ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE WHITTIER CENTER.
Who: Boys and Girls ages 3-4
When: Wednesdays in Oct and Nov, 2:30-3pm
What: Taught by Ashley Copas, Ballet Beginings introduces students to dance studios and dance class structure and gets their bodies moving to music. FUN, play, and creativity emphasized. Class is 30 minutes long
Cost: $45
Dress code: Hair should be pulled neatly away from the face. Clothing should make movement comfortable, safe, and fun. Ballet shoes welcome but socks are acceptable.
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Who: Boys ages 5-7
When: Wednesdays in Oct and Nov, 1:45-2:30pm
What: Taught by Ashley Copas, Creative Movement moves dancers through principles (or core concepts) of creative movement and prepares them for pre-ballet (or other dance forms) by increasing body awareness, spacial awareness, and musical awareness in addition to introducing or reviewing dance studios and class structure. Emphasis placed on imagery and activities that are appropriate to and will engage boys. Class is 45 minutes long.
Cost: $75
Dress code: T-shirt with shorts, sweats, or athletic pants. Ballet slippers welcome but socks are acceptable.
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Who: Girls ages 5-6
When: Wednesdays in Oct and Nov, 3-3:45pm
What: Taught by Ashley Copas, Creative Movement moves dancers through principles (or core concepts) of creative movement and prepares them for pre-ballet (or other dance forms) by increasing body awareness, spacial awareness, and musical awareness in addition to introducing or reviewing dance studios and class structure. Emphasis placed on imagery and activities that are appropriate to and will engage girls. Class is 45 minutes long.
Cost: $75
Dress code: Hair pulled neatly back and away from the face. Leotards with tights or leggings, skirts are okay. Ballet slippers are preferred but socks are acceptable.
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When: Wednesdays in Oct and Nov, 2:45-3:45pm
What: Taught by Steffanie Casperson, Ballet Basics reviews creative movement concepts and structure and begins to add ballet technique to it. This class prepares dancers for Ballet Foundations class. The class is one hour long.
Cost: $90
Dress code: Hair should be pulled into a bun for girls. Leotards and tights required, skirts are okay. Ballet shoes are strongly encouraged but socks are also acceptable.
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When: Wednesdays in Oct and Nov, 1:45-2:45pm
What: Taught by Steffanie Casperson, Ballet Foundations begins to move beyond rudimentary ballet shapes (ballet basics) into beginning to understand how to execute ballet technique properly. This is class is one hour long.
Cost: $90
Dress code: Girls hair is required to be neatly in a bun, white or black leotards, pink tights, and no skirts. Ballet slippers required.
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When: TBA
What: Taught by Becky Erickson, Intermediate Ballet continues to improve classical ballet technique while building strength and introducing more challenging steps.
Cost: TBD
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