Pre-School Program for dancers Ages 3-7

Pre-school dance classes are our specialty!

This will perhaps be your child's first introduction to the wonderful world of dance or even to a classroom environment. Social skills, communication skills, and, of course, locomotive and physical skills will be challenged in a new way. We want to make sure that your child's dance training is fun, safe, and age & ability appropriate. We work not to make your child a "star", but to instill a lifelong love for music and dance.

The songs we sing, the steps we execute, all prepare students to build on the technique needed for proper training. The excitement of perfecting a movement and the feeling of accomplishment will add confidence to each student. Not giving up and working towards a goal, even at a young age, are lessons that will stay with students for a lifetime.

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Dancing Tots

3-4 year olds
An independent 1-hour program for potty-trained students (no pull-ups permitted) that uses games and fun exercises to teach the fundamentals of ballet, dance, and tumbling. Simple songs and dances are presented in the annual production and to be sure - they steal the show!
Kinderdance

4 - 5 year olds
A 1-hour class of ballet and tap introducing formal dance training through proper terminology and technique. It's a fun approach to the fundamentals through repetitive movement and muscle memory. Initially the entire class wears a soft ballet shoe - after a few classes, hard work and effort is rewarded with tap shoes and students are ready to execute and hear the tap steps that they have been practicing. Both ballet and tap routines are performed in the annual production.
Combo I

5 - 6 year olds
A 1-hour class of ballet and tap which builds on the fundamentals of both dance disciplines. New terminology and technique are introduced and practice at home is encouraged for continuous progress. The fun songs and teaching methodology make class time a creative, educational, and fun environment. Both routines are performed in the annual production.
Combo II

6 - 7 year olds
A 1.5-hour class of ballet and tap devoted to building strong technique in a fun environment. More challenging terminology and proper technique encourages concentration skills. Home practice ensures continuous progress that is rewarded with self-confidence and personal accomplishment. Both routines are performed in the annual production.
Dance & Play

2-3 year olds
A 45-minute program with parent or guardian participation. Social skills of sharing, waiting on line, and taking turns are encouraged and rewarded while exploring dance and play activities including pre-ballet, aerobic activities, and tumbling. This class is offered as a multi-week session several times throughout the year. This class does not participate int he annual production.

In addition to the Ballet & Tap combo classes listed above, we offer more subjects for our young dancers in the Pre-School Program

Acro - Ages 4 and up (Kinderdance, Combo I, and Combo II)
A 1-hour class where students learn the basics of acrobatics on our mats with our specially trained teachers using the Acrobatic Arts program. Dancers perform an Acro routine in the annual production.

Jazz - Ages 5 and up (Combo I and Combo II)
A 1-hour class teaching the basics of Jazz technique, which is one of the three main dance disciplines. Dancers perform a Jazz routine in the annual production.

Hip Hop - Ages 5 and up (Combo I and Combo II)
A 1-hour introduction to hip-hop style dancing that incorporates high energy moves and some floor work. Dancers perform a Hip Hop routine in the annual production.