Our Early Childhood Creative Dance and Pre-ballet program is designed to introduce young children to basic elements of ballet, dance and movement as they develop basic locomotor skills, rhythm, and coordination.  Children learn the basics of classroom behavior and manners such as learning how to take turns, following or leading, waiting patiently, working with others, and having a positive attitude.  Our students are trained in the concepts of movement sequencing, patterning, and spatial relationships which also lays a strong foundation for the later development of mathematics, reading, and other academic subjects.  Students also develop the intellectual concepts of self-awareness, creative expression, imagination, and basic health and body awareness. This skills learned in these classes will prepare our students for the more disciplined ballet, jazz and tap classes.

Creative Dance (3 - 5 yr. olds)

Our Creative Dance class is the first level of our early childhood dance program and will introduce very young children to the basic elements of ballet, dance and movement.  Students will learn to dance both as individuals and as a member of a group as they develop rhythm, coordination, flexiblity, creativity, expression, imagination, self-awareness, and self-confidence.  Lesson plans may also incorporate the use of various props such as scarves, bean bags, rhythm instruments and more.