2004 Spring Dance Program
for Children ages 24 months-18 years

WHAT: The Herberger College Department of Dance at ASU invites children ages 24 months-18 years old to explore the world of dance – and one of the nation's top-ranked dance programs – through a variety of innovative and exciting dance classes.

Moving Inventors is a program designed for introducing diverse dance styles to the surrounding community. Children will be able to work with experienced and caring dance teachers. Each class will emphasize anatomically sound technique, dynamic choreographic and performance training, and caring, individualized instruction.

WHEN: There are two 10-week sessions that each child may register for.
Session A - January 9 - March 13 (10 weeks) $120 -$200 ($10 per class/hour)
Session B - March 26 - May 29 (10 weeks) $120 -$200 ($10 per class/hour)

WHERE: Classes will be held in ASU’s Physical Education Building East, Room 190, on the ASU campus in Tempe. Metered parking is available just outside the dance studio.

COST: Tuition ranges from $120 to $200. Scholarships are available.

CALL: For registration information, contact Mila Parrish at 480-965-7482 or e-mail mila.parrish@asu.edu.

Classes

K’Motion
Dance Together
Moving Inventors Dance Arts
Hip Hop and Break For Boys
Athletic Hip Hop- Break, Pop & Lock
Afro Beat
On the Move

Class Descriptions

K’Motion [$120]
Ages 3 -5 Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Soar, Roar and Explore. K’Motion is designed for children ages 3-5 to discover the world of creative dance. Dynamic activities instruct and engage youngsters. The class supports the development of physical dexterity, coordination, cooperative problem-solving and creative self-expression.

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Dance Together [$120]
Ages 24 - 42 months Tuesdays 10:30-11:20 a.m.
Dance Together is designed to delight and engage the active child in all of us. Parents dance, create, play and sing with their children in this 50-minute movement celebration. Activities are designed to stimulate physical and social development, coordination and locomotor patterning essential for later success in school. Together we will skip, fly, whirl and twirl with expressive movement.

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Moving Inventors Dance Arts [$200]
Ages 5 - 8 Saturdays 8:45-10:45 a.m.
Moving Inventors Dance Arts is geared for kids ages 5-8 that are curious and full of energy. This two-hour class celebrates art as a creative process. Stimulating activities are designed to encourage inventive exploration. Previous themes include Color Dance: light, shadow and hue, and Globetrotters: expeditions around the world. The class features creative dance, artistic expression, stories, music, crafts and more.

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Hip Hop and Break For Boys [$190]
Ages 7-11 Fridays 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Come get your groove on. Our Hip Hop and Break for Boys class is the ultimate dance scene. Boys will enjoy popping, locking, and vigorous choreography to the latest pop and hip hop hits. All dance moves are taught in a clear step-by-step progression for success. Individuality, musicality and athletic safety are addressed. Get ready for an action-packed dance class that moves and grooves.

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Athletic Hip Hop- Break, Pop & Lock [$190]
Ages 14 -18 Fridays 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Express yourself with air poses and learn how to up rock, floor rock, pop, and lock. Athletic Hip Hop – Break, Pop & Lock is designed for active students who want to learn the foundations of break dancing, popping and locking put into fun and athletic routines. From this class students will gain an appreciation for hip hop culture and this dynamic dance style. Taught by an experienced professional instructor, this class emphasizes energy, flexibility and freestyle dancing. Some dance experience recommended.

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Afro Beat [$120]
Ages 8 -12 Saturdays 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Afro Beat is a class where students can explore the exciting music and energetic movement of Zairian culture. The class encourages students to express themselves through vibrant rhythms and sensational choreography. Instruction will foster a non-competitive community where self-expression and individuality is applauded. Come travel around the world through the music and dance of Africa.

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On the Move [$150]
High School Students Saturdays 11:45-1:15 a.m.
On the Move classes are designed for high school students ready to advance their dance skills to the next level. Classes emphasize the development of dance skills through anatomically sound technique and dynamic choreography. Participants will join the On the Move Dance Company and perform at concerts and festivals in the Phoenix metro area.

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