3/4/5 YR. OLD CLASSES
Beginner level classes are so much fun at this age. Classes are fast paced and ever changing, the focus being on basics and proper technique with a fun and exciting twist. Creative Movement, 4/5 Year Old Tumbling and 4/5 Year Old Dance Combo classes will have an emphasis on gross motor activities, strengthening memory and muscle memory skills, while being encouraged to take turns and find their focus to follow directions in a structured learning environment different than that of school or home!
All classes are closed door, however we do have a waiting area for you to wait during class. We understand how tough leaving Mom/Dad/Grandparent/Guardian can be at 3 and 4 years old, so we will definitely ease into the transition. We've found most students will focus and engage in class better without someone there in the room with them. While I am completely confident your dancer will transition into class just fine, despite a bit of hesitation, I understand it can be tough at this age. If for any reason your dancer isn't adjusting to class well, and our 'bag of tricks' just isn't helping to distract him or her, we won't hesitate to bring them to you. If you're afraid to commit to enrollment because of this being such a new adventure for your child, please email me for more information about a trail class.
We will have a “Watch Week” once a month at the end of class. During the last class of the month, whoever is picking up is encouraged to come in for the last 5 minutes and see what we've been working on all month! There will be a sign on the door and windows during "Watch Week” as a reminder to you. Dancers love having that someone special there to watch them, just as much as the adults love it!
Creative Movement
This is a 30 minute class meeting once a week. Dancers will be introduced to basic dance and tumbling skills in a laid back, easy, fun environment where they're encouraged to explore using gross motor movement! Great for beginners and the earliest dancer and tumblers!
4/5 Year Old Dance Combo
PDC's NEWEST CLASS! This class is a 45 minute class that meets once a week and will cover ballet/jazz for 30 minutes and tap for 30 minutes. This class will participate in both a ballet/jazz dance and a tap dance in the end of the season Showcase. The costume for this class will be the same, therefore, you will only be required to buy/rent 1 costumes for the 2 dances. This class is a great opportunity for dancers to get a small dose of a few different styles of dance before they're introduced to Level 1 dance classes.
4/5 Year Old Tumbling
4/5 Year Old Tumbling is an introductory class to our AcroDance program that meets for 45 minutes once a week. In Tumbling, the focus will be on strengthening gross motor skills and coordination while beginning to learn the skills necessary for the Primary level of the AcroDance Program.