PROTOTYKES

Our ProtoTykes classes are designed to inspire, empower and unite young children while giving them the opportunity to further their physical, creative and social skills. Our program incorporates a variety of games, props and equipment to make learning dance fun and accessible to young bodies and minds while keeping them focused on the exciting activities at hand. The classes are designed to be developmentally appropriate and will adjust depending on the overall level of the students participating. Children will learn to work independently as well as together, with partners and in a group and setting. The program includes several positive and supportive performance opportunities throughout the year to build confidence and demonstrate what they have learned.  Class sizes are limited to ensure quality and optimal learning.

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BALLET/JAZZ COMBO

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The ProtoTykes combo class will begin with the basics of ballet,

where dancers will learn foundational elements using creative

imagery and storytelling to help them understand the technique.

The second half of the class will focus on the upbeat style of jazz

where dancers will get to express themselves through fun music

and energetic movements. 

 

Dress Code:

Girls – athletic clothes that do not hinder movements including leotards, shorts, leggings etc. Ballet skirt, knee-length or shorter, is allowed (anything longer hinders movements). Leather or canvas ballet shoes for all dancers.  

Boys – athletic clothes that do not restrict movement (no jeans) and black leather or canvas ballet slippers.

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HIP HOP

 

The ProtoTykes hip hop classes offers instruction in the fundamentals of hip hop, breaking and tumbling.  Hip Hop is a fun and expressive upbeat style of dance.  All movements and music are age appropriate.

 

Dress Code:

Athletic clothes and tennis shoes are mandatory for class. Tennis shoes must not be worn outside the studio or on the street. Hats/bandanas are okay.

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ACRO DANCE

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All the fun of acrobatics plus all the rhythm and style of dance! What could be more exciting? This class follows the official Preschool and Primary Levels of Acrobatics Arts dance syllabus. Our certified teacher will lead the class through a progression of skills in the areas of tumbling, limbering, flexibility, strength and balancing, plus lots

of dancing!  

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Dress Code:

Girls and Boys – athletic clothes that do not hinder movements including leotards or tight fitting shirts, shorts or leggings.  Please, no ballet skirts in this class, as they can get in the way of the acrobatic movements. Students will be barefoot in this class.  

 

 

 

PARENT & ME CLASSES

For ages 18 months to 3 years

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Our Parent & Me Class is an early childhood music and movement class for children 18 months to 3 years old. The little ones and their caregivers will engage in dancing, singing and playing to help them learn and grow in a fun musical environment. Moving bodies are learning bodies! With fun musical activities, this class can help build a child's self esteem, establish positive social/emotional skills, as well as promote cognitive/motor and language development. All of this for them AND the adults might even get a bit of a work out too! 

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