Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.
Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to our new Developmental Interventionists:
Talin Melkonian, M.S.
Andrea Miramontes, B.A.
Amanda Lewis, B.A.
Summer Fun at PCDA!
Music and Movement
Encourage your child's passion for music and dance at a "Music and Movement Summer Workshop" sponsored by Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc., in Pasadena, CA, with Diane Cullinane, M.D., Director and Tannia Shankster, Workshop Coordinator. Children ages 4-10 years old will be supported to discover rhythm, balance, and body awareness through music, dance, and sensory exploration. Using a DIR®/ Floortime approach, the Music and Movement Summer Workshop supports children with special needs to come together through a variety of musical experiences.
The activities are created to provide pleasurable and interactive opportunities where children can expand their social-emotional development. Children will be supported to create a special performance that will be displayed, along with their artwork, on the last day of the session. – LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Session dates: July 7th - August 14th 2008; Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am.
Contact Tannia Shankster at (626) 793-7350 x256 for more information.
Summer Theatre Workshop
Summer Theatre Workshop is a two-week summer program at Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc. that is designed for children with special needs, ages 7-13. It focuses on supporting children with social interactions, exploring creative expression, and team building. The children will be involved in workshop activities including: costuming, makeup, singing, acting, and dancing. Through fun activities with drama, music, and dance, children will work together to create and present a special performance on the last day of the workshop. There are two sessions that children can attend.
Session 1 is July 7 - July 18, 2008 and Session 2 is July 21 - August 1, 2008.
Both sessions are Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
If you have any questions or are interested in finding out more information about Summer Theatre Workshop,
Please contact Felicie Standley at (626) 793-7350 x257 for more information. - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Experienced volunteers welcomed!
Galaxy of the Stars - Talent Show
Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc. held their first annual Talent Show- Galaxy of the Stars Friday, May 30, 2008 in the large conference room. Seventeen participants put on a fantastic performance of singing, dancing, and playing instruments. The audience seemed to be alive with awe as the talents impressed all of those who attended the show.
Opening the show with a bang was Stephanie E. who performed to 'Cha Cha Slide' by artist Mr. C. She was followed by the Butterflies, Leah K., Sevanna H. and Alejandra R. who kept the crowd moving with their performance of 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' by artist Cyndi Lauper. An amazing vocal and instrumental performance by Edwin A. to 'Hold On' by the Jonas Brothers earned several hoots and hollers. Constantino C. took the stage and impressed the audience with his acrobatic performance inspired by Circ de Sole. An original act was put on next, when Jamaal C. performed an interpretive dance to a self composed song inspired by the movie Ratatouille. A surfing competition took place next with Jamaal C. and Francisco V. posing to Surfing Safari in an effort to win the cheers of the audience. A heartfelt performance of Three Little Birds by Alec T. got the audience clapping along to the beat. An enthusiastic solo performance of 'My Girl' by Abbie B. impressed the crowd. The rock band of Alicia C., Lala G., Bianca B., and Samantha R. sang 'Fabulous' from High School Musical, and got the audience and fellow talent show participants out of their seats and dancing. The final dance performance by Daniel. S. to 'Hammer Time' by Mc Hammer ended the night.
This special event could not have been possible without the seventeen participants in this year’s Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc. Talent Show- Galaxy of the Stars. If you missed this show, be sure to catch it next year. Thank you and great job to all of the people that coordinated, participated, and supported this fantastic show. We have truly been inspired by the many talents we witnessed on this special night.
NEW SERVICE: Adapted Music Lessons
Check out PCDA’s new service "Adapted Music Lessons." Many children with special needs show interest in learning an instrument, but are not able to benefit from traditional music lessons. Our music therapists specialize in adapting instructional methods based on the child’s individual strengths and learning style. The music lessons can incorporate piano, voice, guitar, recorder and flute. Students also have a chance to showcase their talents at our annual music recital. (Additional information under Services – in Adapted Music Lessons).
Email or call our Music Therapy Department for more information.
Juliana@PasadenaChildDevelopment.org or (626) 793-7350 x262
Spring Graduates!
Pasadena Child Development Associates value leadership in professional education. Congratulations to our PCDA employees who graduated this spring!
Christina Reyes: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Melinda Martinez: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Oscar Soltero: Masters in Counseling
Shannon McGurk: Completed Clinical Fellowship Year as Speech Pathologists
Katie Strout: Completed Clinical Fellowship Year as Speech Pathologists