After-School Enrichment Classes

Class Schedule

• 1-hour classes: 4:25–5:25 PM

• 1.5-hour class: 4:25–5:55 PM

• Classes will open with at least 4 students.

• Except for Calligraphy, all classes are 1.5 hours long.

Course Offerings

♟️ Chess

Mr. Pentchoukov, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Fridays only

🀄️Advanced Chinese – Writing

Ms. Wang, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Monday-Thursday

🀄️Chinese for Western Learners

Ms. Liu, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Monday-Thursday

📚 Homework Support

Ms. Blanco/Ms. Braz, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Monday-Thursday

💃 Classical Chinese Dance Flexibility Training

Ms. Braz, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Wednesdays only

🧶 Crochet & Yarn Crafts

Ms. Sophie, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Monday-Thursday

🎭 Chinese Idiom Theater

Ms. Peng, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Fridays only

🏀 Basketball

Mr. Simon, 4:20–5:20 PM, $20/hour, Thursdays only

🖌️ Chinese Calligraphy

Ms. Nie, 4:20–5:50 PM, $30/1.5 hours

Our Instructors

• Ms. Peng has extensive experience in theater production and will guide students in learning Chinese idioms through storytelling, acting, and performance.

• Mr. Simon is a former basketball player and will teach students fundamental basketball skills and techniques.

• Ms. Nie is a professional artist and calligraphy instructor who will introduce students to traditional Chinese calligraphy and artistic techniques.

• Ms. Wang has over 20 years of experience teaching Chinese. She is a curriculum developer for Little Lotus Academy’s Chinese program and has professional experience as a Chinese-language media journalist. She specializes in Chinese writing and language expression.

• Ms. Braz is a former Shen Yun dancer who toured internationally with Shen Yun Performing Arts for more than 8 years. She brings extensive training and performance experience in classical Chinese dance. Originally from Australia, she is also Little Lotus Academy’s ESL Director and has experience teaching English and Math.

• Ms. Blanco is the Director of English Curriculum at Little Lotus Academy. She has many years of experience teaching English and Mathematics and brings extensive classroom instruction and student-learning experience.

• Mr. Pentchoukov is an accomplished chess player with strong chess skills and extensive experience. He will help students develop chess techniques, strategic thinking, and logical reasoning.

• Ms. Sophie is the Principal of Little Lotus Academy. She is passionate about crochet and enjoys creating a variety of handmade pieces, including sweaters, coasters, scarves, and more. She is warm, enthusiastic, and patient, and loves sharing the joy of crochet with students.

📢 Registration

Each class requires a minimum of 4 students to open.

• Chess and Chinese Idiom Theater: Fridays

• Basketball: Thursdays

• Classical Chinese Dance Flexibility Training: Wednesdays

• Other classes: Flexible scheduling based on enrollment and teacher availability.

Age/Level Requirements:

• Advanced Chinese: Students at Chinese Grade 4 level or above

• Chess & Chinese Idiom Theater: Age 6 and above

• Basketball, Calligraphy & Crochet Crafts: Age 8 and above

Space is limited. We welcome students to choose classes that align with their interests and learning needs.

Learn, create, and grow with Little Lotus Academy! 🪷