Summer ASL Series with Kerri Walker

July 9th - August 13th - Thursdays 5:30-6:30
At L’Ecole de Ballet

Kerri is a single, Deaf mother of 4 beautiful girls aged 25, 22, 19, and 18. She also has a 15 year old chihuahua named Corona, and a cat named Milo!

Kerri is excited to lead our 6‑week beginner ASL course this summer, introducing families to basic American Sign Language.

REGISTER

Registration fee:

  • $120 / person for 6 week series

  • $110 Early Bird Special if you register by June 1st!

  • 10% discount for additional family members!

ASL at a dance studio?

Yup! As dancers, we put a lot of trust and effort into communicating a message without speaking. Why not expand our ability to communicate in a variety of ways?

Benefits of signing with babies:

  • Calmer days and clearer communication with your baby

  • Gives babies a way to communicate their wants and needs as language develops

  • Less frustration with communication breakdowns

Benefits of signing with children:

  • Fosters connection among children of all abilities and communication styles

  • Lets children signal what they need help with without saying it out loud

  • Builds confidence and competence as children progress and master skills

How signing supports development:

  • Builds on the natural way babies communicate

  • Encourages connection between facial expression, words, and feelings

  • Reinforces that the child has the power to express wants, needs, and feelings through communication

FAQs

Who is this for?

Anyone and everyone interested in learning basic ASL - all ages.

Participants will be grouped by age.

Do I have to be a L’Ecole dancer / family?

Nope! This series is open to the public (pre-registration required, capped at 20 participants)

Can my kids participate?

Absolutely! Everyone can benefit from learning different modes of communication.