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The Ridgewood Y Dance Program is the perfect place for children to learn how to express themselves through creative movement and dance while building self-confidence and self-esteem.
Not only is an early introduction to the creative arts beneficial for self-expression and emotional development, but children will also improve motor skills including balance, coordination, proprioception, and flexibility, setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy physical activity.
We offer instruction for children ages 3-13. Disciplines include ballet, tap, and jazz.
Sessions run in 8-week blocks and can be booked consecutively once the new session opens for enrollment.Advancement/enrollment level is based on aptitude and skill development and is at the discretion of the dance teacher. Dancer’s age may not necessarily align with the suggested class age.
BALLET
Our ballet program starts by fostering an appreciation for movement and music and progresses by introducing classical ballet fundamentals and techniques. As dancers develop, barre and center work is added to advance ballet movement and skills, and help dancers find their own individual artistic style.
Twinkle Toes
(ages 3-4)
Beginners start to develop their basic skills by learning the fundamentals of dance and body motion. Creativity is explored by having fun with movement, music, games, and props.
Ballet slippers are encouraged but not required.
Thursdays 4:00-4:45PM
Saturdays 9:00-9:45AM
Members $175 | Non-members $245
Ballet I
(ages 5-7)
New students and Twinkle Toes graduates are introduced to classical ballet fundamentals and basic dance terminology. Students will learn short choreography and begin to string together moves and improve spatial awareness, recall, attention, and stamina.
Ballet slippers are required.
Saturdays 8:15-9:00AM
Members $175 | Non-members $245
Ballet II
(ages 7-10)
Ballet 1 grads and new students will continue to learn classical ballet techniques and dance terminology. Traditional barre and center work are introduced to develop coordination, strength, flexibility, and grace.
Ballet slippers are required.
Thursdays: 4:45-5:30PM
Members $175 | Non-members $245
Ballet III
(ages 8-13)
Dancers will continue to work on the barre for improved technique, flexibility, and alignment, while center work and floor combinations help to develop artistry, agility, and skill execution. At this stage, dancers are encouraged to self-interpret dance steps to express individual style and create combinations of their own.
Ballet slippers are required.
Saturdays: 9:45-10:30AM
Members $175 | Non-members $245
JAZZ + TAP
Our jazz and tap program starts by introducing the basics of these rhythmic styles and progresses up to personalized choreography with an emphasis on developing personal expression. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of both jazz and tap in one combined class, and graduate to more advanced classes in jazz and/or tap.
Jazz/Tap I
(ages 5-7)
New students and Twinkle Toes graduates are introduced to the fundamentals of jazz and tap including movements, rhythms, and terminology.
Ballet or jazz shoes AND tap shoes are required.
Saturdays 10:30-11:15AM
Members $175 | Non-members $245
Jazz II
(ages 8-13)
More advanced jazz movements are introduced as well as timing, artistry, and various jazz styles. Dancers are encouraged to express and develop their own unique approaches by creating their own combinations.
Ballet or jazz shoes are required.
Saturdays: 11:15AM-12:00PM
Members $175 | Non-members $245
Tap II
(ages 8-13)
More advanced tap movements are introduced as well as timing, artistry, and various tap styles. Dancers are encouraged to express and develop their own unique approaches by creating their own combinations.
Tap shoes are required.
Saturdays: 11:15AM-12:00PM
Members $175 | Non-members $245
For questions and more information, please contact Cara Apsley at [email protected]