Curriculum & Schedule

Winter/Spring Term: January 7 - May 5, 2012

All classes are on Saturday mornings.

Class is cancelled on April 7, 2012

Early Steps, Ages 3+

Dancers in Early Steps will learn movement skills through stories, songs, and actions. Classes are accompanied by gifted musicians who inspire the children to delight in rhythm and musicality. This is a positive and supportive environment for a child’s first experience in a classroom separate from their parents.

Creative Movement I, Ages 4+
Creative Movement II, Ages 5+
Creative Movement III, Ages 6 – 7

Children are encouraged through movement games, floor and air patterns, physical play, and cooperative group activity to develop their movement skills and stimulate their creative imagination. There is a progression through the three levels of the Creative Movement course, during which dancers build on their movement skills and advance in their understanding of creativity, imagination, and group interaction. These classes provide young dancers with confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of accomplishment.

Introduction to Young Dancers, Ages 7 – 9
Young Dancers I, Ages 9 – 11

Young Dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of contemporary dance technique, including integrating the use of the torso and limbs; dynamics; and the use of time, energy, weight, and space. Inspired by live music, dancers are introduced to creative improvisation, as well as beginning to learn and create their own dances.

Young Dancers II, Ages 12 – 13
Young Dancers III, Ages 14 – 17

Young Dancers II and III progress in their understanding of the principles of dance technique, including learning warm-up skills. They focus on integrating the use of the torso and limbs, fall and rebound, use of the floor, balance, jumping, and turning. Dancers learn solo and group repertory, supported by engaging and inspiring live music. Young Dancers II and III develop a confident presence. They dance with grace and energy, and dive into movement with dynamic physicality and creative imagination.

Creative Movement Made for Me

An integrated creative movement class for children of mixed abilities, including physical challenges, which addresses needs not easily met by a standard dance class. This class provides opportunities for need-specific children with diverse learning styles. They meet in an environment sensitive to the children’s ability and potential, which supports them with positive energy, enthusiastic and caring teachers, and the joy of live music.