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Dec. 16
Winter/Spring Catalog 2020
USAG Italy
SKIESUnlimited
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
1 Italian Language
Youth Services commitment to
Families by enhancing options for the At SKIESUnlimited, our focus is School of Arts, Recreation & Leisure
development of youth through quality high quality instructional classes
learning opportunities. inspiring our students to explore, 2 Creative Sewing & Jewels
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 Parent & Me Love to Dance, Pre-Dance, Ballet and Tap
School of Academics, Arts, Life and and staff, we encourage our 7-8 Theatre & Circus Movement, Hip Hop (Jazz Funk Style),
Sports. SKIESUnlimited is committed students to set high goals and Classic Modern Dance and Modern Jazz Dance
to creating an environment of work to achieve them. 9 Irish Dance
excellence by providing quality class 10 Fun with Music!
materials and using instructors who 11-15 Private Music Instruction
We strive to provide a variety of
are certified experts in their fields. educational activities for all
Classes are offered for specific age School of Life Skills, Citizenship & Leadership
members of our CYS Family and
groups ranging from 6 months to 18 seize every opportunity to learn, 16 Cooking
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 18-20 Parent & Me Swimming and Swimming by Levels
SKIESUnlimited program!
Central Services in the Davis Soldier 21 Sports Conditioning
& Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 23 Toddler & Preschool Gymnastics
108 on Caserma Ederle, or online at 24 Beginner & Rhythmic Gymnastics
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil 25 Intermediate/Advanced Gymnastics and Tumbling
26 Youth and Teen Yoga
For more information on classes, or 27-28 Parkour, Martial Arts Play, Shaolin Kung Fu,
if you are interested in becoming a Ninja Training, and Stage Fighting
SKIESUnlimited instructor, please 29 Karate
call +39 0444-71-4992 or send an 30 Capoeira
email to usarmy.usag-italy.imcom- 31 Tae Kwon Do
europe.mbx.fmwr-vmc-pcs@mail.mil Back Page SKIESUnlimited Policy Letter
Classes & Ages Chart Enrollments Dec. 16
3-17 Months 6 Years & older
Fun with Music! (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Italian Language (3 years & older) Page 1
Parent & Me Infant Swim (6-17 months) Page 19 Creative Sewing and Jewels (9 years & older) Page 2
Multicultural Creations (6-12 years) Page 3
18-35 Months Fine Art with Ms. Latica (6-12 years) Page 4
Fun with Music! (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Pre-Dance (4-6 years) Page 6
Parent & Me Toddlers Swim (18-35 months) Page 19 Ballet (7 years and older) Page 6
Parent & Me Toddler Gymnastics (2-3 years) Page 23 Tap (8 years & older) Page 6
Theatre & Circus Movement (7-10 years old) Page 8
3 Years Hip Hop - Jazz Funk Style (8-11 years old) Page 8
Italian Language (3 years & older) Page 1 Classic Modern Dance (7-10 years old) Page 8
Parent & Me Love to Dance (3-5 years) Page 6 Modern Jazz Dance (10 years & older) Page 8
Fun with Music! (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Irish Dance (5 years & older) Page 9
Parent & Me Preschoolers Swim (3-5 years) Page 19 Private Music Lessons (6 years & older) Page 11-15
Parent & Me Toddler Gymnastics (2-3 years) Page 23 Cooking (5-7 years & 8-12 years) Page 16
Preschoolers Gymnastics (3-4 years) Page 23 Swim Lessons Levels 1-6 (by assessment) Page 20
Rhythmic Gymnastics (3-5 years) Page 24 Sports Conditioning (12 years and older) Page 21
Beginner Gymnastics (4-6 years & 7 years and older) Page 24
4-5 Years Rhythmic Gymnastics (6-9 years old) Page 24
Italian Language (3 years & older) Page 1 Int & Adv Gymnastics & Tumbling (by assessment) Page 25
Irish Dance (5 years & older) Page 9 Yoga (6-9 years, 10 years & older, & 13 years and older) Page 26
Parent & Me Love to Dance (3-5 years) Page 6 Parkour (6-9 years, 10 years and older) Page 28
Pre-Dance (4-6 years) Page 6 Martial Arts Play (4-6 years) Page 28
Fun with Music! (3 months - 4 years) Page 10 Shaolin Kung Fu (7 years & older) Page 28
Cooking (5-7 years) Page 16 Ninja Training (7 years and older) Page 28
Parent & Me Preschoolers Swim (3-5 years) Page 19 Stage Fighting (8 years and older) Page 28
Swim Lessons Levels 1-6 (by assessment) Page 20 Karate (6-7 years, 8-10 years & 11 years & older) Page 29
Preschoolers Gymnastics (3-4 years & 4-5 years) Page 23 Capoeira (6 years & older) Page 30
Beginning & Rhythmic Gymnastics (4-6 years) Page 24 Tae Kwon Do (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced) Page 31
Martial Arts Play (4-6 years) Page 28
Tae Kwon Do (5 years & older) Page 31
01 Discover Italian Language About Italian Language
School of the Instructor SKIESUnlimited offers private and
Academics, group Italian language instruction for
Mentoring & ages 3 and older.
Intervention Group classes must have a minimum
of 6 participants. Families interested in
Italian language instruction can stop by
or call the SKIES offices in Bldg. 304,
Villaggio, or Bldg. 308, Ederle, to place
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children on a waitlist.
SKIES will contact families once
6 or more participants are available to
coordinate a class schedule. Private
Marta Guarda lessons can be coordinated at the SKIES
office directly.
Marta Guarda is passionate Lessons are offered in 45 to 60 minute
about foreign languages and cultures. blocks of time.
She is an experienced instructor of Cost is $8 per group classes of 45 to
Italian as a second language and is 60 minutes, $25 per private lessons of 45
excited to share her love of language minutes, and $34 per private lessons of
with her students. 60 minutes.
She holds a master’s degree in
Lessons can take place between 2-7
foreign languages and international
p.m. at either Bldg. 304 on Villaggio or
communication and has completed
Bldg. 308 on Ederle.
her doctorate in applied linguistics
and English studies with the Univer- Call SKIES at 0444-71-4992 for
sity of Padova. further information.
Class details
Group or private Italian
Language instruction is designed to
develop skills in communication,
reading, understanding, and
speaking the Italian language.
Students learn the language
using age appropriate materials,
activities, games and songs.
About Creative Sewing & Jewels Discover Creative Sewing & Jewels 02
the Instructor School of
SKIESUnlimited offers private
and group sewing and jewelry design Arts,
instruction for ages 9 and older. Recreation
Group classes must have a minimum & Leisure
of 4 participants. Families interested in
sewing and jewelry design instruction can
stop by or call the SKIES offices in Bldg.
304, Villaggio, or Bldg. 308, Ederle, to
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place children on a waitlist.
SKIES will contact families once
4 or more participants are available to
coordinate a class schedule. Private
Slobodanka (Boba) Bosio Olar lessons can be coordinated at the SKIES
Slobodanka studied at the Jovan office directly. Lessons are offered in
90-minute blocks of time.
Vukanovic in Novi Sad on design
and realization of clothing. She has Cost is $12 per group classes of 90
been designing costumes for dance minutes and $48 per private lessons of 90
and theatre since 1993. She has been minutes.
designing contemporary jewelry and Lessons can take place between 2-7
accessories and has had exhibitions p.m. at either Bldg. 304, Villaggio, or
in Milan with Circuiti Dinamici. Bldg. 308, Ederle.
Slobodanka also studied at the
Call SKIES at 0444-71-4992 for more
Jovan Bandur Dance & Musical
information.
State Institute and the Conservatory
of Vicenza. She has worked with
several national and international Class details
masters such as Smilja Mandukic Students will explore with different
(a student of Greta Wiesenhal) and fabrics and learn basic and creative
Mariga Magipinto. sewing techniques on the sewing
machine. They will learn to repair,
remodel, and create their own personal
fashions to wear.
Students will also design and create
beautiful handmade jewelry from
recycled material enhancing their
relationship with the environment.
03 Discover Multicultural Creations About Arts and Crafts
School of the Instructor
Arts, Multicultural Creations
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!
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Open to youth ages 6-12 years old.
Session 1: Jan. 25 - Feb. 8
Symbolic/Decorative Fruits & Vegetables
Latica Vitez Session 2: Feb. 22 - March 7
Ethnic Crafts & Jewelry
Latica Vitez has been teaching a mixture
of arts, crafts and culture classes with the Session 3: March 14 - 28
SKIES program since 2013. Magical Animals
She was born to an artistic family in
Zagreb, Croatia. She graduated from the Session 4: April 25 - May 9
School of Applied Arts and Design in Zagreb, Hand-made Toys of Ages Past
the same school in which her father studied.
Session 5: May 16 - June 6 (No May 23)
She obtained a post-graduate diploma in Jew-
elry Design from the Scuola d’Arte a Mestieri Non-Traditional Portraits
di Vicenza, and in 2014 she completed an Cost: $45/session (3 classes)
additional degree in Conservation of Cultural
Heritage and Performing Arts Management at Please note: Youth can enroll in any session.
Ca’ Foscari, Universita di Venezia.
In her youth, Latica worked as an arts and
crafts camp counselor in California with the
Enrollment
International Counselor Exchange Program. Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
She regularly participates in exhibitions
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services,
showcasing her experience with different
Bldg. 108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.
forms of illustration, various aspects of
visual design and creative expressions. army.mil
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
Fine Art Arts,
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.
Open to youth ages 6-12 years old.
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Session 1: Jan. 25 - Feb. 8
Still Lifes with Fruits & Vegetables
Session 2: Feb. 22 - March 7
Still Lifes with Flowers & Plants
Session 3: March 14 - 28
Still Lifes with Food
Session 4: April 25 - May 9
Italian Landscapes
Session 5: May 16 - June 6 (No May 23)
Italian Cityscapes
Cost: $45/session (3 classes)
Please note: Youth can enroll in any session.
Enrollment
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg.
108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil
Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10
Dates/Times: Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
Location: SKIES Bldg. 304, Villaggio
05 Discover Dance with Ms. Silvia About
School of the Instructor
Arts,
Recreation
& Leisure
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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: Dec. 16
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
Parent & Me classes. Arts,
Dance Session: Jan. 13 - May 11
(No classes Jan. 20, Feb. 17, April 6-13 ) The instructor may move children Recreation
between classes based on their skill & Leisure
Parent & Me Love to Dance levels.
ages 3-5 years Parent & Me Love to Dance
from 4:20-5:10 p.m. will introduce young dancers to the
Ballet foundation of dance for Ballet, Jazz and
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ages 7 years and older Tap.
from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Pre-Dance introduces young dancers
Classes meet Mondays to the foundation of Ballet and Jazz such
Cost: $112 (14 classes) as flexibility, turn-out, and rhythm.
Tap is an exciting form of dancing
Enrollment Min. 5 | Max. 15
in which dancers wear special shoes
Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle
equipped with metal taps.
Ballet will continue to build on the
Dance Session: Jan. 14 - May 12 foundation in dance, refining proper
(No classes April 7 ) Ballet positioning.
Uniforms are required for all
Parent & Me Love to Dance dance classes. Uniform information is
ages 3-5 years listed on patrons’ receipts at the time of
from 9:30-10:20 a.m. enrollments and on WebTrac under class
information.
Pre-Dance
ages 4-6 years
from 3:20-4:10 p.m. Spring Dance Recitals
Tap The SKIES Dance program will have
ages 7 years and older dance rehearsals/recitals the week of
from 4:15-5:15 p.m. May 18 - 21.
Classes meet Tuesdays The cost of dance recital costumes is
Cost: $136 (17 classes) not included in the class enrollment fee.
Children/Youth will be measured for
Enrollment Min. 5 | Max. 15 costumes in early February.
Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle
07 Discover Dance with Ms. Boba About
School of the Instructor
Arts,
Recreation
& Leisure
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Slobodanka (Boba) Bosio Olar
Slobodanka studied at the Jovan Vukanovic in
Novi Sad on design and realization of clothing.
She has been designing costumes for dance and
theatre since 1993.
She has been designing contemporary jewelry
and accessories and has had exhibitions in Milan
with Circuiti Dinamici.
Slobodanka also 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.
Enrollment
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg.
108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.milSessions Class details Discover Dance with Ms. Boba 08
and Fees School of
Classic Modern Dance is a form of
artistic, theatrical, and concert dance Arts,
Dance Session: Jan. 15 - May 13
(No classes April 8) employing a special technique for Recreation
developing the use of the entire body & Leisure
Theatre & Circus Movement in expressive movements through
ages 7-10 years old structured steps.
from 3:20-4:20 p.m. Modern Jazz Dance The
fundamentals of modern are combined
Hip Hop - Jazz Funk Style
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with the more free-flow jazz for older
ages 8-11 years old
beginners and intermediate dancers.
from 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Teatre & Circus Movement allows
Classes meet Wednesdays one to experiment with new techniques,
Cost: $136 (17 classes) explorations, and body expressions
Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 12 while also working on balance and grace
Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle in movement. It’s a creative process
through improvisation communicating
through movement.
Dance Session: Jan. 15 - May 14 Hip Hop - Jazz Funk Style offers
(No classes April 8-9 ) high energy dance that incorporates the
latest in funk, hip-hop, and jazz dance
Modern Jazz Dance movements.
ages 10 years and older Uniforms: Dress code is comfortable
Classes meet Wednesdays and Thursdays clothing. Students may dance barefoot,
from 5:20-6:20 p.m. with socks, or jazz shoes.
Cost: $272 (34 classes)
Spring Dance Recitals
Classic Modern Dance
ages 7-10 years old The SKIES Dance program will have
Classes meet Thursdays dance rehearsals/recitals the week of
from 4:15-5:15 p.m. May 18 - 21.
Cost: $136 (17 classes) The cost of dance recital costumes is
not included in the class enrollment fee.
Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 12 Children/Youth will be measured for
Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle costumes in early February.09 Discover Irish Dance with Ms. Esther About Irish Dance
School of the Instructor SKIESUnlimited offers Irish Dance
Arts, instruction for ages 5 years and older.
Recreation Mrs. Bromley must travel from
Milan to teach classes, so due to this
& Leisure commute, she requires group classes have
a minimum of 12 participants. Families
interested in Irish Dance can stop by or call
the SKIES offices in Bldg. 304, Villaggio,
or Bldg. 308, Ederle, to place children on a
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waitlist.
SKIES will contact families once
12 or more participants are available to
coordinate a class. The class schedule
Esther Bromley would be on Thursdays 2-4 p.m.
Call SKIES at 0444-71-4992 for more
Esther Bromley was born in
information.
Kilburn, London to Irish parents.
Esther and her family moved to Corby,
Northamptonshire where at the age
of seven she joined The Clifford
Class details
Academy of Irish Dancing. By the Irish Dance is a group of
age of 10, Esther was competing all traditional dance forms originating
over England and Ireland. She was in Ireland which can broadly be
recognized for many achievements and divided into social dances and
received awards and qualified to dance performance dances. Classes are
at The World Championships four taught in a group setting with youth
times. of varying ages and skills.
Dress Code: Youth should be
In 1988 Esther moved to Italy and
dressed in fitness clothing and shoes
was later asked to collaborate with a
in which they can move freely.
group of traditional Irish musicians
The instructor may recommend
called The Birkin Tree.
purchase and can provide assistance
She performed all over northern in creating specialized soft or hard
Italy and in the 90’s she and Biagio shoes.
Mineo (her husband) founded The Tara Ms. Bromley is available for
School of Irish Dancing near Milano, private lessons. Please inquire at the
aimed to teach both ‘Step’ and Ceili’. SKIES office if you are interested.
The school has over 100 students.About Sessions Discover Fun with Music! 10
the Instructor and Fees School of
Fun with Music! are Parent & Me classes. Arts,
Parent participation is required. Recreation
Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 6 & Leisure
Session 2: Feb. 13 - March 5
Session 3: March 12 - April 2
Session 4: April 16 - May 7
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Session 5: May 14 - June 4
Open to ages 3 months to 4 years old.
Cost: $44/session (4 classes)
Grazia Donadel
Enrollment
Grazia Donadel is a singer, lyri-
cist and songwriter. She started sing- Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 12
ing, playing guitar and composing Days/Times: Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
her own songs at the age of 16. Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle
She loves the voice and its power Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
to free people’s emotions and minds. Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg.
She studied choral singing, bel canto 108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil
with the soprano Silvia Regazzo,
pop with Alejandro Martinez and
Danila Satragno, canto dhrupad with Class details
Amelia Cuni and Ritwik Sanyal and
Fun with music! is a multi-age music
jazz singing with Francesca Ber- program. No matter your child’s age,
tazzo, Amy London, Sheila Jordan, participants will learn and explore music
Shawnn Monteiro. and movement together.
In 2013 she graduated in jazz All activities encourage discovery and
performance from the Conservatory exploration and foster sharing and social
skills too.
[Academy of Music] in Vicenza. She
Fun with music! teaches parents how to
attended training and became certi-
encourage their children’s learning through
fied to teach Music Together chil- vocal play, object exploration, instruments,
dren’s music classes in March 2018. and creative movement. Play instruments,
sing, move - explore!11 Discover Private Music Instruction Private Music Instruction
School of
SKIESUnlimited offers private but availability can change quickly.
Arts, music instruction for youth ages 6 and If you are interested in music
Recreation older: instruction for your child, please stop
Flute, Recorder, Guitar (Acoustic & by SKIES in Bldg. 304, Villaggio, or
& Leisure Bldg. 308, Ederle, to place his or her
Electric), Ukulele, Piano, Percussion,
Saxophone, Violin, Viola, and Voice. name on the wait lists.
Lessons are offered in 30, 45, or 60 The lengths of wait lists vary by
minute blocks of time. programs, and slots open up monthly
as families transition and schedules
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Costs are based off of $17 per 30 change.
minutes and lessons are paid for by the Music slots prior to 3 p.m.
month. If your child is homeschooled
Lessons take place between 2-7 or attends an Italian school which
p.m. and are held in Bldg. 304 on finishes earlier in the day, please
Villaggio and Bldg. 308 on Ederle. contact SKIES directly – a spot prior
Availability and Waitlists to 3 p.m. may be available.
SKIES currently has spaces Call SKIES at 0444-71-4992 to
available in most music programs, check on instructor availability.Francesca Carniato began playing the piano at
the age of nine. Four years later, she started to play Discover Piano, Flute & Saxophone 12
the alto saxophone. In 2009 she was admitted to the School of
Conservatory in Vicenza to study saxophone. In October
2012 she began studying at the University of Padova Arts,
and moved her music studies to the Conservatory in Recreation
Padova where she graduated with a degree in saxophone
performance in February 2014. & Leisure
Currently she plays in concerts as a saxophone
soloist and pianist. She also plays in a jazz band as first
Francesca Carniato alto sax. She has played in saxophone quartets and in
Saxophone & Piano wind ensembles throughout her musical career.
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Instructor
Giorgio Dal Monte’s passion for piano began in
childhood. He was admitted to the Conservatory [Academy
of Music] in Vicenza where, in 2004, he successfully gained
his degree in piano.
He has attended specific courses on piano and music
teaching methodology for children. He loves teaching and
sharing his passion for music with his students and has high
expectations for anyone he teaches.
Giorgio also plays the harpsichord and organ and contin-
ues to grow in his experience and knowledge by attending
Giorgio Dal Monte
post-degree educational music programs and clinics.
Piano Instructor
Giorgio also teaches at music schools in Vicenza.
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.13 Discover Percussion & Voice About the Instructors
School of
Arts, Grazia Donadel is a singer, lyricist and song-
writer. She started singing, playing guitar and
Recreation composing her own songs at the age of 16.
& Leisure She loves the voice and its power to free
people’s emotions and minds. She studied choral
singing, bel canto with the soprano Silvia Re-
gazzo, pop with Alejandro Martinez and Danila
Satragno, canto dhrupad with Amelia Cuni and
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Ritwik Sanyal and jazz singing with Francesca
Bertazzo, Amy London, Sheila Jordan, Shawnn
Monteiro.
Grazia Donadel In 2013 she graduated in jazz performance
Voice Instructor from the Conservatory [Academy of Music] in
Vicenza. She keeps improving her musical skills
by performing all around Italy and by attending
musical master classes.
Christian Paganatto was born in Vicenza in
1989. He began playing drums at an early age,
and by 14 was recording self-produced CDs and
playing with various bands in the Veneto area.
He studied percussion with International
musicians such as Alfredo Golino, Kaz
Rodriguez, and Calvin Rodgers. He attended the
Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory of Vicenza and is
currently working on an undergraduate thesis in
Pop Drums.
He has participated in shows such as MTV,
Christian Paganotto
Rock TV, and Roxy Bar TV and has studio
Percussion
recordings with Sony, Universal, and EMI. He
has a deep commitment and passion for teaching
drums to children and youth.About the Instructors Discover Guitar & Ukulele 14
School of
Juan Martin Oyhenart was born in Arts,
Argentina. At age seven, he began studying Recreation
guitar at the “Gilardo Gilardi” Conservato-
ry of Music in La Plata. In 2002, he moved & Leisure
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
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program for classical guitar performance.
Juan has been working as a performer
and guitar instructor in several music
Juan Martin schools in the Vicenza area since 2007. He
Oyhenart also has experience with musical editing
Guitar Instructor and with guitar
making and restoration, which has given
him a deeper understanding of the instru-
ment.
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 Arrigo Martelli
which performs American rockabilly and Guitar & Ukulele
swing in local venues around the Vicenza Instructor
area.15 Discover Violin & Viola About the Instructors
School of Marta Guarda is a violin instructor and performer. In
2007 she received her degree in violin performance from
Arts, the Conservatory [Academy of Music] in Vicenza.
Recreation Marta has worked for many years as a violin tutor in
& Leisure Italy, as well as in the United Kingdom while participating
in a student exchange program.
She performs with several orchestras and chamber
music ensembles, with which she has taken part in various
tours in her home country of Italy and abroad.
Passionate about foreign languages and cultures, Marta
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Marta Guarda
holds her doctorate in applied linguistics and English
Violin Instructor
studies with the University of Padova.
Giulia Ferrari began studying piano at the age of six
and began the violin two years later.
She graduated with a piano degree from the Conservato-
ry in Vicenza in 2000 and a violin degree in 2003 from the
Conservatory in Padova. She further improved her skills by
studying at the “S. Cecilia” Academy in Portogruaro.
Giulia has been teaching both instruments for many
years in several music schools in Padova, Vicenza and
Venice. She has been a member of many different chamber
music and orchestra ensembles and performs both in Italy
Guilia Ferrari
and abroad.
Violin & Piano
She also completed her school studies at the University
Instructor
of Padova graduating with a degree in Biology in 2006.
Federico Zaltron began studying violin at a very
young age. He graduated with honors in 2012 with a degree
in Violin and Jazz. He has played together with the famous
jazz pianist Riccardo Zegna. He is the concertmaster of the
Young Talents Jazz National Orchestra. He plays the music
of Ellington and Monk in the groups Quartetto in FA, I Fed-
erici, and Selfie Jungle. He plays swing music in the group,
Swing Job. He has performed in many concerts in Italy and
Europe.
Federico is very excited to begin teaching for the Federico Zaltron
Vicenza military community. He loves working with Violin Instructor
children and youth and is excited to help spread his joy of
music.About Sessions Discover Cooking 16
the Instructor and Fees School of
Session 1: Feb. 4 - 25 Life Skills,
Session 2: March 10 - 31
Citizenship &
Session 3: April 14 - May 5
Leadership
Session 4: May 12 - June 2
Cost: $120/session (4 classes)
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5-7 years - 3:20-4:50 p.m.
8-12 years - 5:20-6:50 p.m.
Elena Zanotto Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10
Days: Tuesdays
Elena Zanotto has been cooking Location: SKIES Bldg. 308, Ederle
since she was a child. She discovered
her joy of cooking growing up in the
countryside where she planted her own Class details
vegetables.
Cooking classes are specifically
She currently owns her own business,
planned for children to improve their
a cooking school for children, where she skills in the kitchen.
enjoys sharing her passion for cooking
The course will provide the
and Italian food! opportunity to experiment with Italian
Elena has been sharing this love of traditional recipes (home made pasta,
cooking and baking with the youth of pizza, tiramisu, and many others) and
Caserma Ederle since 2015 and also discover the local products.
partners with the Child Development Each session consists of four
Centers and School Age Center to classes and will involve different
provide mini-classes. recipes so youth can participate in
one or all four sessions and discover
Enrollment new ideas in each class on their way
to becoming a little chef!
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16 The instructor’s goal is for youth
to understand the value of homemade
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, recipes and create their own menus.
Bldg. 108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr. Most of all, they will have fun!
army.milFor more information, call 0444-71-5820.
About the Instructors Discover Swimming 18
Valentina Bonelli was born in Vicenza in 1994.
School of
Orazio Comberlato was born and raised in the Thiene area. His
She started swimming at a very young age and passion for swimming started when he was young and he has been Sports,
made the Vicenza water polo female team at the age swimming ever since. Orazio began providing swim instruction in Fitness &
of 13. She is lifeguard certified and has been coach- 1998 in Thiene. He has also worked as a coach.
ing water polo and teaching water fitness since the In 2007, in addition to his coaching and instruction he started Health
age of 18. She is passionate with the English lan- teaching specialized classes for aquatic rehabilitation and become
guage and very excited to teach for SKIES which certified as a reflexologist in 2009. He loves working with children
combines all of her favorite things. Valentina Bonelli and is very happy to be a part of the SKIES team. Orazio Comberlato
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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.
Federica Chimento was born and raised in Vicenza. She started
swimming at the age of 10 and immediately felt she was in her natural
element.
Federica has been providing swim instruction to youth in Vicenza
for the past three years. She also lifeguards at local pools.
Federica began teaching with the SKIES program in February 2014.
She’s excited for the experience and the opportunity to practice her
English language skills with her students.
Federica Chimento
Assessments & 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. 8 & 9 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: Dec. 16 Bldg. 108, Ederle.19 Discover Parent & Me Swimming Sessions & Fees
School of
Afternoon/Evening Classes
Sports,
Fitness & Session 1: Jan. 14 - Feb. 7
Health Session 2: Feb. 11 - March 6
Session 3: March 10 - April 3
Session 4: April 14 - May 13
(No classes April 30 & May 1)
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Session 5: May 14 - June 12
(No classes June 2-3)
Cost: $64/session (8 lessons)
Parent & Me Infants, 6-17 months
Wednesdays & Fridays - 4-4:30 p.m.
Parent & Me Toddlers, 18-35 months
Wednesdays & Fridays - 4:30-5 p.m.
Parent & Me Preschoolers, 3-5 years
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays & Fridays - 5-5:30 p.m.
Saturday Morning Classes
Session 1: Feb. 1 - March 7 (No class Feb. 15)
Session 2: March 14 - April 18 (No class April 11)
Session 3: May 9 - June 13 (No class May 23)
Cost: $40/session (5 lessons)
Class details Parent & Me Infants, 6-17 months
Parent participation is required in Parent & Me classes. 11-11:30 a.m.
No Assessment is required for Parent & Me swim classes.
Infant and Toddler Classes will focus on teaching
Parent & Me Toddlers, 18-35 months
techniques to help parents orient their children to the water. 10:25-10:55 a.m.
Preschool Classes will focus on beginning aquatic skills, Parent & Me Preschoolers, 3-5 years
preparing youth for entrance into Level 1 swim lessons. 9:45-10:15 a.m.Assessments Sessions Discover Swimming 20
and Enrollment and Fees School of
Assessments: All interested students must Session 1: Jan. 14 - Feb. 7 Sports,
have a current assessment to enroll in Level Fitness &
1-6 classes. Assessments are valid for three (3) Session 2: Feb. 11 - March 6
months.
Health
Session 3: March 10 - April 3
Parents must present a current assessment at
the time of enrollment into swim lessons. Session 4: April 14 - May 13
(No classes April 30 & May 1)
Assessment Dates & Times:
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Assessments will be held Jan. 8 & 9 from 3-6 Session 5: May 14 - June 12
p.m. at the Ederle Fitness Center indoor pool. (No classes June 2-3)
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. and Thursdays from 3:15-
3:45 p.m. Youth need to be dressed and ready to Level 1 - Tue & Thur - 3:45-4:30 p.m.
enter the pool. or Wed & Fri - 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16 Level 2 - Tue & Thur - 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Classes are held at the Ederle Indoor Pool. or Wed & Fri - 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Minimum of 3 students per group classes. Level 3 - Tue & Thur - 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Enroll for group level swim classes at CYS or Wed & Fri - 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Parent Central Services, Bldg. 108, Ederle. Level 4 - Tue & Thur - 4:45-5:30 p.m.
or Wed & Fri - 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Class details Level 5 - Tue & Thur - 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Level 6 - Tue & Thur - 3:45-4:30 p.m.
In early levels, children will be introduced
to fundamental aquatic skills. As youth **Classes after 5:30 p.m.**
progress through the levels, the focus will Level 1 - Tue & Thur - 5:45-6:30 p.m.
be on skill building, stroke development and
beginning diving techniques. Level 2 - Wed & Fri - 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Please Note: Swim schedules are subject to
Level 3 - Tue & Thur - 5:45-6:30 p.m.
change based on pool availability.
Always place your child on the wait list if Level 4 - Wed & Fri - 5:45-6:30 p.m.
a class is full. SKIES adjusts offerings and Level 5 - Wed & Fri - 5:45-6:30 p.m.
adds classes to sessions when possible.
Level 6 - Wed & Fri - 5:45-6:30 p.m.21 Discover Sports Conditioning About Sessions
School of the Instructor andFees
Sports, Sports Conditioning Open to youth ages 12 years & older
Fitness & and Gymnastics Session 1: Jan. 16 - Feb. 20
Health (No class Jan. 30)
Cost for Session 1: $40 (5 classes)
Session 2: Feb. 27 - April 2
Session 3: April 16 - May 21
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Cost: $48/session (6 classes)
Classes meet Thursdays from 2-3 p.m.
in the Functional Fitness Room,
Ederle Fitness Center, Bldg. 112.
Enrollment
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
Matteo Pasquale
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg.
108, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil
Matteo Pasquale decided to
follow his passion for the sport of Enrollment Min. 6 | Max. 12
gymnastics after many years of Location: Ederle Fitness Center
practice. He is certified as a National
Gymnastics Coach Level III for the
Italian Gymnastics Federation. His Class details
work primarily consists of preparing This program gives teens the opportunity
gymnasts for local, state, national, and to start a personal strength and fitness training
international competitions. program. Participants establish personal
Matteo’s most important aim is to training goals and learn proper training
be able to mentally and physically techniques and form. They can train for a
train athletes of all ages. His biggest current sport, prepare for next season or simply
satisfaction was winning the 2013 improve their overall level of fitness.
Male Gymnastics Instructor of the Year Youth will perform varied high-intensity
functional movements and work cardiovascular
Award from the Veneto Committee of
endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power,
Gymnastics in Italy. Matteo currently
speed, coordination, agility, and balance --
works as a FIPE personal trainer and maximizing their performance and fitness for
crossfit coach specialized in private any physical challenge or activity!
gymnastics instruction.About the Instructors Discover Gymnastics & Tumbling 22
School of
Arianna Dalla Montà started practicing gymnastics
in Vicenza when she was four years old. She competed in
Sports,
gymnastics throughout her youth reaching the national level Fitness &
where she specialized in the balance beam, parallel bars, Health
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.
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She also works as a kindergarten teacher. She is excited to
Arianna Dalla
share her enthusiasm for the sport with her students.
Montà
Giulia Rodeghiero has practiced gymnastics for
many years taking part in national and international
competitions. She is currently studying early
childhood education at the University level. She
recently decided to start teaching gymanstics.
She focuses on the safety and proper form during
training in order that injury is avoided. Giulia’s
principal aim is to spread her love for this sport to as
many children as possible so they fall in love with it!
Giulia Rodeghiero
Teresa Panek is a native of Leavenworth, Kansas and has
spent her entire life affiliated with the military community
both as a dependent and a spouse. She enjoyed taking gym-
nastics classes in elementary school and focused on soccer,
basketball and cross-country in middle school. She ran cross-
country and track at the collegiate level for Johnson Country
Community College and Emporia State. She holds a Physical
Therapy Assistant degree, as well as a bachelors degree in
Health Management with a focus on sports. Teresa continues
Teresa Panek
to share her passion for athletics through volunteering with
youth sports, coaching high school cross country, track, and
gymnastics.23 Discover Toddler & Preschool Gymnastics Sessions Class details
School of and Fees
Sports, Toddler & Preschool
Toddler & Preschool Gymnastics Gymnastics:
Fitness &
Parent participation is
Health Session 1: Jan. 16 - March 19 required for all Parent & Me
Session 2: March 26 - June 4 classes. Children and parents
(No classes April 9) should be dressed in fitness
clothing in which they can
Cost: $80/session (10 classes) move freely.
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2-3 years (Parent & Me) - 10-10:45 a.m. Classes will work on basic
skills of gymnastics focusing
4-5 years - 10:45-11:35 a.m. on body awareness, strength,
Classes meet Thurdays. movement, mobility and
coordination. Lessons will be
structured with instructional
Preschool Gymnastics games, exercises and flexibility
movements.
Session 1: Jan. 15 - March 18
This class also teaches the
Session 2: March 25 - June 3 foundation for Parkour.
(No classes April 8)
Cost: $80/session (10 classes)
3-4 years - 1:45-2:30 p.m.
Classes meet Wednesdays.
Enrollment
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10
Location: SKIES Mini Gym,
Bldg. 304, Villaggio.
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services,
Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at
https://webtrac.mwr.army.milSessions Class details Discover Beginner & Rhythmic Gymnastics 24
and Fees School of
Beginning Gymnastics:
Classes will work on basic skills Sports,
Beginner Gymnastics
of gymnastics focusing on body Fitness &
awareness, strength, movement,
Option 1 [Mondays]: Jan. 27 - May 18 mobility and coordination. Health
(No classes on April 6-13 Lessons will be structured
& Federal Holidays) with instructional games, physical
preparation exercises and entry
4-6 years - 3:50-4:40 p.m. level use of gymnastics equipment
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7 years and older - 3-3:50 p.m. specifically floor work and balance
beam skills.
Cost: $112 (14 classes) Youth may enroll in one, two,
or all three options for beginner
gymnastics classes. The instructors
Option 2 [Tuesdays]: Jan. 14 - May 19 will be different for each class.
(No class on April 7 ) Rhythmic Gymnastics:
Rhythmic gymnastics is a
4-6 years - 3-3:50 p.m.
beautiful sport that combines
Cost: $144 (18 classes) gymnastics elements and dance with
hand held apparatus such as ribbons,
hoops, balls, ropes and clubs.
Option 3 [Thursdays]: Jan. 16 - May 21 Youth will dance to the
(No classes on April 9) rhythm of music, perform small
choreographies and above all
4-6 years - 5:20-6:10 p.m. have good flexibility, agility and
7 years and older - 4:30-5:20 p.m. coordination.
Cost: $144 (18 classes)
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Enrollment
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
Session [Mondays]: Jan. 27 - May 18
(No classes on April 6-13 Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 10
& Federal Holidays) Location: SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304,
Villaggio.
3-5 years - 4:40-5:30 p.m.
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services,
6-9 years - 5:30-6:20 p.m. Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at
Cost: $112 (14 classes) https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil25 Discover Int & Adv Gymnastics & Tumbling Sessions & Fees
School of Intermediate & Advanced Tumbling Advanced Gymnastics
Sports,
Fitness & Session [Thursdays]: Jan. 16 - May 21 Option 1 [Wednesdays]: Jan. 15 - May 20
Health (No classes on April 9) (No class on April 8 )
9 years & older 9 years & older - 3-4 p.m.
Cost: $144 (18 classes)
Intermediate Tumbling 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $144 (18 classes)
Option 2 [Fridays]: Jan. 17 - May 22
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Advanced Tumbling 3:30-4:30 p.m. (No classes on Jan. 31, April 10 & May 1)
(No classes on Jan. 30 & April 9) 6 years & older - 3-4 p.m.*
Cost: $136 (17 classes) Cost: $128 (16 classes)
*This is a combined
Intermediate Gymnastics Intermediate/Advanced class.
Option 1 [Tuesdays]: Jan. 14 - May 19
(No class on April 7 )
6-8 years - 3:50-4:40 p.m.
Class details
Cost: $144 (18 classes) Intermediate Tumbling:
Students build on enhancing basic
Option 2 [Wednesdays]: Jan. 15 - May 20 techniques and learn more complex skills
Assessments (No class on April 8 ) in running and standing tumbling such as
handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and
Asessments: Students intersted in enrolling into Intermediate/ 6 years & older - 4-5 p.m.
Advanced Gymnastics and/or Tumbling must be assessed. back handsprings.
Cost: $144 (18 classes)
The instructor may move children
Assessment Date & Times: between classes based on their skill levels.
Jan. 9 - 3-4 p.m. for Gymnastics Option 3 [Thursdays]: Jan. 16 - May 21
- 4-5 p.m. for Tumbling (No class on April 9 ) Advanced Tumbling:
SKIES Gymnasium, Bldg. 304, Villaggio 9 years & older - 2:30-3:30 p.m. Students must be able to do a back
Cost: $144 (18 classes) handspring with a light spot.
Enrollment Intermediate Gymnastics:
Option 4 [Fridays]: Jan. 17 - May 22
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16 Students work on flexibility, strength
(No classes on Jan. 31, April 10 & May 1)
Enrollment Min. 6 | Max. 10 building, and performing skills on the floor,
6 years & older - 3-4 p.m.* bars, beam, vault and trampoline putting
Location: SKIES Gym, Bldg. 304, Villaggio.
Cost: $128 (16 classes) together routines on different apparatuses
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 108, Ederle, or *This is a combined and floor.
online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil Intermediate/Advanced class.About Sessions Discover Yoga 26
the Instructor and Fees School of
Sports,
Session 1: Week of Jan. 14 - March 19
Session 2: Week of March 24 - June 4 Fitness &
(No classes April 7-9) Health
Cost: $80/session (10 classes)
Yoga for Youth
6-9 years - 1:25-2:05 p.m.
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10-12 years - 2:15-3 p.m.
Thursdays, SKIES Mini Gym,
Bldg. 304, Villaggio
Amber Morris Yoga for Teens
13 years and older - 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Amber Morris is a yoga instructor Tuesdays, Vicenza High School, Ederle
and photographer. She has been
practicing yoga for close to 20 years.
As Amber’s passion for yoga grew, Class details
noticing all the benefits she had
Yoga is an ancient science that exercises
experienced with her yoga practice she our bodies, our breath, and our minds all
became a certified yoga instructor. She at the same time. It helps us to develop
is certified through YogaFit and YogaFit flexibility, strength, and balance in our
Kids! She has also volunteered teach- bodies, and confidence, calmness, and focus
ing yoga to kids through DoDDs schools in our minds.
and kids’ programs. Classes will include mindful movement,
She currently teaches Yoga at Ederle games, and breathwork in a non-judgemental
and Del Din Fitness Centers as well as environment.
Attire: Comfortable clothing that students
photography at the Ederle Art Center.
can be active and stretch in, but covers body
appropriately; No jeans. Recommended:
Enrollment leggings or sweatpants and a fitted shirt or
tee-shirt (tank top as base layer); We’ll be
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16 upside down at times so wear a top layer that
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, isn’t loose. Leotards are fine with stretchy
Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at shorts/pants on bottom. We’ll practice
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil barefoot or with non-skid, no slip socks.27 Discover Parkour & Martial Arts with Mr. Simone About
School of the Instructor
Sports, Parkour, Junior Force Academy,
Fitness & Kung Fu & Gymnastics
Health
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Simone Marini
Simone Marini, who has a degree in
social services, began studying Parkour in
2007 and has been teaching since 2012. He
began studying Shaolin Kung Fu in 1999 and
has been teaching since 2007.
Simone has worked as a day care
provider and camp counselor programming
Class details children’s activities in dance, theatre and
Parkour is the art of martial arts.
movement; teaching how to He is a certified personal trainer and a
get from point A to point B in certified instructor in Parkour, Kung Fu and
the most linear and direct way, Artistic Gymnastics and Movement.
traversing obstacles along the Simone’s favorite part of teaching is
seeing the satisfaction in a student’s eyes
path with jumping, tumbling
when he/she can finally do something which
and climbing. Classes may be
he/she believed was impossible.
combined. Simone has been co-teaching Love to
*Note - an extra pair of clean Dance with his mother, Silvia Buico, for
shoes are required for parkour. the SKIESUnlimited program since January
Enrollment Min. 5 | Max. 10 2014 and is excited to share the art of
Location: SKIES Gym, Parkour and his passion for Kung Fu with
Bldg. 304, Villaggio. the youth of Caserma Ederle.Sessions Class details
Discover Parkour & Martial Arts with Mr. Simone 28
and Fees School of
Session 1: Week of Jan. 14 - March 20 Martial Arts Play will Sports,
Session 2: Week of March 24 - June 5 focus on the basic skills
of martial arts focusing on
Fitness &
(No classes April 7-10 & May 1)
body awareness, strength, Health
movement, mobility and
Cost: $80/session (10 classes) coordination.
Shaolin Kung Fu class
Homeschool Parkour
will focus on the discipline of
6-10 years | Thursdays, 9-10 a.m.
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martial arts with exercises to
11 years & older improve strength, flexibility
Tuesdays, 11:20-12:20 a.m. and defensive skills. Uniforms
are required to participate in
Parkour the Kung Fu program.
6-9 years | Fridays, 5-6 p.m. Ninja Training will focus
10 years & older | Fridays, 6-7 p.m. on the ability of Ninja Warriors
Cost Session 2: $72 (9 classes) whom are know for their
stealth and fighting skills:
Martial Arts Play jumping, rolling, hiding, and
4-6 years | Thursdays, 2:15-3 p.m. fighting. The students will
study a combat style which is
Shaolin Kung Fu good for self-defense, and they
will also learn tumbling and
7 years and older | Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.
tactical maneuvers.
Ninja Training Stage Fighting will take
7 years and older | Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. the students through the
discipline of preparing for a
fight to be performed on film.
Stage Fighting
The students will learn a about
8 years and older | Fridays, 4-5 p.m.
and design fight choreography
Cost Session 2: $72 (9 classes) for video.
*Note - an extra pair of
Enrollment clean shoes are required for
all Martial Arts-type classes.
Enrollment opens: Dec. 16
Enrollment Min. 4 | Max. 12
Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services, Location: SKIES Martial Arts
Bldg. 108, Ederle, or online at Studio, Bldg. 304, Villaggio
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil29 Discover Karate About Sessions
School of the Instructor and Fees
Sports, Karate
Fitness & Open to youth: 6 years and older
Health Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays in
the SKIES Martial Arts Studio,
Bldg. 308, Ederle.
Cost is $8 per class and paid on
a monthly schedule.
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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 30
the Instructor and Fees 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.
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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.31 Discover Tae Kwon Do About Sessions
School of theInstructor and Fees
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.
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Beginning Tae Kwon Do:
Mon & Wed - 3-4 p.m.
Master Kim Intermediate/Advanced Tae Kwon Do:
Mon & Wed - 4-5 p.m.
Master Kim was born in the
Republic of Korea in 1954 and Enrollment
has been practicing Tae Kwon Enroll at CYS Parent Central Services,
Do for more than 30 years. Bldg. 108, Ederle.
He is a 9th degree black belt in
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. Classes do not meet on U.S. federal
Master Kim is the director of holidays.
the Unione Tae Kwon Do E Arti
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 20 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 self-confidence and the knowledge to
of his weekends traveling
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
CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES REGISTRATION: DISCIPLINE: It is SKIESUnlimited’s responsibility
All youth are required to be registered to ensure the safety of all participants in the
with CYS in order to use SKIES programs. class. If your child is disruptive or does not
Registrations are valid for one year. You can comply with the health and safety guidance set
register at Parent Central Services, Building by the instructor he/she may be asked to leave
108. For more info on registration, call +39 the class. If the situation cannot be resolved,
0444-71-5820. your child may be asked to leave the class
permanently. No refund will be issued in this
BILLING & PAYMENTS: Payment for all SKIES situation.
ongoing classes/lessons is due monthly by
the 24th to secure your child’s slot for the WEATHER: There is an automatic cancellation
upcoming month. of classes when post schools are closed due to
• Bills for Installment Billed classes are inclement weather, if the post has been closed,
available for payment online (https:// or the road conditions are classified as red.
webtrac.mwr.army.mil) or at Parent Central
Services on the 15th of the month. U.S. HOLIDAYS: Classes will not be held on EDITORIAL TEAM
• It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure Federal Holidays. SKIESUnlimited &
payment is made by the deadline. Family and MWR Marketing
• Failure to pay by the 25th of each month SUPERVISION: SKIESUnlimited’s responsibility Vicenza, Italy
will forfeit your child’s slot. begins when the student enters the class at
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• Installment Billed classes are all Music/ the beginning of the lesson and ends when the
Voice Lessons, Tae Kwon Do, Karate and scheduled lesson is over.
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notification to SKIES when disenrolling from
Army Garrison Italy Policy, Child and Youth and SKIES Families
a SKIES monthly class to ensure you will not
Supervision. Children 4th grade and higher
be billed for the upcoming month.
are allowed to walk to and from classes, while Directorate of FAMILY and MORALE,
SKIESUnlimited can be contacted via email parents must inform the instructor in writing if
at usarmy.usag-italy.imcom-europe.mbx.fmwr-
WELFARE and RECREATION
they have made arrangements for another adult
vmc-pcs@mail.mil or phone at +39 0444-71- or a sibling who is in the 7th grade (or older) to MISSION: IMCOM integrates and delivers
4992. escort their child(ren) to and from classes. base support to enable readiness for a
NO-SHOWS: Instructors are not required
globally-responsive Army.
to give make-up classes to students who PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: A parent or guardian
are absent. Make-up lessons for individual- is required to remain in the facility during his
lesson students may be coordinated if SKIES or her child’s private instruction lesson for all
ages. CALL
is notified at least 24 hours in advance and
the instructor is able to work the student into DSN (314) 646-4992
his/her schedule. PARENT PARTICIPATION: Parent participation +39 0444-71-4992
is required for those enrolled in “Parent & Me”
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES: If an instructor classes. EMAIL
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to contact the students. The class will be re- REFUNDS: Refunds will not be issued after
scheduled if the instructor is able. the 1st lesson. Exceptions to this policy are fmwr-vmc-pcs@mail.mil
on a case-by-case basis pertaining to PCS
If the instructor is not able to reschedule, a orders, emergency orders, or valid medical VISIT
credit will be applied to the participant’s CYS emergencies.
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