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.

SUPPLY LIST: Dance shoes, ballet slippers or barefoot (Need shoes, see below)  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. 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.

Please read the Studio Policies and Guidelines for more on dress code, punctuality, attendance and parent viewing opportunities.

The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.