Bowling

The sport is perfect for the kids!

You don't have to be a great athlete to excel nor do you have to be strong or have great coordination.

If you practice enough at it, you can be very good at it.

And it's a great family-friendly activity parents can also participate in with their children!

Hey, why not?

Town & Country Lanes
1508 N. Providence
Columbia, MO
573-442-4729 Town & Country Lanes

Ages: Pre-school and older

Description: AMF bowling with open bowling, clubs and leagues.

West Gate Lanes
2017 Christy Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-636-7108

Ages: Preschool and older

Description: Twenty-four lane bowling alley, billiard tables, pinball and video games, snack bar and full service pro shop.

Fulton Bowling Center
530 Commons Drive
Fulton, MO
573-592-1000 website

Ages: Preschool and older

Description: Family fun in Fulton - full-service 16-lane bowling alley, arcade and more!

Dance, Dance, Dance!

Kids just love to move - the feeling of freedom and joy just can't be beat! Dance provides children with music, movement and that feeling they can do anything! Here you'll find listing of dance classes in our area, some even encourage you to join with your child and experience the joy together!

Little Gym
1400 Forum Blvd
Forum Shopping Center
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 446-4446 website

Ages: 3-12

Description: Dance The Little Gym way is a unique dance program for children that offers a combination of ballet, tap, creative movement and gymnastics, plus lots of fun and laughter sprinkled on top. Our dance classes incorporate 30 minutes each of dance and gymnastics, giving children the opportunity to build strength, coordination and motor skills.

Soorya DanceVenue: Shanthi Mandir
Hindu Temple & Community Center of Mid-Missouri
Columbia, MO
Website email 314-397-5278

Description: Offers training in Bharathanatyam, Kathak, Carnatic Music; also training in folk dances and thematic dance presentations in the classic styles.

Studio Fit
2101 Chapel Plaza CT
Columbia, MO 65203
573-256-4002

Dancearts of Columbia
110 N 10th St
Columbia, MO
573-875-1569 website

Description: Quality Instruction Since 1979 Offering: BALLET, TAP, JAZZ, MODERN, FUNK, LYRICAL, MUSICAL THEATRESome classes have requirements that must be met before attending, such as age or ability.

Hallsville Square Dancing
Hallsville Community Building
Highway OO (near the water tower)
Hallsville, MO
573-696-3776 website

Description: On the second Saturday of each month, Square Dancing and Music at the Hallsville Community Building. Starting at 4:00PM an instrumental "open" jam session begins, along with square dancing lessons. From 6:00-7:00 is the potluck supper, followed by dancing and music until 10:30PM (or until a time when folks have had enough!).

Cost: Free (donations accepted, please bring a dish to share during the potluck supper)

Dates for this ongoing event can be found on our calendar each month!

Moonbelly Dance Studio
Parkade Plaza
573-814-3632
Email: bocomodrumheads@yahoo.com

Class: West African Dance Class
Day: SundayTime: 3:00-4:00PM

Description: Learn West African dance with live drumming led by Pulguinha and the BoCoMo Drumheads.

Ages 8+

Academy of Fine Arts
Columbia, MO
573-875-7188

Janet's Dance Studio
Fulton, MO
573-592-0927

Audrain Ballet Academy
Mexico, MO
573-581-8996

Music Classes & Lessons

Kindermusik With Brenda
Parkade Center
Business Loop I-70Suite 124
Columbia, MO 65201
573-881-1574
brenda@kindermusikwithbrenda.com

Kindermusik with Brenda provides an opportunity to sing, dance and explore instruments with your child newborn to 7 years of age. Developmentally appropriate music classes meet weekly.

Web: http://www.kindermusikwithbrenda.com/

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First Steps in Music
Whole Health Wellness Center
1511 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 102
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-6814
firststepsmusic@hotmail.com

Parent-assisted music classes for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Early Elementary. Instructor: Margaret Waddell, Tuition: $95 for 12 weeks. Classes are 30 minutes each and class is limited to 10 children with their parents.


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Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association
Junior Jam Session - every other Sunday
573-442-2048 website
Email: langent@missouri.edu

Description: This music session is a no-pressure, fun environment for kids to learn traditional music. There is no age restriction -- it's open to any young person interested in learning traditional Irish, Canadian and American music.

Ages: All welcome


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Percussion and Woodwinds Lessons
573-874-7327 (after 3:00PM)

Sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department. If you have young percussionists or woodwind players in your family who would like extra practice, call "Bummer the Drummer" for more information about FREE lessons.

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MusikGarten
2505 Industrial Drive
Jefferson City, MO
573-489-4314 website

Musikgarten classes - infant to 7
Piano - ages 5 to adult

Description: The Musikgarten classes offered at Haynes Music Studio are designed to nurture the child’s music aptitude by engaging children and their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop a rhythmic body through which music can be expressed. Additionally, instrumental activities are part of the program, ranging from playing simple rhythm instruments such as sticks and drums for babies and toddlers to playing keyboards for older children.


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MOSS Children's Choir
203 South 9th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-875-0600 website

Description: In fulfilling its mission to “encourage and educate young performing artists”, the Missouri Symphony Society includes in its arts education programming the award-winning Missouri Symphony Society Children’s Choir (MOSS-CC).

MOSSCC OFFERS:~A 24-week season (two 12-week semesters)~A challenging and unique repertoire of music~Individual, small ensemble, and large group instruction~Two public performances at Jesse Auditorium.


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MOSS Youth Orchestra
203 South 9th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-875-0600 website

Description: In fulfilling its mission to “encourage and educate young performing artists,” the Missouri Symphony Society provides the mid-Missouri community with the Missouri Symphony Society Youth Orchestra (MOSSYO) and the new Missouri Symphony Society Junior Strings (MOSSJrS).

MOSSYO & MOSSJrS OFFER:~A 24-week season~A challenging and unique repertoire of music literature~Individual, small ensemble, and large group instruction~Two public performances at Jesse Auditorium~Fun & engaging music theory and music history~Chamber Music program for ALL MOSSYO players


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Alina's Music Studio
1910 Field Street
Columbia, MO
573-529-2679 573-445-0643 a_piano_teacher@hotmail.com

Description: Many years of teaching experience piano and voice. She will teach you how to read music, to play your favorite pieces, while at same time helping you develop finger technique. The goal is to help you or your child to develop or improve your skills in music. Learn to read music, scales, chord progressions, exercises, and basic theory. Playing piano should be fun, and you will find studying it with me - extremely enjoyable. Lessons taught on a beautiful grand piano.


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Piano Lessons
902 Lyle St.
Fulton, MO
573-220-5012

Description: Many years of experience teaching piano, specializing in teaching children. We start with the basics and build from there, focusing on the joy of music. Remember, studying music increases your child's math skills and intellect.