GCC Summer Program: Chinese Cultural Weekend

Sign your child up for Glow Community Center’s first-ever Chinese Cultural Weekend. We present them with the opportunity to learn performance arts such as lion dancing, diabolo, and guzheng from our talented artists. This will be a unique cultural learning experience your child won’t forget! No prior experience is needed in any of the activities listed. Space is limited, so hurry and sign up online!

Dates: Friday, August 27- Sunday, August 29

Times: 

• 9 AM – 12 PM in person
  • Lion Dancing
  • Diabolo
  • Guzheng

Location: Glow Community Center (133-29 41st Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355 1st Floor)

Program Description:

Glow Community Center proudly presents our first Chinese Cultural Weekend for students ages 6 to 13. They will participate in cultural art activities such as lion dancing, diabolo, and the Chinese instrument guzheng. Our instructors are experienced artists who have worked and performed at many recognizable platforms, events, and venues. This program is on-site and in-person.

Instructors:

• Guzheng Lead Instructor – Judy Yeh, Guzheng Instructor – Bingting Chen
• Diabolo Instructor – Graham Lo
• Lion Dance Instructor – Garture Li

Registration Information: 

• Early registration (August 4th to August 15th): price per student is $150
• Regular registration (August 16th to August 25th): price per student is $200.
• Single day price: price per student is $70

In order for your child to attend this program, a waiver form must be completed on the first day of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What safety protocols are we taking?

• All students will be required to wear masks. 
• All instructors and staff members have been fully vaccinated and will wear masks when interacting with your child.
• The program will take place in a 3500 sq. ft. space with a maximum capacity of 148. We will follow social distancing guidelines with a maximum class size of 30.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers will be readily available throughout the facility.
• The facility has a UV sterilized HVAC system which ensures high air quality and ventilation. 
• Participants who don’t feel well should notify us and stay home. 

Will lunch be provided?

Lunch will not be provided by us. However, we will have light refreshments such as drinks and snacks.

What is our cancellation and refund policy?

Refunds for cancellations by August 23th will receive half of the fee back. No refunds will be given after this date. 

How many staff members will be present?

In addition to the instructor, there will be 3 supporting staff members for a class of 20 students. We will add more staff for class sizes greater than 20 as we feel appropriate.

Where will the in-person classes be held?

In-person classes will be held in Glow Community Center’s ballroom. Click here for a video tour of our facility.

What should my child bring?

Please have your child wear comfortable clothing. All materials needed to participate will be provided by us. This includes lion dance outfits, diabolos, and guzhengs. 

This all sounds great! How do I register for this program?

Click this link which will take you to the registration form. Please note that a waiver form must be filled out on the first day of the program.

For any additional questions, please call 718-359-1888 or email contact@glownyc.org