Programs
Pre-Ballet (ages 3-4)
Our preschool dance classes are a fun and engaging introduction to the world of dance. This class is designed to explore rhythm, movement, and creativity through basic dance steps and movements, using playful music and imaginative games. We focus on developing coordination, balance, and motor skills while fostering a love for dance. This supportive and nurturing environment also encourages social development by allowing children to interact with peers, take turns, and follow directions.
Ballet/Tap Class (ages 4-8)
Beginner ballet/tap combination classes are designed to introduce young children to the foundations of dance in a fun and nurturing environment. Led by patient and experienced instructors, these classes focus on teaching fundamental ballet and tap technique while developing coordination, balance, rhythm, and imagination. Dancers learn to express themselves through dance while building confidence and social skills.
Ballet (ages 8 and older)
Ballet classes provide a beautiful blend of artistic expression and physical discipline. Dancers will engage in a variety of exercises that enhance flexibility, strength, and coordination. Our ballet classes begin at the barre for foundational exercises, progressing to center work to refine balance and control, and culminating with elegant across the floor combinations. Ballet classes are graded according to the ability level of each class.
Tap
Our tap classes are designed to teach the basics of tap while improving coordination, rhythm, and musicality . Dancers will learn fundamental tap steps, such as shuffles, paddles, time steps, and the shim sham. Tap classes are graded according to student ability.
Jazz
This popular form of dance is offered to students in grades two and up. This dynamic and high energy class focuses on teaching the fundamentals of jazz, including isolations, kicks, turns, and leaps. Dancers will learn a variety of jazz styles and combinations, presented with age-appropriate music, choreography, and costuming.
Modern
Modern Dance is a dynamic and innovative dance style that breaks away from traditional ballet techniques, allowing dancers to explore their creativity and push the boundaries of movement. Students will learn a variety of modern dance techniques, including floor work, improvisation, and release-based movements. This class will challenge dancers to explore new ways of moving, experiment with different dynamics, and develop confidence in their skills. Modern is offered to students in grades 6 and above.
Lyrical
A dance form taken from ballet and inspired by jazz, lyrical dance emphasizes expression, fluid body movement and control. Offered to high school students with ballet training only.
Our preschool dance classes are a fun and engaging introduction to the world of dance. This class is designed to explore rhythm, movement, and creativity through basic dance steps and movements, using playful music and imaginative games. We focus on developing coordination, balance, and motor skills while fostering a love for dance. This supportive and nurturing environment also encourages social development by allowing children to interact with peers, take turns, and follow directions.
Ballet/Tap Class (ages 4-8)
Beginner ballet/tap combination classes are designed to introduce young children to the foundations of dance in a fun and nurturing environment. Led by patient and experienced instructors, these classes focus on teaching fundamental ballet and tap technique while developing coordination, balance, rhythm, and imagination. Dancers learn to express themselves through dance while building confidence and social skills.
Ballet (ages 8 and older)
Ballet classes provide a beautiful blend of artistic expression and physical discipline. Dancers will engage in a variety of exercises that enhance flexibility, strength, and coordination. Our ballet classes begin at the barre for foundational exercises, progressing to center work to refine balance and control, and culminating with elegant across the floor combinations. Ballet classes are graded according to the ability level of each class.
Tap
Our tap classes are designed to teach the basics of tap while improving coordination, rhythm, and musicality . Dancers will learn fundamental tap steps, such as shuffles, paddles, time steps, and the shim sham. Tap classes are graded according to student ability.
Jazz
This popular form of dance is offered to students in grades two and up. This dynamic and high energy class focuses on teaching the fundamentals of jazz, including isolations, kicks, turns, and leaps. Dancers will learn a variety of jazz styles and combinations, presented with age-appropriate music, choreography, and costuming.
Modern
Modern Dance is a dynamic and innovative dance style that breaks away from traditional ballet techniques, allowing dancers to explore their creativity and push the boundaries of movement. Students will learn a variety of modern dance techniques, including floor work, improvisation, and release-based movements. This class will challenge dancers to explore new ways of moving, experiment with different dynamics, and develop confidence in their skills. Modern is offered to students in grades 6 and above.
Lyrical
A dance form taken from ballet and inspired by jazz, lyrical dance emphasizes expression, fluid body movement and control. Offered to high school students with ballet training only.
Faculty
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Peggy Sadowski
Peggy received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Boston Conservatory, where she danced with their resident company, The Boston Dance Theatre. She is a member of the Dance Teachers’ Club of Boston and is the owner and director of the Walpole Dance Center. Kristen Kuznezov O'Brien Kristen is an alumna of the Walpole Dance Center. She received her degree from the Dean College School of Dance, where she performed with their resident Dance Company. Kristen developed our Modern Dance program and also teaches Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical. In addition to her studio classes, Kristen has choreographed for many other local theatre groups, including Walpole High School's Theatre Club and the Natick Academy of Performing Arts. |
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