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Happy Readers
This class is great for emerging readers. It will introduce kids to awesome children’s literature to get them excited about books and reading and help them develop the skills to discuss stories with others. In class, we will read part or all of the books depending on their length. Then we will spend the rest of the class responding to the story through activities like crafts, role-playing, games, and making our own picture books. - This program does not teach kids to read.
Ages 5-6 | $80/mo
Taught By Laura Roberts
Pre-Ballet and Tap +
This class focuses on building natural coordination, which is the foundation of classical ballet, using hopping, skipping, jumping, and galloping. Creativity remains a large part of this class to encourage every dancer’s personal artistry. Ballet class etiquette is clearly defined and implemented. In tap, the focus is making specific sounds and learning to understand the rhythm of music.
These classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale.
Ages 5-6 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Staff
Mad Scientists Club
Science really is fun! It is all around us...and even in us! Using hands on experiments, activities and projects we will explore the world around us! We will investigate many different topics in science including physics, earth science, chemistry, weather, animal science, plant science, the human body and much more! Topics will be covered in interactive classes that incorporate hands on activities in a way sure to engage and excite!
Ages 7-9 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Staff
Circus A *
Offered by Kinetic Tapestry Physical Theatre company here in the very same building, this class is an introduction and development of everything circus. This is a physically active class where students are introduced to juggling, balancing, tumbling, and clowning. It will challenge them to not only develop individual body control, be creative and expressive, but also how to work together with a group to create a fun and entertaining piece.
Ages 7-9 | $105/mo
Taught By Jaime Zayas
Beg. Contemporary Modern +
An introduction to common styles and basic principles of contemporary and modern dance. Students will build awareness of correct physical alignment, gain strength, and increase coordination through movement. Activities will encourage creativity and self-expression.
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***This class is a perfect companion to Beginning Tap and Jazz, a Ballet class, or a Musical Theatre class! Or it can be taken alone by students ages 7-9, who have little or no dance experience.
These classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale
Ages 7-9 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
Contemporary Modern 1 +
This class serves as an introduction to some common styles and basic principles of contemporary dance. Students will build awareness of correct physical alignment and will gain strength and coordination through movement. Exercises that encourage creativity and self-expression will also be given. This class is a perfect companion to Ballet 1 and 2 or can be taken alone, by students ages 10-13 who have little or no dance experience.
Ages 10-13 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Dance Staff
Violin 2 ∞
This class builds upon the material learned in Violin 1, introducing more advanced note-reading concepts and techniques. Upon completion, students are encouraged to take a private lesson for continued study.
By Invitation | $80/mo
Taught By DS Music Staff
Art Innovators
Students will be able to explore a variety of different media and create projects that reflect individualism, creativity, and technical skills. Projects will be multi-week and will be given in a particular unit of media including bookmaking, drawing, painting, printmaking, and ceramics. This class will encourage learning technical skills while maintaining creativity and lots of fun!
Ages 10-13 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Fine Arts Staff
Intro to Musical Theatre § +
An introduction to the world of musical theatre for the performer in your family! Your student will receive high-quality training in voice, dance, and drama for musical theatre, learning techniques such as vocal projection, stage presence, and character development.
Depending on enrollment, this skill-building class will culminate in either a mini musical performance at the end of the year or by joining as an ensemble of a larger musical production! They will also perform in Fall Showcase and Finale.
Ages 10-13 | $85/mo
Taught By DS Perf. Arts Staff
KEY:
+ Performs in Finale in June
§ Performs in Fall Showcase and Spring Black Box Show
*Performs in Fall Showcase and Finale in June.
∞ Opportunity to perform in Fall and Spring recitals
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Class Piano ∞
This class serves as an introduction to piano. As a group, students will work through beginning piano techniques, which can include hand posture, scales, note reading, etc. This class serves as a good proving ground to see if a student is a good candidate for private piano lessons. For this reason, students are encouraged to take a private lesson for further instruction upon completion of the class and with the recommendation of the teacher.
Ages 7+ | $82/mo
Taught By DS Music Staff