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February 2019
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER DANCE Summer Dance Registration for summer classes and camps is now OPEN. Returning are On Your Toes Ballet Camp for 4-6 year olds and SING Jazz Camp. The popular Frozen, Fairy Magic, Cupcake and Princess camps will also return, as will Ooh la la Paris! For 3 year olds, we […]
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen, Part Four
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (Part Four): Alternatives to Punishment (Part B) When a parent has tried the alternative to punishment described in our last segment, it means the problem is more complex than it originally appeared. In such cases, a more complex approach is required. How to Problem-Solve Talk about the child’s […]
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen, Part Three
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 […]
January 2019
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 […]
December 2018
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 […]
November 2018
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
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 […]
How to Talk So Children Will Listen – Part 1
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 […]
October 2018
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 […]
Claire School of Dance is Certified by the American Ballet Theatre
