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FINDING JOY THROUGH
Our curriculum within The Dance Box is based in creative dance & ballet; striking a balance between both dance technique & the artistic exploration of dance. We simplify the studio experience & focus on the student; shaping well-rounded dancers in a comfortable, nurturing environment wherein they discover how dance offers joy.
Our dancers
learn to understand & embrace their bodies & abilities as contributors while gaining a critical technical foundation from a highly-trained & experienced faculty. Dance Box students are happy, engaged, have memorable learning experiences in the classroom, make marked progress, & look forward to class every week.
What makes
us different?
Based in Creative Dance (artistic development) with the introduction of basic ballet technique.
PRE-K PROGRAM
Curriculum increases focus in ballet technique while continuing to incorporate Creative Dance (artistic development).
K-1ST GRADE PROGRAM
2ND-12TH GRADE PROGRAM
CORE CLASS
Our once per week grade-level Core Class is required for each student & is based in both ballet (technical development) & creative dance (artistic development).
TECHNIQUE PROGRAM
Our optional Technique Program accelerates technical progress & is offered in addition to the Core program.
Tech 1 (generally 2nd-4th grade) is a ballet class held 1x per week (1 additional class outside of Core).
Tech 2 & Tech 3 (5th grade+) is a ballet class 1x per week & a contemporary class 1x per week (2 total additional classes outside of Core).
We believe it is important the dancer has the opportunity to embrace & love their body, has an understanding of the elements of movement, & is at least 6 years-old before they have an increased focus on technique; such as ballet. The more dance is studied, the more wisdom & truth we find in this approach & in the benefits of training both the technician & artist within each dancer.
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Core Class Curriculum Breakdown
Creative Dance
Ballet
2-5 Years Old
Kindergarten
& Older
Creative Dance
Ballet
How does creative dance benefit the student?
How does creative dance benefit the student?
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They become good movers, problem solvers, leaders & choreographers,
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build confidence in themselves & their ability to create & have their own ideas,
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are provided a healthy outlet for self-expression,
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learn to love & embrace their bodies,
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learn how to participate in art as both an observer & artist,
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& are taught the elements of movement such as time, space, & energy which will enhance their approach to movement across all genres.
How does ballet benefit the dancer?
How does ballet benefit the student?
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They develop posture, balance, & lines which will serve them both inside and outside of dance,
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focus on perfecting codified movement such as turns, leaps, & barre,
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develop coordination and the ability to learn choreography,
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learn discipline & dedication,
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& develop a critical technical foundation that will set them up for future success in dance.
What does a typical class look like at The Dance Box?
Our classes have a specifically designed structure which maximizes every moment of your child’s time in class. The creative dance portions of class are expertly integrated with technique portions in a way that keeps the child engaged and learning throughout the entire lesson. Transitions from one focused study to the next are smooth and thoughtful.
Why should I invest in
dance education?
Even if a child does not continue with dance past childhood, dance; when approached the right way, offers a child posture and lines that serve them both inside and outside dance, develops their ability to solve problems and think creatively, nurtures a healthy relationship with their bodies and confidence in their own ideas, and gifts them a life-long love and appreciation for art and the processes behind it.