The Dance Institute

of The University of Akron

Photo of dancers rehersing at the Ballet Center

Fairy Tale Dance, Tap & Pre-Ballet

Summer 2009

Saturdays: May 30 - June 27 (5 weeks, once a week)
  • FAIRY TALE DANCE (ages 3-5)
    • 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
    • These classes are a fun and creative way to expose young children to dance movement and music. Children learn basic motor skills while using their imaginations to explore the world of dance.
  • PRE-BALLET (ages 4-7)
    • 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
    • Class Goals: *Acclimating students to the studio environment * Developing body awareness and strength* *Developing rhythm and musicality* *Accelerating the development of basic motor skills* *Understanding basic ballet vocabulary and positions of arms and legs*

Fee for either class session: $70.00 ($10.00 registration for new students.)

Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 16 -July 9 (4 weeks, twice a week)
  • Tap I (ages 5 and up)
    • 4:45 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
    • Black, jazz oxford shoes are highly recommended.
  • PRE-BALLET (ages 4-7)
    • 5:45 pm.- 6:30 p.m.
    • Class Goals: *Acclimating students to the studio environment * Developing body awareness and strength* *Developing rhythm and musicality* *Accelerating the development of basic motor skills* *Understanding basic ballet vocabulary and positions of arms and legs*

Fee for either class session: $109.00 ($10.00 registration for new students.)


Note: Parent observation will be the last class of the last week.

DRESS CODE:
  • Ladies: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Hair is to be in a secure bun.
  • Men: White t-shirt, black or gray tights, white or black slippers.
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