Classes and Instruction 

 
 

Private Music Lessons

Piano, Keyboard, Voice, Guitar, Reeds, Woodwinds, Violin, Cello, Brass, Percussion



Group Music & Movement Classes

Toddlers Classes (2 year olds) and their favorite grown-up.

Music in Motion or Song & Dance (ages 3-5)

Music for Little Mozarts Pre-Piano (ages 4-6)

Intro to Music (ages 5 & 6)

Children's Choir Pre-Voice (ages 6-7 and ages 8-12)

Music Theory Class includes Improvisation (5th grade up)

Garage Band (7th grade up)



Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet

These classes encourage the joy of movement, creativity, and self-expression. Children develop body and spatial awareness, musicality, and the dynamics of moving together as a group. Teachers provide a nurturing environment where each child can develop according to his/her potential. Terminology and basic steps are introduced and an appreciation of French as the language of dance is developed.


Classical Ballet

The curriculum for this program is divided into different levels and provides professional training in classical ballet. Advancement is determined by the student’s progress in developing technical skills and strength.


  1. Ballet 1-3

  2. Establishes basic ballet vocabulary, barre and center work, spatial awareness, coordination of the arms and legs.


  1. Ballet 4

  2. Continues training of ballet vocabulary by establishing more complex material such as pirouettes, more difficult jumps, port de bras and musicality.  For girls, pre-pointe training (ankle strength, alignment, endurance) is added to their weekly class schedule, totaling two required classes.


  1. Ballet 5

  2. Builds on Ballet 1-4 material by raising the level of difficulty of already established exercises and adds new vocabulary. Two weekly technique classes are required for this level. For girls, pointe training is added as a third class.


Beginner Pre-Teen Ballet

Establishes basic ballet vocabulary, barre and center work, spatial awareness, coordination of the arms and legs. This class is perfect for the older beginner who doesn’t want to be in class with young girls.


Teen/Adult Ballet

If you danced as a child and would like to begin again, or wanted to dance and never had the chance, this program is for you. Various levels of experience are accommodated. Classes are designed to enhance each dancer’s experience to the fullest in a stimulating, creative and accepting atmosphere.



Workshops & Summer Camps

Musical Theatre (1st–3rd grade and 4th grade up)


Field Trips & Birthday Parties

Customized for Dance, Music, Drumming etc.



Ballet Dress Code


Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet

  1. Girls: Any solid colored leotard and tights and pink ballet shoes with elastic sewn on. Hair should be worn completely out of the face, preferably in a pony tail or bun.


  1. Boys: Any solid colored t-Shirt and dance pants or shorts.


Ballet 1 – Ballet 5

  1. Girls: Black leotard and pink footed tights. Pink ballet and pointe shoes with the elastic sewn on. Hair should be worn completely out of the face in a bun. It is recommended that older and more advanced girls wear a white alignment belt.


  1. Boys: White t-shirt tucked into black tights or dance pants. Black ballet shoes with elastic sewn on.






Ballet Schedule


Monday

3:45 - 4:30 Creative Movement 1

4:30 - 5:30 Ballet 1

5:30 - 6:30 Ballet 3

6:30 - 7:30 Ballet 4

7:30 - 8:30 Teen/Adult Ballet




Tuesday

3:45 - 4:30 Creative Movement 2

4:30 - 5:30 Ballet 2

5:30 - 7:00 Ballet 5

7:00 - 8:00 Pointe




Thursday

3:30 - 4:30 Pre-Ballet

4:30 - 5:30 Pre-Pointe

5:30 - 6:30 Pre-Teen Ballet

6:30 - 8:00 Ballet 5








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Dennis@newsongschool.net

160 Castle Drive Madison, AL 35758