Kids Club Fun & Fitness

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Dance Connection

With classes from parent-child through adult, learn to dance from the BEST instructors in our wonderful dance studios with full mirrors, large observation area and sprung dance floors to keep dancer's joints safe.

Class Descriptions (2 yrs thru teens)

2009 FALL schedule posted below
This is the schedule for Fall 2009. Classes may be full and/or classes may have been added. 
For most accurate availability of classes call 360/546-KIDS

Ballet Classes                                                     

Class	Class Schedule	Class Video/Picture
Mommy & Me (2 1/2 yrs)       Introduces dance and musicality thru creative movement. (40 min)	Coming Soon
Lil Leapers (3& 4yrs)           An introduction to dance and creative movement for your little dancer. Our classes are filled with fun activities that will help them grow with expression and improve their coordination. (40 min)	Monday 6:15-6:55                           Thursday 9:05-9:45           3:10-3:50                     Saturday           9:05-9:45
Twinkle Toes         (5&6 yrs)           For the next step with your budding dancer, we'll move to the barre and continue our dance knowledge with classic exercises and inventive techniques to move. (45 min)	Monday 5:25-6:10                   Thursday 10:45-11:30
Ballet I (1st-5th grades)       This class begins to build on the classic structure of traditional ballet. It focuses on technique, posture, the relationship between movement and music and the learning of choreography.	Thursday  6:25-7:15
Ballet II (1st-5th grades)         A more intermediate approach to ballet. A basic understanding of ballet is required to join this class.	Thursday 3:55-4:40
Ballet III (1st-5th grades)           Advanced ballet class for those with 2+ years of previous dance experience.           Must have completed ballet II.	call for avail

Combination Classes

                                                                                                                                     

Class	Class Schedule	Class Video/Picture
Lil Leapers & Gym         (3& 4yrs)           Lil Leapers class (above) 40 minutes combined with 15 minutes of tumbling class.         Perfect class for kids who want to do both gymnastics and dance!	Monday 5:55-6:55                   Thursday 9:05-10:05 3:10-4:15
Twinkle Toes & Gym (4&5yrs)                 Twinkle toes class (above) 45 minutes combined with 15 minutes of tumbling class.           Perfect class for kids who want to do both gymnastics and dance!	Monday 5:25-6:30                   Thursday 10:45-12:00
Ballet /Tap Combo (4&5yrs)           Learn the basics of the two most popular dance techniques. Classes are designed to create grace and balance through ballet and rhythm and coordination through tap.	Thursday 9:55-10:40 4:45-5:30

Hip Hop / Jazz / Tap Classes / Musical Theater

                                                                       

Class	Fall Class Schedule	Class Video/Picture
Hip Hop 1 (1-5th grade)         Hip Hop is the fastest growing dance form, taking from jazz, tap, African, martial and more. Come join the upbeat FUN learning the new styles of hip hop. (45 min)	Monday 4:35-5:25         Tuesday 6:30-7:15
Hip Hop 1 (6-12th grade)         Hip Hop is the fastest growing dance form, taking from jazz, tap, African, martial and more. Come join the upbeat FUN learning the new styles of hip hop. (45 min)	Thursday 5:35-6:20
Jazz I (1st-5th grade)         Jazz is the most encompassing of all styles; from ballet techniques to tap, from Broadway to hip hop, jazz is ever changing and ALWAYS FUN!	Monday 7:00-7:45
Tap I (1st-5th grades)           A beginning level tap class designed to introduce kids to contemporary tap skills. Fun class to fun music!
Musical Theater (3rd-8th gr)         Dancing, singing, and acting: this class has it all. Join in while we learn dance steps, sing to popular songs and make new friends in our Kids Club Musical!	FREE Clinic Dec. 5 Call to sign up!!
Performance Group             Our performance group performs 3-5 times per year throughout the Portland/Vancouver area.                           By audition only.	Call for audition

Recital

Each June, Dance Connection holds a recital. Students that join the program prior to march are eligible to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity for our dancers to show off their hard earned skills, develop stage presence, and to do what dancers do--PERFORM! We also hold an annual performance for some classes at the Clark County Fair.

Attire

*All items are offered in our on-site pro shop! Discounted packages are available to Dance Connections students.

ALL CLASSES: Hair should be secured off of the face, either in a ponytail, braid or bun.
Lil' Leapers: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Skirt/tutu optional.
Ballet, Ballet/Tap Combo: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, tan tap shoes. Skirt optional (no tutus please)
Jazz/Tap Combo: Leotard, tights or black jazz pants, black jazz shoes, tan tap shoes.
Jazz: Leotard or tank top, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes.
Hip Hop:  comfortable clothing, split sole dance sneakers, jazz shoe or tennis shoes NEVER WORN OUTSIDE.

All pricing and programs subject to change at any time. For most current information call 546-KIDS

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