WINTER & SPRING DANCE w/ MS. ALLEGRA @ the Lab
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Baby Dance (Ages 17 months to 2.5 years)
Mondays, 4:10pm to 4:40pm January 6 through June 1 (no class Jan 20, Feb 17, April 13, May 25) Assisted by a parent or caregiver. No uniform required. Little ones explore the joy of movement through creative play! During this class we focus on tactile exercises and games while using props that encourage a love of music and movement. Get ready to boogie to the beat and join us as we bounce, stretch, balance, and play! Toddler Dance (Ages 2 and 3) Mondays, 4:45pm to 5:15pm January 6 through June 1 (no class Jan 20, Feb 17, April 13, May 25) Parental/caregiver assistance optional. No uniform required. Children develop body awareness and strengthen their growing muscles through creative movement and dance! Classes engage the imagination to keep children having fun while moving and learning. Students also gain independence as they build the confidence to take class on their own. Parental assistance is an option if a parent wishes to provide their child with additional comfort and encouragement. Pre-K Dance (ages 3.5-5 years) Mondays, 5:20pm to 6:05pm January 6 through June 1 (no class Jan 20, Feb 17, April 13, May 25) Drop off recommended. Uniform required. Children learn beginning dance terminology and positions through relatable, age appropriate imagery. Throughout the class children have the opportunity to try many forms of dance such as ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop, while gaining coordination, strength, flexibility and balance. This program encourages self expression while supporting each student's unique physical, mental, and emotional development. **Registration Requirement: Students may only register in their age group and must be within the age range of their class by the start of the first class. The teacher may suggest moving a child to a different class depending on ability and maturity; this decision is at the discretion of the teacher. Uniform Requirement: Leotard with attached skirt (any color), no tights, no socks, no slippers, hair should be tied back and off face. You can purchase the uniform for $6.99 here OR plain sweatpants, t-shirt, no socks. |
Allegra Glinsky is a dance instructor and choreographer. She holds a B.A. in Dance, with a minor in Wellness from Mercyhurst University. She studied at the American Ballet Theatre Teacher Training Institute in New York City and is an ABT® Certified Teacher in Pre-Primary through Levels 6, 7, and Partnering. She has danced professionally with Dance Cat-alyst, and currently teaches dance classes in Brooklyn to ages 1 through adult.
Ms. Allegra’s classes are always engaging and use the children’s own creativity to keep kids having fun while moving and learning. Her patient and innovative approach to teaching fosters each student’s unique qualities to bring out the best in every child. During each class she strives to connect with all students and provide them with an experience that helps shape their bodies and minds during formative years. |
Dance Classes Provide-
Cognitive Benefits:
The program is designed to improve cognitive function through exercises that help stimulate and develop important neurological connections in the brain. These connections directly affect children’s performance later in life with tasks such as reading and writing.
Confidence Building:
It is vital that the children begin the program by accomplishing small goals that then give them the confidence to accomplish larger goals. This process makes transitions to new movement patterns fun and seamless for young kids. As the children’s confidence blossoms they not only understand how to deal with difficult steps and concepts, but actually welcome, and get excited by a new challenge.
Exposure to Arts Culture:
Throughout the curriculum, children get exposure to a number of different dance styles including ballet, hip hop, modern and jazz. They also learn proper dance terminology which translates directly into their understanding of patterns and different movement concepts.
Cognitive Benefits:
The program is designed to improve cognitive function through exercises that help stimulate and develop important neurological connections in the brain. These connections directly affect children’s performance later in life with tasks such as reading and writing.
Confidence Building:
It is vital that the children begin the program by accomplishing small goals that then give them the confidence to accomplish larger goals. This process makes transitions to new movement patterns fun and seamless for young kids. As the children’s confidence blossoms they not only understand how to deal with difficult steps and concepts, but actually welcome, and get excited by a new challenge.
Exposure to Arts Culture:
Throughout the curriculum, children get exposure to a number of different dance styles including ballet, hip hop, modern and jazz. They also learn proper dance terminology which translates directly into their understanding of patterns and different movement concepts.
