CHILDREN DIVISION (Ages 6 months – 6 years)
Our Children’s Division is for dancers starting out in their journey. They learn about the foundation of dance. Students exercise their bodies and imaginations under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.
Toddler Time
Designed to begin movement and body awareness starting with the toddler’s first steps, this class uses the adult’s assistance in reinforcing listening skills and initiating movement coordination of body parts through dance, games and songs. Taught once a week for 30 minutes for 32 weeks. May attend additional Toddler Time classes at no extra charge.
| Level | Age* | Day | Time | Annual cost | Reg fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler Time | Toddler (6mos – 3yrs) | Tuesday | 5:30-6:00 pm | $400 | $50 |
| Toddler Time | Toddler (6mos – 3yrs) | Thursday | 9:30-10:00 am | $400 | $50 |
| Toddler Time | Toddler (6mos – 3yrs) | Saturday | 10:00-10:30 am | $400 | $50 |
Dress code: Comfortable clothing and bare feet
Predance (Age 3 by August 1, 2023)
Designed for the youngest students, this class stresses coordination, large motor skill development, musical awareness, spatial awareness, and listening skills. Musical instruments such as bells, rhythm sticks, shakers and tambourines, along with age appropriate activity resources and special music help engage the students’ attention and imagination. Taught once a week for 30 minutes for 32 weeks. May attend additional Predance classes at no extra charge.
| Level | Age* | Day | Time | Annual cost | Reg fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predance | 3 | Tuesday | 6:00-6:30 pm | $432 | $50 |
| Predance | 3 | Thursday | 10:00- 10:30 am | $432 | $50 |
| Predance | 3 | Saturday | 10:30-11:00 am | $432 | $50 |
Dress code:
Girls: Style 4489 or 1089 Pink Tank Leotard, 212c Theatrical Pink Footless Tights, and bare feet.
Boys: Style 44100(C) White Microfiber Top, Black Leggings, and bare feet.
Creative Movement (Ages 4 by August 1, 2023)
Creative Dance focuses on coordination, motor skill development, listening skills and the development of a child’s natural creativity. Musical awareness is enhanced with the help of a pianist. Stretching on the floor is explored and coordination skills are developed through movements across the floor. Tip toe walks and runs, marches, slides and gallops are used to encourage coordination and introduce musicality. This program is a prelude to formal ballet instruction and stresses creativity and group interaction. Taught once a week for 45 minutes for 32 weeks. Dancer eligible to perform in School Showcase Performance at the end of year. May attend additional Creative Movement classes at no extra charge.
| Level | Age* | Day | Time | Annual cost | Reg fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Movement | 4 | Wednesday | 4:45-5:30 pm | $672 | $50 |
| Creative Movement | 4 | Saturday | 11:00-11:45 am | $672 | $50 |
Dress code:
Girls: Style 4489 or 1089 Pink Tank Leotard, 212c Theatrical Pink Footless Tights, and bare feet.
Boys: Style 44100(C) White Microfiber Top, Black Leggings, and bare feet.
Preballet (Age 5 by August 1, 2023)
| Level | Age* | Day | Time | Annual cost | Reg fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preballet | 5 | Wednesday | 6:30-7:15 pm | $672 | $50 |
| Preballet | 5 | Saturday | 11:45-12:30 pm | $672 | $50 |
Dress code:
Girls: Style 4489 or 1089 Pink Tank Leotard, 212c Theatrical Pink Footless Tights, and bare feet.
Boys: Style 44100(C) White Microfiber Top, Black Leggings, and bare feet.
Preparatory A (Age 6 by August 1, 2023)
| Level | Age* | Day | Time | Annual cost | Reg fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparatory A | 6 | Tuesday | 4:45-5:30 pm | $672 | $50 |
| Preparatory A | 6 | Saturday | 12:30-1:15 pm | $672 | $50 |
Dress code:
Girls: Style 4489 or 1089 Pink Tank Leotard, 215c Theatrical Pink Footed Tights, and the a2011c Passé Ballet Shoe. Please order 2 sizes up from your street shoe size.
Boys: Style 44100(c) White Microfiber Top, Black Leggings, White Leather Ballet Slippers and White Socks.
Optional Recreational Class (Age 3-6 by August 1, 2023)
| Level | Age* | Day | Time | Annual cost | Reg fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tappers | 3-6 | Wednesday | 5:45-6:15 pm | $224 | $50 |
Dress code:
Tiny Tappers are required to wear Style 4489 or 1089 Pink Tank Leotard, 212c Theatrical Pink Tights and Black Mary Janes or Oxford, must be full soles/no split sole.