FIRST STEPS
DANCE PROGRAM (ages 3-7)
Inspiring Creativity One Step At A Time
In a caring, safe, and family-friendly environment, the seeds of future artists are planted. Teachers and staff nurture each student so they bloom into artists with us. With years of experience working with young children, our teachers love to share the joy of dance through ballet, jazz, hip-hop and creative dance and each level is a progressive program based on the child’s physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development.
2024 SPRING SEMESTER
creative ballet
AGES 3-4
A combination class where beginning ballet skills and creative movement are introduced. This 45-minute class is geared toward improving basic motor skills, agility and rhythm. Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
CLASS OFFERED:
SATURDAY 10:00-10:45AM Creative Ballet w/ Miss Jackie @ OTE Dance Studio
Dress Code: Dance leotard in any color or style with ballet skirt and tights (white, pink, nude or black); leotard any color with tights; dance leotard with dance shorts (without tights) or biketard (any color). Boys: Black shorts, leggings or sweatpants and black or white t-shirt
Shoes: Ballet shoes are required (girls & boys nude/pink/ black). Be sure to cut off the excess string in the ballet shoes or tuck the bow into the shoe.
Hair: In a neat bun (if possible) or pulled back.
PRE-BALLET
AGES 5-7 & 4-6
This 45-minute class will build on basic ballet technique and geared toward improving basic motor skills, agility and rhythm. Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
Dress Code: Dance leotard in any color or style with ballet skirt and tights (white, pink, nude or black); leotard any color with tights; dance leotard with dance shorts (without tights) or biketard (any color). Boys: Black shorts, leggings or sweatpants and black or white t-shirt
Shoes: Ballet shoes are required (girls & boys nude/pink/ black). Be sure to cut off the excess string in the ballet shoes or tuck the bow into the shoe.
Hair: In a neat bun (if possible) or pulled back.
HIP-HOP
AGES 4-7
This fun, high-energy 45-min dance class enables kids to loose while developing creativity, coordination, musicality, and listening skills. Activities include hip hop, basic breakdancing, and dance games in a non-stop action-packed class that will have you movin' to the beat! All music and moves are age appropriate.
Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
Dress Code: Open to the discretion of the dancer. Sweatpants, leggings, gym shorts, t-shirt, tank top. NO jeans or dresses.
Shoes: Sneakers are required. If a dancer does not have the proper shoes they may not be able to execute the moves in class and risk injury.
ACRO4KIDS
AGES 5-10
Acro incorporates a lot of strength training so that students can continue to build the muscles that will help them master more advanced tricks and tumbling. Each student will receive one on one spotting and instruction as they go across the mat so that they can build confidence in their body’s ability.
Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
Dress Code: Dance or gymnastics leotard with dance shorts or leggings, gymnastics biketard or form-fitted top with dance shorts or leggings. No loose fitting clothes unless approved by the teacher.
Shoes: barefoot.
Hair: Must be pulled back or in a ponytail.
INTRO TO DANCE
ages 4-6
This class will teach the fundamentals of dance and explore the basics of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and universal movement concepts through games, songs, and cooperation. Students will continue to learn how to express themselves and work on fine-motor skills through the art of both dance and music. This is an excellent class for young students to discover their love of dance. .
Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
No classes offered during the Fall Semester
JAZZ
AGES 5-7
This 45-minute class is an energetic and upbeat class using popular and current music. Students will learn basic jazz technique & terminology, and learn dance choreography and dance elements.
Dancers will perform in the Spring Recital.
No classes offered during the Spring Semester