About art & heart
In this multi-disciplinary arts offering, visual arts, music, literary arts, and dance are combined to create a fun, supportive, and engaging class for all young artists, especially those with special needs. Students will explore emotions, build self-awareness, and grow in empathy and relationship building skills, leaving class with a sense of belonging, community, and self-confidence.
Self-Determination and Scholarships Available!
Meet The art & heart Teachers
Hannah Cook
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Hannah Cook
Hannah Cook graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCSD with a BA in Dance. She has taught numerous dance forms, including Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Creative Movement, for nearly a decade to students of all ages and abilities in San Diego County, including enrichment programs in academic settings. Ms. Cook enjoys introducing kids to rhythm and cr
Hannah Cook graduated Summa Cum Laude from UCSD with a BA in Dance. She has taught numerous dance forms, including Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Creative Movement, for nearly a decade to students of all ages and abilities in San Diego County, including enrichment programs in academic settings. Ms. Cook enjoys introducing kids to rhythm and creative movement as well as developing their gross motor skills, emotional expression, and technique.
Zoe Kromer
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Hannah Cook
In addition to 10+ years of experience in dance, Zoe Kromer holds a BA in Holistic Health and Wellness, with an Emphasis on Yoga Studies from Western Washington University. She has a deep love for the practice and philosophy of yoga, is a certified yoga instructor (200 hr YTT), and also a practicing artist, whose work focuses on bright c
In addition to 10+ years of experience in dance, Zoe Kromer holds a BA in Holistic Health and Wellness, with an Emphasis on Yoga Studies from Western Washington University. She has a deep love for the practice and philosophy of yoga, is a certified yoga instructor (200 hr YTT), and also a practicing artist, whose work focuses on bright colors, bold textures, and interactive elements. Zoe teaches both children and adults, combining the practice of yoga with elements of mindfulness and creative expression in the arts.
shiri ramras
shiri ramras
shiri ramras
Shiri Ramras was born and raised in Mexico City where she received her BA in Communication Science at the Universidad Anáhuac de Mexico. After moving to San Diego in 2001, she continued her studies in Early Childhood Development. Shiri has been working in education for more than 25 years, and as a Music Together teacher for over 10 years
Shiri Ramras was born and raised in Mexico City where she received her BA in Communication Science at the Universidad Anáhuac de Mexico. After moving to San Diego in 2001, she continued her studies in Early Childhood Development. Shiri has been working in education for more than 25 years, and as a Music Together teacher for over 10 years, bringing music and movement to infants, toddlers and preschool children. Shiri is excited to share her love of music with the children of Seaside.
14th annual FLOURISHING Families magazine
Each year San Diego Family Magazine publishes Flourishing Families, the annual special needs resource guide for families and agencies in San Diego and Imperial County. It is a comprehensive list of behavior, education and health resources and more.
Seaside Arts Center's Art & Heart program is proud to be included in the resourses listed in the 2023 edition of Flourishing Families. Pickup your copy beginning April 1, or click the link below to view the online edition.
