Mommy and Me

Description

The City's most innovative Mommy & Me class, "Petite Ballroom " is an extraordinary blend of Classical Ballet and Ballroom Dance. It is designed for toddlers as young as 14 months and their dancing mommies or caregivers. We sing, count, dance Ballet to the alphabet and Cha Cha to the numbers, learn about European and Hispanic cultures, and have loads of fun! Flexible in many ways, we adhere strictly to one rule: each child, Mom, and caregiver must have a blast while learning even the most complex moves!!! Together, we will develop the following skills: * Physical: Grace, Body awareness, Strength, Flexibility, Spatial orientation, Gross motor skills, Self-control * Cognitive: Rhythm and tempo recognition, Counting, Identification of Ballet and Latin/Ballroom dances (e.g., Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, Salsa/Mambo, Merengue, Samba, Paso Doble, Swing) * Social: Proper dance etiquette, Taking turns, Sharing, Waiting, Self- control, Discipline, Teamwork * Cultural: Exposure to Hispanic and European dances, culture, and language

Parent attendance Recommended