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2011-2012 Dance Classes
We are excited to announce that Monica Lee Witt will be leading our new expanded dance program. She comes to us with over 20 years of professional dance experience.
| Creative Movement | Saturday | 10:00 - 10:45 am | Ages 18mo - 3 yrs |
| Preschool Movement | Thursday | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Ages 3-4 |
| Preschool Movement | Saturday | 11:30 - 12:30 pm | Ages 3-4 |
| Pre-Ballet & Tap | Monday | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Ages 5-6 |
| Hip Hop (NEW TIME) | Thursday | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Ages 7-9 |
| Hip Hop | Saturday | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Ages 8-11 |
| Ballet & Jazz | Monday | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Ages 9-11 |
| Family Zumba | Saturday | 10:45 - 11:30 am |
Classes are filling quickly, so register today. Click here for class availability
Monica is dancing in Elmira's Dancing With Our stars. Visit the webpage for more information and to VOTE.
Monica is teaching Adult Ballroom Dancing Classes at Elmira Gymnastics Club. Visit Twin Tiers Ballroom for more information and to register.
Dance at Elmira Gymnastics
Class Descriptions
Creative Movement (Ages 18 mos – 3yrs)
Parent and child enjoy a fun-filled class that explores rhythm and movement. Children are exposed to the new world of song and dance with sing-alongs and active participation.
Attire: leotard, tights or tight fitting leggings, pink ballet shoes. Parents please wear comfortable clothing to sit on the floor, and move around with children.
Preschool Movement (Ages 3-4)
Young children begin to learn different rhythms, movements and motions to music while increasing their strength and flexibility. Coordination is developed through various locomotor activities.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or tight fitting pants or dance shorts, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Pre-Ballet & Tap (Ages 5-6)
As the perfect introduction to classical dance steps and movement; pre-Ballet exposes students to the basic concepts and principles of dance. Learning Tap encourages musicality and coordination skills.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or tight fitting pants or dance shorts, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Ballet & Tap (Ages 7-9)
Classical Ballet training begins with basic school figures at the barre and center floor, which develops technique and control. Students tap toes and heels in basic steps and rhythms while developing musicality, self-discipline and style.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or tight fitting pants or dance shorts, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Hip Hop (Ages 8-11)
An American art form; Hip Hop is an invigorating, total body workout danced to the latest and coolest music.
Attire: Comfortable, appropriate clothes to dance in. No jeans. Clean sneakers or dance shoes (please bring a separate pair to change into that are indoor only shoes). Knee pads are optional, but may be helpful.
Ballet & Jazz (Ages 9-11)
Students increase their knowledge of the world of dance through Ballet combinations along with Jazz routines. They will build upon their classical Ballet training, which is fundamental to all forms of dance, along with Jazz, being the unique, dynamic style that it is.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or tight fitting pants or dance shorts, pink ballet shoes & black jazz shoes
Family Zumba
Bring your child along to Latin party-time! Do fun movements to fun music and enjoy a great workout along with your child!
Attire: Comfortable, appropriate clothes to dance in. Clean sneakers.