An inclusive, community-based creative dance class for 0 – 5 year-olds and their caregivers.
Siblings welcome.
Saturdays, 9 – 10am
(dance class from 9:15 – 9:45
open studio before and after)
Winter Session: January 11th – March 8th
no class Jan 25th, Feb 22nd
Spring Session: March 22nd – May 17
no class April 18th, April 26th
Class Description
This family dance class provides space for adults and children to move, explore, play and learn about dance together. The emphasis of this class is community building and inclusiveness, meaning that children (and adults!) are welcome to participate in whatever ways work for them. After our dance class ends, families are invited to stick around for an informal open studio time to chat, play with props, read books and dance.
All classes include:
An Opening and Closing circle; in which each child and adult is acknowledged, welcomed, oriented to the class and appreciated.
A Warm Up; a series of fast and slow movement prompts to favorite tunes to get us moving and shaking.
Skills Building; Learning and practicing developmental movement patterns and new dance skills.
Dance explorations: Exercises in which students are asked to improvise or freestyle with a particular focus in mind. Explorations include dancing with instruments and other props.
Relaxation: Our relaxation period often involves children being pulled, wrapped and rocked on blankets to some sweet music. Always a favorite part of dance class!
Payment
$60 – $170 sliding scale. 1 full Scholarship spot is reserved for each class. If you are interested in a scholarship, please proceed with the registration process and indicate you would like a scholarship on the registration form. Barter options may also be available.