Early Dance Division (ages 3-6)
The Early Dance Division offers classes in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet and Beginning Ballet to children ages 3-6. Ages are listed simply as guidelines for placement. Students progress best when placed in levels most appropriate to their abilities. Students in this division enjoy a year-end Spring Showcase performance.
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Creative Movement (ages 3-4) (Age 3 by September 1st)
The syllabus for this level covers stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skills and coordination. A beginning emphasis on musicality and rhythm is offered as well as the concept of moving creatively through space. Basic dance vocabulary and positions are learned through imagery. Interaction with classmates and the teacher is encouraged through fun dance games.
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Friday |
3:30 - 4:15 |
Charlotte Country Day |
Lauren Goodman |
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Saturday |
9:30 - 10:15 |
Spirit Square |
Alexis Ingram |
Pre-Ballet (age 5)
More challenging stretching and strengthening exercises, higher skill level required for balance and coordination. Continued emphasis on musicality and encouragement of individual creative expression. Introduction of basic classical ballet vocabulary, some French terminology and basic classical ballet positions. Interaction with classmates and teacher still offered through creative dance games.
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Friday |
4:15 - 5 |
Charlotte Country Day |
Lauren Goodman |
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Saturday |
10:15 - 11 |
Spirit Square |
Alexis Ingram |
Beginning Ballet (age 6)
First introduction to a more structured ballet class. More advanced stretching and strengthening exercises are given, barre work is introduced with a greater emphasis on vocabulary and French terminology. Musicality continues to be emphasized along with balance and coordination through the strengthening of the body core. Center work is introduced with continued focus on the positions of the arms, legs and feet in classical ballet vocabulary. Necessary preparation for the Children’s Division and the requirements of Ballet 1.
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Wednesday |
4:15 - 5:15 |
Spirit Square |
Sabrina Berry |
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Friday |
5 - 6 |
Charlotte Country Day |
Lauren Goodman |
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Saturday |
11:30 - 12:30 |
Spirit Square |
Sabrina Berry |
Dress Code
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Girls Dress Code
Item |
Brand |
Style |
Color |
Girls Leotard |
Mirella |
#515C |
pale pink |
Skirts |
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no skirts |
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Tights |
Danskin |
#387 |
ballet pink |
Shoes |
Bloch |
#205C |
ballet pink leather |
Girls hair: Pulled away from the face and neatly secured in a bun, ponytail or headband; Beginning Ballet students are required to wear a bun to class. Short hair must be slicked back and secured in a small ponytail or headband.
Boys Dress Code
Item |
Brand |
Style |
Color |
Boys Shirt |
M Stevens |
#1441 |
white |
Leg wear: bike shorts |
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#1092 |
black |
Ankle Socks |
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white |
Shoes (choose one) |
Bloch |
#SO208M |
black leather; no canvas |
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Bloch |
#SO205G |
black leather; no canvas |
Tuition
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Early Dance Division |
Monthly |
Creative Movement |
$46 |
Pre-Ballet |
$46 |
Beginning Ballet |
$50 |
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