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Creative Expression Through Movement

All Primary Classes are 45 minutes long. All ages are as of September 1, 2007.

THE PRIMARY DIVISION (ages 3 to 7) is an exciting introduction to the world of dance designed especially for the young beginner. The main goal of the primary program is to help the young student enjoy the process of learning dance by keeping it fun and encouraging. Scarves, bean bags, hula hoops, and fans are used to enhance the child's exploration of shape, level, and the daynamics of movement. Tippy Toes is a creative movement class which invites children to dance through the use of fun music, rhythm games, storytelling, and props. Amidst the fun and games, Pre-Ballet 1 introduces basic dance positions and movement skills, and at Pre-Ballet 2, barre work is introduced. Students aged 6 or 7 may also explore introductory level courses in Modern and Tap. Both complement the Ballet program, Modern with its use of free and expressive movement, and Tap, with its emphasis on rhythm making.

Tippy Toes 2 and above participate in the Annual Recital. Tippy Toes 1 will have a separate year-end performance.

Primary
photo by Thom Duncan
Tippy Toes 1 (age 3)
Monday 1:45 Allie
Tuesday 9:30 am Jenny H.
Wednesday 1:00 Jenny H.
Thursday 1:30 Jill
Thursday 3:00 Jill
Friday 1:00 Allie
Saturday 9:00 am Allie
Saturday 10:45 am Jill

Tippy Toes 2 (age 4)
Monday 1:00 Allie
Monday 3:45 Allie
Tuesday 10:15 am Jenny H.
Wednesday 1:45 Jenny H.
Wednesday 3:30 Meghann
Thursday 2:15 Jill
Friday 1:45 Allie
Saturday 9:45 am Allie
Saturday 11:30 am Jill

PreBallet 1 (ages 5 & 6)
Monday 4:30 Allie
Tuesday 4:00 Nichola
Tuesday 6:15 Katie
Wednesday 4:15 Meghann
Friday 4:00 Jill
Saturday 9:15 am Kelly
Saturday 10:00 am Jill
Saturday 10:30 am Allie

Pre-Ballet 2 (ages 6 & 7)
Monday 4:15 Colby
Wednesday 4:00 Victoria
Wednesday 6:00 Nichola
Friday 4:45 Jill
Saturday 9:15 am Jill
Saturday 11:15 am Allie

Intro Modern (ages 6 & 7)
Friday 4:00 Allie

Intro Tap (ages 6 & 7)
Wednesday 4:15 Marc