Culture
Each semester, after the language portion of the class, we offer a selection of culture classes from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Check our school brochure for more information or registration form for classes available this semester!
Cantonese Opera
This course provides an introduction to the rich, traditional art of Cantonese opera, one of the major regional categories of Chinese opera.
Chinese Crafts & Ink Painting
This class introduces traditional Chinese arts and crafts, as well as Chinese ink painting.
Chinese Stories and Clay
Listen to traditional stories and fables in Chinese, like the Tortoise and the Hare. Then learn to make corresponding clay figurines.
Chinese Yo-Yo Club
Learn how to spin and balance the Chinese yo-yo and have it hop, flip, loop around your leg, and more. Wow your friends, and thrill to ooh's and ahh's of the audience. This group has performed at Poughkeepsie Day School and the Children’s Museum in Poughkeepsie.
Creative Drawing
This class brings out the creativity in young students.
Lion Dance
Lion Dance (ages 7+)Learn the art of the Lion Dance. Young students begin training as cubs. Stronger students learn to dance with the full lion head, as well as gong and drum instrumentation. MHCLC is recognized in the Hudson Valley for its Lion Dance performances in the region. Join the Troup!
Young Dancers
Young Dancers (ages 4+)This dance group requires no dance training background. It is a hit for little ones who are enthusiastic to smile and shine on the stage! This group has performed at the Poughkeepsie Children’s Museum and other occasions.