Children's Program at Studio 9
About Children's program at studio 9
At Studio 9, children work through D-A-N-C-E as they grow in age, ability, and confidence! Our Children's Program provides a nurturing, age-appropriate introduction to dance, helping young dancers develop foundational technique, coordination, musicality, creativity, and a love for movement. With classes ranging from introductory parent-and-me experiences to more advanced ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop, dancers have the opportunity to explore different styles and build skills.
Our program includes Dreamers, Artists, Navigators, Creators, Explorers, Shakers, and Breakers, with each level building upon the skills and experiences of the last.
At Studio 9, we believe dance is about more than learning steps. It's about building confidence, discovering creativity, celebrating growth, and creating a lifelong love of dance!
children's program Events
Last Class of Each Month: Parent Peek Week
Families are invited to peek into the last 10 to 15 minutes of their dancer's last class of the month to see what they have been working on! It is a quick little glimpse into all the fun, learning, and growth that has taken place throughout the month!
December: Winter Wonderland Week
During Winter Wonderland Week, Children's Program dancers are encouraged to attend class in their favorite festive PJs! At the end of class, families will be invited into the classroom for a brief winter-themed performance!
Optional December Performance: Winter Ballet
Each year, our Chidren's Program dancers are welcome to participate in our annual Winter Ballet! Participation is completely optional -- registration details and rehearsal information are shared each fall.
May/June: Spring Showcase
This special performance gives dancers the opportunity to show off what they have learned all season in class! Dancers will experience the excitement of performing on stage in beautiful costumes for all their loved ones to see. Participation in Spring Showcase is a required part of enrollment in Children's Program classes. Families will receive additional information about performance details, costumes, ticket sales, and other important details in early spring each year.
Children's Program
curriculum
Dreamers (AGES 18 MO. to 2 YRS): A 30-minute introductory course to music and movement. This class is geared towards toddlers ages 18 months to 2 years and is designed for parents to participate alongside their children. This class is an excellent transition into our Artists Ballet. Attire Requirement: Any attire dancer and parent can move in allowed.
Artists Ballet (AGES 2 to 3 YRS): A 45-minute course designed for children who are ready to venture into the classroom independently. The students will learn basic skills of ballet through creative movement in a nurturing environment, while encouraging their enthusiasm for dance. Attire Requirement: Any color leotard and tights, or shirt and shorts, with ballet shoes.
Navigators Ballet/Tap (AGES 3 to 4 YRS): An hour long course that follows the same model of the Artists Ballet class, with the added element of tap dance. Attire Requirement: Any color leotard and tights, or shirt and shorts, with ballet shoes and tap shoes.
Creators Ballet/Tap (AGES 4 to 5 YRS): An hour long course that builds upon, and advances beyond, the curriculum from Navigators Ballet/Tap class. Attire Requirement: Any color leotard and tights, or shirt and shorts, with ballet shoes and tap shoes.
Explorers Ballet/Tap/Jazz (Ages 5 TO 6 YRS): Our most advanced technique level class in our Children’s Program. This level focuses on building on, and advancing beyond, the curriculum from Creators in Ballet/Tap, while adding an introduction to Jazz. Students will move into Level 1/Junior after the completion of this curriculum. Attire Requirement: Any color leotard and tights, or shirt and shorts, with ballet shoes and tap shoes; jazz shoes optional.
Shakers (Ages 3 to 5 YRS): This introductory hip hop class follows current music trends seen in movies and music videos. Class includes conditioning and warm-up, simplified breakdown of each dance step, skill combinations and choreography. All moves and music are age appropriate and level specific. Attire Requirement: Any athletic wear dancer can move in and tennis shoes.
Breakers (Ages 5 to 6 yrs): This hip hop class is our most advanced hip hop in the Children's Program and builds upon, and advances beyond, the curriculum from Shakers Hip Hop class. Attire Requirement: Any athletic wear dancer can move in, and tennis shoes.