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Chinese Community Center of Capital District of New York

Cultural and Academic Enrichment Program

As a program under Chinese Community Center (CCC), CAEP proudly provides culture and academic related after school classes to the members and the public to help their kids get exposure to Chinese culture, advance their academic skills, and develop their creativity and leadership.

Currently, we offer following 2023 classes/club events 

Most of the classes and activities are free for CCC members expect those marked “tuition required”. Non members can try activities for free.

All activity pictures can be seen in the newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8niutuDlaJQTACQrGm-GsbA1k1oXENV/view?usp=sharing

CCC Traditional dance club: (including Mongolian and Tibetan dance)

Mondays 6:30-8:30pm

Amy Zeng

CCC Calligraphy class (tuition required)

Thursdays evening 5-7pm

Richard Wang

CCC Activity Club: (couple dance, shuffle steps and more)

Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm

Liza Zhang

CCC Ping Pong club

Fridays 7pm-late

Minfeng Xu

Tai Ji Fan dancing class

Tuesdays 6:30-8pm

Sandra Balint

Saturday Math Club

Saturdays 6:30-8:30pm

Wenhan Hu

CCC Square Physical Dance club

Sundays 1-3pm

Lilly Miaw

CCC Mahjong club

Sundays 1-3pm

Mary Chen

518-526-1944

CCC Choirs

Teressa Xu

Sundays 2-4pm

CCC Peking Opera Academy (tuition required)

Classes for all ages and gender:

1. Vocal training: professional vocal training including breathing techniques, open up vocal cords, leaning through songs and female Peking Opera singing (Qing Yi) pieces.

Time: Saturdays 9:00-10:40pm (100mins)

Location: Chinese Community Center (11 Avis Dr, Latham 12110)

2. Posture & Movement training: through long sleeve costumes and fan movements training, learning elegant and gracious movements required by Peking Opera.

Time: Saturdays 10:50–12:30pm (100mins)

Location: Chinese Community Center (11 Avis Dr, Latham 12110)

Peking Opera Character training:

Focus on 3 type of Peking Opera Characters : Lao Sheng (Gentleman), Lao Dan, (Senior female), Hua Lian (male Judges & Generals). Vocal and posture training included, all ages are welcome.

Location: Chinese Community Center (11 Avis Dr, Latham 12110)

Classes for Children and teens:(5-15 years)

1: Peking Opera Foundation training: Similar to gymnastics and Kung fu, part of the Peking Opera performance require flexibility and strength, as well combat skills using wooden spears and sticks. Children will receive training in those aspects, as well as vocal skills for the singing part.

Time: Saturdays 1:45-3:20pm (100mins)

Location: Chinese Martial Art Academy ( 3 Johnson Rd, Latham, 12110)

2: Peking Opera Wu Sheng Character training: Suitable for teens and children who already have Kungfu foundations, train for flexibility, fighting skills, No singing involved.

Time: Saturdays 1:45-2:45pm (60mins)

Location: Chinese Martial Art Academy ( 3 Johnson Rd, Latham, 12110)

Teacher: Linghui Tu


Should you have any question, please contact CAEP director at executive.team@cccalbany.org.

Upcoming classes

  • To be announced

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