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Tiny Dancers - Ages 2-3 years
Inspired by different storybooks, little ones will participate in creative movements designed to develop basic motor skills and introductory ballet.
Tuesdays at 10:00 am or 3:30 pm
Dress Code/Shoes
- Please choose clothes that fit well and are not too long or baggy, which can interfere with instruction and safety.
- Please maintain modesty in choice of clothes for all classes. No midriff revealing tops or short-shorts (unless worn over tights and leotard).
- Shoes: Any brand canvas or leather ballet shoes (laces tied, trimmed, and tucked).
- Girls: Any color tights and leotard, and ballet skirt or shorts.
- Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt and sweats.
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Pre-Ballet/Tap Combo - Ages 3-5 years
Children will learn introductory ballet and tap techniques.
Saturdays at 11:45 am
Dress Code/Shoes
- Please choose clothes that fit well and are not too long or baggy, which can interfere with instruction and safety.
- Please maintain modesty in choice of clothes for all classes. No midriff revealing tops or short-shorts (unless worn over tights and leotard).
- Shoes: Any brand canvas or leather ballet shoes (laces tied, trimmed, and tucked) and comfortably fitting black tap shoes in either mary-jane or lace-up style.
- Girls: Any color tights and leotard, and ballet skirt or shorts.
- Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt and sweats.
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Ballet/Tap Combo - Ages 6-9 years
Children will begin basic ballet and tap technical training, including working at the ballet barre and clarifying tap rhythms.
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
Dress Code/Shoes
- Please choose clothes that fit well and are not too long or baggy, which can interfere with instruction and safety.
- Please maintain modesty in choice of clothes for all classes. No midriff revealing tops or short-shorts (unless worn over tights and leotard).
- Shoes: Any brand canvas or leather ballet shoes (laces tied, trimmed, and tucked) and comfortably fitting black tap shoes in either mary-jane or lace-up style.
- Girls: Any color tights and leotard, and ballet skirt or shorts.
- Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt and sweats.
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Additional Classes
New classes may be added by request, provided there is a minimum of five participants committed to enrolling and available space.
Additional styles: Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip-hop.
Age groups: 5-7 years, 7-9 years, 9-12 years, 12-14 years, 15+, and Family classes (parent and child ages 6 or older).
Contact Candace Hardie at chardie@ymcadallas.org for more details.
Prices/Schedule:
$40/month for YMCA Family members
$65/month for non-members
All classes taught by Candace Craig-Hardie.
Classes will follow Coppell ISD for breaks and school closings - if there is no school for Coppell ISD, dance class will not be held.
Summer classes are offered - stop by the Welcome Center to get registered today!
A minimum of 5 students must be enrolled in a class for it to be held.
About the Instructor
Candace Craig-Hardie
- BA in Dance from New Mexico State University
- Studied and performed professionally with Springs Dance Company in London, England and Cor Ignis Dance Company in El Paso, TX
- Performed in Super Bowl XXX with Diana Ross and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Has taught dance for 10+ years
Contact Candace at chardie@ymcadallas.org
