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Karate class, lead by Master Erik Bryant, take place on Monday afternoons at 3:30pm. Classes are for children aged 3 to 5 years old. The cost for the 9 week session is $99, and if it is the first time you are signing up, the fee includes the cost of the uniform. If there is space available in the class, students can join at any time and the fee will be pro-rated.

Originally from Nashville, TN, Erik Bryant is a former competitive gymnast, collegiate level athlete, and US Sport Jiu-Jutsu national champion (1999)with over 15 years of teaching experience in martial arts. For the past 8 years, Master Bryant has specialized in teaching preschool age children, focusing on not only building physical skills but life skills as well.

Classes are open to all children enrolled at St Mark’s Preschool.


Flyers for the class are available in the school office. For more information, Master Bryant can be reached at 818-299-7700 or by email or visit his website. If you are not sure if your child would like to take the classes, children can take a free “trial” class before committing to the whole session.

Karate for Kids Sign Up Form (pdf)

Dance Class

Tuesdays at 3:30pm

Dance classes, led by Mary Ablaza, are held on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30pm. Classes are for children aged 3 to 5 years old. The cost for the 9 week session is $99. If there is space available, students can join at any time and the fees will be pro-rated.

Mary has taught all levels of dance from early childhood to college level. Mary trained at the Juilliard School and the Idyllwild Arts Academy, has danced with the Juilliard Dance Ensemble Company & the Pilobolus Dance Theater, and taught at the AMDA in Hollywood and Redwood Empire Ballet (Ballet and Creative Movement).

Classes are open to all children enrolled at St Mark's Preschool.

Flyers are available in the school office, or please contact Mary at 818-445-0479 or by email. If you are not sure if your child would like to take the classes, children can take a free "trial" class before committing to the whole session.

Dance and Creative Movement Sign-up Form (pdf)