CURRICULUM CLASS SCHEDULE CALENDAR REGISTRATION & FEES DRESS CODE PERFORMANCE FAQ
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Children's Program (AGES 3-6)
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The Children’s Program offers an introduction to the art of dance.
Through these classes the young child will discover fun in work and joy
in discipline. This program is designed for children to see, feel and
experience the beauty of dance.
No previous ballet training is necessary for these classes. Our
Children's Program is based on age, regardless of prior experience.
Students must meet the appropriate age requirement by September 1st of
the current school year.
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Curriculum
3-year-old Ballet / Tap
This class seeks to fully engage the young child by stressing activities that are fun and imaginative, but that will help the young dancer develop coordination, large motor skills, musical and spatial awareness, as well as listening skills.
The Tap component helps the young child develop a sense of rhythm as well as becoming aware of different types of dance.
45 minute class
Max 12 students per class
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4-year-old Ballet / Tap
This class focuses on further development of large motor skills, coordination, musical awareness listening skills and classroom etiquette. We promote the development of imagination and introduce memory skills while building physical ability. This class teaches the concepts of warming up and stretching.
45 minute class
Max 12 students per class
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5-year-old Ballet / Tap
This class introduces students to an early study of classical ballet through age-appropriate skill development and music appreciation. Very basic ballet hand and foot positions are learned in conjunction with short improvisation and set dances. Age appropriate ballet vocabulary is included, complemented by stretching and strengthening exercises as preparation for more formal training.
1 hour class
Max 15 students per class
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6-year-old Ballet / Tap
This class expands on the students' developing ballet vocabulary previously introduced, through exploration of barre and centre work. Exercises emphasize the development and support of balance, posture and spatial awareness as preparation for further barre work in Ballet I. More complex directed individual and group movement patterns are explored.
1 hour class
Max 15 students per class
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