Kinderdance Classes
We are now accepting registration for our 2010-2011 Dance Season.
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Call the Main Office for available class times, or to sign up for our mailing list (477-2441).
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Kinderdance I, II & III
(Ages 3-6)
Our youngest classes introduce dancers to pre-ballet, tap and creative movement. Our classes are designed to introduce movement and music while stimulating the imagination, developing rhythm and coordination skills.
Kinderdance classes are held once a week for 45 minutes. This class runs for the entire season (September through May) and Kinderdancers are invited to participate in our annual recital in June. Students must be 3 by November 2010 and be fully potty-trained. Requires tap shoes, ballet slippers, leotard and tights.
Q: What can I expect my three-year-old to learn?
A: Your child's teachers will introduce locomotor skills, pre-ballet, tap basics, musicality (singing/rhythm) and social interaction. Sometimes young children enjoy the rhythms of music at home, but it takes time for some of them to be ready for organized group activity. At this age it varies greatly from child to child when they are ready. In class, the teacher will encourage them to join in and have fun and help them become a part of the class.
Q: How do I know if my child is progressing well in class?
A: We have observation windows in our waiting rooms so that you may watch your child's class whenever you wish. As far as your child's advancement - the individual teacher is the one who can best judge that in relation to the rest of the class. If you have concerns, we recommend that you schedule a time to meet with the teacher.
Q: What size are the classes?
A: We try to maintain a ratio of one teacher to 6 students to allow all students to receive as much individual attention as possible. Many of our Saturday morning classes have between 12 and 16 students and will have up to three teachers in the room. Daytime classes are usually smaller (minumum of 5 students).
Q: What does my child need for class?
A: Tap shoes, ballet slippers and dancewear.
Dancewear for girls is a leotard and tights. For boys, a T-shirt and shorts/sweat pants are fine. We do not have a color or style requirement for Kinderdance classes.
We offer dance supplies (shoes and dancewear) right at our studio! We have some sizes in stock and any orders placed are available for pick-up at the studio in 1-2 weeks. Orders placed in August will be available for your first class.
Target and Wal*Mart also supply leotards and tights for girls. Tap and ballet shoes may be found at Payless Shoe Store (near Target or in Crossgates).
We recommend purchasing shoes AFTER your dancer tries a few classes. For your dancer's first class, sneakers can be substituted for ballet slippers and "dress up" shoes look similar 
to tap shoes.
Q: How do I register?
A: Simply call us at (518) 477-2441!