instruction in the fundamentals of Common Core Tai Chi for improving posture, breathing, and balance while reducing stress.

AVW201 Jan. 6-Feb. 24 Monday 9-10am Adult $125

YOUNG EINSTEINS: STEM Lab Cubed $130
Imagine, create, and innovate!Launch rockets high into the sky, discover the power of magnetism and electricity, create your own video game, and even program your own robot. Students will build essential real-world skills as they explore science, technology, engineering, and math through fun hands-on projects in this course.

AVW076 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Monday 3:30-4:30pm 6-9yrs

NEW! Teen Line Dance
Get step by step instruction in this fun and engaging class where we move along to top country and pop hits!
AVW484 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Monday 4:15-5pm 13-17yrs $55
AVW486 Jan. 6-March 30 Monday 4:15-5pm 13-17yrs $15 (Drop-in)

NEW! STEAM Studio: YouTube & Moviemaking Masters $130
Make movie magic and become the next YouTube star! This class challenges students to tell a story with moving images by creating everything from game casts to lightsabers in this creative and engaging class.From YouTube beginner basics to advanced visual effect techniques, students will explore all aspects of video production.

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AVW077 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Monday 4:30-5:30pm 9-12yrs

NEW! Adult Line Dance
Get step by step instruction in this fun and engaging class where we dance to top country and pop hits!

AVW384 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Monday 7-7:45pm Adult $55
AVW386 Jan. 6-March 30 7-7:45pm Adult $15 (drop-in)

Line Dance
This low-impact class is specifically designed for seniors to keep active while simultaneously having fun! No experience or dance partners are required.

AVW184 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Monday 5:15-6pm 50yrs+ $55
AVW284 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Monday 6:05-6:50pm 50yrs+ $55

Lunchtime Yoga and Meditation $150
Use your lunch hour for yoga and meditation! This class focuses on yoga postures (asanas),
breathwork (pranayama) and meditation to help destress the body and mind, so you can go
back to work or the rest of your day feeling refreshed and energized. All levels welcome.

AVW226 Jan.7-March 31 Tuesday Noon-12:50pm Adult

Gentle Yoga $170
In this gentle yoga class, we take a soft, nurturing and slow approach to yoga asana (yoga postures), meditation and pranayama (breathwork). Perfect for all levels of yoga students.

AVW225 Jan. 8-April 1 Wednesday 1:15-2:15pm Adult


Chair Yoga $170
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that uses a chair to do supine, seated, and standing
poses. Providing access to yoga for those who have limited mobility due to injury, illness or
aging. If participating in a regular yoga class isn’t accessible to you, then this class certainly will be! This class is perfect for senior citizens! Learn how to do yoga postures (asanas), breathing
exercises (pranayama) and meditation techniques all with the comfort of a chair!

AVW227 Jan. 8-April 1 Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm 50yrs+

NEW! Life Skills for Kids $125
Part 2 of our exclusive program takes valuing others even further! We have a whole new series of skills taught through role-play, activities, games and discussion. Some skills include acts of kindness as well as etiquette with family, guests and neighbors, in public and social events.

AVW084 Jan. 7-Feb. 4 Tuesday 4-6pm 5-12yrs

SAT & ACT Informational Lecture FREE
Most private and public universities require SAT and ACT scores along with transcripts, recommendation letters and admission essays. So how do you know which standardized test is the best one for your student? Join us as we explore the format and content of these tests, answer questions and help you navigate these requirements. This seminar will introduce different study options and suggest planning strategies to better prepare your students for these standardized college entrance exams.

AVW206 Jan. 11 Saturday 1:30-3:30pm 13-17yrs


NEW! Adult ESL $150
Esta clase está deseñada para enseñar y reforzar al inglés para los adultos que hablan otro idioma.
This class is to teach and reinforce English to adults whose primary and first language is other than English.

AVW231 Jan. 7-Feb. 11 Tuesday (Martes) 4:30-5:30pm Adult


Spanish for Beginners $106
If your goal in learning Spanish is to become more fluent and confident when communicating in Spanish, we have the right class for you!Our approach to teaching languages is an input-based systematic instruction of vocabulary. It is a practical method like how you learned your native language. You will acquire some of the most frequently used words and phrases to help you build your communication skills.

AVW421 Jan. 8-Feb. 12 Wednesday 12:15-1:15pm Adult
AVW422 Feb. 19-March 25 Wednesday 12:15-1:15pm Adult
AVW149 Jan. 9-Feb. 13 Thursday 6-7pm 14yrs-Adult

Adult Mandarin $150
This class is designed to teach conversational Mandarin to adults in an encouraging environment. Simple and Traditional Chinese will be introduced.

AVW411 Jan. 7-Feb. 11 Tuesday 5:45-6:45pm 14yrs-Adult


LEGO Engineering: Jedi Masters $130
Our “Jedi Engineers” will design and create amazing vehicles, contraptions and creatures from a galaxy far, far away. Students will race LEGO Pod Racers from Tatooine, create motorized Sandcrawlers to search for droids, maneuver Speeder Bikes through trees and control AT-ATs on Hoth. Engineers will explore motors, engineering and architecture.

AVW078 Jan. 8-Feb. 12 Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm 6-9yrs

NEW! STEAM Studio: Rocketry $130
Introduce, excite and inspire kids to the wonders of space. Students will learn through hands-on projects about inertia, gravity, friction and more. They will create water or air-powered rockets and launch them hundreds of feet in the air. They will follow up by creating solid-fuel rockets capable of reaching amazing altitudes!

AVW079 Jan. 8-Feb. 12 Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm 9-12yrs

Parent & Me Playball/ Playball $180
Developed by occupational therapists and preschool teachers, Playball classes are taught in a fun-filled, energetic, and positive environment. We use the medium of sports to improve motor development, increase concentration, build muscle tone, improve hand-eye/foot-eye coordination, balance, and countless other life skills. At Playball, kids learn persistence, courage, responsibility, teamwork and self-worth.

AVW060 Jan. 9-March 26 Thursday 9:30-10:15am 2-3yrs
AVW061 Jan. 9-March 26 10:30-11:15am 3-5yrs

Fortnite Dance Class $89
It’s time to put down the video game controllers and get up and move! Unlock Fortnite dance moves like the Floss, Hype and more. Participants will combine these moves into an epic dance routine. Who’s ready to battle?

AVW104 Jan. 9-Feb. 6 Thursday 6:20-7:05pm 6-12yrs


Better Life Boxing
At Better Life Boxing, we provide seniors with fun, challenging and safe boxing workouts that keep their bodies and brains healthy. During class, you will perform exercises that help improve your balance and coordination as well as overall strength. Beginner to advanced athletes are welcome.

AVW187 Jan. 8-Feb. 5 Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm 50yrs+ $80


Tiny Twisters $80
Tiny Twisters and partners “Shake-Tumble-N-Roll” with upbeat music and friends. Safe spotting tips and age-appropriate tumbling will facilitate a child's sensory and motor-skill development.

AVW052 Jan. 11-Feb. 8 Saturday 9:30-10:15am 1-2yrs

Tumble Bugs $80

Let’s MOVE! Music, tumbling challenges and introducing simple directions will help your child develop listening and social interaction skills. Tumblers and partner will participate in circle time and obstacle courses, dance to songs, tumble, roll, jump, balance, walk like animals and finish with parachute activities.

AVW054 Jan. 11-Feb. 8 Saturday 10:20-11:05am 2-3yrs


NEW! Junior Olympians $80
Girls and boys are taught fundamental movement and gymnastic skills through the introduction of simple directions and fun stations. Beginning cartwheels, rolls, balance beams, mini trampoline, back-handspring barrel and obstacle courses will be safely introduced. Boost self-esteem, increase body awareness, and build strength and coordination for all types of sports!

AVW056 Jan. 11-Feb. 8 Saturday 11:15am-Noon 3-5yrs


Beginning Guitar $105
Enrich your life with music and experience interaction with other beginning guitarists in a supportive, small-group environment. You will learn to play easy chords, fun melodies, strum styles, and many popular songs as you transform from a novice to a self-reliant musician.

AVW112 Jan. 11-Feb. 8 Saturday 12:30-1:30pm 10yrs-Adult

Beginning Ukulele $105
Enjoy learning how to play the world's easiest string instrument in a supportive, small-group setting. This class will provide all the fundamentals for you to play songs on your own. Learn simple chords, easy melodies, strum styles and a wide assortment of great songs.

AVW113 Jan. 11-Feb. 8 Saturday 1:30-2:30pm 10yrs-Adult

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