Gracefully FIERCE Children’s Academy (3 – 6 years old)
Our academy dance classes are a great way for your tiny dancer to develop motor skills and coordination. Our classes will help your child to learn to follow directions and prepare for other classroom settings as well. In addition, they will engage in creative movement to learn the beginning fundamentals of ballet while having fun in a positive, nurturing and energetic classroom environment.
Letter from our Director about our Children’s Academy:
“I have always loved teaching our tiny dancers. With a degree in Elementary Education, my heart loves watching our “littles” develop in these younger stages. I love to inspire creativity and the joy of movement, along with allowing time to be expressive. We use props, energetic music, colorful disco lights, play and creative imagery to enhance the teaching of proper technique and vocabulary. We highly encourage how to perform in a classroom environment: listening to the teacher, taking turns, sharing and being kind to our peers.”
Ms. Gina
LITTLE LEAPERS
Preschool Ballet, Tap and Creative Movement
// ages 3 – 4 yrs
This class is designed for dancers who want to try both ballet and tap dance. This class will introduce the basic foundations of ballet for the first 30 min and then the kids change into tap shoes. Tap is great for fine motor development, musicality and rhythm. It’s also a lot of fun and perfect for a preschooler full of energy! Your dancer will also get creative movement as an intro to tumbling in their class time.
Class runs 50 minutes. Attire: Leotard, pink ballet shoes and tap shoes (Velcro are easiest!)
*Showcase footwear may differ.
MINIS
Ballet, Tap and Jazz // ages 5-6 yrs
These dancers will study jazz and tap while continuing to further their understanding of ballet technique. Dancers will be exposed to more complex choreography and tap rhythms.
Class runs 55 minutes. Attire: Leotard, tap shoes and tan Jazz shoes
*Showcase footwear may differ.
MUSICAL THEATRE
// ages 5-6 yrs
Your child who loves dancing and being on stage will thrive in this jazz based class that focuses on dance styles found in Broadway Musicals. Students not only learn dance technique but also work on acting skills and performing with emotions and stage presence.
Class runs 55 minutes. Attire: Leotard and tan jazz shoes and tap shoes
ACRO
// ages 5-6 yrs
UPSIDE DOWN AND ALL AROUND
*** Perfect add-on class to any of our Mini’s classes.
Flips, somersaults, tucks, handstands and more! This class will introduce creative movement as well as working on flexibility and strength. A perfect class for your mini dancer who likes to be upside down and all around.
Class runs 30 minutes. Attire: Leotard and bare feet. No tights.
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