Class location and time

Our classes take place on Sunday afternoons at the Portage Zhang Senior Center. 

The Fall Semester starts on September 10, 2023.

Click here for class schedule and academic calendar for the 2023-24 school year.

List of KCA classes in the 2023-2024 school year

• Chinese Language Class:
  $310 (31 sessions, class assigned by teacher, ages 4-18)
• AP Chinese Prep:
  $310 (31 sessions, virtual)
• little Star Dance:
  $310 (31 sessions, 3-4pm, ages 4-10)
• Beginner Youth Dance:
  $310 (31 sessions, 2-3pm, ages 11-18)
• Youth Dance
  (For existingmembers only)
• Body Charm:
  $100 (10 sessions, 4-5pm, ages 16+)
• Youth Martial Arts /Lion Dance:
  $100 (17 sessions, starting 11/5/23, 4-5pm, ages 5-18)
• Chinese YoYo (diabolo):
  $110 (16 sessions, 5-6:30pm, ages 5-18)
• Asian-Influenced Multimedia Art:
  Click here for art class registration form
  $150 + $15 materials fee (15 sessions, 1/7/24 - 5/5/24, 4-5PM, ages 6-18)

See kzooca.org/programs for class descriptions.

Registration fee

The non-refundable annual registration fee is $35 per family, or $25 per family if registered by Aug 15th.

KCA hosts many cultural events throughout the year. Registered families gain discounts and special access to KCA events.

Tuition discounts

There's a cumulative $5 discount per additional course enrolled per family.

Example: Enroll in language, dance, and art class means $5 x 3 classes = $15 off.

Need based financial aid available upon request. Contact info@kzooca.org.

Registration instructions

You only need to complete one form per family. Course selections and payment are found at the end of the form.

CLICK HERE FOR ART CLASS REGISTRATION FORM

For more information, visit https://kzooca.org/enrollment.

The following questions are required for language classes:

The following questions are required for language classes:

The following questions are required for language classes:

The following questions are required for language classes:

The following questions are required for language classes:

Release and waiver of liability

Kalamazoo Chinese Academy (KCA) is a voluntary, non-profit organization administered by the parents of students to teach Chinese language and culture. As a small, voluntary, and non-profit organization, we are unable to assume any liability for your children. To ensure the viability of our school, we ask each parent to read and sign the following waiver statement:

1. I agree to take full responsibility for the consequences of my child/children’s behavior in the Kalamazoo Chinese Academy when classes meet in person. Such responsibilities include, but are not limited to, repairing damages to furniture and facilities caused by my child/children, and caring for my child/children’s injuries resulting from activities in the school.
2. I agree to not hold KCA liable for the consequences and/or actions of my child/children during the class instructional sessions.
3. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless KCA and KCA volunteers for liabilities resulting from injury to any person or damage to any property caused by my child/children.

Photo release

I give permission to KCA to use my child/children’s likeness in either photos, videos, or excerpts of statements provided to be used for promotional purposes, including, but not limited to, social media posts, website highlights, flyers, presentations, displays, and reports to funding agencies. I understand that the images and statements will be used to promote KCA only. I do this willingly and expect no compensation or gratuity of any kind from KCA. I hereby grant KCA the absolute right and permission to copyright and/or publish images captured through video, photo, or digital camera, of which I may be included in whole or part, for news release, art, advertising, trade, or any other lawful purpose whatsoever. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product or the advertising copy that may be used in connection therewith, or the use to which it may be applied. I hereby release, discharge, and agree to save KCA from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composition form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the making of said images, or in any processing tending towards the completion of the finished product.

Our classes take place on Sunday afternoons at the Portage Zhang Senior Center. 

The Fall Semester starts on September 10, 2023.

Click here for class schedule and academic calendar for the 2023-24 school year.

CHINESE LANGUAGE

Non-Heritage Classes

Non-heritage Chinese classes are designed for students from non-Chinese-speaking families. The goals are to introduce learners to the Chinese culture and to build and strengthen their ability to communicate in Chinese in real-life situations. The instructors focus on developing learners' listening and speaking skills using a variety of age-appropriate learning activities such as singing songs, playing games, storytelling, and roleplaying.

• Non-Heritage Child Language Class 1: For beginners ages 4-9.
• Non-Heritage Child Language Class 2: For students ages 4-9 with some Chinese language experience.
• Non-Heritage Youth Language Class 3: For students ages 10-18. 

Heritage Classes

Heritage Chinese classes are designed for students from Chinese-speaking families. The goals are to help strengthen learners' Chinese literacy and foster a sense of pride in their cultural heritage and family language. The instructors focus on developing learners' reading and writing skills using a variety of learning activities appropriate for each group of learners' ages and proficiency levels.

• Heritage Child Language Class: For students ages 4-9
• Heritage Youth Language Class: Virtual class for students ages 10-18. Day and time to be arranged between parents and teacher.

AP Chinese Prep: Classes are designed for students who will be taking AP Chinese Language and Culture exam. These virtual classes are taught by an experienced language teacher with over 5 years of experience and include comprehensive content review and exam preparation for AP Chinese 2024. Students will learn practical test-taking strategies and improve proficiency in listening, reading, writing, speaking, and cultural understanding. Weekly class schedule to be arranged between parents and teacher.

PERFORMING ARTS

Chinese Dance

KCA dance classes offer various types of dance training. All classes combine traditional Chinese dance with ballet and contemporary. The goal is to bring together two cultures and create a fusion of dance styles. 

• Little Star Dance: For ages 5-10.
• Beginner Youth Dance (New!): For ages 11-18. 
• Youth Dance: Registration for existing members only.

Body Charm(New!): We welcome ages 16 and above. This class is designed to incorporate elements of charm, glamour, and transformation to bring out the innate beauty and allure within each person. Some sessions will focus on physical activities such as dance yoga and flexibility exercises, some sessions will focus on standing posture, cat walk techniques, hair and makeup lessons. Class meets weekly for 10 sessions starting September. (See KCA Academic Calendar)

Youth Martial Arts / Lion Dance: For ages 5-18. Lion dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to bring good luck and fortune.KCA lion dance sessions are a hybrid of dance and martial arts that combine traditional lion dance moves with hip-hop elements and develop LED-based choreography. Because many of the lion dance movements are based in Chinese martial arts, kids will learn introductory forms of traditional Chinese martial arts as part of the lion dance practice. This includes Five Steps Fists (五步拳), and Five Animal Stances (五禽戏 – the inspiration behind Kung Fu Panda). There’s a total of 17 sessions that start on Nov 5, 2023. (See KCA Academic Calendar). 

Chinese YoYo (diabolo): For ages 5-18. Chinese YoYo, also known as diabolo, provides an opportunity for youth to come together to play this ancient spinning game that provides endless levels of skill development, challenge, and entertainment. Students gather to learn challenging new tricks while perfecting dazzling routines, with more experienced students helping novice students learn how to spin, toss, and perform various other tricks. There are 16 sessions throughout the year. (See KCA Academic Calendar)

ART & CULTURE

Chinese Art (New!): Students will learn the major Chinese ink and watercolor painting techniques, aesthetics, ideas through hands-on painting process. In this 7-week course, students will start from the basics and gradually move toward more complex subjects through a series of art subjects. Intended for ages 6-14. Session starts  (See KCA Academic Calendar)

Tea Ceremony (New!): Learn how to properly brew, serve and enjoy tea through this interactive introduction to Chinese tea ceremony. Each of the 6 sessions will focus on a different variety of tea. Tea sets and teas will be provided. Intended for ages 12 and up. (See KCA Academic Calendar)

Asian Inspired Mixed Media Art (coming Spring 2024)

 

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Family Registration

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Please bring a check or pay by Zelle on the first day of classes for the amount of ${totalPayment}. 

Checks should be made out to "Kalamazoo Chinese Academy".

Our Zelle account is info@kzooca.org.

 

Questions or comments? Contact info@kzooca.org.