Our Young Children’s Preparatory Division is the first building block of our of dance education program. Classes are designed to allow young children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity.

Dance training enhances cognitive learning skills such as memory and communication -through the execution of movement patterns a child’s visual perception and sequential learning skills are greatly strengthened, in turn assisting young brains to develop in the areas of reading and math. Teachers incorporate the use of props such as ribbon streamers, balls, scarves, bean bags, geometric shapes and other visual aids. Providing opportunities for young children to experience enjoyment through movement contributes to their overall physical fitness and helps develop healthy life habits. Please see the dress code section on Pg.20 for each level’s appropriate attire and Pg.21 for tuition installment payment options.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (Ages 3-4)

Must be 3 by August 1, 2009. No make ups for this level. (Students must be toilet trained. Parent/caregiver must remain on premises during class.) 

PRE-BALLET I (Ages 4 – 5)

This class continues the introduction of dance and movement as a form of self-expression. Additional rhythmic steps and basic ballet positions are introduced using imagery and music as creative tools for the development of confident movement. Sequential movement patterns, simple counting skills and spatial awareness are developed as the session continues. Young dancers continue to learn classroom etiquette and healthy group socialization.

PRE-BALLET II (Ages 5 – 6)

This class prepares the young dancer for the more structured ballet class. Still focusing on creativity and self expression the curriculum incorporates more advanced movement patterns, counting skills and basic ballet positions and terminology. Musicality and posture awareness is encouraged and developed.

BALLET I (Ages 6 – 7)

The curriculum for this level is structured around the Royal Academy of Dance Primary syllabus. Skirts for the girls are provided by The Center. Students become acquainted with the basic structure of a classical ballet class. Simple ballet steps, along with age-appropriate terminology and imagery are introduced. As children learn more complicated movement patterns, they increase their muscle awareness, strength, and flexibility. Students learn longer dance sequences that encourage artistry and performance skills, confidence and self-esteem.

 BALLET II (Ages 7 - 8)

The curriculum for this level is structured around the Royal Academy of Dance Grade 1 syllabus. The young dancer is introduced to barre exercises as the study of basic ballet terminology and placement continues. Beginning Ballet I concepts are reinforced and refined as the young dancer continues to learn new steps and exercises, further developing the student's sense of oneself as a dancer. Students will also study simple character dance steps and will require character shoes. Character skirts for the girls will be provided by the Center. Students who successfully complete this level are invited to join the Junior Division.

Introducing young children to the joy of movement and developing their kinesthetic sense.

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