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The Magic Of Drum
And Dance
For
The Young Child (1-5 years), Siblings
And Parents, Too!
Teacher
Training Available
Instructor:
Barbara
Gail |
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For little ones who love (or would like to try) to
play durms, rattles, and bells, move their bodies
and dance a beat! Emphasizing community spirit, fun,
creativity, body awareness, self-esteem, respect.
Our "Welcome Cheer" begins each class; drawing
pictures integrates the experience at the end. This
very popular class is a fun introduction to structured
group activitiy, social skills and creative expression.
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Full adult participation is required, providing real
quality time for you and your child. (We find that the
parents truly enjoy this as much as the children do!
And because they've been given permission to explore
their own musicality and movement in a playful environment,
some are then inspired to try an adult class!) Usually
offered as a 5 or 6 week series of 1 hour classes. |
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All
instruments provided. Wear comfortable clothes, dress
in layers (for changing temperatures like from sitting
still or moving lots), a water bottle for the ride home
is recommended, and for adults who can't dance barefoot,
please bring indoor-only dance shoes or slippers.
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Some children like to "dress up" for class
in whatever inspires them, and this is perfectly fine.
(One parent told me the other day that during the
ride home from class, her 4 year-old started planning
she'll wear the next week!) Other children dress down
to a bathing suit or diaper! And everything in between;
most people wear everyday, loose, comfy clothing.
Keep in mind that a dance floor can be slippery with
socks or tights on, so we remove those when we dance.
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"Daddy,
I love Drum and Dance!"
—2-1/2 year old when she got home from
class, reporting to Dad , who didn't get to come
"Your positive energy and attention to the
children is so appreciated. Sarah has gained so
much from you and really loves you (anhonor not
bestowed to many by her)!"
—Parent |
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"My
son rounds up his stufrfed animals into a circle,
and sings 'The Welcome Cheer' at home."
—Parent
"She's learning from you about being a leader
— while skipping at the beach, she kept smiling
and looking back to see her sisters following her,
just like in class!"
"When we put on music at home now, my 15 month
old son says "boogie bash!" and starts
to dance!"
—Parent |
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"We
went into a gift shop while on vacation, and I
was amazed when my children so carefully and comfortably
picked up the singing bowls and plalyed them!"
—Parent
"Thank you for bringing music into our home."
—Parent
"You've made it so comfortable for us, I'd
like to take an adult class now!"
—Parent
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"I
am so delighted that you came and did it! Thank
you, thank you! Perhaps another increment could
be planned for after the holidays?!"
—Studio Owner
and Workshop Sponsor/Participant
"A family in rhythm together, is a family
in rhythm together!"
—Participant/Craftsperson
/Business Owner (about
what it was like taking the class with her husband
and daughter)
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