Hot Events on Cold Days: JISE and Street Dance Classes for Kids

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Feb

23-24

The Jingkids International School Expo 2019 Beijing, Feb 23-24

The future is full of uncertainties, and the future of education will also not be exempt from these challenges of an unforeseen world. With what is sure to be a constant overhaul of learning as we know it, how can parents concerned with preparing their children stay informed of these innovations gradually being introduced or even be prepared for the changes of tomorrow?

Direct access to the educators who have their sights on tomorrow as well as today is exactly what we will be providing at the Jingkids International School Expo 2019 (Beijing), coming to Kerry Hotel, in the CBD, on Feb 23-24. Our school expo not only provides an excellent opportunity for parents to learn about nearly 100 schools spanning both the K-12 and preschool categories, it’s also a forum for parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss the future of learning for our children.

We will also be hosting other events around Kerry Hotel that you absolutely cannot afford to miss. These include:

• In-depth lectures from the leaders of international education in Beijing
  

• Parent forums
  

• The Jing Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
  

• Food and family fun

Feb

26

Swiss School Beijing Open House, Feb 26

Swiss School Beijing is organizing an open house for families of children aged 3 and over. Participants will have an opportunity to visit the school, led by their elementary school Principal, Swiss School representatives, and admissions staff.

Adults. Free. 9.15-11.30am. Swiss School Beijing. 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (Email: [e-mail])

Feb

22

BSB Baby and Toddler Group, Feb 22

The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi continues holding their invaluable baby and toddler play group sessions at their Shunyi campus. Families with little babies ages 0-18 months can come to this group to meet other expat families, enjoy playing with age-appropriate toys, creating seasonal crafts, singing songs, and more. This event will provide drinks and snacks and is open to foreign passport holders only. The baby must be accompanied by his mother or father and not an ayi (babysitter).

Age 0-18 months. Free. 9-10.30am. The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi campus. 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯北小街7号(8532 5320)

Feb

20-22

Three weekly events for young kids at British School of Beijing (BSB), Sanlitun, Feb 20-22

The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun is holding three weekly free events (except holidays) for young kids at their Sanlitun campus. All activities are for foreign families only.

Baby Dance Classes
Families with little ones ages below the age of two can come to BSB, Sanlitun’s baby dance class to meet other expat families and enjoy singing and dancing together every Friday. Age 0-2 (14 seats only). 9.45-10.15am.

Baby Play Group
The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun is organizing a weekly group every Wednesday, where they will host families with little ones aged two and below to a fun-filled morning of supervised play, promoting social interactions and providing stimulating play opportunities for young kids through songs and storytelling. Age 0-2. 9.45-10.15am.

Baby Book Club
Introduce your kids to the world of reading with BSB, Sanlitun’s Baby Book Club, held every Tuesday at the Li Building. All babies must be accompanied by one or both parents and not an ayi (babysitter). 10-10.30am.

The British School of Beijing Sanlitun campus, 5 Xiliujie, Chaoyang district. (8532 5320; [e-mail]) 北京英国学校（三里屯）朝阳区三里屯路西六街5号 (Email: [e-mail])

Feb

21

The Art of Tea-making at Beijing Mandarin School, Feb 21

Beijing Mandarin School is holding a tea-making activity for all levels of tea-making ability. If you are interested in Chinese tea culture or have no idea about where to start, then you need to check this out.

Adults. RMB 150. 1:00-2:30pm. E-Tower Beijing Mandarin School. For more information you can scan the QR code below. Room 904, E-tower, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6508-1026)

Feb

19

Tangyuan Culture Course at Beijing Mandarin School, Feb 19

Come and join this tangyuan culture course at Beijing Mandarin School to learn the origin of Lantern Festival and why Chinese people tend to eat tangyuan on this special day.

All ages. RMB 150. 1-2:30pm. E-tower. Rm 904-905, 9F, E-tower, Guanghua Lu,Chaoyang District. 朝阳区光华路12号数码01大厦9层904-905室 (6508-1026)

Feb

23-24

Chinese New Year celebration at Black Sesame Kitchen, Feb 23-24

Black Sesame Kitchen is organizing family-friendly activities this month to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Kids Dumpling Cooking Class
This is a kid-only dumpling cooking class being held on February 23, where participants will be divided into two groups according to age and make jiaozi (dumplings), guotie (pan-fried dumplings), and tangyuan (sweet dumplings). Kids. RMB 200. 2-4pm.

Family Dumpling Cooking Class
This is a family-friendly dumpling cooking class on February 24, where parents will make jiaozi (dumplings), guotie (pan-fried dumplings), and tangyuan (sweet dumplings) alongside their children. All ages. RMB 380 (one adult and one kid), RMB 180 (additional adult or kid). 2-4pm.

The Courtyard Institute. For more information or reservation, please contact this email: [e-mail]. 28 Zhonglao Hutong, Dongcheng District. 东城区中老胡同28号. (136 9147 4408; WeChat: blacksesamekitchen)

Feb

20-24

Street dance classes at Sunshine studios, Feb 20-24

Sunshine Studios is organizing two alternative street dance classes – regular classes and dance team courses – for different levels of dance ability. For regular classes, you can choose from four sessions costing RMB 130 per hour. For dance team courses, attendees can get four hours of training a week leading to a performance, and need to pay RMB 280 per week. Their rehearsal program will be available to the public for free on Wednesdays and Sundays. If you are interested in hip-hop dance and aren’t sure how to get started, or if you want to improve your dance skills, then check them out.

Adults and ages 4-6. RMB 130 per hour, RMB 280 per week. Western Academy of Beijing (WAB). Email: [e-mail]. 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区来广营东路10号 

Feb

24

Tea for Two at Pauline’s Cuisine, Feb 24

Join Pauline’s Cuisine for a fun Sunday at East Hotel, and learn how to create the ultimate afternoon tea: scones with clotted cream, homemade jam, chocolate mousse, and finger sandwiches.

All ages. RMB 420. 10am-1pm. East Hotel. For more information or to register, please scan the QR code below. 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号. (8426 0888)

Feb

23

Indian food cooking classes at Sarika, Feb 23

Come and join this cooking class to learn how to make Indian food including medu vada, masala dosa, poori and sabji, samosas, and coconut, tomato, onion and green chutneys.

Adults. RMB 400. 10am-noon. Sarika. Shiqiaoguomao Tower. For more details, please scan/extract the QR code below. 16B Dongshanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环中路乙16号 (WeChat: sarikadhami)

Feb

18

Becoming a Man Whisperer, Feb 18

Are you wondering how to have better communication in your marriage? Come and join MOPS to learn communication skills in cross-gender relationships from Shaunti Feldhahn, who graduated from Harvard University and is a social researcher, bestselling author, and popular speaker. This event is for foreign passport holders only.

All ages. Free. 10am-noon. 21st Century Hotel. 2F, Rm FA 201, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (Email: [e-mail])

Til

Mar 3

Skiing at the Olympic Forest Park, Mar 3

Get skiing without having to hit the slopes out of town. Head to the JF-Dry Ski Resort at the Olympic Park to experience their 16,000sqm of trails catering to various skill levels. The slopes are open for three sessions a day and last until Mar 3.

All ages. RMB 241. Morning sessions (8.30am-12.30pm); Afternoon sessions (1.30-5.30pm); Evening sessions (6.30-10.30pm). Olympic Forest Park.

Feb

24

Roundabout’s Book Reading Club, Feb 24

The Roundabout Book Reading Club is a bilingual program which is implemented and run by teenage and adult volunteers to inspire more children to enjoy reading. The reading club is currently in its sixth term and will take place on Feb 24.

Ages 5-7. Free. 3-4pm. Roundabout Boutique and Community Centre, Cathay View Plaza, 2 Xiangjiang Bei Lu, Chaoyang district. 朝阳区观唐广场香江北路甲2号. (134 3998 0007)

Feb

19

China National Traditional Orchestra Lantern Festival Concert, Feb 19

To celebrate Lantern Festival, the National Centre For the Performing Arts (NCPA) is holding a Lantern Festival Concert with a performance by the China National Traditional Orchestra which is dedicated to performing Chinese traditional folk music at the highest level since 1960. The orchestra has toured around the world and collaborated with prominent musicians such as Christoph Eschenbach, Jean Michel Jarre, Yo-Yo Ma, and Minoru Miki.

All ages. RMB 80-500. 7.30-9.30pm. National Centre For the Performing Arts (NCPA). For tickets, scan/extract the QR code below. 2 Xichang’an Jie, Xicheng District. 西城区西长安街2号 (6655 0000)

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