COURSE OFFERINGS:             

Toddler Duets

This joyful class encourages very young children to bond with their caregivers through songs and movement. Children are challenged to learn about different parts of their bodies, dance and freeze, and stretch their gross motor skill abilities by using props, such as parachutes, scarves, floor mats and balance beams.  Ages 20-36 months.

 

 

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Creative Movement 

The focus of this playful class is to capture and develop children's creative expression. Students become animals at the zoo, rainbows in the sky, magic stones and toys in a toy store as they move through the use of games, songs and imagination.  Ages 3-5 years

 

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Boys' Dance 

This energetic class uses games and music to encourage moving through space. Basic modern dance technique is introduced. Emphasis is on fun and athletic movements, such as runs, skips, jumps and turns.  Students are challenged to put movements and shapes together into short phrases.  Boys who love to dance or want to improve their balance and coordination for sports are encouraged to take this class.  Ages 6-9 years

 

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Modern Dance l 

This class focuses on the basics of modern dance technique, improvisation and composition. Students are challenged to explore different movement and choreography styles through playful and creative activities. Each week, kids learn technical skills, play dance games, improvise, and compose dances. Students have many opportunities to perform for each other.  Ages 6-9 years

 

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Modern Dance II           

This class focuses on modern dance technique.  We warm-up carefully to wake up muscles, build strength and flexibility.  We learn longer dance phrases and across- the-floor combinations to experience the joy of full body dancing. Students are given personal attention to encourage technical growth.  Ages 10 and up

 

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Barefoot Dance Company 

The company is intended for the serious dance student. We meet twice a week, training the muscles carefully through rigorous exercises and movement combinations.  Students are encouraged to take additional classes in modern as well as other styles of dance.  Special attention is paid to healthy alignment, muscle development and spatial relationships. Students are challenged to work on technical skills and dance beyond their limits.  Dancers learn pieces created by professionals, choreograph on each other and work with guest teachers.  Company members have many opportunities to perform throughout the Hudson Valley, and end their year with an evening dance concert. By audition

 

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Choreolab

This lab-type class is a wonderful choice for those interested in the creative aspects of dance.  We focus on improvisation and composition. Students learn basic choreography skills and create pieces on themselves as well as on each other. They have many opportunities to be dancers, collaborators and choreographers.  Ages 10 and up

photo taken by Robert A. Kelly

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Adult Modern 

This class combines modern technique and structured improvisation.  The focus is on maintaining healthy alignment, strength-building and the sheer joy of dancing.  Adult Modern is good for your center, energizing for the body and guaranteed to lift your spirits!

 

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Ballet Basics

Ballet at Barefoot is a perfect introduction for newcomers to ballet, as well as for modern dancers who would like to explore a more classical style.  Both styles of dance compliment each other well, and promote the development of strong, well-rounded dancers. Students of both ballet and modern are welcome. Kathy McDonald of Willow Dance teaches all of our Ballet classes.  She follows Barefoot's philosophy of teaching natural alignment and works to maintain joy in her classes.  Ages 7 and up.