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The Pre School Program at the Performing Arts is a specially designed program for the children aged 18 mo’s thru 4 ½, and is known as one of the largest preschool programs in the area. Our program focuses on imaginative fun, while learning the basic techniques of dance or tumbling. PAA offers many fun activities for this age group throughout the year.
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Class Descriptions.....
Mommy & Me
After a few years off.... Mommy and Me is back! This class is strictly for the children who are 12-20 months eager to dance. The class structure is the same as the Pre School One & Two programs, although Moms are asked to accompany their children into the classroom. Moms will play an active roll in this class along with their teacher. This is a wonderful class for the children to interact with their parent , along with other children their age. Once the children are potty trained, and ready to leave their mother's side we quickly advance them to the Pre School One Program.
Creative Movement
This program is for students who are 20-30 months old.
Pre School One & Two
Our Pre School One program is for ages 2 ½ through 3 ½, Pre- School Two is for ages 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 at time of registration. These classes are offered on a daily basis at varied times and are one hour in length. The purpose of our Pre School One and Two program is to introduce the love of dance. The children learn the experience of a class environment; following the teacher, partnering, and listening. They are also able to dance freely in their own way! The class is a half hour of ballet, and a half hour of tap. The children will learn the basics of ballet such as the five positions, stretching, isolations, and progressions across the floor. All portions of the classes are taught through imaginative play, to keep the class fun! The second half of the class is tap. The children, once again, are taught the very basic tap steps. Fun songs, such as Ellie The Elf, are used to teach the beginnings of the tap world! The children will also work on traveling tap steps across the floor. The class ends with a game of freeze dance and stickers! After students have completed the Pre-School programs they will advance till B/T 1.
Tumbling For Toddlers
Our Tumbling For Toddlers Program is a wonderful introduction to the art of acrobatics. The class begins with a series of stretching and strengthening techniques and then moves on to have the children travel down the mats one at a time to practice their skills. All skills at the Performing Arts Academy are taught through progression. The children learn to hop on two feet, one foot, and bear walks. These skills are taught to enhance the childrens cordination. As the session moves on the children are taught the basic tumbles; forward rolls, straddle rolls, and pencil rolls. The main goal in Tumbling for Toddlers, is to hold a bridge properly and to achieve the understanding of a cartwheel. Some children pick up faster, and in turn are taught harder skills such as one handed cartwheels, or they are advanced to the next level, Acro 1. This program is more geared for 4 year olds, however we have had some pretty amazing 3 year olds attend this class in the past! In all, Tumbling For Toddlers is a wonderful experience to open the children's mind to a world of acrobatics and fun!
Pre School Jazz
Pre School Jazz is a newly added program to the Performing Arts Academy. This class is designed for young children aged 3 & 4 who would like to try a faster pace class. Children will learn the basic jazz techniques as well as rhythm and musical timing. Due to it still being a preschool program, the classes are still taught through fun and imaginative play while learning !
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Calendar Of Events
*Specific dates will be announced*
September,is bring your friend to dance! All Performing Arts Academy Students are welcomed to bring a friend to their class to experience a day of dance!
October, is Halloween Dress Up Week. All pre school children are asked to come to dance in their Halloween Costume. During the last few minutes of class, we play dance games, and enjoy special holiday treats (as long as they are peanut free!)
January or February, is wear your PJ's to dance. All children get to roll out of bed and come to dance to show off their best sleepwear!
May or June, is beach week. Children wear their bathing suits, and bring a dance towel to class. Although dancing is still a big part of the class (with Recital around the corner), the children still get a chance to relax, play some games?.a little limbo?.and lots of fun before hitting the stage for the BIG SHOW! In June students will perform a routine in our annual recital at William Paterson University.
July/August, is our famous Summer Camp. During the hours of 9-1pm, the children enjoy dance, crafts, tumbling, singing, and a summer filled with new friends and experience. This camp is open to everyone, not just our PAA dancers!
Although not expected, PAA always welcomes treats for the children's birthdays. We feel it is a wonderful way to make each student feel special on their special day! (Please remember we are a peanut free studio)
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