Berkeley Russian School

Events

 Русская школа в Беркли

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Music and performing arts are an important part of the Berkeley Russian School's program.

During the school year we organize recitals and performances to demonstrate students' achievements and foster the childrens' creativity. Performances usually take place in December and May. Visit our photo gallery to see pictures of these activities.

BRS has close ties with the Russian musical community. Twice a year, the School organizes benefit concerts. Prominent Russian musicians living in the Bay Area perform for the children and School guests bringing them the rich heritage of Russian and European classical music.

Calendar of Events

The Berkeley Russian School Spring Concert is scheduled for Saturday May 15 at noon at BRS, 1821 Catalina Ave. at Colusa, Berkeley.
The program includes:

  • Children Songs -Teacher: Maria Poletaeva,
  • Russian Dances - directed by Olga Volodina
  • A Drama Performance ("Zhili- Bili- Pozhivali Once There Were) which is based on Russian fairy tales and isdirected by G. Mikityansky.
Please come and bring your friends; the event is free and, like all our presentations, has the double charm of brevity and exuberance. This makes it enjoyable for everyone: from two-year-olds up to adults.

The Berkeley Russian School is hosting Regina Maria Pontillo's Fantastic Swingtime Band for a dance concert on Saturday 1 May from 6PM till 9PM at the school at 1821 Catalina (at Colusa). The band plays popular Blues, Jazz, and Western swing tunes from the 20's and 30's.
Regina is Trixie Smith, Billie Holliday, and Nat King Cole all rolled into one. She captures the vitality of the Hot Club era and the sultry soul of the South. The group has played at the San Francisco Jazz Festival, Yoshis, Freight and Salvage, and numerous clubs in the Bay Area. For this performance, Regina is accompanied by Billy Wilson and a wonderful Dixieland band.
We eat, they play, we dance. Childcare will be provided.
Refreshments will be provided. Expect Russian and French cuisine represented in our food selection.
Suggested donation is $22 per ticket, $35 for two in advance, $25 per ticket; $40 for two at the door. Students $12.
Hope to see you at our School Festival! See flyer

The Berkeley Russian School was founded in 1995. Since 1999, the school has been running a summer camp program. This year the camp will be held in two weekly sessions from August 2 to August 13, 2010, 9:00 AM to 3:00PM. The summer camp program will include: music, dance, drama, arts & crafts, science, swimming and field trips. The program accepts children from ages 4-15. Camp location is 1821 Catalina Ave., Berkeley (near Solano & Colusa).
Tuition:
1 week: $260 ; 2 weeks: $490.
Please include with this application a check for $40 for registration.
This non-refundable fee is due by May 5, 2010.
For more information call at (510) 526-8892