Kids' Classes > Descriptions
At Ninth Street Dance, our emphasis is on teaching dance and having fun. Thus, we do not participate in competitions nor stage elaborate recitals, and there are no additional fees to those listed below.
Parents of young children are asked not to remain in the studio during class. We do, however, have windows for viewing classes in progress, and parents are invited into the studio at times for informal showings.
Parent/Child Dance (2-3 yrs.)
Through movement games, stories and songs, parents (or caregivers) and their little ones will have a chance to learn more about how their bodies can move, as they explore their relationship from the fun perspective of dance.
Winter 2012
Saturdays, 9:10-9:50 am, Jan. 7-March 10 - FULL
Fridays, 10-10:45 am, Jan. 27-March 9 - New Section!
Instructors: Alexia Forte (Sat.); Amy Levine (Fri.)
Fees: (10 weeks): $100 per adult/child pair; Fri. class - $70 (7 weeks)
Discovering Movement (3-5 yrs.)
In this class, children will explore the basics of creative dance (shape, form, musicality) interspersed with age-appropriate pre-ballet exercises.
Winter 2012
3-4 year-olds:
Mondays, 4:15-5:05 pm, Jan. 9-March 12 - FULL or
Saturdays, 9:10-9:55 am, Jan. 7-March 10 - FULL
3 1/2-5 year-olds:
Saturdays, 10-10:50 am, Jan. 7-March 10 - FULL or
Saturdays, 3:30-4:20 pm, Jan. 28-March 10 - New Section! or
Saturdays, 4:30-5:20 pm, Jan. 28-March 10 - New Section!
4-5 year-olds:
Tuesdays, 3:50-4:40 pm, Jan. 10-March 13 - FULL or
Saturdays, 10-10:50 am, Jan. 7-March 10 - FULL
Instructors: Amy Levine (Sat. 3-4 & 3 1/2-5 yr. olds);
Danielle Oldziey (Mon.,Tues., Sat. 4-5 yr. olds); ShaLeigh Comerford (Sat. 4 pm)
Fees: (10 weeks): $100; Sat. pm classes - $70 (7 weeks)
Dance Explorations (6-9 yrs.)
Photo by Patrick Coin
Children will begin to learn basic dance techniques, with an emphasis on jazz dance – and fun!
Winter 2012
6-8 year-olds:
Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 pm, Jan. 7-March 10
7-9 year-olds:
Fridays, 4:15-5:15, Jan. 6-March 9 - Cancellled
Instructors: Melanie Hope
Fees: (10 weeks): $100
Children's Ballet (6 yrs and up)
The beginning-level class introduces children to the basics of ballet in a low-key and fun atmosphere. The mixed-level class is open to children 9 and up, as well as teens and adults, and is appropriate for serious students with some ballet experience; class is designed to bring greater focus to physical transformation in ballet training, including turnout and core training, with a substantial reduction in strain and injury.
Winter 2012
Beginning (6-8 yrs.): Wednesdays, 3:50-4:50 pm, Jan. 11-March 14
Mixed-level (9 yrs. & up): Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 pm, Jan. 5-March 8
Instructors: Kat Folckomer (Beg.);
Joe Saponaro (Mixed-level
Fees: (10 weeks): $100
Kids' Hip-Hop (7-11 yrs.)
Dance like your favorite pop stars! In this high-energy, age-appropriate class, kids will learn fun hip-hop techniques and combinations, danced to their favorite music.
Winter 2012
7-9 yr. olds: Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 pm, Jan. 5-March 8
8-11 year-olds: Fridays, 4:15-5:15 pm, Jan. 6-March 9
Instructors: LeBrandi Johnson (Thurs.);Sakina Flint (Fri.)
Fees: (10 weeks): $100
