One Boast Dance Classes

Spring 2010

2010-04-21T20:34:00.001-07:00

Instead of Summer Camp, let's do Spring Camp!

When: May 24-28

Where:

The Patricia Kelbaugh Dance Studio

2 Professional Drive Suites 218/219
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879

Specifics:

9:00-10:00am
3-5 yr olds - class 1 ($50)

10:15am-12:15pm

6-9 yr olds ($80)

12:30-1:30pm

3-5 yr olds - class 2 ($50)

Space is limited! Please email me at leanbean12@gmail.com with your daughter's name and age. Payments can be made the first day of class via check.

What to wear

2009-05-27T19:14:00.000-07:00

If you already have leotards and tights...that's great! If not, stretch pants, shorts, and tank tops are all fine. I'm mostly concerned with being able to see each dancer's form. So having official "ballet gear" is not important as long as they are wearing form fitting, stretchy clothing that doesn't hinder them from moving freely.

Ballet slippers are the preferred form of footwear. Payless Shoesource stores are selling them rather inexpensively now. Target sells ballet slippers online. Perhaps stopping by second hand stores might be a good, inexpensive option as well?

Observing

2009-05-27T18:20:00.000-07:00

Several of you have asked whether staying in the classroom to observe is an option, so I wanted to write a brief post on that topic. Over the years I have found when moms stay in the classroom it can be a distraction to the dancers and to myself. For that reason my general policy is for moms/dads to stay in the wating area, run errands, etc. while classes/camp are in session.

HOWEVER, exceptions can most certainly be made, especially if your daughter struggles with separation anxiety. If this is the case, please feel free to stay for the first few minutes of class each day to let your daughter adjust to the new room, people, experience, etc. The pattern thus far has been that after the second day or so they adjust pretty well. If you have any questions or concerns specific to your little one, please don't hesitate to email me.

The good news is that at the end of the month you WILL get to observe. :) On the last day of class your child will be performing for you during the last 15 minutes of class! Family, and friends are welcome to come watch the girls perform a dance they will have been practicing all month! This is a great time to bring your cameras and video cameras!

Okay, so this post isn't so brief after all. :) But I hope it's helpful to you all.