Walltown Dance Instructor
Larissa Oryshkevich
Singing (ages 3-5)
Raised in New York City to Ukrainian immigrants, Larissa received classical piano training for 12 years but felt compelled to explore other forms and styles of musical expression. After learning many varieties of dance including Haitian and Congolese, she ended up with a degree in Dance Education from Hunter College.
Upon settling in NC where she raised her three sons, she entered the early childhood field. For 24 years she ran her own Waldorf-inspired childcare program “Hearts in Harmony” and also became a Music Together teacher, leading classes in Durham and Cary. She also participated in Music for People workshops before joining One Human Family choir in 2009. She is a passionate advocate for making music a central part of childrens’ lives because of its social, emotional and cognitive benefits. She also believes making music is an innate capacity available for anyone to develop regardless of prior experience and is nurtured best in a supportive, engaging, playful community.
Upon settling in NC where she raised her three sons, she entered the early childhood field. For 24 years she ran her own Waldorf-inspired childcare program “Hearts in Harmony” and also became a Music Together teacher, leading classes in Durham and Cary. She also participated in Music for People workshops before joining One Human Family choir in 2009. She is a passionate advocate for making music a central part of childrens’ lives because of its social, emotional and cognitive benefits. She also believes making music is an innate capacity available for anyone to develop regardless of prior experience and is nurtured best in a supportive, engaging, playful community.
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2024-2025 Annual Session (August 26, 2024-May 24, 2025)
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Singing
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Music Immersion Saturdays
10:15-11:00 (Ages 3-5) |
Immerse yourself in Music with your child
Just as children learn to speak by hearing language spoken to and around them, so too they can achieve basic music competency by being sung to and singing with those they are closest to. Basic music competency means being able to sing a melody and to reproduce rhythm accurately and can be achieved by the age of five. Bonding with your child(ren) through music is one of the best gifts you can give them, regardless of how you perceive your own musical ability.
Because movement is a natural corollary of music, and because young children learn best through play, we will engage in all kinds of playful physical movement, fine and gross motor, to enrich the experience. Be prepared to put your silly hat on and join the fun!
Just as children learn to speak by hearing language spoken to and around them, so too they can achieve basic music competency by being sung to and singing with those they are closest to. Basic music competency means being able to sing a melody and to reproduce rhythm accurately and can be achieved by the age of five. Bonding with your child(ren) through music is one of the best gifts you can give them, regardless of how you perceive your own musical ability.
Because movement is a natural corollary of music, and because young children learn best through play, we will engage in all kinds of playful physical movement, fine and gross motor, to enrich the experience. Be prepared to put your silly hat on and join the fun!
