Behold the splendor of the dance and bestow the gift of imagination upon your children.
Our early childhood program of dance is designed to be a child's introduction to a world of movement, music, dance and imagination. It is specially designed to give children between the ages of three and five a strong foundation in the basic elements of movement and dance. Classes include basic dance technique, soft acrobatics, coordination and posture exercise, and appropriate songs and dances. Integrated with these physical concepts are the intellectual concepts of self-awareness, creative expression, imagination, teamwork, and basic body/health awareness.
Through participation in these classes, students also learn the basics of classroom behavior and manners, which remain the same throughout their dancing years.
At The Dancing School, your child's first experience in dance will be encouraging and positive. Instructions are fun to follow. Our Program has been developed not only to be action packed and full of spirit, but also to foster confidence
Teachers and Classes: Instructors teach by our syllabus and receive extensive training in all our dance programs. Pre-school classes are monitored and updated regularly in teaching technique as well as classroom music
Kinderdance: Three and four year old class structure for Kinderdance levels 1 & 2 is essentially the same, with content and music based on appropriate developmental skills for each class and specific age. Each class begins in a circle for attendance and a brief "sharing" time.
After an introduction song the class continues with a center warm- up stretch that includes all the major muscle groups as well as balance and correct body placement.
The second session of class develops movement skills that form the basis for all ballet steps that travel.
The third section of class is based on different monthly objectives or special songs and dances.
The final portion of class is devoted to developing creative expression, and just plain fun, dance games or stunts. Kinderdance classes are 45 minutes in length.
Ballet/Tap Introduction: Five year olds continue to work on the same concepts, but in greater degrees of complexity. The first section of class is now taught at the ballet barre and students learn French terminology for ballet steps. The middle sections of class continues to strengthen techniques previously learned. Their monthly objectives are geared to building a dance "memory." The last section of class is done in tap shoes. Their ability to count music is developed and they utilize opposite arms and legs in dance patterns.
Ballet/Tap Combination classes are 1 hour in length. This combination class is offered to advancing levels for 6, 7, 8 years old.
Class Attire:
Kinderdance- black leotards and theatrical pink slippers and tights.
Ballet/Tap Intro- theatrical pink leotards, tights, and slippers, black tap shoes.
Ballet/Tap 1&2- sky blue leotards, theatrical pink tights and slippers, black tap shoes.
All equipment is available in our Dance Pro-Shop located inside the school. Access to the shop is during school hours and specially announced times.