Classes
Stories in Motion classes provide imaginative and age appropriate movement activities that encourage creative expression and nurture a child's innate artistic ability. Experience this unique and exciting program for infants and children ages 6 months to 12 years old.
Class offerings may vary from location to location. For information about current class listings at a Stories in Motion location near you, please click below.
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Maplewood Fall 2009 Schedules
Maplewood Winter 2010 Schedules
Class offering may vary from session to session.
ADULT DANCE & FITNESS CLASSES
BABY DANCE JAM
BALLET MAGIC
BOYZ AND GIRLZ STREET DANCE
CREATIVE BALLET PROGRAM
CREATIVE SPARKS
CREATIVE TAP
COMMUNITY STORYTIME
DAD AND ME BREAKDANCE
DROP IN & ROMP
FAMILY DANCE JAM & TODDLER DANCE
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
FUNKY FITNESS
JOURNEY DANCE
LYRICAL CHOREOGRAPHY
PERFORMANCE BALLET
PRINCESSES ON PARADE
RHYTHM JAM
SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY DANCE JAM
ADULT DANCE & FITNESS CLASSES
A wide range of Adult Dance and Fitness classes are now offered at Stories in Motion through independently owned Dance Yourself Skinny (DYS). Classes include: Electric Fitness & Sassy Broadway Jazz. For more information about Dance Yourself Skinny classes, call Alistair Williams at (908) 603 - 9017 or www.dysnow.blogspot.com)
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BABY DANCE JAM (Ages 8 mos - 16 mos w/caregiver)
Come enjoy a delightful and creative class with your littlest one! Class includes developmental activities based on current brain research about how babies learn and grow. Explore baby drumming, rhythmic instruments, dance props, story time, ball play and lots of fun partner and group dances! Ages 8-16 months
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BALLET MAGIC (Ages 18 mos - 4 yrs w/ caregiver)
Explore the whimsical world of fairies, princesses, magical creatures and more! Dance with your child in this new Dance with Me Class for young dancers who want an introduction to our wonderful creative ballet program but are not quite ready for our drop off classes. Grown-ups explore their inner ballerina or prince!
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BOYZ & GIRLZ STREET DANCE (4 - 7yrs, 8 - 12yrs)
Calling all B-Boyz and B-Girls to learn break dancing with Anthony Cave-Harris AKA SOLO. Learn all the newest "fresh" steps broken down in a safe and easy manner. SOLO specializes in pop and breakin'. Students will choreograph original works and learn dances created by SOLO. Clean music! Final performance open to families.
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CREATIVE BALLET PROGRAM (3 - 9yrs)
Explore the magical world of ballet through playful exploration of ballet vocabulary, dance props, costumes and the stories of the world's greatest Ballets. A wonderful introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet. Emphasis is on creative expression and mastery of dance skills. Curriculum progresses and expands with age. Fantasy Garden (3's), Enchanted Fairyland (4's), & Story Ballet (5's & 6's), Performance Ballet (7 - 9yrs).
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CREATIVE SPARKS (3 - 6yrs)
Leap! Whirl! Jump! Roll! Children expand their range of movement vocabulary in a creative and playful manner through creative movement play, improvisation, and choreography. Stories are integrated into each class and become the basis for imaginative dance making. Spark your creative imagination!
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CREATIVE TAP (6 -9 yrs)
Classes will emphasize rhythm, style and sound. Students will study basic tap steps; combinations and rhythms with an emphasis on developing tap technique while exploring creative ways to combine tap steps.
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COMMUNITY STORYTIME (12 mos - 5yrs w/ caregiver)
Join one of our talented faculty members for our FREE Tuesday morning story time. Cuddle up in our cozy studio and enjoy interactive story time at Stories in Motion. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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DAD & ME BREAKDANCE o ( All ages!)
A perfect Dad & Me bonding class! Dance with talented breakdance artist and choreographer, Anthony Cave Harris, AKA SOLO. Learn poppin', locking', breakdance and hip hop in a fun and non-intimidating environment. Dance games, group dances and creation of final dance piece! No previous dance experience necessary
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DROP IN & ROMP! (Drop off age- 3 1/2+. 6 mos - 3 1/2 yrs w/ caregiver)
Drop in to our beautiful studio for non-structured open dance time! Come play with all our cool stuff- dance props, instruments, dress up and more! Snacks available! Call for our current schedule.
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FAMILY DANCE JAM & TODDLER DANCE (12 mos - 5 yrs, 18 mos - 3 ˝ yrs
STORIES IN MOTION'S SIGNATURE CURRICULUM! Children experience the joy of movement, dance making and storytelling in a creative, and non-competitive learning environment. Stories come to life through a wide range of dance activities, interactive storytelling, puppets and more! Dance props, music and rhythm instruments are integrated into each class. An open and supportive environment for different ages and developmental stages. Parents or caregivers actively participate in the class. Experience the joy of dance-play!!
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
The coolest kids party in town! Join us once a month for a night of dancing, pizza, dessert and total fun! Bring your friends to hang out in our awesome studio, learn the newest dance moves, and give Mom and Dad a night out! (Pre- K - 5th grade). Check our schedule for special days just for Pre-K as well as older teens.
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FUNKY FITNESS (18 mos - 4 w/caregiver)
Come enjoy a fun dance class inspired by fitness and games! Play funky dance games, learn non-competitive team building activities, challenge yourself in our fitness dance obstacle course and work your body by learning popular dance steps. New! FUNKY FITNESS drop-off for older children (3's & 4's)
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JOURNEY DANCE™ (Adults)
Experience this playful and intuitive method of using movement to discover and celebrate one's inner soul. Impulsed by music, using elements of theater, visualization, vocalization, guided sequences, and improvisational movement, Journey Dance awakens the imagination and guides one to embark on a heart felt dance journey of the soul. Explore and open your Chakra system. Classes taught by Ann Biddle.
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LYRICAL CHOREOGRAPHY ( 7 - 9 yrs)
Children will explore and express themselves through lyrical dance styles and build dances around themes and stories. An introduction to modern dance vocabulary combined with creative movement. Contemporary choreographers will be studied to inspire movement invention and choreography.
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PERFORMANCE BALLET (7 - 9yrs)
This class is geared towards more advanced students who are ready for performance opportunities. Students will work on teacher and student created creative ballet choreography to be performed at the end of each session. Performance location to be announced! Students must have had prior dance training to be in this class.
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PRINCESS ON PARADE (3's & 4's)
Put on your crown and tiara and enter a magical world of make believe and dance in this imaginative and delightful class exploring creative ballet and famous princess stories! Children will explore different princess stories and create their own dances. Fall princesses will include: Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Little Mermaid and the Paper Bag Princess.
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RHYTHM JAM (18 mos - 4 yrs w/ caregiver)
Gain an appreciation of multicultural stories and international rhythms! Join our most exuberant teacher Ralston Morris in a class combining rhythm and dance! Explore a new culture each week in a dynamic and energetic way through interactive storytelling and percussion play. Class will include movement exploration, rhythm activities, group drum circle and improvisation.
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SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY DANCE JAM
A new class for diverse learners with special needs. Our newly modified curriculum brings the joy of movement exploration, storytelling and percussion play to special needs children and their caregivers. Small, intimate nurturing classes. Space is limited! 6 wk series begins Feb 20thChildren will create original performance pieces combining spoken text, poetry, narrative and student generated choreography. Final class open to families.
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