"I have observed first-hand in my students and my own children, how the study and appreciation of languages and their respective cultural arts have helped them develop creativity, mental acuity and self-awareness."
Katayoun, Mosaïque Founder
Mosaïque offers unique and exciting enrichment programs for young children to teens. We strive to provide inspiring and stimulating experiences through diverse educational and recreational pursuits. One of our goals is to impart in-depth cultural knowledge and sensitivity through multi-sensory experiences and lively participation, such as visual presentations, hands-on projects, and mentally engaging activities.
Children & Teen Programs
We are currently reviewing the enrichment programs and working toward a content based curriculum. In the meantime, the following programs are offered through the County of Loudoun:
French Bilingual Story Time (ages 4-7): Children listen to engaging stories in the beautiful French language, learn everyday words, and participate in movement games and musical activities. This program is presented at the Cascades Library in Sterling on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00pm. For more information or to register, call (703) 444-3228.
The following classes are offered through Loudoun County PRCS:
Persian Classical & Folklore Dance (ages 5-10): Children discover a fun and unique form of expression in exciting cultural dances and learn a routine while exploring social interaction through dance as a community experience. For more information or to register, call (571) 258-3500.
French Story Time (ages 3-5): Children listen to engaging stories in the beautiful French language, learn everyday words, and participate in movement games and musical activities. This class is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at Claude Moore Community Center in Sterling at 10:00am. For more information or to register, call (571) 258-3500.
In addition, we are developing these programs:
**Multicultural Music & Movement**
I. Basis of Curriculum: The content and framework of this program are based on components derived from the following National Standards in Education:
National Dance Standards and the Culture component of National Foreign Language Standards
II. Thematic Units: Through a structured format which allows for individual expression, children receive training in proper technique and theory in cultural dance forms while learning social interaction through dance and music as a community experience. The dances sometimes tell stories and often reveal cultural and historical nuances. Students learn distinguishing features and flavors of each dance style and its corresponding music while learning to use one’s individual strengths to develop a shared artistic vision as a group. Each class will begin with a warm up and moving meditation of the postures and positions of dance. Following technique exercises, steps and combinations are added that progress to a variety of movement activities including choreographic sequences and improvisation exercises. As they learn the dance steps and concepts, students will also learn the corresponding vocabulary in the language of cultural origin. Students will collaborate on creating choreographed routines and movement stories which may be performed for family and friends.
A. Persian Classical and Social Dance & Music
B. Iranian Folklore Dance & Music
C. Egyptian Folklore Dance & Music
**Arts-Integrated Language and Culture**
I. Basis of Curriculum: The Content and framework of this program are based on components derived from the following National Standards in Education: National Foreign Language Standards and National Standards of Arts in Education
II. Thematic Approach
A. “My World,” Ages 3-6: The emphasis at this level is on:
•Oral language development with a focus on listening and speaking skills
•Awareness of other cultures
•Comparison of language and culture to the students’ own language and culture
•Connections to PK, K and 1st grade curricula
•Awareness that the target language is used outside the classroom
B. The Natural World, Ages 6-8
C. Colorful Creations, Ages 8-10