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.  (with caregiver) Approximate Ages: 18 months-3 1/2 years.

 

 

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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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Introduction to Modern

This joyful class is for children who have experienced Creative Movement and are ready for more of a challenge.  Students participate in creative games and activities while learning basic modern dance skills.  Each class is energetic, inspiring and fun!  Ages: 5-7 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 gallops, 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: 7-9 years.

 

 

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Modern Dance l 

Modern I focuses on the basics of modern dance technique, improvisation and composition. Students are challenged to expand their movement vocabularies through playful and creative activities. Each week, kids learn technical skills, play dance games, improvise, and compose dances. Ages: 6-8 years.

 

 

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Modern Dance II         

Modern II focuses on modern dance technique.  We warm-up carefully to wake up muscles, build strength and flexibility.  We learn dance phrases and across- the-floor combinations to experience the joy of full body dancing. Students are given personal attention to encourage technical growth.  Creative work through improvisation and the creation of compositions continues to be explored. Ages: 9-11 years.

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Modern Dance III

Modern III is for the experienced dancer and is required for company members.  Discipline and focus are emphasized.  Dancers work to improve their skills, paying close attention to proper alignment and increasing stamina and strength.  Students are challenged by learning longer, more complex phrases and across-the-floor combinations.  For those interested in improvisation and choreography, Choreolab should be taken in addition to this class.  Both classes are held back to back on Monday afternoons.  Ages: 12 years and up.

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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 choreography skills and create compositions on themselves as well as on each other. They have many opportunities to be dancers, collaborators and choreographers.  Ages: 12 years and up.

 

 

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Ballet I

 

Ballet I 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.  Natural alignment, technical skills and joy are emphasized.  Ages: 7-10 years.

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Ballet II

Ballet II is for dancers with some Ballet experience looking for more of a challenge.  Traditional barre and center work, with an emphasis on alignment, are the focus of this class.  Ages: 11 years an up.

 

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Jazz

Classical Jazz is offered at Barefoot.  Students are warmed up thoroughly through various exercises and are challenged with fun, energetic combinations.   Guaranteed to get you moving and grooving!  Ages : 9 years 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. a (By audition)  Ages: 13 years and up.

 

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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!  (Not on the regular schedule.  Please call if you are interested).