Island Dance Art
Class Schedule January 2012 PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS!
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Island Dance Art offers instruction in Dance and Art. Classes for ages 3 to adult in various locations, including Ladysmith, Cedar & Nanaimo. COME TRY YOUR FIRST DANCE CLASS FREE! * Studio Locations:
Hardwicke Hall, 232 High Street, Ladysmith. Cedar Heritage Centre 1644 MacMillan Rd, Nanaimo. Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, Bowen Park Centre, 500 Bowen Road
Hello Students and Parents!
I have been teaching art, music, theatre and dance for over 25 years. I hold a Teaching Certificate from Simon Fraser University and a Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate. I am passionate about making the arts fun and accessible for all. It has been a long time dream of mine to run a program for the fine and performing arts, and I am excited about this upcoming opportunity.
Dance Program
Each dance class will start with a ballet warm up and stretch that focuses on posture, flexibility, dance technique and simple steps like plies and rises. We will cover port de bras (arm movements), more intricate steps like arabesque, and work on short dance combinations. Stage presence and musicality will be incorporated into the weekly program. A variety of music will be used to set choreography to, including favourites like Disney, Broadway musicals and more. This course is designed to be a fun class with a ballet foundation and lots of opportunity to perform.
Art Program
Each art class will begin with drawing exercises and instruction on various areas, including perspective, composition and colour theory. The great Masters will serve as inspiration, and younger students will work from imagination and from life, while adult classes will focus on still life, work from photographs and even paint on plein aire (outside). These classes are designed to meet the needs of the individual student, so beginner and experienced artists are welcome. To find out about supplies for art classes, click here. To access course instructional materials, click here.
Dance Wear for Children’s Classes
Children ages 3 and 4 are to wear a pink short-sleeved bodysuit, pale pink or white tights, pink ballet slippers and a pink sheer skirt. Long hair tied back, preferably in a bun. Parents are welcome to watch the first five minutes and the last five minutes of class. Boys wear black shorts and a white shirt and bare feet or black slippers.
Students aged 5 and up are to wear a black bodysuit, black sheer skirt, pink or white tight and pink ballet slippers. Black stretchy flared pants will be used for some class work and performances. Long hair in a bun. Boys can wear black stretchy pants or shorts and a black t-shirt with bare feet or black slippers.
