National Cultural Center KONSTANTIN VELICHKOV-1979

National Cultural Center KONSTANTIN VELICHKOV-1979 National Cultural Center KONSTANTIN VELICHKOV-1979 - Sofia was founded on 26th of April 1979 as the first cultural institution in the newly built residential complex Liulin. Originally it is situated in apartment block 318. One of the rooms is designated for library, with about 800 volumes, the second room is provided for the Children's Music School and the third room is the office. As a result of the Bulgarian love and commitment to this unique and great Bulgarian cultural institution, the residents of the youngest at the time, but the most crowded district of Sofia, happily accepted their community center and contributed much to its validation and credibility. As of now the library has about 800 square meters floor area in which meaningful and diverse cultural - educational and social activities are developed. The center provides a free hall with 80 seats to the public organizations in the area, which do not have their own facilities to conduct annual meetings and celebrations. National Cultural Center KONSTANTIN VELICHKOV-1979 was registered in Sofia City Court under the Act for community centers and the Act for legal entities with non-profit purposes. It is also registered under № 0003056 as a personal data administrator under the Law on Personal Data Protection. MANAGEMENT: General Asembly-155 members for 2010 Board of 5 members. Please click HERE! Audit Committee of three members. Please click HERE! The center is entered in the Register of Community Centers in the Ministry of Culture under № 826. National Cultural Center KONSTANTIN VELICHKOV-1979 - is a member of the Association of Community Centers and cofounder of the Sofia National Cultural Centers. As such it is registered in the Central Register for non-profit organizations to carry out community service at the Ministry of Justice. LIBRARY The library has sections for children and adults. The book collection is over 15,000 volumes of fiction and specialized literature. The library makes annual subscriptions for 20 to 25 periodicals in Bulgarian language. Since 2003, the library has been receiving as a donation from the European Office for Public Administration - Brussels around 25 magazines and newsletters in English, French and German. The library is on centralized collation with the CCI - City Library. Annually trustees provide funds for the purchase of new books and reference books. The library offers its readers two computers with permanent internet connection. FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNINGЕ - Children English nursery - for children over 3 years of age with half-day classes in English, fine arts, painting, music, pre-school preparation. The school year is from 01.10. to 31.05. Maximum number of students per group - 12. In the presence of at least four children, classes can also be held during the summer months. Upon educating of two children from the same family, the second child gets 20% discount on tuition fee. Different activities are conducted by faculty experts. In addition to annual tuition fees that can be paid under deferred payment, parents have the option to choose monthly, weekly or hourly waging. - Language school for students - working on curricula approved by the Ministry of Education. Average number of students in a group - 5. Classes are twice a week for two hours. The school year is from 01.10. to 15.06. In the presence of at least four children in group, activities can also be held during the summer months. Upon educating of two children from the same family, the second child gets 20% discount on tuition fee. The systems by which children learn English are: English together, Progressive Phoenix, Snapshot. - Language courses for adults – by the system New Headway. The course is held at the presence of minimum number of students - 6 ARTS - Children's music school -classes in piano, guitar, violin, musical theory. Classes are twice a week, one hour long /individual/, and once a week, two hours long Solfeggio/group/. For the children who study musical instruments, the musical theory classes are mandatory. The school year is from 01.10. to 15.06. It is possible for activities to be held during the vacation months. Upon learning of two children from the same family, the second child gets 20% discount on tuition fee. - Painting school - Classes are twice a week for two hours. Minimum number of students - 4. The school year starts on 01.10. and ends on 15.06. Classes are held in the summer months when a minimum number of students are present. Upon learning of two children from the same family, the second child gets 20% discount on tuition fee. - Courses in drawing and painting for application in secondary and special-profile schools- Classes are twice a week for two hours or once a week for four hours. The minimum number of students required in a group -4, maximum - 6. The school year is from 01.10. to 15.06. Activities can also be held during the summer months when minimum number of students is present. AMATEUR ART ACTIVITIES Children's dance ensemble "Salzitsa" with choreographer Venelin Kirkov and pianist Evgeny Eremiev. The ensemble is for students from 1st to 10th grade. Repertoire composition includes Bulgarian dance, musical and singing folklore from all folklore regions. The ensemble is awarded with laureate titles from domestic and international festivals and competitions. Theatre school "Amadeus Studio" with director Elena Peeva, Ivana Zheleva, Gergana Dimitrova - graduate actresses from NATFIZ Krastio Sarafov. The classes held are for children from 7 to 14 years. Classes include sketches and acting tasks, preparation and rehearsal of the upcoming shows. The goal is the development of children's imagination, communication, teamwork, socialization, and self-awareness. Spectacles: - "Miniatures" - "Boy and wind" - "Such as you are" - "The Little Match Girl" - "Cinderella" - upcoming