Dance for 6-8 Year Olds

This is a dance foundations with ballet, modern, and jazz focused class. The class is four weeks at a time but students are welcome to take the class all semester. 
This class will focus on the joy of dance and movement while providing a foundation of moves from ballet, modern, and jazz. 
Class will start with introductions a warmup. Once the warm up is done basic moves and positions will be practiced in center. Jumps and large movement will be done across the floor as space allows. Free dance and a time to show off the favorite move of the day will happen at the end of class. Students will learn a sort dance throughout the class duration. The last class will follow the same formate but will also include performing the short dance for each other.  
It is encouraged to have a scarf, wand, ribbons, or a small stuffed toy to dance with for part of the class. 
While leotards and ballet/jazz shoes are great for dancing stretchy clothes, socks, or bare feet are welcome. 
This is a four week class but students are welcome to repeat as the class will change. 
Week 1 Intro to the types of dance we will use and how to dance safely 
Week 2 Dance big/small and making movements travel
Week 3 Musicality
Week 4 Emotions in dance and performing