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                                                      AVE MARIA DANCE ACADEMY

                                                      CLASSES FOR KIDS 6 & UNDER


                                                      Creative Movement - boys & girls - ages 2-4
                                                      This class focuses on creative movement which builds on the
                                                      necessary gross motor skills needed for primary dance instruction.
                                                      We use fun, upbeat music to learn basic skills like hopping, skipping, jumping, galloping, leaping and balance coordination. Our tiniest dancers may not know it but they are learning important
                                                      fundamentals asthey have fun with creative imagery.  Music, props, instruments, short stories and steps that will help coordination, development, and social skills are incorporated.

                                                       
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                                                      Wee Dance - boys & girls – ages 3 & 4
                                                       This is the perfect class for your young dancer. Students will learn introductory ballet including plié, tendu, relevé, arabesque, and
                                                      the five positions of the feet.  They will also learn introductory tap including shuffle, dig, heel drops, toe and heel taps, and ball change. They will learn how to dance in a line, wait their turn, and dance
                                                      to the beat of music that is fun, familiar, and age appropriate!
                                                      This class develops not only flexibility, and balance, but also individuality & peer group skills. The Wee Dance class
                                                      participates in the annual dance recital.

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                                                      Ballet/Tap Combo - boys & girls -ages 5 & 6
                                                      This combo class is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to learn the basic techniques of both ballet and tap. This class trains the body to begin to recognize its potential and teaches proper technique to build strength and coordination.  Students will begin to learn ballet & tap terminologies, the foundations of ballet including introduction to the barre, and basic tap including rhythm and timing. This class will also enhance the child’s balance, coordination, flexibility and posture. The Ballet/Tap Combo class participates in the annual dance recital.