A fun  and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and basic jazz dance steps. Instruction will include warm up exercises, increased vocabulary and beginning mini ballet barre ballet positions,  across the floor exercises, beginning turns and leaps and beginning choreography is taught at the end of class to  different styles of music. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual’s level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment and is designed to develop memorization, flexibility, and musicality. This class will help the student gain coordination and confidence to take into their daily lives. Small performing opportunities based upon a child’s interest but is not mandatory.

Benefits include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and an understanding of movement, i.e.  time, space, directions and balance, social skills and development of creativity.

Supplies: Dance shoes, ballet slippers, grippy socks or barefoot are needed. We have new and gently used ballet slippers as well as grippy socks donated  and may have your child’s size. Please email molly@sonomacommunitycenter.org to inquire.  Please no socks (grippy kind ok) or  just tights as the floor can be slippery. Comfortable clothing to move in  or dancewear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights (with shoes) of any color or style. Please no tutus or pajamas in class and hair pulled off of face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm fast! Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation.

We have Dance Shoes/Ballet Slippers for both genders / Grippy Socks are  available if needed by the generous donation of Lynn Martin & Bobbie Collins. Reach out to see if we have your child’s size by emailing molly@sonomacommunitycenter.org.

Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org.