Summer Camp Registration Is Open! + Steppin' Out March News
We are so excited to announce our second-ever summer camp! This year we are offering three fun-filled weeks. See below for details.
In other studio news, March 9th is the last day to register for the spring semester as we are preparing for the upcoming performance. And speaking of the performance, we'll be measuring for costumes this month, so please make sure you child attends class regularly (it's also important not to get behind in the performance choreography). We have classes every single week from now until the end of May--we are NOT closing during spring break. Please come as often as you can.
Finally, we love parents and caregivers, but it's been getting very loud in the studio lately--and loud is no good for our dancers. You are encouraged.--well, let's call it gently nudged--to drop your dancers off at class and get a delicious cup of coffee during their class (we particularly like Robin's Cafe and Stable Cafe. Thanks for your understanding.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMP!
Join us for camp this summer! Your campers will enjoy delightful and age-appropriate activities and surprises, including dance and yoga, dramatic and board games, a featured activity, and trips to our local park. Steppin' Out welcomes campers aged 5-10 for our weekday camp (9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, with drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.). Our tuition of $350 a week includes all activities plus a healthy snack. Camp is offered for three weeks this summer, June 8-12, June 15-19, and August 3-7. Register for any or all!
"DROP IN FOR FREE" EXTENDED
For the first two weeks of March, dancers who are new to our studio and between ages 5 and 7 can visit our Wednesday 4 p.m. class one time for free! Please spread the word about this new Tap/Ballet Beginning 1 class with Teachers Zoe and Sonja, or, if you're ready, register now.
MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: TENDU
Tendu, short for "battement tendu," is a technique movement from ballet that develops coordination and prepares dancers for grand battement (a dramatic ballet kick with a straight leg). Tendu literally means "tight" or "stretched," and it involves extending one leg away from the body until only the tip of its toe touches the floor. Dancers traditionally practice tendu to the front, the side, and the back. Have your dancer stand up straight in first position, then begin to extend one leg forward and straight until they can't move their leg any further without their toes coming off the ground. Sending energy into the floor through the standing leg can help them maintain balance. Remember to try all directions--and both legs!
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY FLASH MOB
Accomplished Steppin' Out dancer Nina and Teacher Olivia will be participating in a flash mob on March 21st at 2 p.m. at Serramonte Center. Come support them and watch--or learn the choreography and join in!
QUICK TIP: MAKE UP A HAND-WASHING DANCE!
If your kids are getting bored counting to 20 while washing their hands, turn it into a dance. They can still wiggle their hips or stomp their feet while they scrub, scrub, scrub!