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Mini-Dancers
Vanessa Watters, Instructor
Wednesdays, 4:00-4:35 pm
Ages 3-4
Girls and boys will have a blast (and blow off steam!) in this fun introduction to the world of ballet and creative dance! Through the use of games and songs, our Mini-Dancers will learn the names of arm and leg positions, as well as movements such as tendu, plié, relevé, and passé.
Pre-Ballet
Vanessa Watters, Instructor
Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 pm
Ages 5-6
This class is designed to foster interest in pursuing more advanced ballet technique. Children will learn introductory ballet technique as well as body awareness and movement exploration through age-appropriate games and exercises.
Ballet I
Vanessa Watters, Instructor
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Ages 7-12
Develop coordination, grace, musicality, flexibility, and balance in this sequential program. Basic ballet technique and vocabulary will be introduced as well as barre work, adagio and allegro movements, and dancing in unison.
Dance attire for this class:
- Pink OR black footed tights
- Light pink, light blue or light purple leotard OR solid light or white t-shirt
- Sheer light-colored skirt permitted
- Ballet slippers
- NO street shoes on the marley floor
- Hair pulled back (long hair in a bun)
- No excessive jewelry
FEES for the above classes: $15 registration fee; $90* tuition. $48 if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein during summer session (only one dance class or FUNdamentals class qualifies for discounted class rate). (Fees are as of Summer 2023.)
SPECIAL DANCE SAVINGS: Take one Ballet or Dance Styles class at full tuition, get a second (or more) Ballet or Dance Styles class at 50% off! 50% discount applies to the lower tuition fee. For students already receiving a discount for individual lessons, the second additional class is 50% of full tuition (not the discounted amount).
* Learn more about our Tuition Assistance by clicking here.