Dance Classes at the Inner World School

edited to add a combined class for homeschoolers and to correct pricing for ballet class January 2, 2012 (scroll down to see corrections and additions)

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season with lots of family time.  We sure did.  Along with the usual Creative Movement Classes and Creative Ballet Classes, I am very excited to offer Creative Tap and Creative Jazz dance classes taught by my daughter, Eryn.  We offered these last year as well and I know the participants had a lot of fun and we sure enjoyed seeing their dances at the end of year performance.   Rhiannon is sure looking forward to doing these classes again.  The classes will be a similar format to the ones we already offer - the first half of class will focus on specific skill development and the second half of class will be dedicated to just dancing and having fun.  These new classes will also be a part of our end of the year performance and will also be expected to attend dance performances at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre with the other classes.  The schedule for the new classes is at the end of the e-mail highlighted.  We would greatly appreciate it if you could pass on the information to any you think might be interested.

Also just a reminder if you would like to attend the Ballet Victoria performance of Cinderella January 14th while I am away, there is still time to arrange it.  Please contact me right away (250-503-5416 or innerworldschool@shaw.ca).  Those of you who have said you would like to come, please get your money to me by January 5th.  Rather than driving all the way out to Coldstream, you can always e-mail me the money if you do internet banking.

And here are the details for dance class.  Please pass on to those who might be interested.  Thanks.

Inner World School

innerworldschool@shaw.ca

250-503-5416

At the Inner World School our dance classes have been developed out of a love of dance and a belief in the innate ability of children.  We teach children to use the medium of dance to express their feelings, ideas and creativity.  Their ideas and creative direction become an integral part of the class.  Each performance is unique and has an original story created just for the dancers using their ideas.  Come and join the fun in our next classes!

For Our Young Dancers

Come have fun!  We play games, explore different styles of dance and different kinds of music in this class for children aged 3 – 5.  We will work on coordination, gracefulness and self-esteem.  The emphasis will be on creativity and supporting the young dancers in discovering and connecting to their own inner expression.  Our 12 week session (see below) culminates in a magical performance choreographed by the teacher and the dancers

Creative Movement for ages 3 – 5

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, January 26 – May 3 (no classes March 22, 29 and April 12)

2 – 2:55pm

For Our Young Ballerinas

These creative ballet classes are about connecting children with the real beauty and art of ballet and encouraging the creativity and natural talent of the dancers.  We go on a journey deeper into the passion, the discipline, the beauty and the art of ballet.  We use the technique of this dance form to explore self-expression and learn more about dance in general.  This class will culminate in a performance that the students will choreograph together and with the teacher.

Beginning Creative Ballet

for ages 5 – 8

(no experience necessary)

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, January 26 – May 3 (no classes March 22, 29 and April 12)

3:00 – 3:55pm

Intermediate Creative Ballet

for ages 8 – 13

(must have 1 semester of ballet, jazz or modern dance)

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, January 26 – May 3 (no classes March 22, 29 and April 12)

4:00 – 5:00

All Creative Movement and Ballet classes taught by Andrea Clarke

All Tap and Jazz Classes will be held at the Hub Art Collective on 30Ave (across from the Bean Scene)  Creative Movement and Ballet Classes will continue to be at the Coldstream Women's Institute.

Just for Homeschoolers: a combined class with 30 minutes of jazz and 30 minutes of tap

Combined Jazz and Tap
for ages 7 - 16 (no experience necessary)
13 sessions for $130.00
Tuesdays, January 24 - May 2 
15 sessions for $150    

For Our Young Jazz Dancers

These creative jazz classes are about exploring the fun and energy of jazz dancing.  The creativity and natural talent of the dancers will be supported in the medium of modern jazz.  These classes will culminate in a performance that the students and teacher will choreograph together.

Beginning Creative Jazz

for ages 7 - 10 (no experience necessary)

13 sessions for $130.00

Wednesdays, January 25 – May May 2 (no classes March 22 and 29)

6:00 – 7:00pm

Intermediate Creative Jazz

for ages 10 – 16 (no experience necessary)

13 sessions for $130.00

Wednesdays January 25 – May 2 (no classes March 22 and 29)

7:15 - 8:15

For Our Young Tap Dancers

These creative tap classes will be loud and so much fun!  Come learn the basics of tap and clatter around on the wood floors.  Brush and shuffle your way into this quintessential North American dance style.

Beginning Creative Tap

for ages 7 - 10 (tap shoes necessary)

13 sessions for $130

Mondays, January 23 – April 30

7:00 – 8:00pm

Intermediate Creative Tap

for ages 10 – 16 (tap shoes necessary)

13 sessions for $130

Mondays, January 23 – April 30

7:15 – 8:15pm

Jazz and tap classes are taught by former homeschooler, Eryn Kleyh.

To register call or e-mail Andrea at

Inner World School

innerworldschool@shaw.ca

250-503-5416