Parent & Tot
Dancers aged 18 months to three years and their caregivers are welcomed into the studio for a joyful, brain-compatible class experience in a group setting with one of our caring Teachers.
Each class includes the BrainDance (movement patterns set to nursery rhymes), engaging music to encourage dancing with fun props (scarves, instruments, etc.), and positive interactions with the caregiver and Teacher to build a predictable experience over time. A perfect introductory class - with support from a caregiver - to see what dance is all about at our studio!
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Creative Ballet
Dancers age three by September 1 will experience the joy of dance in a warm, inviting environment independent of caregivers for a 55-minute class. Students will be introduced to a variety of dance concepts and explore ways to move expressively with props, storytelling, and partner activities.
Basic Ballet skills are part of our brain-compatible curriculum and a focus on social-emotional learning from skilled teachers helps foster cooperation and creativity for our youngest dancers, as they participate in class on their own for the first time!
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Pre-Ballet/Tap
Dancers age four by September 1 will be introduced to both Ballet and Tap skills in this engaging 55-minute class. Students will move through creative explorations centered around weekly dance concepts that allow students to dance expressively and learn age-appropriate physical skills in both styles of dance.
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Attire Guidelines:
Attire: Please wear shoes to class (or bare feet as specified). Tights or socks without shoes are too slippery to dance safely. Please wear clothes that fit so teachers can see alignment and dancers are not distracted by their attire. Please wear shorts that come mid-thigh length. If shorter, please wear tights underneath. If wearing midriffs, please wear a leotard underneath. Students may also need athletic undergarments (e.g., sports bra, dance belt).
Hair: Please put long hair up in a ponytail, bun or hairstyle that allows for movement safely. Please pull short hair away from the face with barrettes or a headband. Teachers and staff members are happy to show dancers and caregivers how to put hair up for class.
Jewelry: Please leave jewelry at home. Large objects (hoop earrings, heavy bracelets) can be distracting and potentially dangerous when moving near classmates.
Fragrances/Lotions: Out of consideration for others and for the care of our floors, please avoid heavily scented products (body oil, lotion, perfume, etc). Deodorant or antiperspirant is encouraged.
Gum is not allowed inside the classroom. Please be sure to dispose of it before entering the studio.
Parent & Tot: Leggings, shorts, t-shirts - any clothing that you and your dancer can move easily in. For tots, bare feet is best. No socks without grips or tights without ballet slippers. For adults, socks or bare feet and if any orthopedic issues, clean sneakers or dance shoes are welcome.
Creative Ballet & Ballet/Tap: Leotard and tights or shorts, leggings and a T-shirt. For Creative Ballet, bare feet or ballet shoes with elastic. For Ballet/Tap, ballet shoes with elastic and black tap shoes with tap ties or elastic straps. On ballet shoes, elastics will be double-knotted and cut for safety.