Kids Summer Dance Program 2010
Ballroom dancing for Kids:
Ballroom dancing develops strength, coordination, skill and, most of all, confidence in oneself. Help your child gain the above by attending our Ballroom and Latin summer program. Your child will learn about music, history, other cultures, and working with others in addition to gaining a skill they can use for a lifetime. Below you will find more information about our program.
Program:
We offer Ballroom and Latin dancing for kids ages 8-14 years in two levels: Level 1 and Level 2. Below are descriptions of the two levels and what is offered:
Level 1 (New Beginner): Focuses on the basics of 4 Ballroom dances and 4 Latin dances. Introduces students to music, posture, dance character and partner work.
Level 2 (6 months or more of ballroom dance experience): Introduces students to material that continues their dance education. 4 Ballroom dances and 4 Latin dances are included. Classes focus on intermediate level musicality, technique and partner work.
Teen Dance Class
Saturday Dance Camps: An opportunity for the kids from both levels to experience a “practice session” guided by an instructor. Excercises, partnering, dance etiquette, dance simulations and competition simulations are done, giving the student a more well rounded dance education.
Performance: A performance for kids and their parents will be given at the end of the summer session so students may showcase what they’ve learned and parents may enjoy and take part in their child’s dancing.
Dates: Session 1: 6/21-7/24 Session 2: 7/26-8/28 We recommend students take both sessions for a full learning experience.
Level 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm.
Level 2: Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15pm.
Saturday Dance Camps: Every other Saturday from 3-4:30pm beginning 6/26.
Cost: $125 per child per 5-week session payable in advance
Payment deadlines: Session 1 payment due by Monday 6/7/10. Session 2 payment due by Monday 7/12/10.
Performance date: Saturday 8/28 at 3:30pm, Levels 1 & 2.
Enrollment: To enroll your child in one or both sessions of Ballroom and Latin dance, please give us a call at 503-236-8160 or email us at: portlanddancesport@gmail.com.
