The Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts is teaching dance classes at the Middleburg Community Center on Tuesday evenings, located at 300 W. Washington St., Middleburg VA, 20118. These classes include Pre-Primary, Primary, Level 1/2 Ballet.
What better way to discover the love of dance than with a free trial class? Whether you are new to dance or new to our school, we encourage you to give us a try!
Pre-Primary
Ages: 3 – 4
Instructor(s): Kalie Lasley
Description: Pre-Primary Ballet utilizes creative instruction in discovering movement qualities and dynamics while introducing dance in a fun and developmentally appropriate manner, effecting muscular engagement and development. Classes are designed for preschool aged girls and boys.
Several composers and genres of music are introduced. Emphasis is placed on developing a good foundation with basic and correct posture, musicality, coordination, increasing attention span, communication skills, cognitive thinking, and instilling a love for dance.
Notes / Requirements: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:00 PM
Primary
Ages: 5 – 7
Instructor(s): Kalie Lasley
Description: Primary Ballet builds on creative instruction utilizing a child’s natural curiosity in discovering movement qualities and dynamics. Introducing dance in a developmentally appropriate manner filled with fun, and effecting muscular engagement and development. School aged girls and boys continue working on movement, musicality, expression, and body awareness. Several composers and genres of music are introduced. Emphasis is placed on developing a good foundation with basic and correct technique, increasing attention span, good communication, cognitive thinking, and instilling a love for dance.
Notes / Requirements: Tuesdays, 5:00-5:45 PM
Ballet Level 1 / 2
Ages: 8 – 11
Instructor(s): Kalie Lasley
Description: All of the vocabulary from the previous levels are included with the addition of Level 1 and Level 2 appropriate exercises. As in all of our classes, the curriculum is designed to be fun, challenging, and with the intent of developing a strong, technically sound dancer.
Notes / Requirements: Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 PM