Winter/Spring Catalog 2018

SKIESUnlimited USAG Italy Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration & Skills About Us Contents Discover the The SKIESUnlimited Program at School of Academics, Mentoring & Intervention USAG Italy supports the Child & Our Philosophy Youth Services commitment to 1 Italian Language Families by enhancing options for the At SKIESUnlimited, our focus is development of youth through quality high quality instructional classes School of Arts, Recreation & Leisure learning opportunities. inspiring our students to explore, learn and grow. 3 Multicultural Creations We offer instructional classes for 4 Fine Art youth in each of our four schools: Through a cadre of caring faculty 5-6 Pre-Dance, Tap & Ballet with Ms. Silvia School of Academics, Arts, Life and and staff, we encourage our 7-8 Modern Dance & Dance Theatre with Ms. Boba Sports. SKIESUnlimited is committed students to set high goals and 9 Irish Dance with Ms. Esther 10 Kindermusik® to creating an environment of work to achieve them. excellence by providing quality class 11-15 Private Music Instruction materials and using instructors who We strive to provide a variety of School of Life Skills, Citizenship & Leadership are certified experts in their fields. educational activities for all Classes are offered for specific age members of our CYS Family and 17 Cooking groups ranging from 6 months to 18 seize every opportunity to learn, years of age. grow, support and have fun! School of Sports, Fitness & Health Enrollment for SKIESUnlimited Thank you for supporting the classes takes place at CYS Parent 19-20 Parent & Me Swimming & Swimming by Levels SKIESUnlimited program! Central Services in the Davis Soldier 21 Water Fitness & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 22 Water Polo 108 on Caserma Ederle, or online at 24 Yoga https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil 25 Tennis 26 Soccer For more information on classes, or 27-28 Tumbling & Beginner Gymnastics if you are interested in becoming a 29 Intermediate Gymnastics SKIESUnlimited instructor, please 31 Parkour call +39 0444-71-8447 or send an 32 Shaolin Kung Fu email to usarmy.usag-italy.imcom- 33 Karate [email protected] 34 Capoeira 35 Tae Kwon Do Back Page SKIESUnlimited Policy Letter Classes & Ages Chart Enrollments Jan. 9

3-17 Months 4-5 Years cont...

Kindermusik® (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Pre-Parkour (4-5 years) Page 31 Parent & Me Infant Swim (6-17 months) Page 19 Tae Kwon Do (5 years & older) Page 35 Beginning Gymnastics (4-5 years) Page 28

18-35 Months 6 Years & older

Kindermusik® (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Italian Language (6-8 years) Page 1 Parent & Me Toddlers Swim (18-35 months) Page 19 Multicultural Creations (6-12 years) Page 3 Parent & Me Tumbling (2-3 years) Page 28 Fine Art with Ms. Latica (6-12 years) Page 4 Pre-Dance (4-6 years) Page 6 3 Years Tap (7 years & older) Page 6 Ballet (7-12 years) Page 6 Parent & Me Love to Dance (3-5 years) Page 6 Ballet Pre-Pointe (by assessment) Page 6 Kindermusik® (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Modern Dance & Dance Theatre (10 years & older) Page 8 Parent & Me Preschoolers Swim (3-5 years) Page 19 Irish Dance (5 years & older) Page 9 Yoga (3-5 years) Page 24 Private Music Lessons (6 years & older) Page 11-15 Preschoolers Tumbling (3-5 years) Page 28 Cooking (5-12 years) Page 17 Swim Lessons Levels 1-6 (by assessment) Page 19-20 4-5 Years Water Fitness (12 years & older) Page 21 Water Polo (by assessment) Page 22 Italian Language (4-5 years) Page 1 Yoga (6 years & older) Page 24 Parent & Me Love to Dance (3-5 years) Page 6 Tennis (6 years & older) Page 25 Pre-Dance (4-6 years) Page 6 Soccer (6 years & older) Page 26 Irish Dance (5 years & older) Page 9 Gymnastics (6-7 years & 8 years and older) Page 28 Kindermusik® (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Intermediate Gymnastics (by assessment) Page 29 Cooking (5-12 years) Page 17 Parkour (6-9 years, 10 years & older) Page 31 Parent & Me Preschoolers Swim (3-5 years) Page 19 Shaolin Kung Fu (6 years & older) Page 32 Swim Lessons Levels 1-6 (by assessment) Page 19-20 Karate (6-7 years, 8-10 years & 11 years & older) Page 33 Yoga (3-5 years) Page 24 Capoeira (6 years & older) Page 34 Preschoolers Tumbling (3-5 years) Page 28 Tae Kwon Do (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) Page 35 01 Discover Italian Language School of Academics, Mentoring & Intervention About the Instructor SKIES Unlimited Sessions andFees Beginner Enrollment

Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 24 Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Session 2: Apr. 14 - May 19 Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services Bldg. 108 or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil 4-6 years - 9-9:45 a.m. 7-9 years - 9:50-10:40 a.m. 10-14 years - 10:45-11:40 a.m. Alice Lollis Class details Cost: $48/session (6 classes) Alice Lollis was born and raised in a Students learn the Italian language and small village near Vicenza where she began Classes are held Saturdays in the culture through the use of stories, puppets, practicing gymnastics at the age of four. School Age Center, Bldg. 703, Villaggio. arts and crafts, games, and songs. Alice has been an instructor with a Italian Language Beginner: The gymnastics school in Torri di Quartesolo Intermediate themes will include introducing oneself since 2007. and greetings, colors, parts of the body, She is working on completing her Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 numbers one to ten, animals, and food. degree in foreign languages from Verona Session 2: Apr. 10 - May 15 Italian Language Intermediate: The University. themes will include school, directions, 4-6 years - 3-3:45 p.m. She has gained experience with children seasons and months, days of the week and by teaching gymnastics and tutoring in 7-9 years - 3:50-4:40 p.m. holidays, basic grammar, and the verbs “to Italian since 2007. 10-14 years - 4:45-5:40 p.m. be” and “to have”. She is excited about the opportunity to Students must have attended the Cost: $48/session (6 classes) work with English speaking children and Beginner class in order to sign up for the share her love for Italian language and Classes are held Tuesdays in the Intermediate class. culture. SKIES Bldg. 304, Villaggio.

03 Discover Multicultural Creations About Arts and Crafts School of the Instructor Arts, Barbarians and Angels Recreation Class details: Students will learn about the & Leisure session’s theme by creating unique hands-on artistic projects. Each project gives youth an opportunity to explore different art mediums and create!

SKIES Unlimited Each lesson will be inspired by the magic of barbarian legends from Vikings, Normans and Slavic tribes and stories about angels. The students will use their imagination Latica Vitez to craft flowers, animals, magic creatures, barbarian weapons, necklaces, angel wings, Latica Vitez has been teaching a mixture of and symbols of beauty, kindness, and shiny arts, crafts and culture classes with the SKIES accessories. program for the past three years. She was born to an artistic family in Open to youth ages 6-12 years old. Zagreb, Croatia. She graduated from the Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 10 School of Applied Arts and Design in Zagreb, (Norman & Viking conquests) the same school in which her father studied. She obtained a post-graduate diploma in Jew- Session 2: Feb. 24 - Mar. 17 elry Design from the Scuola d’Arte a Mestieri (Huns - Attila the Hun, ancient Croats, & di Vicenza, and in 2014 she completed an Mongols - Tatars tribes) additional degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts Management at Session 3: Apr. 7 - Apr. 21 Ca’ Foscari, Universita di Venezia. (Angel creatures) (Cost: $45/3 classes for session 3) In her youth, Latica worked as an arts and crafts camp counselor in California with the Session 4: May 5 - May 26 International Counselor Exchange Program. (Animal angels & unicorns) She regularly participates in exhibitions showcasing her experience with different Cost: $60/session (4 classes) forms of illustration, various aspects of visual design and creative expressions. Please note: Youth can enroll in any session. Latica also collaborates with three Italian Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10 elementary schools organizing artistic projects Dates/Times: Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and creative programming. Location: SKIES Bldg. 304, Villaggio Drawing and Painting Discover Fine Art with Ms. Latica 04 School of Arts, Fine Art Recreation Class details: Students will work on specific projects to develop the skills needed for drawing & Leisure and painting by exploring different techniques and mediums. SKIES Unlimited Each lesson will be inspired by different Masters of Art and their works from Michelangelo to Tiziano to Picasso, Van Gogh and Pollock.

Students will express themselves and work on developing artistic skills in drawing and painting. Each session will focus on different artistic styles from throughout the ages starting with art from the Byzantine period to more modern abstract art. Open to youth ages 6-12 years old. Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 10 (Golden glory of Byzantine artistic style) Session 2: Feb. 24 - Mar. 17 (Italian Renaissance masters) Session 3: Apr. 7 - Apr. 21 (Expressionism, impressionism, and cubism) (Cost: $45/3 classes for session 3) Session 4: May 5 - May 26 (Abstract art & action painting) Cost: $60/session (4 classes) Enrollment for Art

Please note: Youth can enroll in any session. Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10 Bldg. 108, or online at Dates/Times: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil Location: SKIES Bldg. 304, Villaggio 05 Discover Dance with Ms. Silvia About School of the Instructor Arts, Recreation & Leisure SKIES Unlimited

Silvia Buico

Silvia Buico is no stranger to the dance program on Caserma Ederle, she began teaching Creative Movement, Tap and Ballet for Child & Youth Services in 1989. Silvia studied ballet under the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum. She studied and performed Spanish Dance and Sevillanas and attended Medieval Dance classes at the Conservatory of Music in Vicenza. Her passion for dance and teaching is evident in the warmth which radiates from her as she works with her youngest of students always looking for new ways to inspire. Silvia is also an instructor of dance on the Italian economy. Her Italian Tap troupe has performed in the Teatro Comunale and in 2012 won a dance competition. Enrollment

Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil Sessions Class details Discover Dance with Ms. Silvia 06 and Fees School of Parent Participation is required for Dance Session: Jan. 16 - May 17 Parent & Me classes. Arts, (No classes on Feb. 19, Apr. 2-5, 25 & May 1) The instructor may move children Recreation between classes based on their skill levels. Parent & Me Love to Dance & Leisure Parent & Me Love to Dance will ages 3-5 years introduce young dancers to the foundation from 9:30-10:15 a.m. of dance for Ballet, Jazz and Tap.

Pre-Dance Pre-Dance introduces young dancers to SKIES Unlimited ages 4-6 years the foundation of Ballet and Jazz such as flexibility, turn-out, and rhythm. from 3:30-4:20 p.m. Tap is an exciting form of dancing in Classes meet Tuesdays which dancers wear special shoes equipped Cost: $128 (16 classes) with metal taps. Ballet will continue to build on the Tap foundation in dance, refining proper Ballet ages 7 years and older positioning. Classes meet Tuesdays Ballet Pre-Pointe uses traditional bar from 4:30-5:40 p.m. and floor exercises to develop correct Cost: $160 (16 classes) posture and strength. Students are assessed by our instructor before they are allowed to commence point work. Ballet ages 7-12 years Assessment Dates: Jan. 9 & 10 Classes meet Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. from 4:15-5:25 p.m. Uniforms are required for all dance Cost: $170 (17 classes) classes. Uniform information is listed on patrons’ receipts at the time of enrollments and on WebTrac under class information. Ballet Pre-Pointe ages 12 years and older Spring Dance Recitals Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays The SKIES Dance program (Ms. Silvia, from 3-4 p.m. Ms. Bromley, and Ms. Slobodanka’s class) Cost: $248 (31 classes) will have dance rehearsals/recitals the week of May 22-24. Enrollment Min. 5 | Max. 15 The cost of dance recital costumes is Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle not included in the class enrollment fee. 07 Discover Modern Dance About School of the Instructor Arts, Lucy & Ruth Basie, Mia Keck, Rebecca & Recreation Victoria Reese Modern Dance with Ms. Slobodanka & Leisure SKIES Unlimited

Slobodanka (Boba) Bosio Olar

Slobodanka studied at the Jovan Bandur Dance & Musical State Institute and the Conservatory of Vicenza. She has worked with several national and international masters such as Smilja Mandukic (a student of Greta Wiesenhal) and Mariga Magipinto. She worked from 1993 to 2002 as the artistic director of the dance school, Interplay, where she taught Modern Dance. She currently conducts dance theatre workshops in schools for children, and she is working with various theatre companies as a dancer and costume designer.

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Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil Sessions Discover Dance Theatre 08 and Fees School of Dance Session: Jan. 17 - May 18 Arts, (No classes on Feb. 19, Mar. 30, Apr. 2, 4 & 6, 25) Recreation Modern Dance & Leisure ages 10 years and older Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:15-5:45 p.m.

Cost: $372 (31 classes) SKIES Unlimited Dance Theatre ages 10 years and older Fridays from 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: $192 (16 classes) Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 12 Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle

Class details Modern Dance is a form of contemporary, theatrical, and concert dance employing a special technique for developing the use of the entire body in movements expressive of abstract ideas. Dance Theatre allows one to experiment with new techniques, explorations, and body expressions. It’s a choreographic phenomenon which uses a creative process through improvisation into words, movements, and actions. Uniforms: Dress code is comfortable clothing. Students may dance barefoot, with socks, or jazz shoes. Spring Dance Recitals: The SKIES Dance program (Ms. Silvia, Ms. Bromley, and Ms. Slobodanka’s class) will have dance rehearsals/recitals the week of May 22-24. The cost of dance recital costumes is not included in the class enrollment fee. Sarah & Emily Newland, Rebecca & Victoria Reese, Arianna Rockel, and Giana Sovie Dance Theatre with Ms. Slobodanka Irish Dance is a group of should be Code: Youth Dress The instructor may recommend Spring Dance Recitals: The SKIES The cost of dance recital costumes Class details traditional dance forms originating in traditional dance forms originating Ireland which can broadly be divided into social dances and performance dances. Classes are taught in a group and setting with youth of varying ages skills. in dressed in fitness clothing and shoes which they can move freely. in purchase and can provide assistance shoes. creating specialized soft or hard Dance program (Ms. Silvia, Ms. class) and Ms. Slobodanka’s Bromley, the will have dance rehearsals/recitals week of May 22-24. is not included in the class enrollment fee. was born in Kilburn, London to Irish parents. parents. Irish to London Kilburn, in born was 15

Esther Bromley Bromley Esther In 1988 Esther moved to Italy and was later asked to collaborate asked to collaborate Italy and was later Esther moved to In 1988 Esther with her family moved to Corby, Northamptonshire where at where Northamptonshire to Corby, moved family with her Esther Dancing. of Irish Academy The Clifford joined she of seven the age and over England was competing all of 10, Esther By the age received and for many achievements She was recognized Ireland. four Championship World The dance at qualified to awards and times. Tree. The Birkin Irish musicians called with a group of traditional she and Biagio over northern Italy and in the 90’s She performed all School of Irish Dancing near Tara The founded Mineo (her husband) The school has over and Ceili’. teach both ‘Step’ Milano, aimed to 100 students. Fees Enrollment Max. 4 | Enrollment and Sessions Cost: $240 (15 classes) Enrollment Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, (No classes on Mar. 22, 29 & Apr. 5) Apr. 22, 29 & (No classes on Mar. lessons. Please inquire at SKIES. Dance Session: Jan. 18 - May 17 Irish Dance ages 5 years & older Esther Bromley Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle Ms. Bromley is available for private Ms. Bromley is available for private Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Enrollment opens: Jan. Bldg. 108, or https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil *Please note: This is a multi-level class. *Please note: This is a multi-level Enrollment Min. Enrollment Irish Dance with Ms. Esther Ms. with Dance Irish Discover Discover

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Recreation Recreation SKIESUnlimited About Sessions Discover Kindermusik® 10 the Instructor and Fees School of Wiggle & Move Family Style Arts, Parent & Me Music Classes Recreation & Leisure Session 1: Jan. 11 - Feb. 1 Session 2: Feb. 8 - Mar. 1 Session 3: Mar. 8 - Mar. 29 SKIES Unlimited Open to ages 3 months to 4 years old. Classes are held Thursdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the SKIES Martial Kornelia Harskuti Arts Studio in Bldg. 308 on Ederle. Kornelia Harskuti was born and Cost: $64/session raised in Hungary. She started to (4 classes & digital materials) learn music and piano at the age of Kindermusik programs are Parent & Me seven with the world-famous Kodaly classes. Parent participation is required. method. After receiving her degree in music education, Kornelia spent a year in the United States as a volunteer. Class details Upon returning, she taught in Wiggle & Move Family Style is a a school specializing in musical multi-age Kindermusik program. No education. matter your child’s age, participants will Since moving to Italy in 2003, she learn and explore music and movement has been giving piano lessons for together. All activities encourage discovery children and adults. She also serves and exploration and foster sharing and as the choir director and pianist for social skills too. her church. Kindermusik programs teach parents how to encourage their children’s learning through vocal play, object exploration, Enrollment instruments, and creative movement. Play Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 instruments, sing, move - explore! Enroll at CYS Parent Central Visit www.kindermusik.com for more Services, Bldg. 108, or online at information on Kindermusik. https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil If you are interested in music in are interested If you lists vary byThe lengths of wait 3 p.m. to Music slots prior If your child is homeschooled Call SKIES at 0444-71-8447 to instruction for your child, please stop for your child, instruction or Villaggio, in Bldg. 304, by SKIES his or her Ederle, to place Bldg. 308, the wait lists. name on open up monthlyprograms, and slots and schedulesas families transition change. school whichor attends an Italian please the day, finishes earlier in – a spot priorcontact SKIES directly to 3 p.m. may be available. check on instructor availability. Private Music Instruction Music Private offers private offers Unlimited SKIES Guitar (Acoustic Flute, Recorder, in 30, 45, or Lessons are offered andCost is $17 per half-hour between 2-7Lessons take place lists Wait and Availability SKIES currently has spaces music instruction for: music instruction Ukulele, Piano,& Electric), Viola, Percussion, Saxophone, Violin, Cello Voice. and of time.60 minute blocks by the month. lessons are paid for in Bldg. 304 onp.m. and are held and Bldg. 308 on Ederle. Villaggio available in most music programs, but availability can change quickly. Private Music Instruction Music Private Discover Discover

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Recreation Recreation SKIESUnlimited Tommaso Saturnia was born in Verona, Italy. He started playing piano at the age of six and fell in love with Discover Piano, Flute & Saxophone 12 both performance and composition. In 2015 he completed School of his degree, studying at the “Conservatorio Dall’ Abaco.” Francesco Russo studied at the Conservatory A. During his studies he took masters level courses with Pedrollo in Vicenza with Maestri Romano Dall’alba Arts, teachers across Europe and studied for six months with Zancan and Stefania Redaelli where in 2010 and 2012 Recreation Lauri Vainmaa. he successfully gained his degree in piano and chamber music with high scores. & Leisure Tommaso is currently working on his piano soloist He has attended specific courses in piano, chamber Master’s Degree in Verona and is also learning jazz and music and music teaching methodology for children. He contemporary improvisation. Tommaso loves teaching and sharing his passion for music with his Saturnia He is also playing with the violinist Stefano Gerard,

students and is an active composer for theatre, perform- SKIES Unlimited Piano Instructor with whom he has a Chamber Music Duo and he regularly ing a wide range of genres. Francesco Russo teaches piano at schools in nearby Verona. Francesco also teaches at music schools in Padova Piano Instructor and Vicenza.

Giorgio Dal Monte’s passion for piano began in childhood. He was admitted to the Conservatory [Academy Francesca Carniato began playing the piano at of Music] in Vicenza where, in 2004, he successfully gained the age of nine. Four years later, she started to play his degree in piano. the alto saxophone. In 2009 she was admitted to the He has attended specific courses on piano and music Conservatory in Vicenza to study saxophone. In October teaching methodology for children. He loves teaching and 2012 she began studying at the University of Padova sharing his passion for music with his students and has high and moved her music studies to the Conservatory in expectations for anyone he teaches. Padova where she graduated with a degree in saxophone performance in February 2014. Giorgio also plays the harpsichord and organ and contin- Currently she plays in concerts as a saxophone ues to grow in his experience and knowledge by attending soloist and pianist. She also plays in a jazz band as first Giorgio Dal Monte Francesca Carniato post-degree educational music programs and clinics. alto sax. She has played in saxophone quartets and in Piano Instructor Saxophone & Piano Giorgio also teaches at music schools in Vicenza. wind ensembles throughout her musical career. Instructor

Michelle Willis started her musical studies with the piano, recorder and later the transverse flute. She completed her undergraduate degree from Sao Paulo State University in flute performance. In 1997 she received her master’s degree in flute performance from Louisiana State University. In 1999 Michelle moved to Boston where she taught at the Musical Suite in Newburyport and opened her own studio providing private lessons. Michelle Willis Michelle joined the SKIESUnlimited team in 2007 Flute, Recorder & providing instruction for the flute, recorder and beginning Piano Instructor piano. She also teaches adult lessons with Soldiers’ Theatre. Percussion Voice Instructor Voice Michele Fracasso Christian Paganotto Instructors the is a singer, lyricist and songwriter. and songwriter. lyricist Grazia Donadel is a singer, emo- free people’s She loves the voice and its power to from theIn 2013 she graduated in jazz performance She started singing, playing guitar and composing her own playing guitar and composing her She started singing, songs at the age of 16. singing, bel canto withtions and minds. She studied choral Alejandro Martinez the soprano Silvia Regazzo, pop with Amelia Cuni and with and Danila Satragno, canto dhrupad Francesca Bertazzo,Ritwik Sanyal and jazz singing with Monteiro. Amy London, Sheila Jordan, Shawnn She keeps Vicenza. Conservatory [Academy of Music] in all around Italyimproving her musical skills by performing and by attending musical master classes. About About - dedi Fracasso Michele studies, his university During - Vicen in at a middle school music education He teaches his education and skills in voice andMichele continues to share his love of singing and musicMichele is excited was born in Vicenza in 1989. Christian Paganatto was born in Vicenza musicians such He studied percussion with International TV, Rock He has participated in shows such as MTV, Grazia Donadel Voice Instructor Voice cated himself to the study of classical vocal instruction. He classical vocal instruction. to the study of cated himself Vicenza Theatre from the and Voice his degree in received in June 2007. Conservatory Valdagno. Academy in at the the voice instructor za and is and expanding his knowledgetheatre attending workshops of diverse genres. with his SKIES students. He began playing drums at an early age, and by 14 was He began playing drums at an early with various recording self-produced CDs and playing area. Veneto bands in the Golino, Kaz Rodriguez, and Calvin Rodgers. He Alfredo as and is Vicenza Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory of attended the thesis in Pop Drums. currently working on an undergraduate and has studio recordings with Sony, TV and Roxy Bar and passion commitment and EMI. He has a deep Universal, for teaching drums to children and youth. Percussion & Voice & Percussion Discover Discover

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Recreation Recreation SKIESUnlimited About the Instructors Discover Guitar & Ukulele 14 School of Alex Zerbinati is a music teacher, professional guitarist Arts, and performer. He began his music studies in Vicenza, then moved to Recreation England to study music and English. He graduated in 2001 & Leisure from the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford at Surrey, England. He has been teaching private lessons for the past 16 years. He plays and records with a number of different bands performing different genres of music. SKIES Unlimited He attends music workshops regularly and has provided on Alex Zerbinati stage translations for teaching clinics held in Italy by world- Guitar Instructor renowned guitarists.

Arrigo Martelli started playing guitar during childhood. At the age of 10 he was admitted to the Conservatory [Academy of Music] in Vicenza, where he continued his studies in guitar. In 2007, Arrigo graduated from the Conservatory with the highest degree in classical guitar. In addition to classical guitar, Arrigo also plays the ukulele, electric and acoustic guitar. He is a member of a number of musical groups including a chamber music quintet and a 50’s style trio which performs American rockabilly and Arrigo Martelli swing in local venues around the Vicenza area. Guitar & Ukulele Instructor Juan Martin Oyhenart was born in Argentina. At age seven, he began studying guitar at the “Gilardo Gilardi” Con- servatory of Music in La Plata. In 2002, he moved to Italy to continue his studies and focus on classical music. In 2009, he received his degree in classical guitar performance. Currently, he is enrolled in a master’s program for classi- cal guitar performance. Juan has been working as a performer and guitar instructor in several music schools in the Vicenza area since 2007. He Juan Martin also has experience with musical editing and with guitar Oyhenart making and restoration, which has given him a deeper under- Guitar Instructor standing of the instrument. Marta Guarda Violin Instructor Violin Instructor Lidia Manuzzato

Instructors the began studying piano at the age of sixGiulia Ferrari began studying piano the Conservato- She graduated with a piano degree from for manyGiulia has been teaching both instruments at the UniversityShe also completed her school studies and began the violin two years later. two years later. and began the violin in 2003 from the in 2000 and a violin degree Vicenza ry in improved her skills byConservatory in Padova. She further Academy in Portogruaro. studying at the “S. Cecilia” and Vicenza years in several music schools in Padova, chamber has been a member of many different She Venice. both in Italymusic and orchestra ensembles and performs and abroad. in Biology in 2006.of Padova graduating with a degree About About Instructor Lidia Manuzzato began studying violin when she her degree Passionate about children, Lidia received She performs with several orchestra and chamber Lidia works as a performer and violin instructor in is a violin instructor and performer. In performer. and violin instructor is a Guarda Marta tutor in years as a violin worked for many Marta has several orchestras and chamberShe performs with languages and cultures, MartaPassionate about foreign Guilia Ferrari Violin & Piano was 6 years old. In 2009 she received her degree in violin was 6 years old. In 2009 she received [Academy of Music] performance from the Conservatory in Vicenza. the University of in Educational Sciences in 2009 from Education. Padova. She is currently studying Elementary music ensembles and has participated in various tours throughout Italy and abroad. area. Verona and Vicenza several music schools in the 2007 she received her degree in violin performance from in violin performance received her degree 2007 she Vicenza. of Music] in [Academy the Conservatory while participatingas in the United Kingdom as well Italy, exchange program. in a student with which she has taken part in variousmusic ensembles, country of Italy and abroad. tours in her home in applied linguistics and Englishholds her doctorate of Padova. studies with the University Instructor Cello & Piano Davide Pilastro Davide - Violin, Viola, Cello Viola, Violin, Discover Discover He performs with several orchestra and chamber He performs with several orchestra One of his conviction is that Music is inside all people Vicenza. Davide also teaches cello at music schools in began playing cello at age of 10 and began playing cello at age of 10 and Davide Pilastro in 2015 he received his degree at the Conservatory of in 2015 he received his degree at the Vicenza. pop music in vari music ensembles, playing classic and improving He’s ous tours throughout Italy and abroad. at Conservatory of his skills studying Chamber Music Vicenza. and it can helps everyone; and so he is studying Music Therapy at the school “Inartesalus” of Santorso.

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Recreation Recreation SKIESUnlimited Immersion Preschool 17 Discover Cooking About School of the Instructor Life Skills, Elena Zanotto has been cooking Citizenship & since she was a child. She discovered Leadership her joy of cooking in a countryside where she planted her own vegetables. She currently owns her own SKIES Unlimited business, a cooking school for children, where she enjoys her Elena Zanotto passion for Italian food by preparing healthy selected recipes.

Sessions & Fees Class details Open to youth: 5-12 years old Cooking classes are specifically Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 6 planned for children to improve their skills in the kitchen. Session 2: Feb. 20 - Mar. 13 The course will provide the Session 3: Mar. 20 - Apr. 10 (no class Apr. 3) opportunity to experiment with (Cost: $90/3 classes session 3) Italian traditional recipes (home Session 4: Apr. 17 - May 15 (no class May 1) made pasta, pizza, tiramisu, and many others) and discover the local Cost: $120 per session (4 classes) products. Class 1: 3:30-5 p.m. Each session consists of four classes and will involve different Class 2: 5:30-7 p.m. recipes so youth can participate Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10 in one or all four sessions and Days: Tuesdays discover new ideas in each class on Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle their way to becoming a little chef! The instructor’s goal is for youth to understand the value of Enrollment homemade recipes and create their Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 own menus. Most of all, they will Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg. have fun! 108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil About the Instructors Discover Swimming 18 School of Roberta Cantiani has been providing swim Orazio Comberlato was born and raised in the Thiene area. His instruction since 1989, when she started in her passion for swimming started when he was young and he has been Sports, hometown of Rome, Italy. She later developed swimming ever since. Orazio began providing swim instruction in Fitness & her language skills as a certified scuba instructor 1998 in Thiene. He has also worked as a coach. Health working for a tourism company in Milan. In 2007, in addition to his coaching and instruction he started Roberta has specialized training as a swim teaching specialized classes for aquatic rehabilitation and become instructor for pregnant mothers and Parent & Me certified as a reflexologist in 2009. He loves working with children and classes in the community. is very happy to be a part of the SKIES team. Roberta Cantiani Orazio Comberlato SKIES Unlimited Isabella Pozzato is originally from the Vicenza Claudia Gallo started swimming when she was 3 years old. In area. Her passion for swimming started in her first her youth and teen years she was a competitive swimmer. She started swim class at the age of three. She began teaching providing swim lessons in 2005 and in 2007 began specializing in in 1985 at sports clubs in Marostica and Vicenza Parent & Me swim classes. and has also worked as a lifeguard. She has been Claudia spent a year living and working in Florida as a cultural teaching with us for the past 7 years and loves representative at the Tutto Italia Restaurant in Disney’s Epcot theme instructing children. She also teaches other swim park in 2012. Working in Florida gave her the opportunity to develop Isabella Pozzato classes in our community. Claudia Gallo her English language skills. Valentina Bonelli was born in Vicenza in 1994. Federica Chimento was born and raised in Vicenza. She started She started swimming at a very young age and swimming at the age of 10 and immediately felt she was in her natural made the Vicenza water polo female team at the age element. of 13. She is lifeguard certified and has been coach- Federica has been providing swim instruction to youth in Vicenza ing water polo and teaching water fitness since the for the past three years. She also lifeguards at local pools. age of 18. She is passionate with the English lan- Federica began teaching with the SKIES program in February 2014. guage and very excited to teach for SKIES which She’s excited for the experience and the opportunity to practice her combines all of her favorite things. English language skills with her students. Valentina Bonelli Federica Chimento

Assessments and Enrollments Parents must present a current Minimum enrollment of 3 students per assessment at the time of enrollment for group classes for the class to run. Level 1-6 classes. Assessments are valid Youth will be reassessed on the final for three (3) months. Thursday of each session. Assessment Dates & Times: If space is available, youth may enroll in upcoming sessions once they have been re- Jan. 10 & 11 from 3-6 p.m. at the Ederle assessed at the end of their current session. Fitness Center indoor pool. Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Bldg. 108, Ederle. 19 Discover Parent & Me Swimming Sessions and Fees School of Afternoon/Evening Classes Sports, Fitness & Session 1: Weeks of Jan. 16 - Feb. 2 Health Cost: $48 (6 lessons) Session 2: Weeks of Feb. 6 - Mar. 2 Session 3: Weeks of Mar. 6 - Mar. 30

SKIES Unlimited Session 4: Weeks of Apr. 10 - May 9 (No classes on Apr. 25 & May 1) Session 5: Weeks of May 15 - June 8 Cost: $64/session (8 lessons) Parent & Me Toddlers, 18-35 months Wednesdays & Fridays - 4:15-4:45 p.m. Parent & Me Preschoolers, 3-5 years Wednesdays & Fridays - 4:50-5:25 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays - 5:40-6:15 p.m.

Saturday Morning Classes

Session 1: Jan. 20 - Feb. 17 Session 2: Feb. 24 - Mar. 24 Cost: $40 (5 lessons) for sessions 1 & 2 Session 3: Apr. 14 - May 5 Session 4: May 12 - June 9 Class details (No classes on June 2) Parent participation is required in Cost: $32 (4 lessons) for sessions 3 & 4 Parent & Me classes. Parent & Me Infants, 6-17 months Infant and Toddler Classes will focus on 11-11:35 a.m. teaching techniques to help parents orient their children to the water. Parent & Me Toddlers, 18-35 months Preschool Classes will focus on 10:25-10:55 a.m. beginning aquatic skills, preparing youth Parent & Me Preschoolers, 3-5 years for entrance into Level 1 swim lessons. 9:40-10:15 a.m. Assessments Sessions Discover Swimming 20 and Enrollment and Fees School of Assessments: All interested students must Session 1: Weeks of Jan. 16 - Feb. 2 Sports, have a current assessment to enroll in Level Cost: $48 (6 lessons) for session 1 Fitness & 1-6 classes. Assessments are valid for three (3) months. Session 2: Weeks of Feb. 6 - Mar. 2 Health Parents must present a current assessment at Session 3: Weeks of Mar. 6 - Mar. 30 the time of enrollment into swim lessons. Session 4: Weeks of Apr. 10 - May 09 Assessment Dates & Times: (No classes on Apr. 25 & May 1) SKIES Unlimited Assessments will be held Jan. 10 & 11 from 3-6 p.m. at the Ederle Fitness Center indoor pool. Session 5: Weeks of May 15 - June 8 Families interested in joining the swim Cost: $64/session (8 lessons) program throughout the season can also be assessed when sessions are running on Tuesdays Class Schedule: from 6:15-6:45 p.m. or Thursdays from 3-3:30 p.m. Youth need to be dressed and ready to enter Level 1 - Tue & Thur - 3:45-4:30 p.m. the pool. or Wed & Fri - 3:45-4:30 p.m. Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Level 2 - Tue & Thur - 4:45-5:30 p.m. Classes are held at the Ederle Indoor Pool. Minimum of 3 students per group classes. or Wed & Fri - 4:45-5:30 p.m. Enroll for group level swim classes at CYS Level 3 - Tue & Thur - 3:45-4:30 p.m. Parent Central Services, Bldg. 108, Ederle. or Wed & Fri - 3:45-4:30 p.m. Level 4 - Tue & Thur - 4:45-5:30 p.m. Class details or Wed & Fri - 4:45-5:30 p.m. In early levels, children will be introduced Level 5 - Tue & Thur - 3:45-4:30 p.m. to fundamental aquatic skills. As youth progress through the levels, the focus will Level 6 - Tue & Thur - 4:45-5:30 p.m. be on skill building, stroke development and **Classes after 5:30 p.m.** beginning diving techniques. Please Note: Swim schedules are subject to Level 1 - Tue & Thur - 5:45-6:30 p.m. change based on pool availability. Level 2 - Tue & Thur - 5:45-6:30 p.m. Always place your child on the wait list if a class is full. SKIES adjusts offerings and Level 3 - Wed & Fri - 5:45-6:30 p.m. adds classes to sessions when possible. Level 4 - Wed & Fri - 5:45-6:30 p.m. 21 Discover Water Fitness Sessions About School of and Fees the Instructor Sports, Water Fitness Fitness & Water Polo & Fitness Health Open to youth: 12-18 years old

Session 1: Jan. 17 - Feb. 16 SKIES Unlimited Session 2: Feb. 21 - Mar. 23 Cost: $80 (10 lessons) for session 1 & 2

Session 3: Apr. 11 - May 11 (No classes on Apr. 25) Cost: $72 (9 lessons) Valentina Bonelli Session 4: May 16 - June 8 Cost: $64 (8 lessons) Valentina Bonelli was born in Vicenza in 1994. She started swim- Classes meet Wednesdays & Fridays ming at a very young age and made 5:45-6:30 p.m. | Ederle Indoor Pool the Vicenza water polo female team at the age of 13. Enrollment Min. 6 | Max. 15 She is lifeguard certified and has been coaching water polo and teach- Class details ing water fitness since the age of 18. She is passionate with the English Water Fitness is a deep water language and very excited to teach class that will use a variety of for SKIES which combines all of her deep water exercises to enhance favorite things. cardiovascular fitness while strengthening and toning muscles. Enrollment Note: Students must be Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 comfortable in deep water. Enroll at CYS Parent Central * Swim caps required. Services, Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil Sessions Discover Water Polo 22 and Fees School of Sports, Water Polo Fitness & Health **Enrollment by Assessment** Assessment Dates & Times: Assessments will be held Feb. 21, 28 & March 2 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Ederle Fitness Center indoor pool. SKIES Unlimited Session: Mar. 6 - May 10 (No classes Apr. 3, 5 & May 1) 10-13 years - 3:30-4:15 p.m. 13 years and older - 4:30-5:15 p.m. Cost: $136 (17 classes) Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Ederle Indoor Pool. Enrollment Min. 6 | Max. 15

Class details Water Polo is an exciting, fast-paced game that incorporates many athletic elements. Participants will learn basic skills and strategies of Water Polo including ball control, game plays, passing, set up, and shooting. This course will harness all the fun dynamic aspects of the game in a safe, easy-to-learn aquatic experience that will motivate kids to swim and stay fit. Note: Students must be comfortable in deep water. They must be able to comfortably swim the breaststroke and front crawl freestyle with lateral breathing 25 yards continuously without stopping. * Swim caps required.

SKIESUnlimited 24 of School Sports, & Fitness Health Yoga Discover

6 | Max. 12 Fees and Class 1: 3-5 years Class 2: 3-5 years Class 3: 6-9 years Sessions Thursdays 1:45-2:30 p.m. Mondays at 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays at 10-10:45 (no class on Apr. 2, 3 & 5) Apr. (no class on Jan. 29 - Mar. 22 Mar. 1: Jan. 29 - Session 11:15 a.m. - Noon 11:15 Tuesdays Mar. 26 - May. 17 26 - May. 2: Mar. Session (no class on Feb. 19, 20 & 22) on Feb. 19, 20 (no class Enrollment Min. Enrollment Cost: $56 per session (7 classes) Cost: $56 per session SKIES Martial Arts, Bldg. 308, Ederle SKIES Martial SKIES Mini Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio SKIES Mini Gym, Bldg. 304, SKIES Mini Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio Bldg. 304, SKIES Mini Gym, Yoga is an ancient science that exercises our Yoga games, Classes will include mindful movement, Comfortable clothing that students Attire: bodies, our breath, and our minds all at the same bodies, our breath, and our minds all strength, and time. It helps us to develop flexibility, calmness, balance in our bodies, and confidence, and focus in our minds. environment. and breathwork in a non-judgemental body can be active and stretch in, but covers leggings appropriately; No jeans. Recommended: or sweatpants and a fitted shirt or tee-shirt (tank be upside down at times We’ll top as base layer); loose. Leotards are so wear a top layer that isn’t We’ll fine with stretchy shorts/pants on bottom. practice barefoot or with non-skid, no slip socks. Class details

Instructor

Amber Morris Enrollment

the

About

Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, She currently teaches Yoga at Ederle Yoga She currently teaches

As Amber’s passion for yoga grew, passion for yoga grew, Amber’s As Amber Morris is a yoga instructor Amber

webtrac.mwr.army.mil Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at https:// Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Enrollment photography at the Ederle Art Center. photography at the Ederle and Del Din Fitness Centers as well asand Del Din Fitness Centers as well and kids’ programs. and kids’ yoga to kids through DoDDs schools noticing all the benefits she had Kids! She has also volunteered teaching is certified through YogaFit and YogaFit YogaFit and is certified through became a certified yoga instructor. She became a certified yoga instructor. practicing yoga for close to 20 years. sheexperienced with her yoga practice and photographer. She has been She and photographer. 25 Discover Tennis About Sessions School of the Instructor andFees Sports, Ages 5-7 - 11:15 a.m.-Noon Fitness & Ages 8-9 - 10:15-11 a.m. Health Session 1: Jan. 20 - Mar. 10 Cost: $96 (8 classes) Session 2: Apr. 14 - May. 26 SKIES Unlimited Cost: $84 (7 classes)

Ages 10 and older - 9-10 a.m. Session 1: Jan. 20 - Mar. 10 Massimo Todeschi Cost: $120 (8 classes) Massimo Todeschi was born in a Session 2: Apr. 14 - May 26 small town in South Tyrol, Italy and Cost: $105 (7 classes) began to play tennis at the age of 6. He completed his degree in Sport Enrollment Max. 6 Science in Verona in 2010, and has been Days: Saturdays teaching tennis ever since. Location: Tennis Courts, Villaggio He works as a tennis fitness coach (next to SKIES Bldg. 304, Villaggio) for many professional players, and he also works for the Italian Federation of Tennis. Class details Massimo enjoys teaching tennis Students learn the basic skills of to children and is excited to have the the game or advance existing skills. opportunity to work with English Children and youth learn proper tennis speaking children. strokes, footwork, fundamentals, game play, scoring, and tennis etiquette in a fun environment. Enrollment Students must bring their own tennis racquet to lessons. Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 SKIESUnlimited offers private Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, tennis instruction. Please call SKIES at Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at https:// 0444-71-8447 for more information. webtrac.mwr.army.mil About Sessions Discover Soccer 26 the Instructor andFees School of Session 1: Jan. 24 - Mar. 16 Sports, Cost: $96 (8 classes) Fitness & Session 2: Apr. 11 - May 18 Health Cost: $72 (6 classes)

Challengers First Kicks (beginners) SKIES Unlimited

Class 1: 3-4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Class 2: 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesdays Class 3: 3-4:30 p.m. on Fridays Bruno Janeiro

Bruno Janeiro was raised and Intermediate Challengers (by assessment) born in Portugal. He started playing soccer at the age of five. He played Assessment Dates & Times: Assessments will on a competitive level until the age be held Jan. 16 & 17 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the SKIES of 33 and continues as an amateur. Mini Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. Before relocating in Italy, he coached Class 1: 4:30-6 p.m. on Fridays for three years in Portugal. Bruno completed a European Class 2: 6-7:30 p.m. on Fridays Soccer Coach Certification, UEFA Level C-Grassroots (child/youth) from the Federacao Portuguesa Class details de Futebol, and he completed the European Soccer Coach Challengers First Kicks: Students are Certification, UEFA B Level from offered a friendly low-key introduction to the Federazione Italiana Giuoco the basics of soccer through games, stories Calcio. He has training in the and fun. Enrollment Coerver Method. Bruno completed a Intermediate Challengers: Students Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 course for Match Analysis/Stats and learn individual techniques and tactics through games and challenging skill- Enrollment Max. 4 Teams/Players Scouting. building drills. Location: SKIES Mini Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. Bruno is currently working for SKIESUnlimited offers private soccer Italian Clubs and Soccer Academies Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 108, and is collaborating with a soccer instruction. Please call SKIES at 0444-71- Ederle, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil 8447 for more information. academy in Germany. Classes do not meet on U.S. federal holidays. 27 Discover Tumbling & Gymnastics About the Instructors School of Alice Lollis was born and raised in a small village near Sports, Vicenza where she began practicing gymnastics at the age Fitness & of four. Health Passionate about gymnastics, she began training daily and competing in all categories at the regional, interregional and national levels up to the age of 15. Alice has been an instructor with a gymnastics school in

SKIES Unlimited Torri di Quartesolo since 2007. She is working on complet- ing her degree in foreign languages from Verona University. Alice Lollis She is excited about the opportunity to work with English speaking children and share her love of gymnastics.

Arianna Dalla Montà started practicing gymnastics in Vicenza when she was four years old. She competed in gymnastics throughout her youth reach- ing the national level where she specialized in the balance beam, parallel bars, vault and floor. Arianna has a degree from the University of Padova in Education and is a certified gymnastic and pilates instructor. Arianna loves gymnastics and has been teaching children in all levels of gymnastics for the past 12 years. She also Arianna Dalla works as a kindergarten teacher. She is excited to share her Montà enthusiasm for the sport with her students.

Myriam Scaramella was born and raised in Torri di Quartesolo, where she began practicing gymnastics at the age of six and where she continues to teach the sport. She competed in gymnastics throughout her youth. In addition to her passion for gymnastics, she is currently enrolled at the University of Verona studying Foreign Languages and Literatures. She loves working with children and is very happy to be a part of the SKIES team. Myriam Scaramella

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4 | Max. 10 Enrollment Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at Enrollment Min. Enrollment Parent participation is required for is required Parent participation on basic skills Classes will work Classes will work on basic skills Lessons will be structured Toddler & Preschooler Gymnastics: & Preschooler Toddler and & Me classes. Children all Parent fitness be dressed in parents should move in which they can clothing freely. on body of gymnastics focusing movement, awareness, strength, Lessons mobility and coordination. with instructional will be structured flexibility games, exercises and movements. Beginning Gymnastics: of gymnastics focusing on body awareness, strength, movement, mobility and coordination. with instructional games, physical preparation exercises and entry level use of gymnastics equipment specifically floor work and balance beam skills. Class details Class Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Classes do not meet on U.S. federal holidays.

Cost: $256 (32 classes) Cost: $120 (15 classes) 4-5 years - 3-3:45 p.m. Jan. 17 - Feb. 7 Jan. 17 - Session 1: Beginning Gymnastics Apr. 16 - May 9 Session 4: Apr. Feb. 12 - Mar. 7 Mar. Feb. 12 - Session 2: 6-7 years - 3:50-4:40 p.m. 4-5 years - 4:30-5:15 p.m. 6-7 years - 5:15-6:05 p.m. 3-5 years - 9:30-10:15 a.m. Classes meet Tuesdays in the in the Tuesdays Classes meet

SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, 8 years and older - 4:50-5:40 p.m. 8 years and older 8 years and older - 6:05-6:55 p.m. 8 years and older (No classes on Feb. 19 & Apr. 2, 5) Apr. (No classes on Feb. 19 &

Cost: $64 (8 classes) for Sessions 3 & 4 Cost: $64 (8 classes) Cost: $56 (7 classes) for Sessions 1 & 2 (7 classes) for Sessions Cost: $56 SKIES Mini Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. Bldg. 304, SKIES Mini Gym,

(No classes on Feb. 13, Apr. 3 & May 1) 3 & May Apr. (No classes on Feb. 13, Classes meet Mondays & Thursdays in the Classes meet Mondays &

Toddlers & Preschoolers Gymnastics & Preschoolers Toddlers

Sessions & Fees Sessions

Classes meet Mondays & Wednesdays in the in Wednesdays & Classes meet Mondays - 10:25-11:10 a.m. & Me) - 10:25-11:10 2-3 years (Parent Option 1: Jan. 16 - May 15 (1 class per week)

2-4 Apr. (No classes 11 Apr. 12 - Session 3: Mar. Option 2: Jan. 18 - May 17 (2 classes per week) 29 Discover Intermediate Gymnastics About Sessions & Fees School of the Instructor Sports, Intermediate Gymnastics Fitness & **Enrollment by Assessment** Health Assessment Dates & Times: Assessments will be held Jan. 17 & 19 from 3-5 p.m. in the SKIES Gymnasium, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. Session: Jan. 23 - May 18 SKIES Unlimited (No classes on Mar. 30, Apr. 3 & 6) 6-8 years - 4:30-6 p.m. 9 years and older - 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: $372 (31 classes) Matteo Pasquale Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10 Matteo Pasquale decided to Days: Tuesdays & Fridays follow his passion for the sport Location: SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio of gymnastics after many years of practice by becoming an instructor; not only for artistic Enrollment gymnastics, but for activities Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 regarding fitness and health. Matteo’s most important aim Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, is to be able to mentally and Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at physically train gymnasts of all https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil ages. Classes do not meet on U.S. federal holidays. His biggest satisfaction was winning the 2013 Male Gymnastics Instructor of the Year Award from the Veneto Class details Committee of Gymnastics in Intermediate Gymnastics: Italy. Matteo currently teaches Students work on flexibility, strength gymnastics at GS Audace in building, and performing skills on the floor, Torri di Quartesolo, Vicenza. bars, beam, vault and trampoline putting together routines on different apparatuses and floor.

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60 minutes 90 minutes Cost: $128 (16 classes) Cost: $136 (17 classes) Cost: $192 (16 classes) Classes meet Saturdays. Classes meet Saturdays. Parkour - Parkour Parkour - Parkour 6-9 years - 9-10:30 a.m. Classes Thursdays. meet Jan. 20 - May 19 Session: Session: Jan. 20 - May 19 Session: Jan. 20 - 4-5 years - Noon-12:45 p.m. (No class Mar. 31 & Apr. 14) Apr. & 31 Mar. (No class (No class Mar. 31 & Apr. 14) Apr. 31 & (No class Mar. Enrollment Enrollment opens: Jan. 9 Enrollment opens: Jan. https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil 6-9 years - 12:40 - 1:40 p.m. Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at Pre-Parkour & Movement & Pre-Parkour Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, 10 years and older - 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. 10 years and older 10 years and older - 10:30 a.m.-Noon 10 years and older Sessions & Fees Sessions (No class Apr. 5) Apr. Session: Jan. 18 - May 17 (No class * this class is scheduled for Homeschoolers. Parkour 4 | Max. 10 Discover SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, Classes may be combined. Enrollment Min. Enrollment Location: Class details is the art of movement; teaching how is the art of movement; teaching how Parkour to point B in the most linear A to get from point traversing obstacles along the and direct way, path with jumping, tumbling and climbing. *Note - please bring an extra pair of clean shoes to change into for parkour.

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SKIESUnlimited 32 of School Sports, & Fitness Health Shaolin Kung Fu Kung Shaolin Discover -

Fees and Enrollment a monthly schedule. Sessions Cost is $8 per class paid on Cost is $8 per class Shaolin Kung Fu Shaolin Studio, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. Studio, Bldg. 304, Open to youth: 6-18 years old youth: 6-18 years Open to Shaolin Kung Fu class will focus on Uniforms are required to participate Shaolin Kung Fu is a Chinese Mar Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3-4 p.m.Thursdays from 3-4 & Tuesdays Classes are held in the SKIES Classes are held in Arts Martial Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Enroll at CYS Parent Classes do not meet on U.S. federal Classes do not meet on U.S. federal Enrollment is ongoing. Once enrolled, Enrollment is ongoing. Once enrolled, Class details the discipline of martial arts with exercises the discipline of martial arts with exercises to improve strength, flexibility and defensive skills. in the Kung Fu program. monks forArt created by Buddhist tial self defense. Kung Fu has a foundation of self-discipline which teaches students how to control their bodies and minds; teaching youth to see the world around and to help them them differently develop good decision-making skills. holidays. monthly payments can be made online. Bldg. 108, Ederle. with the

Instructor Simone Marini his passion for Kung Fu

the About

Simone has been co-teaching Love to Simone has been co-teaching Love Simone’s favorite part of teaching is Simone’s He is a certified personal trainer and a He is a certified personal trainer and Simone has worked as a day care provider Simone has worked as a day care provider Simone Marini, who has a degree in Simone Marini, who has a degree in

Parkour & Kung Fu & Kung Parkour

youth of Caserma Ederle. Parkour and 2014 and is excited to share the art of the SKIESUnlimited program since January he/she believed was impossible. Silvia Buico, for Dance with his mother, when he/she can finally do something which when he/she can finally do something seeing the satisfaction in a student’s eyes seeing the satisfaction in a student’s Artistic Gymnastics and Movement. Artistic Gymnastics and Movement. certified instructor in Parkour, Kung Fu and Kung certified instructor in Parkour, activities in dance, theatre and martial arts. activities in dance, theatre and martial and camp counselor programming children’s and camp counselor programming children’s

2007 and has been teaching since 2012. He 2007 and has been teaching since 2012. social services, began studying Parkour in social services, began studying Parkour

has been teaching since 2007. began studying Shaolin Kung Fu in 1999 andbegan studying Shaolin Kung Fu in 33 Discover Karate About Sessions School of the Instructor andFees Sports, Karate Fitness & Open to youth: 6-18 years old Health Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays in the SKIES Martial Arts Studio, Bldg. 308, Ederle. Cost is $8 per class and paid on SKIES Unlimited a monthly schedule. 6-7 years old - 3:30-4:25 p.m. 8-10 years old - 4:30-5:25 p.m.

Master Macon 11 years and older - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Master Macon was born in Enrollment Raleigh, North Carolina, and has been practicing Martial Arts Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, since 1985. Bldg. 108, Ederle. He has training in several Enrollment is ongoing. Once enrolled, different styles of Martial monthly payments can be made online. Arts including Karate, Judo, Classes do not meet on U.S. federal Kickboxing and Aikido. He has holidays. studied and trained directly under Hiroshi Tajiri Sensei, 6th Dan of the Seibukan Aikido Dojo, and Grandmaster Jorge Ordonio Class details of the Karate Tech International Uniforms are required to participate in Association. the Karate program. Uniform information Master Macon is also trained will be printed on your receipt at the time in several different Martial Arts of enrollment. Sparring gear will also be weapons such as Bokken, JO, necessary once students begin testing for Nun-chuck, Escrima and Jagger. their belts. He started teaching Martial Arts in 1998 at Minot Air Force Master Macon’s program will focus Base. There he started the on building Martial Arts skills, confidence women and children self defense and self-esteem. Activities will push youth program. He has been teaching physically and work to develop and improve Karate Tech at the Aviano Air self discipline. Base since 2004. About Sessions Discover Capoeira 34 the Instructor andFees School of Capoeira Sports, Fitness & Open to youth: 6-18 years old Health Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-4:20 p.m.

Classes are held in the SKIES Martial

Arts Studio, Bldg. 308, Caserma Ederle. SKIES Unlimited

Cost is $8 per class paid on a monthly schedule.

Maestro Aranha Enrollment

Maestro Aranha began Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, practicing Capoeira in Santa Bldg. 108, Ederle. Catarina, Brazil, in 1987 where he learned a street-fighting form of Enrollment is ongoing. Once enrolled, Capoeira. monthly payments can be made online. In 1990, Aranha became affiliated with the Liberdade Classes do not meet on U.S. federal group, and in 2000 he became holidays. part of the Beribazu group, which is one of the largest and most famous Capoeira organizations in Class details the world. Capoeira is described as a mixture Aranha received the title of martial arts and games practiced to of Maestro [master], from the traditional Brazilian-Portuguese music. Federal University of Brazil. He has dedicated himself to being Students study Capoeira as a a representative of the Brazilian whole; learning Capoeira movements culture through Capoeira and to the rhythm of music and playing more. games to increase agility and practice Aranha moved to Italy in 2002 techniques. and currently teaches Capoeira In June, students are invited to professionally to youth and adults participate in a Capoeira workshop in throughout the Veneto region including Bassano, Vicenza, Vicenza with Aranha’s students from Verona and Venice Mestre. the Veneto Region. 35 Discover Tae Kwon Do About Sessions School of theInstructor andFees Sports, Tae Kwon Do Fitness & Open to youth: 5-18 years old Health Classes are held at the SKIES Martial Arts Studio, Bldg. 304, Villaggio. Cost is $8 per class paid on a monthly schedule. SKIES Unlimited Beginning Tae Kwon Do: Mon & Wed - 3-4 p.m. Intermediate Tae Kwon Do: Master Kim Mon & Wed - 4-5 p.m. Advanced Tae Kwon Do: Master Kim was born in the Mon & Wed - 5-6 p.m. Republic of Korea in 1954 and has been practicing Tae Kwon Enrollment Do for more than 30 years. Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, th He is a 9 degree black belt in Bldg. 108, Ederle. the Worldwide Tae Kwon Do Enrollment is ongoing. Once enrolled, Federation and earned the title monthly payments can be made online. of Master in 1979. Master Kim is the director of Classes do not meet on U.S. federal the Unione Tae Kwon Do E Arti holidays. Marziali, the Italian Union of Tae Kwon Do and Martial Arts. Class details Master Kim has been Uniforms are required to participate teaching martial arts with the in the Tae Kwon Do program. Uniform youth of this community for information will be printed on your over 19 years. He also provides receipt at the time of enrollment. adult classes through the post Tae Kwon Do teaches a mixture of fitness center. balance, self-defense and discipline. Master Kim spends many Students will gain an improved sense of his weekends traveling of self-confidence and the knowledge to defend themselves if needed. throughout Italy serving as Sparring gear is required for the a board member for testing Intermediate and Advanced classes. students. USAG Italy SKIESUnlimited Policies

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