How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (Part Three): Alternatives to Punishment (Part A) Although many parents are aware that punishment can lead to feelings of hatred, revenge, defiance, or unworthiness, they will worry that their failure to punish their child will lead to further bad behavior. However, alternatives to punishment do not mean a […]
Classes Resume in the New Year Classes resume Monday, January 7th. We look forward to seeing everyone in class! Mats Ek – January Unit Study Our unit study for January is choreographer Mats Ek. Click here to see the vacuum cleaner dance (!) and here to see the incomparable Sylvie Guillem perform “Smoke.” Miss […]
No Classes Dec. 17th – Jan 5th The Claire School of Dance will be CLOSED for winter break December 17th through January 5th. Children’s classes will resume Monday, January 7th. Parents Day in December Parents are invited to attend class Dec. 10-15th for a first-hand look at what students have been learning. Free candy […]
Thanksgiving Break There will be NO CLASSES Thanksgiving week, November 19th – 24th. Classes resume November 26th. Ms Claire – Anatomy for Ballet Teachers Workshop In October, Ms. Claire took part in a workshop in anatomy for ballet teachers taught by Judith Reyn, former dancer with Royal Ballet Company and Stuttgart Ballet who now […]
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (Part Two): Engaging Cooperation Getting children to cooperate, to behave in ways you or the people around you need them to can be an exercise in frustration. Threats, warnings, and lectures are some of the ways that don’t work. However, there are ways to engage your child and […]
I have two sons, both now in college. In addition, over the past twenty years, I personally have had over 1500 students. I have had ample opportunity to witness – and practice – those approaches to dealing with children which deliver the best results. This article is the first in a series outlining parenting books […]
No Classes On Halloween After consultation with many of our Wednesday parents, we will NOT hold any classes Wednesday, October 31. Happy Trick or Treating! Halloween Class Makeup Make up classes for Halloween will be held Wednesday, December 19th, at the usual class times. Trick or Treat – UNICEF Bring your dimes and quarters […]
“Four Things Parents Should Know In Choosing A Dance School” is a free publication of the Claire School of Dance. Click here to download the full brochure. Below you will find an abridged version. For many parents, the world of dance is a mysterious place. Choosing a dance school, then, can be a uncertain process. […]
FALL CLASSES START TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th Our academic school year begins Tuesday, September 4th . Our satellite schools (Grace Day, St. Matthew’s and Cathedral House) start the following week, September 10th. Uniform Sales – Saturdays August 25 and September 8 For the convenience of parents, we stock leotards and skirts for classes preballet and […]
Come to Our Open House! Saturday, July 28th , from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., we’ll be offering a free photo session, free trial classes, cookies, and registration and class information for fall classes. Ms. Claire will be taking portrait photos of each child. The photo session and downloads are free. Prints will […]
