Classes for Ages 1-6
Class Placement
The appropriate class and level for each student is entirely determined by the Footnotes staff. Correct placement for each dancer is individualistic and specific to that dancer’s needs and abilities.
Please remember that all students do not learn at the same rate. Students who start in the same class together will not always progress in the same way and therefore may be placed in different levels based upon the evaluation of their progress.
New students with no or little dance experience will be placed in beginner classes of the appropriate age group in the subject of their choice.
New students with prior dance instruction may have to try a few different classes and levels to find the appropriate fit at Footnotes.
Returning students are generally kept with their group for the new dance season. However, each student is evaluated at the end of each year and may therefore be placed in a different level in accordance with their progress.
Happy Feet Age 1-2
This class is the perfect introduction to music and movement for the very young child not ready to separate but ready to explore a nurturing learning environment. The basic elements of dance are introduced in a positive and loving way using props such as scarves, stuffed animals, musical instruments, and costume effects. Caregivers (in comfortable clothing) and children participate together throughout the class until children are willing and able to dance alone.
This is a 25 minute class structured to stimulate coordination skill, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers. This program is an excellent introduction to the world of dance and lots of fun for the youngest dancer!
Happy Feet Age 3-4
This class designed for dancers age 3-4 is a fun introduction to various styles of dance. The activities are aimed at cultivating body awareness, such as the ability to identify and isolate body parts. There will be singing and clapping exercises to help develop the musical side and movement skills such as shaking, kicking, walking on different levels, etc. Other activities will focus on using imagination to cultivate creativity. This is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our younger dancers to the basics of ballet and the joy or moving to music. Dancers will learn the basics of ballet, jazz, and tumbling while exploring creative movement.
Happy Feet Age 5-6
Dancers will continue to learn ballet terminology and movements in the 5-6 year old class. We encourage creativity and fun in class as well learning new dance skills. There’s also a focus on teaching day to day skills like knowing shapes, colors, counting and knowing right from left. This is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our younger dancers to the basics of ballet and the joy or moving to music. Dancers will learn the basics of ballet, jazz, and tumbling while exploring creative movement.
Happy Feet Tap (age 5-6)
Tap is an exciting dance style that is fun to watch and hear. It’s a great way to increase the coordination and develop musicality. This is a 30 minute class for ages 5 and 6
Performance Team
Performance Team (for ages 5+) is a class for dancers who love to be on stage.
It gives dancers extra opportunities to perform in our various productions throughout the year. Performance team is taken in addition to one of the following classes: Ballet, Jazz, or Lyrical. Performance team operates in two sessions (Aug-Dec & Jan-May), you can sign up for one or both sessions. Talk to a studio director for class times and placement.