CHILDREN'S
CLASSES
Tiny Tots
(Ages 2.5 - 3yrs as of Sept. 1)
A creative movement class designed to enhance gross motor development, listening skills, musicality, and nurture the creative spirit. Monthly themes with coordinating music & props bring adventure to life with your little dancer! PLUS students will receive fun bonuses to help them learn & celebrate their progress! Classes are 30 minutes.
Dress Code:
Pink ballet leotard with tights and pink ballet shoes. Skirts & tutus welcome! Boys may wear athletic apparel with GDA approved black ballet shoes.
Pre-Ballet & Tap
(Dancers entering Pre-K in Sept.)
Foundations of ballet are introduced along with basic French ballet terms. Tap rhythms and basic steps will also be introduced. Use of props will make this combination class a favorite. OUR CURRICULUM PROVIDES A FUN & EXCITING DANCE ADVENTURE! Monthly themes with coordinating music & props brings adventure to life with your little dancer! PLUS students will receive fun bonuses to help them learn & celebrate their progress!
Attire:
Leotard with tights and GDA approved pink ballet shoes & tan tap shoes. Skirts and tutus welcome! Boys may wear athletic apparel with black ballet shoes & black tap shoes.
Intro Ballet & Tap
(Kindergarten - 1st Grade)
Introduces dancers to the foundational steps and grace of ballet. French ballet terms will be built upon and added to their ballet vocabulary. Dancers will also be introduced to the rhythms and fun of tap.
Attire:
Dancers may wear leotards with ballet tights (skirts and tutus also welcome). GDA Approved pink ballet shoes & GDA approved tan buckle tap shoes required.
Intro Hip Hop and Jazz
(Kindergarten - 1st Grade)
Introduces dancers to Hip Hop and Jazz steps, terminology, and technique. (Must be taken with Intro Ballet & Tap).
Attire:
Dancers may wear same attire as Ballet/Tap. GDA Approved tan jazz shoes required.
Performance Team Opportunities:
Sparkle Squad Minis
4K - 1st Grade)
Dancers enrolled in classes for the Fall -Spring Dance Season have the opportunity be involved in this noncompetitive, performance group. Learn a fun routine and perform around the community throughout the year. Small fee required.