During morning and afternoon sessions children 3-12 will enjoy folk dancing, singing, games, cultural activities, flute instruction, and crafts. A family Táncház will be held before the regular Táncház most evenings.
At the end of camp the children prepare a presentation of everything they have learned during the week!
Instructor
Krisztina Ihászy graduated from Eszterházy Károly Teacher Training College in 1995, specializing in geography, art, and physical education. She has extensive experience working with children of all ages.
She has led classes in gymnastics, swimming, and learning skills development, including courses based on the Silva Method. Krisztina is highly knowledgeable about traditional Hungarian arts and crafts, as well as folk tales.
While living in Sarasota, she worked with preschool-aged children and was actively involved with the local Hungarian school. She participated in an adult folk dance and singing group and organized arts and crafts programs for camps and cultural festivals.
In addition, she designs and creates large wooden educational toys that develop fine motor skills and logical thinking.
As a children’s program leader, she prepares cultural programs for the Christian Hungarian Society of Venice. Together with her adult circle of friends, Kabala, she organizes storytelling programs for children.
She has also worked as an educator at school camps in Sarasota. This year, she developed the school camp curriculum and accompanying workbook.