Our Classes
Creative Movement
Ages 3-5 years
A fun and friendly atmosphere designed to introduce your little one to movement and dance while working to develop gross motor skills. For many, this is their first classroom environment, and so we work to improve listening skills and following direction. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a fun environment where little ones can learn to love to dance, while also developing structure and self control.
All classes perform at our year end recital, as well as at senior homes throughout the year.
Beginner
Ages 5-6 years
We continue to build on learned skills in Creative Movement. Gross motor skills are developed now and we begin to introduce technique and stage presence. Ballet technique and terminology is introduced, as well as Ukrainian terminology. Emphasis continues to be placed on a fun atmosphere, along with developing self control and body awareness. We begin to learn choreography and classic dance steps from various regions of Ukraine. Boys and girls will have separate time in class to work on gender-specific skills.
Choreography is performed at the year end recital, as well as at senior homes throughout the year.
Junior
Ages 6-9 years
We continue to develop our technique through ballet exercises and focus on improving our regional steps. We begin to build on education of muscles and how to utilize them properly in dance. Choreography of various regional dances is learned. Ballet technique and terminology is continued, as well as Ukrainian terminology.
Choreography is performed at the year end recital, as well as various performances throughout the year.
Intermediate
Focus is placed on technique development and stage presence. Choreography of various regional dances are learned. We continue to develop through ballet and folk exercises. Ballet technique and terminology is continued, as well as Ukrainian terminology. Knowledge of muscle-use, proper posture and how to take care of our dancer bodies is explored. Boys and girls continue to have separate class time to focus on gender-specific skills.
Choreography is performed at the year end recital, as well as various performances throughout the year.
Senior
Focus is placed on technique development and stage presence. Choreography of various regional dances are learned. We continue to develop through ballet and folk exercises. Ballet technique and terminology is continued, as well as Ukrainian terminology. Knowledge of muscle-use, proper posture and how to take care of our dancer bodies is explored. Boys and girls continue to have separate class time to focus on gender-specific skills.
Choreography is performed at the year end recital, as well as various performances throughout the year.
Senior dancers are working towards auditioning for our Performing Ensemble, Fialka.
Adults
Emphasis is placed on fun and fitness! For any previous dancer, or someone looking to try something new. Focus is placed on providing a safe and well-rounded work out while learning regional choreography and strengthening various muscle groups. This class has had dancers ranging in age from 18 to 70 years, proving that age is no barrier to dance!
Choreography is performed at the year end recital as well as multiple festivals throughout the year.