WINTER/SPRING CLASSES 2020
Creative Movement/Pre Ballet I – “Tiny Steps” Age 3 & early 4
Saturdays - 9:00-9:30 am (Jan 18 - May 16) CLASS FULL - TUES AVAILABLE
Tuesdays - 3:15 - 3:45 pm (Jan 14 - May 12)
Please choose either Saturday or Tuesday as main class. Make Ups are allowed.
This 16 week class is designed for the potty trained toddler that is ready to explore creative movement and the very beginning of Pre ballet. Instruction will include warm-ups exercises, very beginning ballet positions, age appropriate movement exercises across the floor, and a creative dance through the use of stories and and props. This class is designed for as a toddler's first independent class. Benefits include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and an understanding of movement, i.e. time, space, directions and balance, social skills and development of creativity.
* Leotard of any color, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and simple skirt. No tutus.
Creative Movement /Pre Ballet I.5 – “Giant Steps” Age 4 & early 5
Saturdays - 9:45-10:30 am (Jan 18 - May 16)
This class is structured the same as Pre Ballet 1 only elaborates upon a deeper understanding of ballet positions and increased understanding of movement.
* Leotard of any color, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and simple skirt. No tutus.
Pre Ballet II – “Big Leaps" Ages 5 -7
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:15 am ( Jan 18 - May 16) CLASS FULL - TUES AVAILABLE Tuesdays - 3:45 - 4:30 pm ( Jan 14 - May 12)
Please choose either Saturday or Tuesday as main class. Make Ups are allowed.
Expansion of Pre Ballet program with increased vocabulary of ballet positions with the arms and feet, across the floor exercises with emphasis on skipping, beginning turns and leaps as well as partner work. A creative Dance and Reverance at then end of class and beginning choreography taught for end of semester recital.
* Leotard of any color, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and simple skirt. No tutus.
Beginning & Intermediate Ballet Ages 7-14
Wednesdays - 3:45 -4:45 Intermediate 3:45 -5 (Jan 15 - May 13)
A mixed level class is open to students who are are either starting beginning ballet or have experience In ballet or other styles of dance. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual's level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment and is designed to develop coordination, flexibility, strength and musicality. Ballet barre, Center work, across the floor and a focus on ballet choreography will help the student gain positive skills not only for performance but to take into their daily lives.
Girls : Black leotard of any style, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and simple skirt. Boys: White T-shirt, black leggings or sweats & black ballet shoes.
NEW!!! Lyrical Jazz & Ballet Fusion Ages 9 and up! Tuesdays 4:30 -5:30
Jan 21 - March 10 (Jan -Mar session start date postponed-inquire directly )
March 24 - May 12, 2020 (sign up now!)
Two 8 week sessions offered! This class blends elements of ballet , jazz and modern dance with fluidity and grace. With an emphasis on the dancer's freedom to express emotion through movement, we will explore through leaps, turns and expressing emotion through choreography. Let go and feel alive through dance! Dress comfortably. Ballet, jazz or bare feet is suitable for this class.