CHILDREN'S CLASSES
The Tamara Howe School of Dance specializes in beginners! Whether your child is interested in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre or hippity hop, we have a class for YOU! Sing, twirl, dance and jump for joy in our classrooms.
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1 - 2 Years Old
Designed for toddlers and caregivers to enhance gross motor coordination and listening skills through music, props, crafts, and dance.
Ages:
(12 month - 3 years olds)
Attire:
Any color leotard and tights
No shoes required | barefoot
Tuition:
Spring Session | Feb 21st - March 27th
5 week session
Wednesdays 10:00 am
Tuition | 30 minute class / $68
Little Leapers Milestones
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Name colors and distinguish shapes
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Learn to follow directions
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Acquire listening skills
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Learn to stand in line and take turns
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Discover creative expression
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Learn rhythm and counting
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Learn manners and sharing
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Develop friendships
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Acquire gross motor skills
2 Years Old
Designed for toddlers and caregivers to enhance gross motor coordination and listening skills through music, props, crafts, and dance. Full Year Class.
Ages:
(2-3 year olds)
Attire:
Any color leotard and tights
Pink leather ballet shoes
Class Day/Time:
Thursday | 4:30 pm
Tuition:
30 minute class = $45/month
Costume Fee: $50 + tax due October 15th
Tutus & Bowties Milestones
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Name colors and distinguish shapes
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Learn to follow directions
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Acquire listening skills
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Learn to stand in line and take turns
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Discover creative expression
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Learn rhythm and counting
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Learn manners and sharing
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Develop friendships
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Acquire gross motor skill
3 Years Old
A creative movement class designed to enhance gross motor development, listening skills, musicality, and nurture the creative spirit.
A tap class designed to enhance gross motor skills, spatial awareness, imagination, creativity, manners and sharing.
Ages:
(3 year olds, by Oct. 1)
Attire:
Any color leotard and tights
Pink leather ballet shoes
Class Days/Times:
First Steps Monday 4:30 pm
First Taps Monday 5:15 pm
Tiny Tumble Monday 5:30 pm
Tuition:
30 minute class = $45
45 minute class = $55
One hour class time = $65
One hour and 15 minute class time = $75
Costume Fee: $90 + tax due October 15th
Note: Same costume is used for both classes. No costume fee for tumbling. Tumbling is a non-performing class.
Introduces the young dancer to the fundamentals of tumbling, flexibility and strength training
First Steps & First Taps Milestones
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Name colors and distinguish shapes
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Learn to follow directions
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Acquire listening skills
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Learn to stand in line and take turns
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Discover creative expression
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Learn rhythm and counting
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Learn manners and sharing
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Develop friendships
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Acquire gross motor skill
4 Years Old
Introduces the young dancer to Ballet through the stories of the great ballets.
Introduces the young dancers
to the fun of Tap.
Ages:
(4 year olds, by Oct. 1)
Attire:
Any color leotard and tights
Pink leather ballet shoes for Ballet
Black patent leather shoes for Tap
Tuition:
30 minutes = $45
45 minutes = $55
60 minutes = $65
One hour and 15 minutes = $75
*multiple class discounts available
Class Days & Times:
Tiny Tumble Monday 5:30 pm
FUNdamentals Combo Monday 6:00 pm
FUNdamentals Combo Tuesday 5:30 pm
(Ballet and Tap Combo class)
Tippy Toes Ballet Thursday 5:00 pm
Tiny Tappers Thursday 4:30 pm
Tiny Tumble Add-On 5:45 pm
Showcase Costume:
Tippy Toes/Tiny Tappers, Multi Age Ballet/Tap: $90
due by October 15th
Same costume for both classes - purchase only one costume if in both. Tumbling is a non-performing class.
Introduces the young dancer to the fundamentals of tumbling, flexibility and strength training
4 Year Old Milestones
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Name colors and distinguish shapes
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Learn to follow directions
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Acquire listening skills
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Learn to stand in line and take turns
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Discover creative expression
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Learn rhythm and counting
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Learn manners and sharing
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Develop friendships
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Acquire gross motor skills
Kindergarten
Introduces the young dancer to the steps and grace of Ballet.
Introduces the young dancer to the rhythm of Tap.
A continuation of training in tumbling skills, flexibility and strength training.
Attire:
Any black or pink leotard and tights
Pink leather ballet shoes for Ballet
Black patent leather shoes for Tap
Tuition:
30 minutes = $45
45 Minutes: $55
One hour: $65
One hour and 15 minutes: $75
*multiple class and sibling discounts available.
Class Day & Times:
FUNdamentals Combo Monday 6:00 pm
(Ballet & Tap Class) Tuesday 5:30 pm
Tiny Tumble Monday 5:30 pm
Taplets Thursday 6:30 pm
Kidlets Thursday 7:00 pm
KidTumble Thursday 6:30 pm
Sparkle Squad Thursday 6:00 pm
Showcase Costume:
Kidlets/Taplets/Sparkle Squad & Multi Age classes (use the same costume for ballet/tap): $90, due October 15th.
Tumbling is a non-performing class.
Kindergarten Milestones
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Follow directions
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Refine listening skills
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Stand in line and take turns
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Refine rhythm and counting (1-8)
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Distinguish left from right
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Practice manners and sharing
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Execute gross motor skills
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Develop coordination and balance skills
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Learn dance vocabulary words
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Understand spatial awareness in lines
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Move through choreography as a group
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Make friendships
First & Second Grade
Introduces the young dancer to Ballet technique & combinations.
Introduces the young dancer to Tap technique & combinations.
Introduces the young dancer to Jazz technique & combinations.
A funky, fast-paced style of dance featuring today's music and movement! No co-enrollment required.
A continuation of training in tumbling skills, flexibility and strength training.
Attire:
Balera brand GRAPE leotard available at THSD, pink tights
Pink leather ballet shoes for Ballet
Black patent leather shoes for Tap
Tan leather jazz shoes for Jazz, Jr. Street Jazz
Tuition:
30 Minute Class: $45
45 Minute Class: $55
One hour Class: $65
One hour and 15 minutes of class: $75
*Multiple class discounts available
Class Days & Times:
Dancing Kids! Monday 7:00 pm
Junior Company Tuesday 6:30 pm
Jr. Street Jazz Tuesday 6:30 pm
Int. Lyrical Tuesday 8:00 pm
Beginning Ballet Thursday 6:00 pm
Beginning Tap Thursday 5:00 pm
Beginning Jazz Thursday 5:30 pm
* KidTumble Thursday 6:30 pm
Glitter Girls Thursday 7:00 pm
Showcase Costume:
Street Jazz & Int. Lyrical: $0 utilize clothing on-hand
Beginning Ballet/Jazz/Beginning Tap (use the same costume): $90
Costume fees are due October 15th
*denotes non-performing class
Beginning Level Milestones
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Follow directions
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Learn complex rhythms (Single and double)
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Execute fine and gross motor skills
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Refine coordination and balance
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Execute rote memorization in chorography
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Demonstrate vocabulary recognition
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Understand spatial awareness in choreography
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Build friendships and social skills
Third & Fourth Grade
Builds on Beginning Ballet with barre and center work.
Builds on Beginning Jazz with traveling exercises and turns.
Builds on Beginning Tap with added difficulty and faster tempos.
A funky, fast-paced style of dance featuring today's music and movement! No co-enrollment required.
A continuation of training in tumbling skills, flexibility and strength training.
Attire:
Balera brand PEACOCK leotard available at THSD, pink tights
Pink leather ballet shoes for Ballet
Black oxford shoes for Tap
Tan leather jazz shoes for Jazz and Street Jazz
Tuition:
Building Ballet Tuesday 5:30 pm
Building Tap Tuesday 4:30 pm
Building Jazz Tuesday 5:00 pm
Jr. Street Jazz Tuesday 6:30 pm
Int. Lyrical Tuesday 8:00 pm
Level 2/3 Ballet Tuesday 4:30 pm
Level 2/3 Tap Tuesday 5:30 pm
Level 2/3 Jazz Tuesday 6:00 pm
Junior Company Tuesday 6:30 pm
Dancing Kids Tuesday 7:00 pm
* KidTumble Thursday 7:00 pm
Showcase Costume
Junior Street Jazz & Int.. Lyrical: $0 - utilize costume on hand
Costume Fee Building Ballet: $90
Costume Fee Building Jazz/Building Tap (use the same costume): $90
Costume fees are due by October 15th
Building Level Milestones
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Intermediate Classroom Milestones
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Confidence
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Respect
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Dedication
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Exercise
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Enhanced concentration
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Invent rhythms
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Incorporate steps into choreography
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Develop endurance
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Critique performances
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Building friendships
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Work as a team