First Steps (Ages 1-5)
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Our instructors have created a thorough syllabus for our First Steps dance program, building a dancer's skills from year to year. Drawing from education in child development, movement therapy, and of course, dance, our syllabus helps little ones develop motor skills and rhythm in a fun, creative, and engaging setting. Our syllabus also ensures a consistent skill set for each level to explore.
Totally Two - 2 years old: creative movement pre-ballet and tap class designed to prepare children for a structured dance experience. Parents are allowed to stay in the room, but are encouraged to participate as little as possible. This makes children comfortable while working towards the goal of dancing on their own.
Twinkle Tots – Ages 2 & 3: A combination of creative movement and beginning tap skills are taught in this class designed for our newest little dancers. Our goal is to improve basic motor skills, agility, & rhythm.
Balance Buddies Ages 3-5: A FUNdamental tumbling class for boys and girls, perfect for energetic 3-5 year olds who want to learn beginning tumbling. We introduce basic coordination skills such as rolls, crab walks, and somersaults with activities on mats, low balance beam, and trampoline.
Pre-Dance, Beginning & Continuing – Ages 3-4 & 4-5: A combination of ballet & tap are taught during this class using both classical dance techniques & creative movement. These classes will improve basic motor skills, agility, & rhythm.
Kinder Combo – Ages 5 & 6: Each week, dancers will be taught a combination of Ballet, Tap, & Jazz in this one hour class.
Hippity Hop – Ages 4 & 5: If your little one just loves to move like the Fresh Beat Band, this class is for them! Age appropriate music and fun, athletic dance steps will be taught during this class.
Jazz It Up! – Ages 4 & 5: This 45 minute class will introduce dancers to the basics of Jazz. Coordination skills will improve while learning beginning turns, jumps, and fun routines to upbeat and current pop hits they love.
Jazzy Tumble – Ages 4 & 5: This energetic class is created for little dancers who want to explore the basics of both Jazz and Tumbling! They'll love moving to their favorite pop hits all while increasing coordination and flexibility.
Performances
All students in our Twinkle Tots, Pre-Dance, Kinder Combo, and Broadway Tots programs will participate in a Holiday Show in December, as well as our year-end recital in June. Our Hippity Hop, Jazz It Up, and Jazzy Tumble dancers are part of our year-end recital in June. Preparing for a recital is a way for dancers to work on memorization skills, rhythm, technique, teamwork, and much more… they LOVE having something to be proud of, and it shows!
