Ages 5 To 6 Years
Kinder-Dance
Kinder-dance is a tap and ballet combination class (approx. 30 minutes of each) that teaches basic age-appropriate movement patterns, simple dance technique, terminology and rhythmic skills. Lots of fun, creative movement and props help kids learn!
60 minutes. All kinder-dance classes will perform a dance routine in the Spring Showcase. The routine will be either ballet or tap, depending on the instructor’s preference.
What to wear: Black or solid pastel pink leotard (any sleeve length), pastel pink tights, pastel pink ballet shoes (not house slippers), optional ballet skirt (must be above the knee), black tap shoes with elastic “buttons” instead of ribbon ties (one pink for right foot, one black or white for left foot—available in the boutique). No jewelry, no T-shirts. hair in a bun (How to Make a Bun) or ponytail.
Kinder-Bears
Kinder-Bears offers 30 min. of dance (ballet and tap) and 30 min. of tumbling. Dance curriculum varies weekly. One of our most popular classes! There are classes for beginners as well as for those with prior dance experience.
60 minutes. All classes participate in the Spring Showcase. The routine will be either ballet or tap, depending on the instructor’s preference.
What to wear: Black or solid pastel pink leotard (any sleeve length), pastel pink footless tights, pastel pink ballet shoes (not house slippers), optional ballet skirt (must be above the knee), black tap shoes with elastic “buttons” instead of ribbon ties (one pink for right foot, one black or white for left foot—available in the boutique). No jewelry, no T-shirts. hair in a bun (How to Make a Bun) or ponytail.
Ballet & Tumbling Combo
This class is the same as Kinder-Bears, only there is no tap offered. Students do ballet & tumbling only. 60 minutes.
Jazz n’ Bears
In this fun class, kids do 30 minutes each of jazz and beginner tumbling. Jazz dance and basic motor skills are taught to fun popular music that kids love! It’s great exercise. It’s also a great class for boys that are interested in dance. 60 minutes.
All Jazz n’ Bears classes will participate in the Spring Showcase.
What to wear: Black or solid pastel pink leotard, black jazz pants or shorts, black jazz shoes, hair pulled back. Boys: Black pants or shorts, white T-shirt, black jazz shoes.
Tap n' Bears
In this fun class, kids combine beginner tap dancing with beginner tumbling. Kids will work on hearing different rhythms and staying with the beat of the music. A great place to start! 60 minutes.
All Tap n’ Bears classes will participate in the Spring Showcase.
What to wear: Black or solid pastel pink leotard, pastel pink footless tights, black tap shoes with button tap ties (see Dancewear Shop for information). Hair must be pulled back. Boys: Black pants or shorts, white T-shirt, black tap shoes.
Hip-Hop Combo
Ages 5-6 will love trying our fun hip-hop beginner class! We will work on the basics: walks, grapevines, pivot turns, kicks, step-digs, hips and much more. We use fun, age-appropriate, upbeat music.
Includes 30 minutes of tumbling. 60 minutes.
All Hip-Hop Combo classes will participate in the Spring Showcase.
What to wear: Black pants or shorts, T-shirt, clean athletic shoes or other dance shoes. Hair must be pulled back.
Tumblebears Two
Level Two (ages 5-6) is a fun way to learn headstands, cartwheels, handstands, bridges, obstacle courses, etc. The classes also use special equipment designed just for kids! Class length—60 minutes.
All tumblers will be given the opportunity to participate in our year-end "Tumbling Awards Day" (See Fun Stuff for more information.)
What to wear: Girls: leotard and shorts, hair pulled back, bare feet. Guys: T-shirt, shorts or pants, bare feet. No jewelry please. (We are not responsible for lost jewelry, watches, etc.)
Fundamentals of Tumbling (formerly Advanced Tumblebears)
Fundamentals of Tumbling is a 60 minute class for those with advanced skills. Students must already have a good cartwheel and running cartwheel, and preferably an unassisted or lightly assisted backbend. Classes will work on roundoffs, backbends, front and back walkovers. 60 minutes.
Students enrolling in these classes must have prior permission from a Dance Etc. instructor. A Dance Etc. instructor should make placement. When in doubt, please ask for assistance.
All tumblers will be given an opportunity to participate in our year-end Tumbling Awards Day. (See Fun Stuff for more information.)
What to wear: Leotard and shorts, hair pulled back, bare feet.
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