We offer a range of programs throughout the school year for children of all ages and skill levels. Our 2023/2024 school year starts September 5, 2023 and ends May 10, 2024. The schedule is subject to change so be sure to check the website for any additions or changes.
In addition to school year classes, we also offer summer camps. You can get more information on the schedules page.
Our Early Childhood classes develop motor skills, coordination, and listening skills, as well as promote the exploration of creativity and expression through movement. All classes in the Early Childhood Program develop skills necessary for the formal study of ballet or other forms of dance.
- Creative Movement 1 ( 3 years old by Dec. 1)
- Creative Movement 2 (3½ – 4 years old)
- Creative Movement 3 (4 years old by Sept. 1)
Class Descriptions and Dress Code
Creative Movement 1
is a program designed for children between the ages of age 2 ½ and 3. In this class, children are imaginatively stimulated to dance and move through space. Age-appropriate activities develop large motor skills, coordination and balance, while introducing classroom etiquette. The class introduces children to a wide range of music, from ballet to music from around the world, as well as musical concepts such as steady beat.
This class meets once a week for 30 minutes. Attire is a pink or black leotard. Dance skirt (attached OK) or tutu OK. No tights! No shoes! For cold weather, leggings and a sweater may be worn.
Parents are invited to attend class twice a year to observe their children.
Creative Movement 2
is for children 3 ½ to 4. It stresses coordination, large motor skills development, musical and spatial awareness, and listening skills. Every lesson includes an opportunity to explore imagination and movement.
This class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Attire is a pink or black leotard. Dance skirt or tutu OK. Attached skirt OK. No tights! No shoes! For cold weather, leggings may be worn. Hair should be pulled back into pony tail. Short hair must be pulled back from the face. Masks must be worn.
Parents are invited to attend class twice a year to observe their children.
Creative Movement 3
for children entering Pre-K, further develops coordination and motor and listening skills while promoting natural creativity, musical awareness, and improvisation. In addition to building physical ability, this class gives children the opportunity to use movement to tell a story through interactive group exercises. Attention is given to the ability to retain increasingly complex instructions.
This class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Attire is a pink or black leotard. Dance skirt or tutu. Attached skirt OK. No tights! No shoes! For cold weather, leggings and a sweater may be worn. Hair should be pulled back into pony tail. Short hair must be pulled back from the face. Masks must be worn.
Parents are invited to attend class twice a year to observe their children.
The Pre-ballet and Primary classes of our Foundations Program provide a transition to the formal classical ballet classes which start with Level 1. Pre-ballet is for students entering Kindergarten, while Primary A is for First Graders and Primary B is for Second Graders.
Students 8 years and up participate in classes in our Pre-Professional Program. Students in the Pre-Professional program follow a carefully designed sequence of exercises designed to strengthen placement, alignment, and precision as building blocks for the more complex steps of classical ballet. Each Level takes two years to complete. Our curriculum is based on the American Ballet Theatre National Training curriculum, in which Ms. Claire and other CSD teachers are certified instructors. The ABT National Training Curriculum is based on the slow and careful development of proper placement, resulting in beautiful lines and the safe execution of steps. Also incorporated into our Pre-Professional classes are elements of Pilates, floor barre, and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), in order to develop the strength and flexibility of core and back muscles. Ms. Claire and other CSD teachers are certified PBT instructors.
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