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     Director: Kim Breiland


#301 - 1551 Cedar Hill X Road Victoria, BC    384- 3267

DAYTIME PRESCHOOL CLASSES 2011 – 2012

Kim Breiland with some of her younger students

*BALLET   AM       PM  3-5 years old
*A LITTLE HIP HOP  3-5 years old
*JAZZ &HIP HOP  3-5 years old
*LITTLE BALLERINAS  2-3 years old
*JUMPING JELLYBEANS  2-3 years old
*DANCE WITH ME  2-4 years old (P)
*BALLET &JAZZ 3-5 years old
*JAZZ IT UP 3-5 years old
*DANCE DAYS 3-5 years old
*TUMBLING TOTS & DANCE  2-4 years old (P)
*BALLET & TAP 3-5 years old
*KIDS' YOGA 3-5 years old
*LITTLE DANCER 20-36 Months (P)
*SINGING SHOW STOPPERS 3-5 years old
Preschool Registration Form - download
Preschool Dance Class Brochure PDF
* ADULT YOGA


There will be a Make up Class for the Tuesday Ballet, Jazz It Up, and Dance Days students on:

    Friday December 9th, 2011 from 10-10:45 Ballet and Jazz Students

    Friday December 9th 2011 from 10:45-11:45 Dance Days Students


Follow the link for PDF preschool notices for the December Dance Demonstration additonal rehearsals


MONDAY
TUESDAY
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Ballet 
3 - 5 yrs old
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Little Ballerinas
2-3 yrs old
 
10:00-10:45am
Ballet & Jazz
3-5 yrs old
10:00 – 11:45 AM
Dance Days (am)
3-5 yrs old
10:45 – 11:30 AM
A Little Hip Hop
3 – 5 yrs old
10:45 – 11:30 AM
Jumping Jellybeans
2-3 yrs old

10:45 – 11:30 AM
Jazz It Up (am)
3 – 5 years old

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Jazz & Hip Hop
3 – 5 yrs old 
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Dance With Me
2-3 yrs old
PP

1:00-1:45pm
Jazz It Up (pm)
3-5 yrs old
1:00-2:45pm
Dance Days (pm)
3-5 yrs old
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
10:00-10:45am
Tumbling Tots & Dance
2-4 yrs old
PP
10:00 -10:45am
Kids Yoga
3-5 yrs old
 
10:00-10:45am
Little Dancers
20-36 Months
PP
10:00-11:45am
Dance Days (am)
3-5 yrs old
10:45-11:30am
Ballet & Tap
3-5 yrs old
10:45 -11:30am
Adult Yoga (am)

10:45-11:30am
Singing Show Stoppers
3-5 yrs old

1:00-1:45pm
Ballet
3-5 yrs old
1:00-1:45pm
Adult Yoga (pm)

1:00-1:45pm
Ballet & Tap
3-5 yrs old
1:00-2:45pm
Dance Days (pm)
3-5 yrs old

Register using this PDF form
Return form to STAGES, 301 - 1551 Cedar Hill X Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 2P3

BALLET                      3-5 years old                        10:00 - 10:45 am Monday               1:00 - 1:45 PM Wednesday
Children will be introduced to elements of ballet including posture as well as both feet and arm positions. The class will be taught to classical and popular children's music such as High 5, The Wiggles and Thumbelina. We will also incor- porate scarves, ribbons, crowns, and more into this class.




A LITTLE HIP HOP      3-5 years old                      10:45 - 11:30 am Monday
Your pre-schooler can get a jump on Hip Hop with this introductory class. Learn the latest moves in this high energy, fast paced dance style set to the popular music that is specially selected for this age group. The class is broken down to include a warm up, cross floor and an introduction to hip-hop technique suitable for this age.


JAZZ & HIP HOP         3-5 years old                             1:00-1:45pm Monday
The class is a combination of jazz and hip hop that gives dancers a strong foundation of dance technique in both styles. In both the jazz and hip hop segment of each class dancers will also learn how to combine basic steps from both dance styles into choreography.



LITTLE BALLERINAS     2-3 years old                       10:00 - 10:45am Monday
Introduce your budding ballerina to this expressive form of movement. This class will be taught with scarves, nursery rhymes, teddy bears and will teach stretching, basic feet and arm positions all while working on foot & ankle strength while involving proper posture and head alignment. Taught to a wide variety of music which will enchant your little one.



JUMPING JELLYBEANS      2-3 years old                  10:45 - 11:30am Monday
Do you have a natural mover? A born dancer? Then this class is for you and your little one. We will romp to the beat, stretch and wiggle, stomp and hop. Taught to up beat children’s favorites. We will use scarves, streamers, musical instruments, and a parachute to give those young ones the chance to strut their stuff.



DANCE WITH ME               2-4 years old                     1:00 - 1:45pm Monday
Parent or caregiver participation is required.In this class, Pre-Primary Ballet movement is introduced to broaden the scope of movement and terminology while introducing the child to work form the RAD syllabus. Taught with scarves and nursery rhymes, this class continues the work covered in level one. Music for this class includes not only classical music selections but also children's favorites from Disney, Winnie the Pooh, the Wiggles and more.



BALLET & JAZZ                  3-5 years old                   10:00 - 10:45am Tuesday
The class is a combination of ballet and jazz that gives dancers a strong foundation of dance technique in both styles. In both the ballet and jazz segment of each class dancers will also learn how to combine basic steps from both dance styles into choreography.



JAZZ IT UP                         3-5 years old                    10:45 - 11:30am & 1:00 - 1:45pm Tuesday 

Do you have a child who is full of energy and loves to dance to the latest hits? Let us introduce your 3-5 year old to a jazz warm up, including stretching and strengthening the large muscle groups, working on posture, feet and arm positions, and placement for basic turns. Cross-floor work and dance combinations will be worked to popular, and age appropriate music. A small dance presentation will be performed at the end of each session.



DANCE DAYS                      3-5 years old                  9:00 - 11:45am & 1:00 - 2:45pm Tuesday 
A chance for preschool dancers to take more than one style of dance within the same class. Similar to what we offer during the summer, smaller combinations of Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Tap will be broken down and taught in these mini-camp style classes. Bring snacks and water for breaks. Please note that each Mini Dance class
counts as two, forty-five minute classes.



TUMBLING TOTS & DANCE    2-4 years old               10:00 - 10:45am   Wednesday
Parent or caregiver participation is required.  Bring your little one for semi-structured playtime, babies and toddlers can meet each other, socialize, and play at various stations set up in the studio. Mats will be brought out for tumbling. We will end each class with simple group songs and circle time.



BALLET & TAP  3-5 years old      10:45 - 11:30am Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45pm  Thursday
The class is a combination of ballet and tap that gives dancers a strong foundation of dance technique in both styles. In both the ballet and tap segment of each class dancers will also learn how to combine basic steps from both dance styles into choreography.



KIDS’ YOGA                     3-5 years old                                   10:00 - 10:45am Wednesday
Yoga offers children a way to increase flexibility and strength, while focusing on breath. Students will learn a variety of introductory yoga poses based on nature and animals. Relaxation gives students the chance to calm their bodies and minds.



ADULT YOGA             Ages: if you don’t tell, we won’t ask           10:45 - 11:30am & 1:00 - 1:45pm Wednesday
A gentle and effective way to relieve stress, as well as improve flexibility, strength, coordination, circulation and posture. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and please bring your own yoga mat.



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LITTLE DANCERS  20-36 months old 10:00 - 10:45am Thursday
Parent or caregiver participation is required. Taught to popular children's music such as the Wiggles, Raffi, Winnie the Pooh, etc., this fun filled multi-sensory class will expand on your child's movement vocabulary, enhance brain development and enrich their imagination.
 
SINGING SHOW STOPPERS  3-5 years old      10:45 - 11:30am Thursday
For those children who love to sing and dance, this class offers a lively 45 minutes of fun. We introduce simple vocal warm ups and dance combinations that can be practiced at home. Come join in the fun as we sing and dance our way through this fast paced musical theatre class.

DANCE DAYS                      3-5 years old                  9:00 - 11:45am & 1:00 - 2:45pm Thursday
A chance for preschool dancers to take more than one style of dance within the same class. Similar to what we offer during the summer, smaller combinations of Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Tap will be broken down and taught in these mini-camp style classes. Bring snacks and water for breaks. Please note that each Mini Dance class
counts as two, forty-five minute classes.

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Movement is the way in which children first 
express themselves – their feelings, their joy 
to be alive.  We encourage students to build 
self-confidence through explorations of 
rhythm, music and movement.  Their 
coordination and balance is developed 
through fun activities that introduce diverse 
ways of moving.
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Research continues to show that by
introducing pre-school children to the visual
and performing arts, they will be more likely to
develop the necessary critical thinking and
communication skills for a lifetime of learning.
 
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Registration Information

Session Dates & Fees

There are two sessions offered (fall & spring):
~ September 12th - December 15th (14 weeks)
($126.00 per 45 minutes of class registered in)
~ January 9th - June 14th (22 weeks)
($198.00 per 45 minutes of class registered in)
~ New students are welcome throughout the
sessions.
Drop In Rates
~ Drop in students are welcome anytime, as
long as the class is not full.
~ Drop in cost per 45 minutes of class - $12.00
~ If students registered within the same session
as the drop in(s), we will pro-rate your
account.
Registration Fee
There is a $10.00 registration fee per family per
season, not per session.
Payments
Fees are payable by post-dated cheques or cash,
which must be in the office by the end of the first
class.
Refunds
There will be no refunds after the second class of
the session.
Family Rates
There is a 10% discount for families with two
children and the third preschool child is free.
Clothing
~ All clothing should be stretchy and/or fitted
dancewear allowing for freedom of movement.
~ Non slip dance or Robeez foot wear.
Please Note that Classes DO NOT take place on Statutory Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, & Victoria Day
or from March 12th through 15th (the first week of spring break).
Office Hours:
through the school year
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm
See Important Dates for summer hours
Our Address:
#301- 1551 Cedar Hill X Road 
(Behind the Shelbourne MacDonald's)
Victoria, BC  V8P 2P3
Phone: (250) 384- 3267  Fax: (250) 384-6888
Email:  stagesdance@shaw.ca

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