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Creative Movement & Dance: Ages 3-5
About the Class
The class is designed as a young child’s first independent movement class. Instruction will include warm-ups exercises, basic elements of dance an dballet positions, across the floor movement, and a creative dance through the use of stories, props and games. Age appropriate songs and dance forms from around the world are also incorporated into this class. 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.
Students will participate in a small and informal showcase during their last class on Sunday, November 16. Time TBA.
Required Supply List
Dance shoes, ballet slippers, grippy socks or barefoot are needed.. Please no socks (grippy kind okay) or just tights as the floor can be slippery. Comfortable clothing to move in or dance-wear 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.
About your Instructor
Elizabeth Piazza
Elizabeth Piazza is a dancer, mother, student and teacher. Elizabeth earned her BA from Prescott College in Integrative Studies for Dance and Spirituality (2005). Prior to that she spent her early years training in ballet, competitive figure skating, and modern dance. Her classes create a nurturing environment for young dancers to learn the foundations of technique and self expression. Elizabeth completed her Wee Yogis certification in 2017, allowing her another avenue to empower and educate young people and families. She utilizes her unique skill set to help train, inspire and encourage people to live a life of creativity and discover their own magic.
Location
Schedule
Saturdays, September 27 – November 15, 2025
9 AM – 9:45 AM
Recital Date
Sunday, November 16
Time TBA
Experience Level
BeginningAges
Kids, 3 -5 years old
* The registration platform includes an additional platform fee.
** Registration Fee also includes the cost of the recital costume.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
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 [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
