Dance Programs: Monday Evenings:
Tiny Tot Dancer: ages 3-6: (1/2 hr class)
This thirty-minute class will introduce boys and girls to music and dance while exploring movement and basic steps in a fun creative way. We use imagination games, up-beat age-appropriate music and props, like colorful scarves, hoola hoops, and maracas to inspire and excite students about dance. Your toddler will also improve their listening skills, along with their gross motor skills, coordination, muscle development and body awareness. Please prepare your child with comfortable clothes for movement.
Young Dancer: ages 7-17 (1 hr class)
What a wonderful way to build character, confidence and strength while experiencing a dance journey through memorable cultures of the world! Participants will be introduced to beginner dance techniques of Hip Hop, Salsa, Merengue, and Samba. Your child will truly enjoy this program.
Body language exercises, Training techniques for dancers, Basic dance steps,
Projection of dancer on stage, Choreographic games, Costume design, Dance performance
About the Independent Instructor: SHIRLEY BITTLINGMAIER, BA Dance and Theatre degree.
A native of Sincelejo, Colombia, Shirley studied dance and theatre at the University of Antonio Nariño of Bogota Colombia and went to serve as the director for the Municipal Dance School of Sincelejo, she was artistic director for Grupo Cultural Latinos in Rochester, dance instructor of Borinquen Dance and theater and dance teacher at James Monroe High School in Rochester, in the same way she served the community in multiple Recreation Centers of the same city.
4 Weeks
Community Center 3278 Whitehaven Rd. (Nike Base Park)
Online Registration is required. Appropriate footwear and a water bottle are optional.
Spring: St. Patrick's Day Performance (Sat. March 16 6-8pm) **Dance performance Canceled
Summer: Dancers have the option to sign up for 4th of July Parade & Aug 1 performance
Winter: perform at our Christmas Music Party on Saturday, December 9!
Interested Dancers can sign up with the Instructor. Note: there may be an additional cost of $5- $45 per dancer for costume & accessories paid directly to Instructor Shirley or purchased at a store.