Sundays: June 6, 13, 27
11:15 – 12pm Parent/Child (2 1/2 – 5 years old)
Siblings are welcome at no charge
Cost $33
Parent/ child is a fun upbeat class where parents (or caregivers) and child
learn and dance together! Class consists of a BrainDance warm-up, movement
concepts, lots of fun props, parachute play, games and lots of songs. This class
will strengthen childrens social, physical and emotional skills and will be a great
introduction to the joy of dance!
Each week we work on an area of focus such as space, level, size, balance,
directions, and spatial relationships. No shoes are required – bare feet preferred.
12 – 1:30pm Beginning Adult Ballet/Conditioning
Cost $39
This class is an introduction to ballet technique by using imagery, visual
cues and anatomy to gain an understanding of ballet while still maintaining
a sense of breath and a sense of humor. It’s a combo class of ballet and
strengthening exercises incorporated throughout the class to build core and
upper/ lower body strength. I’m open to having the level vary to make it a
beginning/ intermediate class so if you practiced ballet when you were younger
and interested please join us, but no previous experience required!!
No shoes are required – bare feet or socks.
1:30 – 2:15pm Creative Movement/Ballet ( 4 – 6 years old)
Cost $33
This class will be a fun and creative introduction to ballet. It will explore the
ballet technique through dance concepts that nurture the whole dancer.
Class consists of a BrainDance warm-up, exploration of ballet movements
through games, music, improvisation and combinations directed by teacher
and child.
No shoes are required – bare feet preferred.
Mondays: June 14, 21, 28
10:30 – 11:15am Parent/Child (2 1/2 – 5 years old)
Siblings are welcome at no charge
Cost $33
Parent/ child is a fun upbeat class where parents (or caregivers) and child
learn and dance together! Class consists of a BrainDance warm-up, movement
concepts, lots of fun props, parachute play, games and lots of songs. This class
will strengthen childrens social, physical and emotional skills and will be a great
introduction to the joy of dance!
Each week we work on an area of focus such as space, level, size, balance,
directions, and spatial relationships. No shoes are required – bare feet preferred.
11:15 – 12:15pm Parent/Baby or Toddler (6 weeks to 2 years old)
Older Siblings are welcome at no charge, but the class is gear for the little ones.
Cost $33
Parent (or caregivers) / Baby is a fun and appropriate movement class to build
baby’s body and brain! Experience bonding and playful social interaction as you
and baby dance together and with others. Explore dance concepts using multi
sensory props and instruments. Sing fun nursery rhymes and move to a wide
variety of music. Learn how to support and encourage tummy-time so baby can
go through the early movement patterns. This is a class not only for your baby
but also you. We will work on core strength while incorporating baby into the fun!
No shoes are required – bare feet preferred.
What is a BrainDance?
Developed by Anne Green Gilbert, the BrainDance is a series of exercises which
are comprised of eight fundamental movement patterns t we move
in the first year of life. Research has shown that these patterns are crucial to
the wiring of our central nervous system. As babies, we did these movements
on our tummies on the floor. However, cycling through these patterns sitting
or standing has been found to be beneficial. This “dance” is an excellent full body
and brain warm-up for children and adults in all settings.
TO REGISTER:
1/ Email me by May 26 to secure your spot at draynolds@comcast.net.
Please make sure to specify which class.
2/ Fill out the registration form and bring it with payment to the first
day of class. Make checks payable to : Dorienne Gantar Raynolds.
3/ Please contact me with any questions: draynolds@comcast.net
About Dorienne:
I graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Dance. I’m classically trained and began my studies in the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus (Ballet) were I completed with merit all exams. I then went onto explore the world of modern dance and had the opportunity to perform great historical works and ground breaking works by local choreographers. I have presented my own choreographic works in 12 Minutes Max and Velocity’s Under Construction. During that time I started teaching children and adult tap and ballet classes. I have taught at various studios around the Seattle area off and on for the past 10 years, and I’m currently teaching for Cornish Preparatory School.