DANCE CLASSES FOR AGES 24 Months & UP
PRESCHOOL DANCE PROGRAMS
The Dance to Learn® Curriculum is the Whole-Child Dance Method™. We believe in a CONCEPTUALIZED-THEMATIC approach to dance education with 8 core Principles within the Methodology. Our RESEARCH BASED CURRICULUM ensures we develop the Exceptional Child through DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE teaching strategies.
- Cognitive Development
- Social/Emotional Development
- Sensory Development
- Language Development
- Coordination Development
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™
(12 - 24 months)
Developmental class focusing on parent and child participation. Introduces valuable skills like following directions and sequential order and is a great pre-introduction to dance.
Mommy, Teddy Bear and Me™ is a Conceptual Dance Education approach to Parent and Me Dance Classes. Children 12-24 months their Parent/Caregiver will learn 7 essential Dance Concepts:
- Action
- Space
- Tempo
- Sizes
- Levels
- Body Parts
- Pathways
Attire:Form fitting dance attire; leggings/shorts, fitted shirt; hair pulled back and away from face. Socks.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
(2 YEARS OLD)
Introduction to music and movement through a combination of fun and structure. Helps with motor skill development and posture.
The Dance to Learn® Curriculum utilizes The Whole Child Dance Method™ which focuses on:
-Cognitive Development
-Social/Emotional Development
-Language Development
-Sensory Development
-Coordination Development
Attire:
Form fitting dance attire; leggings/shorts, fitted shirt; hair pulled back and away from face. Socks.
STARS
(3 YEARS OLD)
Students learn primary classroom etiquette, develop rhythm, balance, coordination and basic fundamentals of both ballet and tap.
The Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum is ideal for boys and girls age 3. The program follows the Whole Child Dance Method™ which meets children where they are in their development to ensure no child is left behind in their early years of dance education. The Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum follows a Conceptualized-Thematic approach to dance education designed to build connections between the child's brain development and the foundations of their dance education, the dance concepts! Dance to Learn® Creative Dance classes provide multi-sensory experiences throughout a progressive Class Flow, with the purpose to captivate multiple learning styles and guarantee comprehension and retention of the subjects and technique learned. The Dance to Learn® Creative Dance Curriculum follow 4 Pillars to ensure each class is Educational, Engaging, Enriching & Essential to build a solid foundation for future dance studies.
Attire:
Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes; hair secured in bun.
KINDERSTARS
(4 & 5 YEARS)
BALLET (Combo with TAP)
Students learn primary classroom etiquette, develop rhythm, balance, coordination and basic fundamentals of both ballet and tap.
The Dance to Learn® Ballet Program is ideal for boys and girls ages 4-5. The program follows the 8 Principles of the Whole-Child Dance Method™. Each Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plan introduces a dance concept or principle using kid-friendly themes, props and music! Dance to Learn® Ballet classes are multi-sensory and designed with the whole child in-mind. The Dance to Learn® Ballet Program follow 4 Pillars to ensure each class is Educational, Engaging, Enriching & Essential to build a solid foundation for future ballet studies.
Attire:
Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes; hair secured in bun.
TAP (Combo with BALLET)
Students learn primary classroom etiquette, develop rhythm, balance, coordination and basic fundamentals of both ballet and tap.
Dance to Learn® has partnered with dance dance HOORAY! to provide our members with themed, kid-friendly preschool tap classes recommended for children ages 4-5! The dance dance HOORAY tap lessons will take your students on a fun journey into imagination, while learning and reviewing important tap skills! Each themed lesson incorporates imagery with age-appropriate exercises to teach musicality, rhythmic patterns, tempo, sequencing, and motor tools. Your dancers will work on the building-blocks of tap dance vocabulary needed to provide a strong foundation for future tap skills.
Attire:
Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes; hair secured in bun.
HIP HOP
Introduction to Hip Hop by learning and exploring jazz funk/street style choreography. Students learn primary classroom etiquette, develop rhythm, balance, and coordination.
The Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Program is ideal for boys and girls ages 3-7. The program follows the 8 Principles of the Whole-Child Dance Method™. Each Conceptualized-Thematic Lesson Plan introduces a dance concept or principle using kid-friendly themes, props and music! Dance to Learn® Hip Hop classes are multi-sensory and designed with the whole child in-mind. The Dance to Learn® Hip Hop Program follow 4 Pillars to ensure each class is Educational, Engaging, Enriching & Essential to build a solid foundation for future Hip Hop studies.
Attire:
Stretchy, comfortable dance attire; sweats/leggings; shirt/hoodie. Hair pulled back. Tennis shoes that are not worn outside - bring your shoes in separate as to not bring rocks into the studio
ADVANCED KINDERSTARS (BALLET & TAP)
Provides the same structure as Kinderstars but is for 2nd year students who already have a foundation in technique. Instructor apporval required for enrollment.
Attire:
Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes; hair secured in bun.
Testimonials
"My young child has been taking ballet class here she always has so much fun and just adores her teacher Miss Jen. Every week she looks forward to her class and wants to go every day if she could!"
Lanie M.
We absolutely love AFDA all the staff are amazing and truly have a passion for what they do. All the students are so nice and welcoming.
Kendra S.
Contact Us
ADDRESS
5660 West 88th Avenue, Westminster CO 80031
Mon – Fri : 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday : 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday : Closed
About
Artistic Fusion Dance Academy is a children's dance studio located in Westminster with an award-winning team dedicated to providing the best dance instruction whilst also empowering tomorrow's leaders.
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri : 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday : 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday : Closed
