Dance/Movement Therapy

 

 

Dance therapy uses movement and dance to foster growth and self-worth while supporting the student’s current abilities. Dance therapy strengthens and increases the student’s movement repertoire, promotes healthy movement patterns, reduces tension and provides new ways of perceiving one’s self and the environment. It is effective with individuals and groups, verbal and non-verbal, and across a variety of diagnoses.  Available as a group or private activity.  Group classes are offered for a minimum of three students.  We invite you to create your own group.

Private Dance/Movement

Private sessions are available Monday through Thursday.

Group Dance/Movement

Ballet (ages 14 and up)

Introduces the basics:  posture, alignment, and balance. 

Creative Movement Dance

Introduces students to cross-cultural movement patterns and rhythms.  Students will explore movement with the help of props, such as yarn balls, scarves, bells, and bubbles.  The emphasis is on developing self-esteem, confidence and, of course, having fun!  Groups will be offered for a minimum of three students. 

Ages 4-7:  Wednesday 6:15-7:00 PM.

Ages 8-14:  Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM.

Jazz (ages 14 and up)

Teaches the basics in rhythmic movement.  Dance forms include lyrical movement as well as upbeat contemporary movements.

Monday 6:30-7:15 PM

Tap (ages 14 and up)

Beginning Tap:  Introduces the basic elements of tap, including balance, rhythm, coordination and self-esteem.  Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM.

Advanced Tap:  Introduces advance elements of tap, including rhythm patterns, balance and coordination of feet and body.  Please contact the FAR office for scheduling information.

Movement & Music

Combines music therapy and dance therapy.  Offered by request.

 

FALL SEMESTER--September 4, 2007 through January 20, 2008

Private 1/2 hour/ Group 1 hour
Monday .............................................16 weeks $400 / $288
Tuesday, Thursday or Friday .................17 weeks $425 / $306
Wednesday, or Saturday ...................... 18 weeks $450 / $324

WINTER SEMESTER--January 28, 2008 through June 7, 2008
Private 1/2 hour/Group 1 hour
Monday .................................17 weeks $425 / $306
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday ...........18 weeks $414/ $288

SUMMER SEMESTER-- June 23 through August 2, 2008
Private 1/2 hour/Group 1 hour
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ..6 weeks $150 / $108

 

 

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