This program is designed to help kids in grades K-2nd hone their basketball skills. No games will be played, kids will participate in activities that improve their dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense/agility.

This program prepares children ages 3-5 for organized basketball. Parent participation will be required. Children will learn dribbling/ball handling, passing/catching, and running/agility.

For the Love of Athens is a photo contest and exhibition celebrating the people and places of Athens County. Due to COVID restrictions, Arts West will not be hosting a gallery opening for this year's show. However, the show will be on display at Arts West February 12th - March 26th, viewing the show is FREE and open to the public. Appointments can be made to see the show Tuesday through Fridays 2-6pm. To make an appointment, please call Arts West at 740-592-4315, or contact Program Specialist Emily Beveridge: ebeveridge@ci.athens.oh.us.

Take advantage of this youth basketball program to meet new peers, learn team play basics, and participate in a 3v3 style game setup.

This class will have your preschooler moving to the music! Using games, songs, and imaginative play alongside short choreography blasts, dancers learn the fundamentals of dance and the basics of hip hop, including rhythm, musicality, and footwork. You'll enjoy watching your little one develop a love of dance while moving to age appropriate music in this high energy environment. We ask that parents stay in the building and are encouraged to stay in the room or even join in! Dancers should wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and long hair should be pulled back from the face

Princesses and Princes will cover fundamentals of ballet vocabulary and technique in this fun, informal setting. Students will learn the importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm and musicality through games, songs, and choreography. No dance experience necessary. There is no dress code for this class; dancers should wear comfortable clothes and long hair should be pulled back. Soft ballet slippers are recommended but not required.

A great way to spend time with your toddler while introducing them to the wonderful world of movement! Your little one will be introduced to the classroom while enjoying time with you, meeting new friends and learning to follow directions. We use games and songs to introduce dance fundamentals, rhythm, and musicality. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and require either bare feet or socks with "grips" such as yoga socks. Since you will be an integral part of this class, we ask that you turn off and stow your cell phone prior to the start of class. This class is for toddlers over the age of 1 who CAN STAND BY THEMSELVES (it's okay if they are not fully walking yet).

This class will have your preschooler moving to the music! Using games, songs, and imaginative play alongside short choreography blasts, dancers learn the fundamentals of dance and the basics of hip hop, including rhythm, musicality, and footwork. You'll enjoy watching your little one develop a love of dance while moving to age appropriate music in this high energy environment. We ask that parents stay in the building and are encouraged to stay in the room or even join in! Dancers should wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and long hair should be pulled back from the face