Fall Session Sept. 11-Dec. 4th (skipping Sat. Nov. 27th for Thanksgiving) Winter Recital tentatively scheduled for Sun. Dec. 5th at 4:00 PM at Mt. Washington Elementary School3981 San Rafael Ave., LA 90065
Dress Rehearsal Thurs. Dec. 2nd from 5:30-6:30 PM at Mt. Washington with pizza and drinks provided for parents and children Recital Fee of $35 applies -- participation is optional. Costumes can be ordered on website under "Shop for Dance Attire" for $20-$30 (costumes available end of October) from All About Dance or 1-800-775-0578
Attire: Most students wear leotards and skirts, any color, with ballet shoes for ballet and tap shoes for tap. Boys wear sweats or leggings and T-shirts. If you would like to attend the class first before purchasing the "gear" that is fine—in this case, students may wear socks for ballet and a hard-soled shoe (such as a Mary Jane) for tap, and any comfortable clothing is fine if one does not have a leotard. Suggested places to purchase the needed attire are: AllAboutDance.com, Target, Payless, Karabel Dance in Burbank, Capezio Dance in Hollywood. We also have a shoe recycling system in the studio. In other words, students put their outgrown shoes in the box and take out any shoes that might fit them for no charge at all.
Pre-School Dance - ages 2-4. This class is for ages 2-4 focuses on an introduction to Ballet and Tap Dance, and also incorporates some Jazz and Creative Movement. Pre-Schoolers get a chance to move to music, tell stories through Dance and Creative Movement, use props, and learn the basics of Tap and Ballet form, music, and steps. Though we work on routines and perform two recitals per year, the emphasis is on exposure to the spirit of dance and awakening each child's creativity and imagination through music and movement, rather than on executing steps perfectly. Developmentally, Pre-School is a great time to introduce children to the art of Dance, and as their muscles strengthen through movement, their minds and imaginations do too. Each class session begins with a Welcome Song, seated around the Magic Carpet. Then we do a Creative Movement Warmup, moving about the room and responding to different musical sounds. Next we move into a time of ballet technique, steps, and learning part of an ongoing routine. Still wearing ballet shoes or sometimes already in tap shoes, Aimee often leads a story-telling event using rhythm and chant. Finally, the children are asked to put on their tap shoes for a short tap technique lesson and final bows and curties using colored scarves.
Children's Dance - ages 5-8 This class is for ages 5-8 focuses on an introduction to Ballet and Tap Dance, and also incorporates some Jazz, Character, and Traditional Dance. Children get a chance to learn a basic Ballet Barre, be exposed to Ballet and Tap technique, use props, and learn both a Tap and a Ballet routine. Recitals are bi-annual, and the emphasis is on exposure to the spirit of dance, fun, exercise, flexibility, and awakening each child's creativity and imagination through music and movement, rather than on creating the perfect show. Developmentally, this is a great time to introduce children to the art of Dance, and as their muscles strengthen through movement, their minds and imaginations do too. Each class session begins with a Ballet Barre. Next we move into a time of stretching in the center of the floor, ballet foot and arm positions and poses, jumps in the center, turns and leaps across the floor, and ballet technique, steps, and learning part of an ongoing routine. Finally, the children are asked to put on their tap shoes for a short tap technique lesson and learning an ongoing taproutine. The class ends with final bows and curties using colored scarves.
Classes are held at:
Studio A 2306 Hyperion Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Class Times for FALL SESSION Saturday mornings 10 AM for ages 5-8 10:50 AM for ages 2-3 11:50 AM for ages 3-4 * 2-yr-olds may attend at 11:50 and 4-yr-olds at 10:50 if necessary, due to naps, siblings or other scheduling conflicts. Please see Ms. Aimee to sign up for a specific class time.
Class Prices:$144 for 12 weeks (with a 2-credit option for any missed classes, to be used in Winter Session)$50 per month (4 classes to be used over 6 weeks)$14 per class for drop-in (if classes are full, priority will be given to families who sign up for a month or more)
Coming Up: Winter Session 2011 - Jan 8 - March 12 (10 weeks) Spring Session 2011 - March 19 - June 4 (12 weeks)
*2-year-olds may attend the 11:40 AM and 3-year-olds may attend the 10:50 AM if necessary due to siblings, naps or other scheduling conflict
Prices:$144 for 12 weeks (With a 2-credit option for any missed classes, to be used in Winter Session).
OR $50/month (4 classes to be used over 6 weeks).
OR $14/class for drop-in (if classes are full, priority will be given to families who sign up for a month or more.
No refunds, exchanges or credits.
*$35 recital fee and additional costume fee applies*
* New students are encouraged to attend the 11:40 AM class, but please call or email Ms. Aimee with class time preferences or requests.
To sign up, please pay via Paypal on our website under "Pay for Classes," or mail attached form with check payable to Aimee Art Productions to:
Aimee Art Productions 2433 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Glendale, CA 91206
Priority will be given to families who register for a month or more of classes.
