Creative Movement for Ages 5 & 6, instructed by Caroline Proctor! 8-Week Dance Session. Styles include Ballet & Jazz. Cost is $100 for the full 8 weeks ($95 Nash Arts Members). (Discounts may be available for those enrolling more than one student. Please call (252) 459-4734 or email [email protected] with inquiry.) Students should wear a black leotard with pink tights (any color shorts or ballet skirt coverup is optional to wear over leotard), pink ballet shoes, and bring bottled water with them to class. Hair should be worn up and out of face. Preregistration is required. Classes meet from 5:15-6:00PM. Due to a heavy calendar of events, holiday week, & meeting conflicts, it is difficult to schedule a consistent schedule this session. Please see posted dates below the class description.
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Class Description:
The focus of this class includes basic dance techniques with creative freedom.
This class will introduce young dancers to foundational dance techniques in a fun and engaging way. Through structured activities and creative movement, children will learn essential skills such as posture, balance, and basic steps in various styles, such as ballet and jazz. Along with learning technique, participants will be encouraged to express themselves through free dance, helping them develop a love for movement and build confidence.
Goals include to 1) master basic movements and techniques (such as plies, leaps, and simple turns), 2) understand the connection between music and movement 3) build creativity through improvisation and self-expression, & 4) enhance coordination, body awareness, and rhythm.
Class Schedule:
Tuesday, June 3rd
Tuesday, June 10th
Tuesday, June 24th
Tuesday, July 8th
Wednesday, July 16th
Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday, July 29th
Tuesday, August 5th
*Classes will not meet during the weeks of June 16th (due to an already heavy summer camp and class schedule) or June 30th (due to the July 4th holiday week). Our class for July 15th has been moved to Wednesday, July 16th, due to the council's monthly board meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Participants will also have the option of enrolling for the fall session.
About the Artist:
Local artist Caroline Proctor is a 2021 graduate of New Life Christian Academy, with an Early Childhood Certificate obtained through Nash Community College's Dual Enrollment Program, and is currently studying business administration at Nash Community College. With an array of awards under her belt, both academic and dance, Caroline has directed Rocky Mount Academy's Dance Program, toured while providing backstage assistance or management while providing other services with Encore Dance Competition for the Stars and Expressions National Dance Competition, and has served as instructor and choreographer locally for agencies that include Elite Dance Studio of the Performing Arts, Brand Performing Arts Center, and Massey School of Dance.
This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org