ballet instruction for children
Fall 2010 Schedule
Dancing to Readiness

The Ohio Dance Theatre School offers
students a caring and balanced program
with instruction based on healthy,
physical principles that stimulation
the imagination.  A healthy and
comfortable environment allows
the creative process to unfold, providing young children with
a strong foundation in dance.
Ohio Dance Theatre receives ongoing support from the following:
dance ballet for children
dance instruction for children
jazz dance for children
The School of
Ohio Dance Theatre
nurturing the best in every student
2009-2010 Calendar
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
9:30-10:00
Ready-Set-Go
10:30-11:15
Dynamic Dance
11:15-12:00
Little Feett
10:00-11:15
Mom & Tot
4:30-5:15
Little Feett
5:15-6:00
Dynamic Dance
10:30-11:15
Little Feet
Ohio Dance Theatre Classes are held at
New Union Center for the Arts     39 South Main Street      Oberlin, OH      44074       440-774-6077


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FALL 2010 SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED FOR FALL 2010 TERM - CLASSES BEGIN September 8, 2010

Ready-Set-Go (ages 10-15 months)
Babies are developing eye-hand coordination, motor skills and growing toward being ready to explore their environment. This exciting baby exercise program guides parents through developimental stages featuring exercises that build from tummy time (abdominal strengthening) to intsrution on enhancing balcance.

Little Feet (ages 3-4)
This program provides a solid basis for developing dance technique that serves as a precursor for more formalized/structured dance training. At this age, class emphasis is still on creating strong bodies and  imaginative minds. The child begins to understand that physical activity provides opportunity for enjoyment, challenges self-expression, and encourages social interaction. Class focuses on cognitive and sequential learning, perceptual motor abilities, small and large motor skill development, body image, spatial awareness, balance and rhythm. Curriculum includes beginning ballet terminology and movement games that encourage young dancers.
Classes for Children
ages 10 months to 5 Years

Dynamic Dance (age 5)
Learn basic ballet vocabulary through movement activities and structured gamesthat build strong bodies, increase flexibility, encourage focus, improve                           listening skills, following
              directions, and building
            relationships with other children and the teacher. Curriculum includes story telling through movement, Fairy Tale
             Ballets, Amazing Animals,
                Leaping and Learning.
         Stretching on the floor is explored and coordinations skills developed through movements across the floor. Tip toe walks and runs, marches, slides and gallops are used to encourage coordination and introduce musicality.
Mom & Tot (ages 2-3) 
Mom (or Dad) and child learn about body and movement together. The class incorporates creative dance, and basic tumbling in a fun environment where the children can interact and play.
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