Here’s some information that may assist you in choosing the perfect class for your child.
Creative Movement: Ages 2-3
This class is for the very young dancer. The class focuses on fun, musicality, self-expression, and creativity through dance, tumbling, games, and story-telling activities set to music.
Students: Ages 4-5
All preschool classes are designed to introduce age appropriate coursework for the young dancer’s physical, emotional, and social skills. The class develops the basic elements of creative movement as well as vocabulary and musicality. Primary objectives are geared toward inspiration, self-expression, creativity, imagination, and having fun! Young children experience the love of learning through dance and music. If your child is hesitant to leave you to go into dance class, that’s a good indicator that she/he may yet be a little young for dance class. Try again in six months. You’ll be surprised at what a difference it will make.
Students: Ages 6-8
Classes are designed to develop the first through third grade student with age appropriate coursework developing elementary through intermediate skills in dance, choreography, vocabulary and musicality with stylized execution of the dance genre. The classroom focus will be on technique, self-expression, and performance within the joy of a disciplined yet encouraging learning environment.
Students: Ages 8-11
Classes are designed to develop the third through fifth/sixth grade student with age appropriate coursework developing elementary through intermediate skills in dance, choreography, vocabulary, musicality, and stylized execution of the dance genre. The classroom focus will be on technique, self-expression, and performance within a disciplined yet encouraging learning environment. Students will be advanced based on their demonstration of skills and their years of training.
Students: Ages 12+
Classes are designed to develop the sixth grade through adult student with coursework developing elementary through advanced skills in dance, choreography, vocabulary, and musicality with stylized execution of the dance genre. The class will develop technique, self-expression, strength, flexibility, and the complexity of combinations and level of performance. A respectful attitude, regular attendance, the ability to demonstrate skills at each level of advancement with the spirit of joy, teamwork, and accomplishment are required.
Personal evaluations and placement classes are available.