Young Children's Division Dance
Ages 6 Months to 6 Years
Our young division dance program is carefully designed to nurture the young child’s natural desire to dance. Our curriculum is presented in a fun and entertaining way that enhances coordination, musicality, and creative ability.
The syllabus for this level covers stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skills, and coordination. We offer a beginning emphasis on musicality and rhythm, as well as the concept of moving creatively through space. Meanwhile, we teach Basic dance vocabulary and positions through imagery. During classes, we encourage interaction with classmates and the teacher through fun dance games.
The syllabus for this level covers stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skills, and coordination. We offer a beginning emphasis on musicality and rhythm, as well as the concept of moving creatively through space. Meanwhile, we teach Basic dance vocabulary and positions through imagery. During the classes, we encourage interaction with classmates and the teacher through fun dance games.
The first introduction to a more structured ballet class. We give more advanced stretching and strengthening exercises and introduce barre work with a greater emphasis on vocabulary and French terminology. During classes, we continue to emphasize musicality along with balance and coordination through the strengthening of the body and core. Similarly introduced is center work with a continued focus on the positions of the arms, legs, and feet in classical ballet vocabulary. The introduction to a more refined tap technique with a focus on rhythm and the sounds of a tap step. Meanwhile, we also introduce basic jazz steps.