BALLROOM KIDS
DanceSport for Kids
Ballroom DanceSport of Westport, CT invites kids to dance!
At Ballroom DanceSport we teach the sport of ballroom dancing in a fun, social environment. Ballroom Kids learn to dance with their peers while building confidence, increasing coordination, and developing an understanding of rhythm and timing. At Ballroom DanceSport, learning to dance creates a sense of mastery and purpose!It is not just ballroom…
It's Latin, It's Swing. It's DanceSport. It's FUN!
Course Descriptions & General information -
Classes are broken down by group & age levels on Monday through Thursday Afternoons
DanceSport Group Class (Ages 6-18)
Lessons run 45 minutes
- Level 1 (NEW): During this twelve week course students will be taught basic patterns in a variety of social dances including waltz, fox trot, tango, rumba, cha-cha and swing.
- Level 2 (L2): Available to students who have completed Level 1. This twelve week course will expand on the original social dance patterns learned in Level 1 and will introduce salsa and lindy hop as new dances. While learning new patterns, students will also be working on their overall technique.
- Level 3 (L3) through Advanced (ADV): Available to students who have completed Levels 1 & 2. Classes will be customized based on students' abilities. Several new dances and routines will be taught.
All students in Levels 1 through Advanced will have the option to perform their dances at studio “Spotlight” events and regional dance competitions throughout the year.
DanceSport Formation Teams (FM) (Ages 6-18)
Lessons run 35-40 minutes
- This class is available to students that are currently enrolled in group class. It is designed for students that would like to perform group demonstrations. Class will run for twelve weeks. During these lessons, students will concentrate on learning choreographed moves to a selected musical piece or pieces. They will receive personalized instruction in technique, styling and general dance improvement for the selected dance or dances to beperformed.
All students participation in Formation class will have the option to perform their routine at studio “Spotlight” events and regional dance competitions throughout the year
DanceSport Private Lessons ( Ages 6-18)
Lessons run 30 minutes
- These lessons are available to all students. They are highly recommended for students who are interested in competitive dancing. During these lessons, students will receive personalized instruction in technique, styling and general dance improvement. These lessons will be individually scheduled on days and times that are convenient for the student's schedule and instructor availability. (A minimum of 5 private lessons must be taken prior to entering competitions).
Attire
Dance shoes and a uniform will be required. Boys should wear black or khaki pants and DanceCards shirt. Girls should wear black pants or skirt and a Ballroom Kids shirt. Shoes and shirts will be available for purchase at the studio. First time students will receive a Ballroom Kids T-shirt with their enrollment.
Registration
Classes include a wide variety of social dance instruction. The number of students in each class is limited. Students will be accepted in the order in which their applications are received.