The Early Dance Division offers classes in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet and Beginning Ballet to boys and girls ages 3–6. Ages are listed simply as guidelines for placement. Students progress best when placed in levels most appropriate to their abilities. Students in this division enjoy a year-end Spring Showcase Performance.
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August 31, 2009 - June 5, 2010
Nurturing Pathways® Babies (ages 3 months to pre-walking)
Class runs for 12-week session
Join other parents for this fun and creative class that enriches your baby’s motor, music and language skills using baby exercises, musical instruments and sensory rich Creative Play Products. The class requires a one-time Parent Pack fee of $35 payable to the instructor at the first class. The Parent Pack includes two music CD’s, three instructional booklets and a music shaker. Nannies, Dads and Caregivers are welcome!
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Thursday |
9 –9:45 AM |
NC Dance Studios |
Alexis Ingram |
Nurturing Pathways ® Toddlers (ages 2-3 with adult)
Class runs for 12-week session
Using rhyming exercises, props and musical instruments, toddlers enjoy developing mastery of their motor skills at a young age. The class requires a one-time Parent Pack fee of $35 payable to the Instructor at the first class. The Parent Pack includes two music CD’s, three instructional booklets and a music shaker. Nannies, Dads and Caregivers are welcome!
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Thursday |
10–11 AM |
NC Dance Studios |
Alexis Ingram |
Creative Movement (ages 3–4) (must be 3 by September 1)
Students explore musicality, rhythm and the concept of moving creatively through space. Class includes stretching, basic strengthening, balance, motor skills and coordination. Basic dance vocabulary and positions are learned through imagery.
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Tuesday |
4–4:45 PM |
Spirit Square |
Gretchen Jax |
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Friday |
3:30–4:15 PM |
Charlotte Country Day |
Madeline Guerdat |
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Saturday |
9:30–10:15 AM |
Spirit Square |
Alexis Ingram |
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Pre-Ballet (age 5)
Class emphasizes musicality and encourages individual creative expression. A higher skill level is required for balance and coordination. Basic classical ballet vocabulary is introduced with some French terminology.
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Tuesday |
4:45–5:30 PM |
Spirit Square |
Gretchen Jax |
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Friday |
4:15–5 PM |
Charlotte Country Day |
Madeline Guerdat |
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Saturday |
10:15–11 AM |
Spirit Square |
Alexis Ingram |
Beginning Ballet (age 6)
A structured ballet class with more advanced stretching and strengthening exercises. Class emphasizes musicality, balance and coordination while strengthening the body core. Barre and centre work are introduced as well as more advanced French terminology. This class is a prerequisite for the Children’s Division and requirements of Ballet 1.
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Wednesday |
4:15–5:15 PM |
Spirit Square |
Sabrina Berry |
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Friday |
5–6 PM |
Charlotte Country Day |
Madeline Guerdat |
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Saturday |
11:30–12:30 PM |
Spirit Square |
Madeline Guerdat |
Dress Code
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Girl's Dress Code
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Brand |
Style |
Color |
| Leotard |
Mirella |
#515C |
pale pink |
| Skirts |
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no skirts |
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| Tights |
Danskin |
#387 |
ballet pink |
| Shoes |
Bloch |
205C |
ballet pink leather |
Girls Hair
Pulled away from the face and neatly secured in a bun, ponytail or headband. Beginning Ballet students are required to wear a bun to class. Short hair must be slicked back and secured in a small ponytail or headband.
Boy's Dress Code
| Item |
Brand |
Style |
Color |
| Shirt |
M Stevens |
1441 |
white |
| Leg wear: bike shorts |
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1092 |
black |
| Ankle Socks |
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white |
| Shoes (choose one) |
Bloch |
SO208M |
black leather; no canvas |
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Bloch |
SO205G |
black leather; no canvas |
Tuition 
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Monthly |
| Nurturing Pathways Babies |
$155 |
| Nurturing Pathways Toddlers |
$179 |
| Creative Movement |
$46 |
| Pre-Ballet |
$46 |
| Beginning Ballet |
$50 |
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