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EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES<br />

EARLY CHILDHOOD<br />

CLASSES<br />

DANCE<br />

CREATIVE MOVEMENT<br />

In this introduction to dance, young children<br />

develop an understanding of the connection<br />

between rhythm and <strong>music</strong> in relation to<br />

movement, as well as an awareness and<br />

control of their bodies. Children learn to<br />

follow leaders, basic movement, listening<br />

skills, and creative expression.<br />

Ages 2–3: Thursdays, 9:15–10 am; $175<br />

Ages 3–5: Thursdays, 10:15–11 am; $175<br />

Ages 3–5: Saturdays, 9:15–10 am; $175<br />

MUSIC<br />

SING ME A SONG<br />

Charlie the Lion and his puppet friends sing<br />

songs from around the world and invite the<br />

children to move to the <strong>music</strong>. In addition,<br />

storytelling is incorporated into the class<br />

lessons to help stimulate visual, aural, and<br />

mental sensors. The children play basic<br />

percussion instruments such as small drums,<br />

bells, and egg shakers to explore different<br />

rhythms and sounds. This class is for both<br />

child and parent (or supervising adult).<br />

Ages 10 months–1.5 years<br />

Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 am; $320 per semester<br />

MUSIC MAKES ME SMILE<br />

Singing, listening, and moving to <strong>music</strong> in different<br />

moods help the children learn how to<br />

express themselves. They also develop muscular<br />

coordination and listening skills. Basic<br />

percussion instruments such as small drums,<br />

finger cymbals, and maracas are played to<br />

explore simple rhythm patterns. Popular children<br />

songs are learned for singing and playing<br />

along with instruments. This class is for<br />

both child and parent (or supervising adult).<br />

Ages 1.5–3 years: Tuesdays, 11–11:45 am &<br />

Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 am; $320 per semester<br />

LOVING MUSIC<br />

Listening and moving to <strong>music</strong> helps the<br />

child understand spatial concepts and<br />

improve muscular coordination. Singing and<br />

playing basic percussion instruments such as<br />

drums, sticks, cow bells, triangles, and wood<br />

blocks are used to explore different rhythms.<br />

Repertoire includes songs from around the<br />

world and <strong>music</strong>al theater. Children attend<br />

by themselves.<br />

Ages 3–4 years: Tuesdays, 11:30 am–12:15 pm &<br />

Saturdays, 10:45–11:30 am; $320 per semester<br />

THEATER<br />

CREATIVE DRAMATICS<br />

Children participate in theater games to<br />

build self and group awareness by hearing<br />

stories read aloud and then acting them<br />

out. Children also create their own plays,<br />

learn songs, and begin to move creatively.<br />

Children attend class by themselves.<br />

Ages 3–5: Fridays, 9:30–10:15 am &<br />

10:30–11:15 am; $175<br />

VISUAL ARTS<br />

TODDLER ART & PLAY<br />

Children explore paint, collage, and clay<br />

along with singing and movement that<br />

fosters learning and acquaints parents<br />

and caretakers with the visual arts as an<br />

important part of development for young<br />

children. For a child accompanied by a<br />

parent or caretaker.<br />

R<br />

&<br />

Ages 2–3 (with one parent or caretaker)<br />

Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 am or Wednesdays,<br />

10:30–11:15 am<br />

$240 for 16 sessions ($90 per additional child)<br />

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