All classes offer a positive environment for children to learn about themselves and develop basic motor skills and fundamentals.  All the while, offering a fun atmosphere to enjoy performing, dancing, moving and most importantly, having fun!  

Ballet/Tap and Creative Movement – A great combination of traditional ballet instruction and creative movement.  Traditional ballet exercises and other fun activities will help to enhance coordination, self-awareness, spatial-awareness and balance through the use of a variety of fun props, (hula hoops, bubbles, etc.) all the while creating a love for dance!

- One hour program includes an hour of instructional dance and movement, including ballet, creative movement and/or tap. Some classes are offered based only on one discipline, such as one hour of ballet only. Please view the schedule for what dance discipline each class covers - hip hop, jazz, irish step, etc.

- Two hour program includes the first hour beginning with an age appropriate ballet themed story and craft (crown, wand, etc.) and the second hour includes instructional dance, movement games and activities.

Hip Hop / Jazz - A fast paced, energy filled dance class that incorporates the basics of jazz dance with the innovative styles of today's hip hop pop stars! Students will learn classic dance moves necessary to form a foundation in jazz style dance as well as today's fun, high energy, funky rap and pop dance styles as seen in videos and films!

Irish Step Dancing - A great introduction fo the art of Irish Step Dancing! Learn the basic steps, postures, and dances from Ireland, including the horn pipe, the slip jig, the reel, and the jig! Get a great taste of some Irish heritage as well by learning about the Irish culture in this fun, energetic class. Creative Movement games will also be used to enhance gross motor skills and balance needed for all types of dance!

Boys Movement – An energetic and activity filled hour incorporating exercises and games to help improve coordination, self-awareness, balance and gross motor skills.  A great stepping stone for your little athlete!  

Mommy & Me – Come and dance with your child! Incorporating traditional ballet and creative movement, you and your child will dance, learn and interact together! You will both learn various ballet steps and movement games to work on your child’s coordination and other skills, while using fun and educational props. (Daddies always welcome!)   

Acting - ages 8 and up! This program was developed for the student interested in expanding their performance talents beyond the dance floor. Students will learn acting skills through theatre games, improvisation, and scripted materials. There are performances at the end of each session for family and friends to view. Each student must learn a script and will have writing exercises/homework each week. They must have a notebook, highlighter, and pencil for class each week.

Creative Drama - Creative Drama is designed for the young 'actor' who is not quite at a reading level but enjoys the fun of becoming/creating a new character or person. The class is based around dress up/ creative play, and the understanding of characters in a story. Improvisational games, storytelling and dress up are a big part of this class. The students will eventually create a play for family and friends to see at the end of the session.


SUMMER CAMP
– Summer ballet and/or tap camp begins with a ballet themed craft and story, which is followed by instruction in ballet, creative movement and/or tap.  Fun creative movement games are used to help students learn proper techniques. Great for establishing the necessary fundamentals of dance!

 
   


   
         
   
   
   
47 Maple Avenue #2, Barrington, RI 02806 : 401-289-2300 : info@barringtonballet.com