The Program The Claire School of Dance has been sharing the joy of movement with children for over 13 years. Our creative movement program is designed for Pre Ks and Kinders. Classes not only introduce children to dance concepts, but enhance their creativity and overall development. Ballet/movement classes for children grades 1-4 introduce basic ballet and movement technique and vocabulary while providing the opportunity for self-expression. The Instructors Roxanne Claire (grades 1-4) received her training in classical ballet from Valerie Roche, Royal Academy of Dancing, London, in Omaha, Nebraska, and performed with the Omaha Civic Ballet. She received her training in contemporary dance in Europe, studying notably with Jean Gaudin (Carolyn Carlson) and Ruth Barnes (Merce Cunningham), both of Paris. Since moving to Houston, she has presented her choreography at Diverseworks and Barnevelder, as well as staged 7 annual productions of her original New York Nutcracker. More about Roxanne Claire can be found at www.roxanneclaire.com. Rachel Walton (Kinder class) was trained at the Claire School of Dance. Specializing in small children, Rachel has a gift with the wee ones. She was an assistant for the Fairy Magic Dance Camp for 3 years. This is her third year teaching for the Claire School of Dance. You can see complete bios on our Teachers page. The Schedule First semester: September 13, 2010 to January 14, 2011 Second Semester: January 17 to May 13, 2011 Class Times: Pre/K students meet Fridays 12:30-1:30pm. Students in grades 1-4 meet Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm. Pre-K and Kinder students sign in at After School as a drop in (for which there is a $5 fee). Students have have a quick lunch before changing at 12:20. Students in grades 1-4 will be met by the dance teacher at the dismissal bell and supervised while they change clothes. Both teachers escort students to drop-off where they wait until all students have been collected by parents. Holidays: November 22 - 26, 2010 December 20, 2010 - January 2, 2011 March 14 - 25, 2011 Attire Girls in the ballet/movement c lass wear a leotard of their choice, tights and snugly-fit ballet slippers. Fitted t-shirts and leggings may be worn in lieu of leotard and tights. Boys should wear a solid color t-shirt, bike shorts or pants and black ballet slippers. Children in the creative movement program (preK/K) wear similar attire but are encouraged to dance barefoot. Children wearing tights must wear slippers. Footless tights are permitted, as are leggings or sweat pants during cooler weather. Jewelry should be avoided and hair should be neatly pulled back. Parent Day Demonstration Parents are invited to the last class of the year to watch their children demonstrate what they have learned during the year. Tuition Tuition is $285 per semester, or $550 per year if paid in full. There is an annual, non-refundable $35 registration fee. The registration fee includes the May Demonstration fee. Registration You may register and pay online.