Me and My Shadow
Parent Participation, ages 2 and 3
A parent participation class for boys and girls, ages 2 and 3, with emphasis on “bubbly fun’! Activities include exercise and dancing to music, along with colorful hoops, scarves, balls, and musical instruments. This class is an excellent starter class for 3 year olds getting ready for First Steps in Dance.
Classes are once a week for 30 minutes and run in seasonal year round sesssions.
First Steps in Dance
Ages 3 and 4
A bubbly fun class for children ages 3 and 4, without parent participation. Class activities include use of colorful props (hoops, scarves, and ribbon sticks) along with character acting through nursery rhymes and story dances. Early beginning ballet with exploration in fast and slow music, as well as tap dance preparation and use of rhythm and balance.
Classes are once a week for 45 minutes in seasonal year round sessions.
Dress Code: Any style/color leotard, pink or white tights with feet, and pink all-leather ballet shoes. Skirts are OK, as are leotards with attached skirts. Old recital costumes or dress-ups are fun and very OK!
Ballet and Tap Combo Class
Ages 4 and 5
Prerequisite: First Steps for all 4 year olds, or instructor approval.
An early introduction for the young dancer to ballet and tap dancing. Class includes 30 minutes of basic beginning ballet steps and vocabulary. Also includes 20 minutes of warm-ups and sing-along routines.
Classes are once a week for 50 minutes in seasonal year round sessions.
Dress Code: Any style/color leotard, pink or white tights with feet, and pink all-leather ballet shoes and black velcro tap shoes. Skirts are OK, as are leotards with attached skirts. Old recital costumes or dress-ups are fun and very OK! Long hair needs to be neatly pinned in a bun or ponytail.
Ballet and Top Combo Class
Ages 5 and 6
Prerequisite: 5 year olds need to be in their 2nd semester of Kindergarten, or have instructor’s approval.
Class includes first steps at the ballet barre, complete with proper vocabulary and body positioning. Also includes tap exercises, vocabulary and fun sing-along routines.
Classes are once a week for 50 minutes in seasonal year round sessions.
Dress Code: Any style/color leotard, pink or white tights with feet, and pink all-leather ballet shoes and black velcro tap shoes. Single-layer skirts are OK, as are leotards with attached skirts. Students may NOT wear costumes to class. Long hair needs to be neatly pinned in a bun or ponytail.
Email or call 916-685-0931 for current registration info and session updates.