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Prof. Fee: $75
Homework: no
Hours/Week: 0
Max/Min Students: 12/6
Grade Range: 1-8*Not offered Fall 2016, Spring 2018*
Professional Fee: $75, no additional materials fee
This class is suitable for: Boys, girls and those who love to dance and move but do not enjoy the structure of ballet. This class is also great for the kid that tends to be a bit clumsy as it will strengthen their balance and spatial awareness.
*THIS IS NOT A PERFORMANCE CLASS*
Moms and Dads this is a fantastic class for you as well. I will discount your fee (it will be a drop in rate for you) -- speak to me about it. It's never too late to enjoy a class with your kiddo or for yourself that allows you to explore movement with your body through space and time. :)
Creative movement is a problem solving, non-competitive learning approach that is used to enhance the students’ awareness of their motor, cognitive, and expressive abilities.
Combining dance technique with the art of expression gives students the necessary tools to express their feelings through movement. They develop creative skills as they are encouraged to explore the different qualities of movement in relation to space, time, force, and flow. As they explore, they become aware of their different body parts and how they can move them, discover new ways of moving, create designs, and express feelings. Yoga postures and stories and relaxation techniques are integrated into the class.
The creative arts help students to:
*gain confidence and a positive self-esteem
*learn problem solving skills
*make discoveries about themselves, their friends, and the world around them
*learn cooperation by working together as a group
*learn to respect each other’s unique style
*learn spontaneity, leadership, and self-control
*develop creativity
*gain physical strength, flexibility, and stamina
*develop good posture, balance, and coordination through dance exercises and dance shapes
"Nature is the source of the dance. The movement of the waves, of winds, of the earth is ever in the same lasting harmony. We do not stand on the beach and inquire of the ocean what was its movement of the past and what will be its movement in the future. Every creature moves according to its nature … that is according to its feelings and physical structure. The movements of the savage were natural and beautiful. So too were the movements of the classical Greeks wearing simple tunics and sandals." -Isadora Duncan
*Please look up Isadora Duncan
Teacher provides: Dance knowledge, technique, music and a brief syllabus for the student to use at home for practice that the student will record in their notebook.
Student provides: Easy to move in clothing (not baggy or multi-layered). For showcase black dress pants and a black t-shirt (LONG SLEEVE-in the winter and SHORT SLEEVE-in the spring) will be required. A notebook is required too.
A choreographed routine of 1-2 minutes in length by the student is required for this class.
Homework: Yes, daily practice is expected. 20 minutes per day is acceptable.
** This ID is assigned to classes not on the current class schedule. The codes and descriptions are available then to revive to offer again. **
Details:Class meets on Monday from 9:00 PM to 9:55 PM