Childrens Program Menu
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Hip Hop- ages 5 - 9 (students must be 5 by September 10, 2012)
This class has been designed to introduce young children to basic hip-hop technique combined with fundamental concepts of Jazz.
Dance With Me- ages 2-3 (students must be 2 by September 10, 2012)
This class has been specially designed for 2–3yr olds who are not yet comfortable being in a class alone, each child is joined in the class by a parent or caregiver who will be the child’s “dancing partner”. Through movement exercises, games, stories and other activities, the very young are introduced to the joy of creative movement in a fun, musical setting. Live piano accompaniment provides an enriching and stimulating environment for all classes.
Baby Ballerinas- ages 3-4 (students must be 3 by September 10, 2012)
Children who are ready to be in a class by themselves will begin to learn the basic elements of creative movement and basic ballet: Socialization skills such as turn-taking and following instructions will be emphasized. The young children will explore movement qualities, musicality, practice gross motor coordination and work on simple locomotion, enhancing the development of both their bodies and their minds! Creative and fun games, stories and imaginative exercises will send them home happy and invigorated. Live piano accompaniment provides an enriching and stimulating environment for all classes.
Demi Soloists- ages 4-5 (students must be 4 by September 10, 2012)
Children will continue to practice the basic elements of creative movement and basic ballet. The children will be encouraged to expand their movement vocabulary through movement games and creative exploration of time, weight and space. Live piano accompaniment provides an enriching and stimulating environment for all classes.
Pre Ballet 1- ages 5-6 (students must be 5 by September 10, 2012)
The elements of creative movement will be augmented by more coordination and sequence-related exercises; floor formations that teach children to remember their “place” in the room; movement exercises that emphasize straight legs and pointed feet, posture, placement, stretches and comportment of classical ballet. Basic ballet concepts such as 1st and 2nd positions, plié and relevé will be introduced. Fun, creative elements such as stories, games and other imaginative activities will keep the pace of the class lively and engaging. Live piano accompaniment provides an enriching and stimulating environment for all classes.
Pre Ballet 2- ages 6-7 (students must be 6 by September 10, 2012)
Children are ready to be introduced to a class format that aims to prepare them for a “real” ballet class. The elements of creative movement will be augmented by more coordination and sequence-related exercises; floor formations that teach children to remember their “place” in the room; movement exercises that emphasize straight legs and pointed feet, posture, placement, stretches and comportment of classical ballet. Basic ballet concepts such as 1st and 2nd positions, plié and relevé will be introduced. Fun, creative elements such as stories, games and other imaginative activities will keep the pace of the class lively and engaging. Live piano accompaniment provides an enriching and stimulating environment for all classes.
Foundations 1- ages 7-8 (students must be 7 by September 10, 2012)
Foundations of Ballet 1 bridges a student’s transition from the Children’s program into a more structured class environment. They are introduced to an increased level of formal training consisting of barre and centre work. The posture, placement and comportment of classical ballet will be emphasized. The practice exercises introduced at this level for alignment, flexibility, and coordination will develop a strong foundation of physical and cognitive understanding necessary for Classical Ballet training. Live piano accompaniment provides an enriching and stimulating environment for all classes.
Foundations 2- ages 8-9 (students must be 8 by September 10, 2012)
Foundations of Ballet 2 continues to stress posture, placement and comportment while expanding the students ballet vocabulary. Live piano accompaniment provides an enriching and stimulating environment for all classes.
Foundations of Ballet for Boys- 7-9 (students must be 7 by September 10, 2012) The Foundations of Ballet for Boys class has been designed to introduce young boys to the attributes necessary to becoming a successful male dancer in Classical Ballet. This program allows boys to gain confidence in their dancing with the support of a caring and nurturing faculty. The boys work on strength, balance, agility, flexibility, and begin to study basic principles of ballet>
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