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Dance
MOVIN' & SHAKIN'
(Ages 3)
Your preschooler will use imagination in this movement and dance class that
also includes plenty of game-playing to keep them interested. Ballet shoes
required. Children must be toilet independent.
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
FAIRYTALE DANCE
(Ages 3-4)
This class introduces dance using ballet as a foundation, but also explores
sound and movement. We will read a fairytale each week and through creative
movement explore the story through dance. Ballet shoes are required. Children
must be toilet independent.
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
PRE-BALLET
(Ages 4-5)
Pre-Ballet I (age 4-5): Little dancers are introduced to the structure of ballet
class, ballet etiquette, basic terminology, feet and arm positions and musicality.
These classes will incorporate props and dance games as well as developing
creativity and encouraging self-expression. Pre-Ballet II (age 5):this class is
for students who have completed Pre- Ballet I, Fairy Princess Dance and for
the 5 year old new to ballet. Students will build upon the basic structure of the
ballet class, develop spatial awareness, work on posture, coordination, learning
the foundation of barre work, continue progress with arms and feet positions as
well as incorporating basic ballet technique in the center, skills and building on
across the floor exercises.
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
BALLET
(Ages 5-10)
Dancers will develop their classical ballet skills through a series of classes.
These classes will progress in finesse and difficulty as the dancers develop
mastery, while keeping track of their physical development as children. These
classes develop skills in the basic ballet barre exercises, along with appropriate
upper body strength, ballet head positions, and port de bras (corresponding
arm positions). Ballet I (ages 5-6): this class will build upon the basic ballet
technique learned in pre-ballet and or fairy princess dance. Emphasis will be
placed on musicality, posture, patterns, stage directions, flexibility, terminology
and linking steps together. Ballet II (ages 7-10): this expands on the ballet
technique learned in Ballet I. Ballet II emphasizes feet, arm and body positions,
correct body placement, preparation for turns, barre work, ballet stretching,
musicality, memorizing ballet combinations and choreography, ballet etiquette
and the advancement of classical ballet technique.
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
PRE TAP & JAZZ
(Ages 4-5)
Learn the basics of both tap and jazz in this class designed especially for
preschoolers! Tap and jazz shoes required. Children must be toilet independent.
Instructor: Josilin Johnson
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
TAP & JAZZ
(Ages 6-8)
Learn the basics of both tap and jazz in this class designed especially for 6-8
year olds! Tap and jazz shoes required.
Instructor: Josilin Johnson
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
POM/JAZZ
(Ages 6-11)
Learn the basics of pom pon & jazz dance and have fun making up new
routines and dances. Participants should bring pom pons to class and wear jazz
shoes.
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
HIP HOP
(Ages 5-15)
Learn the latest funky craze in hip hop steps as we jam to the latest trendy
music! In this class we will learn the techniques of street dance. Be sure to wear
comfortable clothes.
Instructor: Josilin Johnson
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
FAIRY PRINCESS DANCE
(Ages 4-6)
Learn to dance like a fairy princess! We will incorporate pre-ballet and creative
movement techniques as we dance to our favorite princess music. In no time
we will transform into one of our favorite princesses! Children must be toilet
independent. Ballet shoes required.
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
