Children are introduced to a classroom structure, utilizing dance games to teach ballet and tap vocabulary. The highlight is on self-discovered movement in a fun environment. Throughout the session, different movement concepts including; energy, shapes, place, and direction are introduced while improving listening, motor, and rhythm skills.
This class is designed for students expand their knowledge and concepts of coordination, spatial awareness, and class etiquette, as well as dance vocabulary. Kids will work on dancing in lines or other shapes, music tempo, spotting in turns, balance, arm placement, following directions, as well as developing personality through dance! We also play engaging dance games that help kids absorb all these skills. Kids may take multiple dance classes, if they would like to do so.Attire
• Dancers should wear a leotard and tights, with hair pulled back away from the face. Sheer ballet skirts are also acceptable. Male kiddos may wear stretchy shorts and a fitted t-shirt.
• Absolutely NO jeans, skirts, dresses, or large tutus will be permitted during dance class. Dancers need to be able to move easily, and the instructor needs to clearly see your movements.
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Shoes
All dancers should purchase black tap shoes & pink ballet shoes, unless otherwise instructed by your teacher. Boys may wear black ballet shoes. We also rent tap shoes for just $3!
• No outside shoes on the dance floor, and no dance shoes outside.
TAP (black)
BALLET (pink)
HIP-HOP (black)
JAZZ (tan)
CONTEMPORARY (tan)
Dance Bags
Having a dance bag is the best way to ensure that you’re ready for dance class.
Items to include:
• pair of socks
• leotard & tights
• dance shoes
• hair brush or comb
• hair ties & barrettes
• water bottle
• sticker book
Watching Class
To encourage young dancers to learn independence, during class, parents may wait under the pergola, or on the west patio. There are windows on the west patio, where parents can peek into class. Having parents in the dance room (during class) can be distracting for the dancers, so we ask that parents remain outside. If a child is having separation anxiety during their first class, we may make exceptions for a parent/guardian to dance with their child one time.
Etiquette
• Arrive 5 minutes early, so class can start on time, without interruption.
• Try to have your child use the restroom before arriving at the studio.
– If a dancer needs a potty break during class, we will let you know.
• Do not talk to your child through windows or doors during class.
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