Preschool Classes
Shining Star Program
Ages 2 - 5 years
Learn about our Preschool Classes at Expressions Academy of Dance below:
Dance Discovery
This 45 minute class is a magical way for you and your toddler to experience dance and movement together. Each week will begin with a fun song and dance warm up, where they will be introduced to Ballet basics. This class includes dance, yoga, rhythm, music, singing and basic tumbling. It is a great way to begin the socialization process to prepare for pre-school or day care. We strive to create a meaningful learning environment where all children are encouraged to follow the beat of their own drum. Our purpose is to inspire a love of movement and dance that will stay with them for their lifetime.
Creative Movement
This class promotes creativity, dreams and pretend. Whether dancers are galloping like a horse across the floor, flying like fairies in a circle or playing freeze dance to end class, they are learning, creating, and building confidence. This class includes Ballet, basic tumbling skills, yoga, creative movement and imagination. Dancers will move with scarves, wands, ribbons. They will make music with tambourines, maracas and rhythm sticks, and dream with their whole heart. Our purpose is to create an hour of play, fun and dance where each child feels excited, accepted and inspired.
Pre-Ballet
This class is for the Ballerinas at heart! Our Pre-Ballet teaches the foundation of Ballet in a fun and exciting way. We focus on technique, terminology, heart, and determination. Ballet is an amazing teaching tool; It teaches discipline, perseverance, and it allows dancers to create and achieve goals within class. Our Pre-Ballet program is perfect for the young dancers who are just starting out, and who just love to move. We incorporate games, songs, and rhythm to exercise the creative part of their brain.
Ballet & Tap
This class is for the dancer who loves to move! Class begins with Ballet each week; stretching, warm ups, and technique. This class changes shoes half way through! Time to tap! Tap is a great way to learn rhythm and coordination! Each week the students will learn new Ballet and Tap fundamentals, all the while having fun being creative and imaginative. The Ballet & Tap combo gives the students the ability to try two styles within one class, so that they may experience both the classics of Ballet and the fun of tap!
Hip Hop Minis
This class is designed for the kids who just love to move and groove! This class combines Jazz and Hip Hop in a fun and age appropriate way! We learn the basic techniques of both genres, and create exciting and energetic dances. Our teachers will get kids up and moving in no time after warm ups with jumping jacks, push ups, and lots of core work to get those hip hop freezes down!
