GYMSTERSdance Information

GYMSTERSdance is a mobile dance program that comes to children at their school. Since 1980, GYMSTERSdance instructors have taught over 5,000 children; all teachers are certified, trained, or supervised in dance education methodolgy, as well as early childhood education.

GYMSTERSdance is for children from ages three to twelve. Children should wear comfortable clothing with specific dance attire optional.

GYMSTERSdance instills in children how to put forth their best effort by providing a basic foundation for dance development. GYMSTERSdance enhances creativity, teaches dance basics, and heightens imagination skills while providing healthy aerobic activities.

GYMSTERSdance develops lifetime skills of communication, agility, social cooperation, movement association, and basic dance steps through the use of continually changing innovative lessons (see example below). Unique dance props and rotating lessons are the impetus children need to improve fitness, health, aerobics, nutrition, and to have educational fun.

GYMSTERSdance reputation of client loyalty, reliability, consistency, dependability, and approachability are valuable to parents and children.

Specifics of a GYMSTERSdance Class

The GYMSTERSdance class presents a rich curriculum of themes, rhythms, and music in each lesson. Attention is focused on differences between classical ballet, jazz, and tap. Such cultural themes and dances as Hawaiian Hula, Mexican Hat Dance, and Chinese Fan Dance, are also incorporated.

Listening and social interaction skills are continuously reinforced. Four styles of dance technique (ballet, jazz, tap, and creative movement) are offered including the following five types of activities:

1. An energizing aerobic warm-up utilizes lots of little kid energy and teaches aerobic exercise and stretching techniques to older children.
2. A fun, creative movement experience enhances self-expression, and props such as hats, fans, an batons are used to emphasize the weekly theme.
3. Enjoyment of the learning process is nurtured and reinforced by reviewing previously learned steps.
4. New technique is synthesized with previously learned combinations to help instill a sense of succes each week.
5. A relaxing cool-down stretch activity provides a calm, settled ending.

GYMSTERSdance lesson cards are posted at schools for parents to view every week.