Fall 2019 Kids' ClassesOCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 23, 2019Straightline 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 source of exercise and entertainment. $115 fall session.
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Ages are suggestions based on experience. Children develop at different rates and in different ways. You know your child best. Please reach out if you’d like to discuss. Class Meets Once Weekly. Makeup classes may be available during other time slots, if possible. |
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.
Tuesdays 10-10:50am (Renee) Wednesdays 5:30-6:20pm (Meredith) Saturdays 9-9:50am (Renee)--waitlisting 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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Storybook Ballet (ages 5-7)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.
Thursdays 5-5:50pm (Renee)--Waitlisting only Saturdays 10-10:50am (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. |
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.
Tuesdays 5:30-6:20pm (Maren) Thursdays 6:00-6:50pm (Shawn) CLOTHING: Wear clothes that don't restrict movement. Wear athletic footwear without too much grip. |
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