I am posting this from the Inner World School, for those who are interested.

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Hello Everyone,

This spring we are offering three Dancing Bua classes. There will be two creative ballet classes for older children (ages 6 – 10) on different days and a creative movement class for younger children (ages 4 – 6). Keep reading for descriptions of the classes and for the dates and times they are offered.

Creative Movement: This class is for children aged 3 - 5. We will work on coordination, gracefulness and self-esteem through dance. We will play games, explore different styles of dance and different kinds of music and have a lot of fun! The emphasis will be on fun and creativity and supporting the children in discovering and connecting to their own inner creativity. The class will culminate in a performance for parents and friends that the students will help choreograph. (date to be announced later)

Fridays, 3pm - 3:30

March 27 - June 19 (no classes on Good Friday, April 10)

$120.00 ($10 a class)

Creative Ballet:

This beginning ballet class is about connecting children with the real beauty and art of ballet and encouraging the art and talent of the children in the class. We will go on a journey deeper into the passion, the discipline, the beauty and the art of ballet.

This class uses the technique of ballet to learn more about dance. All participating children are expected to attend the rest of the dance series at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre ( last performance is April 17). I am able to purchase tickets for dancers and their families for $10 tickets in batches of 5.

The class will be flexible and responsive to the participants and it will also work towards goals of mastering ballet techniques and developing strength, flexibility and stage presence. Our performance at the end of the semester will be dominated by the individual choreography of the students. The instructor believes that as the children study and come to understand more about ballet, it will naturally emerge in their own style of dance. She believes that fostering this excitement, creativity, and personal expression in dance is as crucial as learning technique and will have a much longer lasting impact whether or not they continue with their studies in dance.

Two options for this class:

Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:15

March 26 - June 11

$120.00 ($10 a class)

or

Fridays 3:45 - 4:45

March 27 - June 19 (no classes on Good Friday, April 10)

To register, e-mail Andrea at innerworldschool@shaw.ca or call 250-503-5416