After school hours and at weekends, thanks to agreements with various companies, cultural and sporting activities are offered to pupils, families, friends and neighbours of Highlands.
Below you will find specific information and contact details for each activity.
Ágora de las Artes Highlands is a project that offers a new space from which we intend to encourage, disseminate and promote the arts and culture as tools for personal development and as a social value.
Registration for activities can be made through our telephone numbers or email. Ask us about new groups and timetables, we will be delighted to answer your queries, listen to your suggestions and resolve your doubts.
Director: Cristina Sánchez Corral 689 029 650 – 686 237 651 | agorahighlands@ethea.es| www.ethea.es
Teclado Grupal FASOLET –from 3 years old: as a novelty this year we are introducing the Fasolet methodology. A comprehensive music teaching system aimed at children from the age of 3, which aims to awaken children’s full potential and develop their overall understanding of and sensitivity to music. Fasolet places an emphasis on the development of musical creativity, teaching music as an innate language that helps the pupil to express themselves in a natural way. Each student is provided with a keyboard in class.
TARIFF: 55€/month (1h/week)
Group Violin STRADIVARI and SUZUKI– from 4 years old:
Group instrumental class with a methodology adapted to early ages where the language of music is learned naturally through play. Students of this age group will be introduced to the fundamentals of music in order to stimulate its use as a means of expression.
Basic objectives of the group instrument class:
– To share musical experiences in a group.
– To relate the verbal phrase to musical rhythm.
– To develop musical sense, creativity and corporal expression.
– To use popular songs as cultural references to work on memory and improvisation.
– To develop the inner ear.
– Develop musical thinking.
– Use the keyboard or violin as a motivational tool for instrumental performance.
– To promote reading and corporal comprehension of musical elements.
TARIFF: 55€/month (1h/week)
Individual instrument class – from 6 years old and adults: we will work on the technique of the selected instrument (piano, keyboard, violin, guitar…) playing a repertoire adapted to the level and preferences of the student. Entrance exams to the Conservatoire and Royal Schools of Music qualifications are held for those students who request them.
TARIFF: 79€/month (class of 30min/week)
Combo – from 8 years old and adults: in our combo classes we offer the opportunity to get to know, play and enjoy different instruments. With a very dynamic approach of group participation, our students approach in a practical way to drums, bass, guitar, voice, piano… If you like to play in a group, this is the moment. Creation of groups of different styles.
TARIFF: 55€/month group class (1h/week)
Voice Workshop – from 8 years old and adults: A training module for beginners in performance and vocal technique. The aim is to provide a technical base that allows the interpretation of all types of repertoire, paying special attention to the preferences of the group. The proposed activities will revolve around creativity and the staging of different musical styles.
TARIFF: 55€/month group class (1h/week)
Music therapy workshop – any age: therapeutic space where, through different resources such as the body, the voice, musical instruments and musical hearing, we work on different problems: behavioural disorders in adolescents, neurological disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, hyperactivity, attention deficit, etc.
Consult rates
Predanza – 3 years: Initiation to dance, alternating games and exercises structured in 10-minute activities with the aim of acquiring the technique and coordination necessary to use their body resources (positions, steps, movements, jumps and turns).
TARIFF: 40€/mes (1h/week)
Classical Dance – from 4 years old and adults: Ballet is perhaps the most artistically expressive manifestation of the movement of our body. From our Dance and Dance Classroom, we want our students to develop this passion, to develop their creativity, to feel the music and to enjoy it. We try to project our experience and our passion for ballet by teaching technique and coordination in a balanced way, working on concentration, flexibility and musical rhythm: we want them to learn to express their emotions using their body with artistic quality in our classes.
TARIFF: 40€/month (1h/week)
Spanish dance – from 4 years and upwards and adults: Our educational approach is designed to develop knowledge, practice and culture and in our classes we combine music, dance and tradition. We work and strive to ensure that our students learn, improve and perfect the technical fundamentals of Spanish dance (from the most basic steps to the taconeo, including castanets), as well as their creativity, memory, hearing and physical fitness… Our experience has taught us that it is possible to learn and enjoy, that effort and perseverance are compatible with a playful approach to artistic progress!
TARIFF: 40€/month (1h/week)
Modern Dance – from 6 years old: Modern Dance classes focus on dance practice and choreography, offering an overview of the main styles (Jazz Dance, Hip Hop, Funky, etc.), in three areas of work: physical preparation, technical development and stage performance. We work on psychomotor skills, self-control, self-esteem, we educate the ear to the rhythm of the music chosen by our students, we teach teamwork, we develop expression and body language as an interpretative resource… We believe that learning is compatible with enjoying what you learn!
TARIFF: 40€/month (1h/week)
Sevillanas – from 8 years old and adults: The main objective is to awaken interest in the world of flamenco and to learn the four sevillanas (in pairs, circle, triangle and square), trying to get the student to dance them in an expressive and aesthetic way following the rhythm of the sevillanas.
TARIFF: 45€/month (1h/week)
Zumba – adults: Combination of aerobic physical exercise, different basic steps of Latin rhythms (salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton and samba) and basic aerobic steps (uves, lunges, marching…). To get fit in a fun and enjoyable way.
TARIFF: 40€/month (1h/week)
Ballroom dancing – adults: A tour through the basic steps of the main standard and Latin styles, starting with those with a similar rhythmic structure and meter, in order to facilitate the learning process: Merengue and Pasodoble, Bachata, Bolero and Fox-trot. It is not necessary to attend with a partner, and they are structured in blocks of activity in which physical and technical conditions will be developed, giving priority to interpretation, the practice of steps and movements and dancing.
TARIFF: 40€/month – 60€/month couples (1h/week)
Dramatisation – from 6 years old: This workshop provides technical training and practical experience in the main areas of theatrical performance: acting, body language, voice and stage technique.
TARIFF: 50€/month (1h/week)
Musical Theatre – from 8 years old: We raise the curtain for all those students who are interested in the staging of musical works and who want to acquire practical experience in the field of acting, dancing and singing.
TARIFF: 50€/month (1h/week)
Drawing and Painting – from 6 years old: The workshop is divided into activity blocks, where games and exercises will alternate to teach the basics and techniques of plastic language, experiment with materials, learn about the history of art, artists and their works, as well as for the practice, creation, representation and artistic expression of the students.
TARIFF: 50€/month (1h/week)
Skating is a sport that never goes out of fashion. This sport helps to develop balance and maintain body harmony through its movements and exercises.
Students will learn to skate and their technique through perfecting dynamics, circuits and games where they practice progress techniques, turns, braking and even slalom.
With this activity, students will develop their locomotor system, coordination and flexibility.
The Mandarina Sports club offers 6-day ski / snowboard courses on Saturdays or Sundays in Valdesquí.
The activity is designed for the whole family, from 4 year old children to adults!
We have different stops in Madrid (La Moraleja, among them), to pick up the children and enjoy a fantastic day in the Sierra.
The groups are organised according to age and skiing level, from beginners to advanced. Always with total control of the children.
We start on the first weekend after kings!
Our courses offer a great variety, according to the age of the children:
The 6-day courses include:
The timetable for the activity is as follows:
Note: Approximate estimate due to return traffic.
For more details, please visit our website https://www.mandarinasports.es/cursos-esqui/
And, for any additional needs, please do not hesitate to contact us at our telephone numbers 91 042 22 46 // 664 33 22 65 and/or at our e-mail address info@mandarinasports.es
Riding lessons for the 2017-2018 academic year in our facilities at Hípica La Moraleja, located at the beginning of Camino Ancho.
Our riding school, founded in 1982, has been training magnificent riders for years. The facilities are cosy and very comfortable for horse riding, with 3 tracks for work and a large field to go out for rides and enjoy nature.
The classes are suitable for children from 4 years old and for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels (children who already know how to ride will significantly improve their knowledge and skills on horseback).
Timetables:
Groups of 7 students maximum (will be formed according to age).
Price including IVA: 275€ per term (October-Dec/ January-March/ April-June) for group lessons (except competition level), both pony and horse.
RULES: * Payments for the trimester will be made within the first 15 days of the trimester.
* As these are extracurricular classes, there will be NO riding lessons when there is no school.
* If a class is missed, it can be made up at another time when there is a class at Highlands School, as long as notice of non-attendance is given by email or telephone. If no notice is given, the class cannot be made up.
* On rainy days there is a theory class and the class cannot be made up.
At the end of the course each student will receive a diploma certifying the completion of the course.
To register please contact us at:
We teach the values and principles of swimming without neglecting the theory and practice of this wonderful sport. We provide security and confidence to both parents and students with an open and close relationship. The teaching process is personal and individualised, basing learning on play and always through motivation and complicity with the student, we work in small groups!
Swimming lessons are aimed at all ages (from 18 months onwards) and last 30 minutes, including adults. For babies from 6 to 18 months we have matroswimming classes (Tuesdays at 19:00 and Fridays at 18:00).
Group activities such as Water Polo or Synchronised Swimming are also available as long as there is a minimum of 5 registrations.
Pool opening hours are Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Class times during the week are as follows:
Prices for group classes: 1 day a week: 55€/month or 145€/trimester // 2 days a week: 85€/month or 235€/trimester
Private classes are also available:
1 day a week: 75€/month or 200€/trimester
2 days a week: 125€/month or 325€/trimester
If you want to swim while your child is taking a class, check out the parent-child plan where for an extra €5 per month you can swim in a free lane during their class.
You can register directly on our website www.menudosdelfines.com and for more information you can contact the coordinator of Menudos Delfines El Encinar, Elena (717 71 62 62 71).
We also have vouchers for free swimming (Weekdays from 18:30 in the afternoon except Fridays from 17:00 onwards. Saturdays throughout the opening hours of the pool):
The vouchers can be purchased directly at the pool.
TENNIS AND PADEL TENNIS SCHOOL
Do you want to learn to play once and for all without defects? Sign up for tennis and padel tennis school with our professionals and improve your game with little effort.
Classes for different levels and ages in small groups.
Individual classes, group classes and match classes…you choose!!!!
| RATES | |||
| PUPIL | TIME | DAYS /WEEK | PRICE € |
| Children | 1 hour | 1 day | 40,00 |
| Children | 1,5 hours | 1 day | 55,00 |
| Adults | 1,5 hours | 1 day | 62,00 |
| TIMETABLES | ||
| PUPIL TYPE | DAYS | HOURS |
| Children | Monday to Friday | 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm |
| Children | Saturdays and/or Sundays | 10:00 am a 2:00 pm |
| Children | Saturdays | 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm |
| Adults | Monday to Friday | 8:00 pm a 10:00 pm |
| Adults | Saturdays and/or Sundays | 10:00 am a 2:00 pm |
| Adults | Saturdays | 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm |
NOTE: The timetables and groups will be configured in order of registration and according to technical criteria, and these initially planned timetables may be modified.
The activities will take place every three months, with payment being compulsory at the beginning of each term.
RENTAL OF SPORTS FACILITIES
There is also the possibility of renting the school facilities at times when they are not in use for sports activities.
The prices and timetables are as follows:
| RATES | ||||
| PADEL | TENNIS | |||
| TIME | General | TIME | General | |
| Paddle 1 hour without light | 9,00 | Tennis 1 hour without power | 11,00 | |
| Tennis 1 hour with light | 11,00 | Tennis 1 hour with light | 13,00 | |
| FUTSHOP FOOTBALL | FOOTBALL 7 | |||
| TIME | General | TIME | General | |
| Football 1 hour without power | 20,00 | F7 1 hour without power | 30,00 | |
| Fooball 1 hour with light | 25,00 | F7 1 hour with light | 50,00 |
All information for schools and bookings, please contact Ricardo Torres, 607.166.714
* All kinds of offers will be made on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pistas.highlands
The activity will begin in October. Of undeniable pedagogical value, it brings clearly visible benefits in the student’s educational process, encouraging the habit of study and reading, as well as developing 23 essential aspects in the education and training of students:
| Intellectual development | Imagination |
| Concentration | Creativity |
| Memory | Patience |
| Logical reasoning | Discipline |
| Scientific thinking | Tenacity |
| Self-criticism | Attention to several things at the same time |
| Responsabilidad personal | Risk calculation |
| Motivation | Sportsmanship |
| Self-esteem | Compliance with the rules |
| Planning | Respect for the adversary |
| Impact forecasting | Spatial calculation |
| Calculation capacity |
The main objective is to ensure that your children enjoy learning chess, which is more than just a game. An internal tournament is planned for the students who are enrolled, so that at the end of the course trophies will be awarded to the first classified and a chess medal for all participants.
In addition, Ajedrez Las Dos Torres holds several free tournaments in which parents and other family members can also participate.
The timetable is as follows: 1st to 6th Primary: Tuesdays from 17:00 to 18:00.
The price of the activity is 30 € per month. If you are interested, please send us an email to the following address: direccion@ajedrezlasdostorres.es indicating the name and year of the pupil and the full name and ID of the bank account holder with the account number. Direct debit will be made on a quarterly basis.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that can be practised individually or together and combines ballet, gymnastics and dance movements with the use of various elements such as the ball, hoop, clubs and ribbon.
The practice of this sport helps to improve coordination and concentration, to promote flexibility and muscular strength, to develop a sense of harmony and aesthetics and self-confidence.
With this extracurricular activity, students will learn the main rules, movements, techniques and uses of the different elements.
