Parent and Me My First Dance Class (18 months- 3): Our focus in this class would be to introduce basic movement for children and their
parents. In this class, we will not just focus solely on dance technique, but also help little ones develop a sense of creativity, rhythm, and awareness through engaging music and
interactive props. The core structure of the class will have a similar
general format each week starting with a warm up/ center floor work, across the floor, ending with a dance game or activity.
Class Goals:
-Introducing movement, music, and play in a fun and nourishing environment
-Physical and emotional development
-Social awareness
-Social skills
-Parent-child bonding
Mini Movers Intro to Dance (ages 2-4): This is a great introduction class for new dancers ages 2-4! Ms. Marissa allows children to express themselves, as they explore movement through the use of props, stories, music, and rhythmical patterns, all while fostering independence and body awareness. Students will be introduced to the concepts of body, energy, space, & time as they explore themselves, their imagination, and creativity. This class also teaches students about following directions, spatial awareness and taking turns, coordination, body awareness, flexibility, self-expression, self-confidence, rhythm, and musical counting.
Attire: Students should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Dancewear is not required. We ask that students wear closed-toed, secure shoes/ tennis shoes or dance shoes (ballet or jazz shoes). We do not allow students to dance barefoot.
Pre-K Dance Fun (ages 3-5): This is a great, upbeat introduction dance class for young dancers. Be free and fly like a bird! Swim slowly like a fish! Creative Movement allows children to express themselves as they learn the basic forms of dance through movement, use of props, stories, music, and rhythmical patterns, all while fostering independence and body awareness. This high-energy class also teaches students about following directions, body/spatial awareness and taking turns.
Attire: Students should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Dancewear is not required. We ask that students wear closed-toed, secure shoes/ tennis shoes or dance shoes (ballet or jazz shoes). We do not allow students to dance barefoot.
Ballet: Ballet is the "backbone" to all dance training. In this ballet class, students will begin to develop grace, discipline, flexibility, stamina, endurance and technique, as they learn the basic fundamentals of classical ballet. We will focus on ballet technique, such as the positions of the feet and arms, vocabulary, and musicality. Students will also be introduced to barre, center work, and across-the-floor routines. Our Ballet classes focus on body awareness, building strength and flexibility, coordination, grace, confidence, and self-expression.
Pre-K/ Kids Ballet
Beginning
Intermediate Ballet
Teen Ballet
Pre-Pointe/ Pointe
Attire: Ballet shoes are required for all Ballet classes. (We have gently worn ballet shoes for sale, sizes vary).
Ballet attire is recommended: Tights and a leotard, or leggings/shorts and a fitted shirt. Boys may wear pants are that easy to move in or shorts. We ask that student's hair is clipped out of the face.
Tap: Develop rhythm and timing, as we explore the sounds of our taps! Students will work on tempos, rhythms, Tap combinations,
and inspiring choreographies. Tap exercises will be introduced through warm-ups, center floor, and across the floor tap steps. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles,
coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap techniques and producing clear tap sounds.
Pre-K Tap/ Kids Tap
Beginning Tap
Intermediate Tap
Advanced Tap
Hip Hop: Our Hip Hop classes provided a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant class
environment. Classes include warm-up, across the floor, and style explorations. encouraging confidence building, independent creativity, and
teamwork.
Hip Hop helps students to increase flexibility, strength, precision, and creativity to find their own style, boosting self-confidence!
Pre-K/ Kids Hip Hop
Beginning-Intermediate Hip Hop
Advanced Hip Hop
Attire: Students should wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in, such as leggings, sweatpants, shorts, ect. Dancewear is not required. We ask that students wear closed-toed, secure shoes/ tennis shoes (no flipflops or Crocs).
Jazz: combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance. Classes include warm-up, isolations, stretches, across-the-floor progressions, leaps, turns, and choreography combinations. Exercises focus on increasing flexibility, balance and strength, rhythms and isolation of body parts, and expressing personal style.
Beginning- Intermediate Jazz
Advanced Jazz/ Contemporary
Attire: Dancewear is recommended: Tights and a leotard, or leggings/shorts and a fitted shirt. Boys may wear pants are that easy to move in or shorts. We ask that the student's hair is clipped out of the face. Jazz or Ballet shoes are required.
Pre-K Yoga with Ms. Rebecca:
Though the practice of yoga, we’ll use our bodies and breath to go on adventures and learn new things about our world and ourselves! Flying like birds, crawling like dogs, stretching like cats, we’ll learn and play about the way our bodies move. Buzzing like bees, humming like airplanes, and singing out the sound of OM we’ll explore how to use our breath to calm or energize ourselves. Through meditation and mindfulness exercises we’ll explore how our hearts and our minds change and move too(and how to listen and make decisions about how we feel about that).
Kiddos are recommended to wear appropriate clothes to move and play in as we will sometime be going upside down. We will be taking off our shoes for class, so no footwear required.
Kids Yoga with Ms. Alma: Children will transform into beautiful trees, twinkling stars, tall mountains, brave warriors, peaceful butterflies and
so much more as they practice yoga. This class is taught by a Certified Yoga Instructor, your child will learn safe yoga poses, breaths, and flow in a non-competitive, energy-filled class. Yoga helps
develop focus, concentration, and patience (great for preschool & school-aged children). Alma has a gentle way with the students that is encouraging and positive. Her classes include the use
of props, Yoga blocks, singing bowl meditations, and other yoga activities. Mindfulness/meditation, along with breathing techniques are components of her class.
This Hatha style mixed level class is to move the body, deepen the breath, and calm the mind. Using asana(the poses), breath work, and mediative practices to create a connection to self and create space for deeper compassion. This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate practitioners, modifications for injury or perinatal circumstances can be provided. Please bring your own adult sized yoga mat and water, additional props will be provided.
Rebecca has had training in Vinyasa, Hot, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, and Kids Yoga. With additional certification in Tibetan Heart Yoga, Tibetan Buddhist meditative practices and philosophy, as well as Ayurvedic Basic principals. She is currently working towards her advanced certification in the Yoga of Ayurveda.
Inspiring Young Chefs to Create, Learn, and Savor the Joy of Cooking. From baking, delicious muffins to crafting colorful salads this class aims to spark enthusiasm for healthy eating and culinary adventure. Our class objectives are to cultivate basic cooking skills. Instruct children in foundational culinary skills such as measuring, mixing, chopping with suitable utensils, and preparing uncomplicated recipes. Promote kitchen safety and hygiene, encourage appreciation of healthy ingredients, and foster interest in varied tastes and textures.
All Dance & Yoga Classes- are located in our Dance Studio on the 2nd floor of the Education Building. By the Nursery School Gate there is a door on the left, walk upstairs and the Dance Room in the first door on the right.
Spanish is held in Room 5, facing the front lawn, around the corner from the BFA office.
Yoga- is in the Dance Studio upstairs on the 2nd floor.
Cooking - is located in Trever Hall off the courtyard. If there is an event, class will be in Stamper Lounge next door,
Music and Drama Room- is located on the 2nd floor of the Education Building. By the Nursery School Gate there is a door on the left, walk upstairs and the Music and Drama Room just past the Dace Studio, the 5th door on the right.
Soccer- is held on the lawn in front of the Nursery School on your left, as you come up the stairs. When it rains: Soccer is located in Trever Hall in the Courtyard.
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