Our creative dance programme is designed for 3-5 year olds. It is based on a curriculum of brain-compatible dance classes devised devised by Anne Green Gilbert, artistic director of the Creative Dance Centre in Seattle.

EXPLORING A DANCE CONCEPT

Each week the children will learn and practice different locomotor and non-locomotor skills and movement combinations. Rather than using a rote, steps-only approach to teaching however, dance is explored through a different concept each week. Concepts include size, direction, speed, weight, pathways and shapes. This makes learning more enjoyable, meaningful and beneficial for the children.

INSTRUMENTS AND PROPS

Children explore various percussion instruments and use these creatively, to learn rhythm and musical phrasing. A lot of fun props and equipment are used throughout the class and a wide variety of music styles are incorporated.

Smart Moves aims to create a playful, positive, and non-competitive atmosphere that is fun and challenging for both boys and girls.

3-4 YEAR OLD PARENT-CHILD CLASS

This class is based on parent-child interaction. A caregiver is required to attend the class and move with the child throughout the class, assisting and bonding with the child through dance.

4-5 YEAR OLD CHILD ONLY CLASS

This is a Pre-Ballet class. It is a continuation of the Creative Dance programme where we build on dance skills to strengthen body and brain whilst exploring our creative expression. Running, skipping, leaping and turning in progressively more exciting and challenging ways.