Saturdays, January 17 – March 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Experience Level
Beginning
Event Categories: Dance & Movement, Kids
Ages
8 – 12 years old
$200
Total Registration Fee
Registration Fee includes full enrollment for 9 weeks of instruction and the recital costume fee
A fun and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and basic jazz dance steps.
About the Class
A
fun and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and
basic jazz dance steps. Instruction will include warm up exercises,
increased vocabulary and beginning mini ballet barre ballet
positions, across the floor exercises, beginning turns and leaps and
beginning choreography is taught at the end of class to different styles
of music. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual’s
level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment
and is designed to develop memorization, flexibility, and musicality.
This class will help the student gain coordination and confidence to
take into their daily lives. Small performing opportunities based upon a
child’s interest but is not mandatory.
There will be a recital on Saturday, March 21. More details to follow.
Benefits
include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and
an understanding of movement, i.e. time, space, directions and balance,
social skills and development of creativity.
Required Supply List
Dance shoes, ballet slippers or barefoot (Need shoes, see below) Please no socks (grippy kind ok) or just tights as the floor can be slippery. Comfortable clothing to move in or dancewear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights (with shoes) of any color or style. Please no tutus or pajamas in class. Hair pulled off of face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm fast! Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation.
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