Straightline offers recreational, non-performance-based dance classes for children. In a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, we develop our physical abilities and learn how to use movement to nourish our brains, bodies, and souls. Dance is a lifelong skill.
Fall 2019
October 1 - November 23, 2019*
$115 fall session. Automatically save $10 before August 31st.
October 1 - November 23, 2019*
$115 fall session. Automatically save $10 before August 31st.
REGISTRATION NOTES: Please create an account for yourself. Add your child as a family member with their birthdate. Register your child for the class.
DANCE IMAGINATION ages 3-5
This class will introduce young children to dance basics! We will cover fundamental techniques such as plies, tendus, leaps, and skips. We’ll use our imaginations to keep us engaged while moving and building our confidence. As a bonus, dance class helps kids learn to listen, cooperate, and follow directions while giving them an outlet for energy and creativity.
Class options:
- Tuesday 10:00-10:50pm with Renee
- Wednesday 5:30-6:20pm with Meredith
- Saturday 9:00-9:50am with Renee
CLOTHING: Wear clothes that don't restrict movement. Leotards are popular but not required. Bare feet or ballet shoes. Please no jewelry, accessories or long/puffy skirts--all cause distractions and prevent dancers from moving.
This class will introduce young children to dance basics! We will cover fundamental techniques such as plies, tendus, leaps, and skips. We’ll use our imaginations to keep us engaged while moving and building our confidence. As a bonus, dance class helps kids learn to listen, cooperate, and follow directions while giving them an outlet for energy and creativity.
Class options:
- Tuesday 10:00-10:50pm with Renee
- Wednesday 5:30-6:20pm with Meredith
- Saturday 9:00-9:50am with Renee
CLOTHING: Wear clothes that don't restrict movement. Leotards are popular but not required. Bare feet or ballet shoes. Please no jewelry, accessories or long/puffy skirts--all cause distractions and prevent dancers from moving.
STORYBOOK BALLET ages 5-8
For dancers who can focus on dancing, we'll add more technique instruction with a few movement games for motivation! This class will introduce young dancers to some ballet basics. We will practice plies, tendus, leaps, and positions, while gaining balance, control, and rhythm. Phrase work will help students see how to put dance steps into action. Young kids enrolled in dance class improve their listening skills, cooperation, ability to follow directions, and have an outlet for energy and creativity. These techniques will be practiced while students use children’s books and their imaginations to guide movement and build confidence in the classroom.
- Saturday 10:00-10:50am with Renee
CLOTHING: Wear clothes that don't restrict movement. Leotards are popular but not required. Bare feet or ballet shoes. Please no jewelry, accessories or long/puffy skirts--all cause distractions and prevent dancers from moving.
For dancers who can focus on dancing, we'll add more technique instruction with a few movement games for motivation! This class will introduce young dancers to some ballet basics. We will practice plies, tendus, leaps, and positions, while gaining balance, control, and rhythm. Phrase work will help students see how to put dance steps into action. Young kids enrolled in dance class improve their listening skills, cooperation, ability to follow directions, and have an outlet for energy and creativity. These techniques will be practiced while students use children’s books and their imaginations to guide movement and build confidence in the classroom.
- Class options:
- Saturday 10:00-10:50am with Renee
CLOTHING: Wear clothes that don't restrict movement. Leotards are popular but not required. Bare feet or ballet shoes. Please no jewelry, accessories or long/puffy skirts--all cause distractions and prevent dancers from moving.
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HIP HOP VIDEO ages 8-12
Musicality, hard hitting movements, body isolations, energy, textures, and the ability to freestyle are some of the elements to new style hip hop. Students will be encouraged to bring their own style and personality to the movements. We will set the basic hip hop moves we learn to music and make a video of our dance skills--a fun keepsake. No previous hip hop experience required. Comfortable clothing and clean sneakers required. Class options: - Tuesday 5:30-6:20pm Karen - Thursday 6:00-6:50pm Shawn CLOTHING: Wear clothes that don't restrict movement. Wear athletic footwear without too much grip. |
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LATIN RHYTHMS ages 8-12
Latin Rhythms class will dive into the fundamentals of latin movement focusing on technique in solo dance (instead of using a partner), while promoting coordination, posture, strength, and self-confidence. Students will also learn to distinguish the sound and steps of the main Latin rhythms such as Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and more! In creative settings, children will develop their own style and connection to the music.
- Wednesday 6:45-7:35pm with Paula
*Please note, Latin Rhythms runs October 7-November 27
CLOTHING: Wear clothes that don't restrict movement. Barefoot preferred.