Summer Programs
 |
|
Creative Movement (ages 3 to 4) |
| Introduces boys and girls to movement. Classes are designed to help children enjoy the expressive art of dance. In this beginning dance class, each student will explore movement freely. Your child will learn to jump, skip, hop, and turn through imagery, games, and activities. Creative movement teaches children to follow direction while combining the use of imagination and coordination in a positive, social environment. Includes some basic ballet movement in preparation for Pre-Ballet. |
| Mommy & Me Dance (ages 18mo-2.5) |
| Share a special time between mother and child. This inter-active creative movement class is designed to allow parents to assist the very youngest movers through their first dance class experience. This dance class incorporates basic coordination, flexibility, and pre-ballet exercises that increase self-confidence while being introduced to basic dance concepts with security of mom. |
Pre-ballet I (ages 5 to 6) |
Introduces students to music and movement, basic ballet terminology and ballet combinations. Pre- ballet is a year program. Emphasis is on alignment, grace and expression. This class sets a strong foundation in beginning skills to make a safe and successful transition to Ballet 1. |
Ballet 1 (ages 7-12) |
In Ballet 1 students learn grace, proper alignment, and musicality. Through barre and centre work, children will begin to link steps and create combinations and learn to express a story through fluid movement. |
Dance á La Carte (ages 5-7, 8-12) |
For the beginning student ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12, an exciting sampling of dance styles including Tap, Ballet, Jazz, and Basic Tumbling. Experience, experiment, explore and enjoy! Perfect for those who cannot decide where to begin! |
Tap 1 (ages 5-7) |
Do you have happy feet? Tiny tappers further develop motor skills, rhythm, and coordination while learning basic tap steps and combinations. Have fun in a safe and age appropriate environment. |
Tap 1 (ages 8-12) |
Beginning tappers learn tap terminology and basic tap combinations, work syncopations, different rhythms with sounds and a variety of music. Fun and fast-paced, students will learn old style moves to new grooves. |
| Beginning Jazz (ages 7-12) |
| Learn to dance like a Broadway performer! Introduces students to a variety of music and basic jazz terminology and combinations. Emphasis on alignment, spatial awareness and dynamics. |