SBD Youth Program: Building Blocks of Dance (Sign Up required for the whole series)

Building Blocks of Dance is the next step for young movers ready to deepen their understanding of how their bodies move, while continuing to nurture creativity and self-expression.

Rooted in principles from modern/contemporary dance technique, this program introduces children to the fundamentals of movement by exploring how the body works in different positions, pathways, and dynamics. Students will begin to develop awareness of:

How to move the body in upright and grounded positions (standing, floor work, transitioning in and out of the floor)
Alignment and posture, helping them understand safe and efficient movement
Weight shifts and balance, learning how to transfer weight from one foot to another or into the floor
Levels and directions, moving high, medium, and low, and navigating space with intention
Articulation of different body parts, how arms, legs, torso, and head can move independently and together
Transitions, or how we move smoothly from one shape or position to another

Drawing from contemporary practices, students will explore fluidity, suspension, release, and control.

Building Blocks of Dance serves as a bridge between creative movement and more formal dance training, helping students understand not just what to move, but how and why the body moves, laying a strong foundation for their continued dance journey.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Sept 22 – Nov 24 (10-week series)

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Tuesdays, 5:45–6:00 PM

𝐅𝐞𝐞: $135 for full 10-week session (sign-up is required for the full session)

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Shared online resources

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Scholarships and sliding-scale options available

Building Blocks of Dance (3-5 year old)