Magic School Bus Science
Ages 5-6
We’ve put together a BUSFUL of fun science activities and experiments, all about your favorite topics from The Magic School Bus. Your child will explore and learn along side Arnold, Ralphie, Liz and The Friz. Students will read the books, watch some of the videos and create their own adventures as they experiment with the same topics in the stories. This is a perfect class for your young child who is full of imagination, wonder and creativity.
Beginning Ballet
Ages 7-8
Beginning Ballet introduces students to a more structured classical ballet class consisting of barre and center work. Refining natural movement is emphasized, ballet terminology is integrated, and proper ballet placement takes focus. Attention is given to creativity, imagination, and musicality. This class pairs wonderfully with Beginning Tap & Jazz and/or Beginning Contemporary Modern!
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These classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale.
Class Piano
Ages 7-13
This introductory piano class covers essential techniques, including hand positioning, posture, scales, note reading, basic music terminology, and aural skills. It provides a solid foundation for students interested in further piano study. By the end of the year, students will be able to play with both hands, read music, and develop a deeper appreciation for music. Based on their progress and teacher recommendation, students may be encouraged to continue their piano journey with personalized instruction.
Ballet 1
Ages 9-13
Ballet 1 students progress towards the classical structure of ballet class. While focusing on deepening coordination skills, practicing weight placement, understanding proper alignment, and learning new vocabulary and steps, Ballet 1 emphasizes creativity and understanding dance as a form of expression. Students spend at least 2 years at this level. Upon completion of Ballet 1, a student is fully equipped to take on the discipline and rigorous structure of the Classical Ballet Program. This class pairs wonderfully with another dance class, such as Contemporary Modern, Jazz, or Tap.
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***To prepare students for our Classical Ballet Program, we recommend that students take two Ballet 1 classes and one additional dance class.
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Ballet 1 classes perform in DaySpring’s end of year recital, Finale.
Circus A
Ages 10-13
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.
Violin Progression
By Recommendation
This class builds on the skills learned in **Bow and Play**, introducing more structured and challenging pieces from the next level of the Suzuki method or other beginner materials. Students will advance their note-reading, rhythmic accuracy, bow control, and dynamic expression. They’ll continue to develop ear training and refine technique through targeted exercises and repertoire. The class emphasizes performance confidence, musical phrasing, and introduces simple duet playing and varied music styles, preparing students for Violin Progression II. A recommendation from the student's teacher is a prerequisite for enrolling in this class.
Acting 1
Ages 8-11
Learn the skills you need to perform your part honestly and with confidence as you bring the scene from page to stage. This class covers some basic acting skills including creating the physicality of a character, pantomime, vocal variation, projection, diction, stage directions and terms, audition preparation and execution, comic timing and improvisation. We will put these skills into practice using monologues, scene work and drama games. This class is also great for building personal confidence, developing physical coordination and furthering cooperative skills of working with and trusting others.
This class is encouraged to audition for our winter play. This class will perform in Fall Showcase and Actor's Spotlight.
Intro to Brain Games
Ages 8-11
Let's stimulate your thinking! In this class, participants should expect to delve into engaging, challenging, and fun activities designed to lead them in learning techniques to help them think through and solve puzzles, mysteries, reasoning activities, logic tasks, and more - both independently and as a group. Students will be intellectually challenged to sharpen certain thinking skills such as processing speed, planning skills, reaction time, and decision making. Students should read at a second grade level or above to participate in this class.
Visual Arts Intensive
Ages 10-13
This class is designed to build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of art, focusing on developing technical skills, understanding art production, and honing curation and analysis abilities. Students will explore a variety of mediums and techniques, learning how to create polished, thoughtful artwork while gaining a deeper understanding of the artistic process.
Through hands-on practice, students will refine their technical abilities and learn how to effectively produce, curate, and present their work. Additionally, the class will introduce students to the critical analysis of art, encouraging them to evaluate and interpret both their own creations and those of others. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only improve their artistic skills but also gain a well-rounded understanding of the art world.
Biztown
Ages 10-13
Join this hands-on class where students don’t just learn about finance, they do it! In the first half of the year, we will learn about personal finance. Students will fill out job applications, interview for jobs, earn a paycheck, create a budget, make deposits, keep a checkbook register and more. In the second part of the class, student teams will learn about creating and running a business including advertising, pricing, and good business practices. They will then be prepared to participate in the field trip to JA BizTown in Chesterfield in the fall where they will actually run their business and participate in a real (kid sized) city for the day and create their own pop up shop in the spring!
Violin Progression II
By Recommendation
Building on the skills from the previous level, this class introduces more complex pieces from the Suzuki method and other intermediate materials. Students will refine their note-reading, rhythmic precision, bow control, and dynamic expression. Ear training will focus on more intricate melodies, while technique is further developed through targeted exercises. The class emphasizes musical phrasing, expressive performance, and introduces duet playing and varied styles, preparing students for continued growth in advanced violin studies. A recommendation from the student's teacher is a prerequisite for enrolling in this class.