Creative Movement for Ages 7-9 instructed by Caroline Proctor! 10-Week Dance Session. Styles include Ballet, Jazz, & Lyrical. Cost is $125 for the full 10 weeks ($120 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 6-7PM. 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 is fundamentals of dance with historical exploration.
This class will focus on teaching children the core fundamentals of dance, including posture, flexibility, and coordination, with a special emphasis on the history and cultural significance of dance.
Students will explore a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, and modern, while learning about famous dancers and performances from history. The class will include structured technique and fun choreography that reflects both the art and history of dance.
The goals of this class include 1) learning proper dance techniques and terminology, 2) developing strength, flexibility, and coordination, 3) exploring the history of dance, including iconic performers such as the Rockettes and professional ballerinas, & 4) creating dance routines that incorporate learned techniques and creative expression.
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
Tuesday, August 12th
Wednesday, August 20th
*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). Classes for the weeks of July 15th & August 19th been moved to Wednesdays, July 16th & August 20th, due to the council's monthly board meetings. 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 has recently obtained her degree in business administration from Nash Community College. With an array of awards under her belt, both academic and dance, Caroline provided backstage assistance or management and additional services with two touring dance competitions and has directed and served as instructor and choreographer locally for various agencies.
This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org