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Looking for a weekly dance class your little one will love? Look no further! Center Stage Dance & Creative Movement is a virtual dance class designed specifically for young dancers. Students enrolled in this class can expect to learn foundational dance technique,  improve strength and coordination, and have a blast each week. Sign up today, and watch as your child learns to shine their brightest! 

Class Breakdown:
This class will be broken down into three sections. Each section will use instruction, activities, and music created specifically for young dancers. That means, you can rest assured that every lesson is designed with developmental goals and abilities for this age group in mind. 
• Warm Up - Each class will begin with a songs to engage dancers with rhythm and musicality. Next, dancers will  focus on building flexibility and practicing complex movements such as head-tail and cross-body motions in a guided stretching routine. Dancers will also engage with locomotor movements and explore the space around them. Dancers will only need enough space to stretch and move around for this section. 
• Creative Movement - Next, dancers will explore creative movement and expression with exciting movement games and activities. In this section, dancers will be encouraged to use their imaginations and follow their curiosities to engage with movement. Dancers will only need enough space to stretch and move around for this section. 
• Scarf Movement Play - Finally, Dancers will take a deep dive into body motions and awareness through prop manipulation activities with scarves. This section will incorporate themes such as moving with music tempos, spatial awareness in movement, and improvisational development.  Dancers will need a small cloth such as a bandana or rag for these activities. This section will end with a freestyle dance party and a round of applause for the class. For questions, please message Miss Zoë Directly.

Learner Engagement
Time for sharing will be provided at the beginning of each class, and again at the end, if time allows. Dancers will be allowed to speak freely throughout each class; however, extraneous chatter is not encouraged. Engagement is not required for this class. All learners are encouraged to participate at whatever level they are able and most comfortable. Video and audio will not be required; however, all students will be required to check in via video at least once per Outschool safety policy. The mute feature will be used if necessary to provide the best sound quality for all students. Dancers should be familiar with using this feature or have an adult nearby to help.

2023 Class Syllabus
 Class themes and focus skills are created to highlight developmental goals for this age group. These special skills will be incorporated in games and activities throughout each class. Students are not required to complete theme studies in any order, and can join the class at any time. For more information, please contact Miss Zoë directly. 

Always Growing Stronger
January 3 - February 3, 2023
This theme highlights muscle development with activities designed to help students build strength and coordination. Students will also learn about personal fitness and developing healthy habits outside the classroom with challenges created to encourage students to find ways to include fitness  into their day to day lives. 

Loco-Motion!
February 6 - March 3, 2023
This theme highlights locomotor skills with games and activities designed to improve coordination. Students will engage with a variety of motor skills while building strength and flexibility. Students will also explore body awareness and practice moving at different speeds. 

All The Space Around Me
March 6 - April 7,  2023
This theme highlights spatial awareness with games and activities designed to help students explore the space around them. Students will be encouraged to experiment with movement and interact with the different ranges of space. Students will also practice locomotor skills with an emphasis on directional movement and coordination. 

No Classes April 8 - 15, 2023
Spring Vacation!

Stable As A Statue
April 17 - May 7, 2023
This theme highlights coordination development with games and activities designed to increase balance and build poise. Students will improve stability by strengthening core muscles and practicing gross motor skills. Students will also be engaged with grace through this study of movement and coordination. 

Movin’ & Groovin’
May 8 - June 2, 2023
This theme highlights active listening development with games and activities designed to strengthen concentration and enhance creativity through music. Students will practice responding to sound cues as well as following directions. Students will also explore music, rhythm, and tempo through movement. 

Get Your Body Moving
June 10 - June 30, 2023
This theme highlights body identification and isolation with a special emphasis on building strength. Games and activities created for this theme will encourage body and spatial awareness. Students will also practice locomotor movements while exploring the space around them. 

No Classes July 1 - 9, 2023 
Summer Vacation!

Movement Makes Me Happy
July 10 - August 4, 2023
This theme highlights creative expression with a special emphasis on creating tools for emotional regulation. Games and activities created for this theme will help students build self confidence and explore creative forms of movement. Students will also learn to express simple actions, ideas, and emotions and be encouraged to give agency to their own feelings through movement. 

Yes I Can!
August 8 - September 1, 2023
This theme highlights confidence building and bravery by encouraging students to try their best! Students will be inspired to be proud of the things they can do and attempt to master new skills. This theme will also incorporate mindful movement with games and activities created to help students slow down and think about the elements of movement.  

Bendable & Stretchable
September 4-28, 2023
This theme highlights flexibility with games and activities created to help students build strength and muscle elasticity. A special emphasis will be placed on personal fitness with challenges designed to help students take their growth outside the classroom. 

No Classes September 29 - October 8, 2023
Miss Zoe is getting married! 

Imagine That!
October 9 - November 3, 2023
This theme highlights creative movement with games and activities designed to engage students with imagination as well as motor movements. Students will play pretend and practice critical thinking through storytelling and expression. Students will also explore body awareness by focusing on the details of body movements. 

Back To The Basics
November 6 - 17, 2023
This theme highlights foundational movements with games and activities designed to engage students with body shapes and lines. Students will also practice basic dance steps with a special emphasis on vocabulary development related to movement. 

No Classes November 18 - 26, 2023 
Happy Thanksgiving!

Thinking On My Feet
November 27 - December 21, 2023
This theme highlights improvisation with games and activities designed to improve critical thinking skills through movement. Students will be encouraged to practice reasoning and develop storytelling skills through creative movement. Students will also be engaged with active listening and practice responding to sound ques on the spot.
 
No Classes December 22-30, 2023
Happy Holidays! 

Meet the Teacher
Hello friends! My name is Miss Zoë! I am a dance and movement teacher from the US with a lot of energy and a positive attitude. I have a bachelor’s degree from The University of North Carolina and four years of in-person preschool teaching experience. I have also worked professionally as a youth dance, ballet, and gymnastics instructor. I have formal dance training and collegiate athletic experience, as well as child development training. For more information visit my teacher profile, or send me a message. You can also find me on your favorite social media site @leapsandlearning to stay up to date with everything happening in my classroom!