"Every child has a right to know how to achieve control of his body in order that he may use it to the limit of his ability for the expression of his own reactions to life. Even if he can never carry his efforts far enought to realize dance in its highest forms, he may experience the sheer joy of the rhythmic sense of free, controlled, and expressive movement, and through this know an addition to life to which every human being is entitled.
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Margaret N. h’Doubler
Pre-School Dance
SONG, DANCE AND CREATIVITY A THRILL FOR VERY YOUNG DANCERS
For three to five year–olds, this course includes ballet and jazz in carefully designed classes that allow very young dancers to explore body awareness through various creative movement exercises. Musicality, listening skills, imagination and a sense of rhythm and readiness are developed through age appropriate songs and nursery rhymes. Students are introduced to preliminary ballet technique through exercises and dance combinations.
For four and five year olds, Pre–Jazz is enjoyed by all young dancers in its contemporary form. Students enjoy discovering their own sense of movement and rhythm, and at the same time learn valuable coordination, flexibility, steps and strength combinations. Classes consist of a warm up, traveling steps and a dance combination at the end of each class. All Pre–Jazz students are encouraged to also study ballet.
Age Requirement: 3 to 5 years