KDCombo® 

(ages 6-8) participants are taught fundamental dance skills and terms which will then grow over the course of the program to include more complex movements and concepts. Music, movement and education concepts selected are age appropriate, safe for young learners, and enjoyable!

• Ballet and tap shoes are recommended but not required. Boys may wear Jazz shoes as an alternative to ballet shoes. 

• Length: 45- 60 mins. 

• Class framework: Welcome, Stretch, Body Isolations, Ballet (warm up, center floor skills, across the floor skills), Dance Exploration (jazz, modern, Imagery) Tap (across the floor skills, center floor skills), Theme Song/Dance, Stickers

• Teaching Method: See, Say, Do. Tie new skills to familiar skills in old/new combos, practice a skill in a combo and then in a "dance", provide challenge by putting skills together in combinations and introducing choreography

• Lesson plans: monthly themes with themed playlist. Skills for each section listed along with ideas for adding in imagery and proper patterning and suggestions for props. Skills are practiced throughout the month but not every skill will necessarily be taught every week