Dance with Me! puts you in the classroom with your child to learn, laugh, dance and grow! This 45 minute class will allow you to stretch with your child, explore movement with your child and encourage the development of their self esteem and confidence. Ages: 18 months (walking) - 2.5 years.
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Our Creative Movement I class for 2.5 to 3.5 year old students is a great introduction to the world of dance. Ballet, Jazz and modern fundamentals are introduced along with stage orientation and dance class etiquette. Children practice locomotor skills and listening skills as they exercise their young minds and bodies. Changing monthly themed classes keep children engaged and interested in learning class after class.
Creative Movement II for 3.5 - 4.5 year old dancers builds upon the movement concepts introduced in Creative Movement I. This class allows the dancers to further explore the space and encourages them to create their own dance stories. Creative Movement II prepares dancers to make the transition to Pre-Ballet, tap or hip hop classes.
Pre-Ballet is the dancers first true exposure to beautiful world of ballet. Students will learn how to dance at the barre, in the center and how to move individually and as a group across the floor. Foundations for the execution of proper dance technique begin in Pre-ballet and continue throughout our dance program. Potential students should be at least 4 years of age and express an interest in ballet.
Pre-Ballet / Tap combo class is offered on Saturday's. This class combines intro to tap essentials with the Pre-Ballet class. This is a great class for recreational and "inbetween activities" dancers and still provides a solid ballet base to progress through our program.
The Ballet program begins at 7 years of age. We practice a blend of ballet styles including Vaganova to produce a technically sound dancer while leaving room for our students to express their personal creativity. In addition to their dance studies, students learn and use ballet terminology and vocabulary during class.
Ballet IA is for new ballet students, recreational ballet dancers, and students moving from Pre-Ballet into Ballet. The class meets once a week.
Ballet IB is for ballet students who can confidently perform the basics of ballet and are physically and mentally ready for more challenging ballet work.
Ballet II is for students who have a basic working knowledge of ballet at the beginning level. In ballet II, we expand upon lessons learned in ballet IA and ballet IB. Ballet II students are required to attend class twice a week. Teacher placement is required. If your child is a transferring student, please see the Director to insure proper class placement.
Adult Ballet is offered on a drop in basis. Please call the studio prior to attending any adult class to make sure class is in session. Adults pay no registration fee, and the fee for the 1 hour class is $10 per session. The class consists of a traditional classical ballet barre followed by a cardio pumping contemporary center and choreography session. It is recommended that students have prior knowledge of dance but it is not required. Bring a great attitude and a smile and try your first class for free!
Our Jazz program much like our ballet program stresses proper technique and execution of movements while leaving room for the dance student to be creative. Due to the difficulty of this dance style, we recommend that Jazz students have Ballet experience (concurrent or prior) but we do not require the dancer to enroll in Ballet. Jazz I meets once a week, minimum age requirement is 7.
Jazz II is a continuation of Jazz I and open to new teenage dancers as well. Students are introduced to new choreography each week and are expected to retain the choreography until their next class. Turn combinations are explored and refined as are progressions across the floor. Students are encouraged to attend two classes a week adding performance group, hip hop or ballet to their schedule.
**New class** Hip Hop / Jazz prep. ~ We've taken core fundementals from hip hop and jazz and fused them into this quick moving class for dancers ages 4.5 - 7. Fun, age appropriate music and moves are a recipe to a successful dance experience for your child.
Intro. to tap is for our youngest tappers ages 4 - 6. It's an entry level tap class great for dancers who just want to tap. Basic sounds are learned and dancers learn to count music and control their feet.
Tap I is for first year tap students 6 & up. Students will be instructed in the history of traditional style of tap dance while choreography to contemporary sounds help dancers connect to this traditional style of dance. This is a fun and mentally challenging dance class.
Tap II is for continuing tap students (by placement) and beginning tap students ages 9 & up.
Adult Tap is on Friday nights. $10 per class or $9 for seniors (55 & up). We have a great time dancing and tapping to a wide range of music from instrumental jazz jams to 70's party funk. No previous experience is required. Our tap class is a mixed level class taught in the same encouraging and supportive atmosphere as all of our classes. We cover basic tap sounds and learn new choreography each week. Please contact the studio prior to attending any Adult class to make sure class is in session.
**New class** Hip Hop / Jazz prep. ~ We've taken core fundamentals from hip hop and jazz and fused them into this quick moving class for dancers ages 4.5 - 7. Fun, age appropriate music and moves are a recipe to a successful dance experience for your child.
Boys Dance is a hip hop class for boys only ages 4 - 7. This class not only covers hip hop basics much like the Hip Hop Prep class, but we also sneak in a bit of ballet and tap basics during the month with guest teachers. This boys only class allows the boys to be boys with exercises and strength building moves such as mountain climbers and bear crawls. This class may be a little louder then most of our classes but rest assured the boys are moving and learning in an atmosphere comfortable for them.
Hip Hop I is for dancers ages 7 - 12. This class is for entry level dancers as well as continuing hip hoppers. Choreography will change month to month but will culminate into a performance piece in November and again in March.
Teen Hip Hop for ages 13 & up. Beginning - Intermediate level dancing. First time dancers encouraged and welcomed. Popping, locking, and freestyle forms are covered, giving the dancer a well rounded foundation upon which to build, grow and succeed.
Dance is great for adults too! Have you always wanted to dance but never had the time? Your time is now! ATRS offers adult classes in Ballet, Hip Hop and Tap. Jazz, Modern, and Creative Movement workshops throughout the year. Come and let go of the stress from your busy day and learn a new skill or brush up on a rusty one. All shapes, sizes are welcome.
Ballroom? We would LOVE to have ballroom classes available in Prunedale. We need 6 participants to get a class going. Send us an email if you're interested!
No leotard or tights required for adult classes!
Jr. Performance Team is by placement and audition for our dancers ages 8 - 12. Students must attend at least one Ballet class and one Jazz class per week in addition to the choreography based Performance Team. Extra rehearsals and private lessons may be required for solo's and trios. Jr. Performance Team is available for local performances in Monterey County. The Performance group will attend local dance shows and workshops when possible in addition to participating in dance showcases and competitions through out California.
Mini Performance Team is for our dancers ages 5 - 7. Dancers must attend at least 1 ballet class per week. Jazz is highly recommended but not required. Mini PT does not travel to Anaheim but they do compete locally in San Mateo and also participate in local events.
* All the Right Steps Family Dance Center reserves the right to place students in the dance class that would be most beneficial to their learning.
