SEEDLINGs (ages 5-8)

Designed for children ages 5-8, this class focuses on kinesthetic awareness, building fine and large motor skills, developing a dance vocabulary and maturing each child’s ability to emotionally regulate, laying the foundation for healthy self-esteem. These goals are met by exploring world dance movement that spans the regions of India, the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain, and the music of these same cultures, as well as talking circles, and games.

The hour long class begins with a warm up, followed by a practicum which introduces the students to basic movement technique, cultural exploration of the dance movements and music, and free dance time. Each class includes a fun interactive game designed to build performance confidence and ends with a brief cool-down stretch that transitions the group into a talking circle. Talking circle discussions touch on a variety of age-appropriate topics, including emotional recognition and regulation, healthy self-esteem, artistic expression, and cultural appreciation.