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Pre -Schoolers
DancEncounter has long served dance classes for toddlers and pre-school aged children introducing them to group learning, the wonder of discovering dance, music and imagination along with physical, rhythmic and social development.
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Grounded in ballet, tap and jazz the pre-school classes focus on age appropriate movement, music and use of props. For 2-3 yrs the classes are 30 mins long and for 3-4 yrs typically 45 mins long. 4-5 yrs might do 60 mins when ready or if a combo class.
Class names are for day/time depiction and are not necessarily level associated although Tiny Toes and Me & My Grown Up have always been for 2-3 yrs.
Creative Kids.... Tutu Cute... Beg. Toes...
Fun moments in class, practising spatial placement, ballet moves and use of props like scarves, flowers, wands and more.
...and Tap
Tap allows us to explore rhythm and listening skills while continuing motor skill development, balance, wider foot dexterity and body weight placement.
Ballet for Tiny Toes, Mini Movers & Beg.Toes
Introductory positions and terminlogy are slowly introduced while identifying and exploring the various parts of our bodies, types of movement and direction. Additional fun dance elements/games are explored with a variety of child friendly music from Wiggles to Disney and beyond, to incorporate visual and aural learning via specific tasks, exercises, imagination, self expression and the freedom to interpret and be moved by the music/prop/story. Something for every type of learner to experience team play, watching/listening/following, leadership, sharing, caring and confidence, as well as physical co-ordination and strength.
Performance Opportunities
Showtime participation is offered to classes age 3-4 yrs and older. Tiny Toes and all 2-3 yr classes will have an in class viewing but not an onstage/theatre performance.
Class Structure
All Dance Classes are structured with begining warm-ups to prepare the mind, acquaint the body and establish teacher/dancer rappore. before travelling movement, props and energetic music.
Attire
While there is not a required uniform or color, dance attire of a leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes are needed (and long hair back and up)