Classes

In Petite Feet classes, students build dance skills, think critically, and stay active and imaginative!  Petite Feet dance classes introduce dance technique and terminology in fun and creative ways, while also making connections between movement education and everyday learning.  Storytelling, original and familiar songs, and imaginative games are incorporated and an emphasis is placed on promoting self-esteem and self-expression while building dance skills.  

WINTER/SPRING 2023 – In Studio

THURSDAYS with Bryanna – January 26 – June 8
(No class March 16 and April 6)
4:00-4:45pm – Petite Feet Ballet/Creative Movement – 3-5 year olds (optional drop off)
4:50-5:40pm – Ballet Basics – 5-7 year olds (optional drop off)

COVID RELATED ITEMS

• Masks are optional, but highly encouraged.  Especially if you know you or your family has had a recent exposure or recently started testing negative after infection, have your child wear a mask throughout the entirety of class and, if you’re staying, please do so as well.  If the County changes their guidance to requiring masks indoors again, we will, of course, follow suit.  I will keep you updated if changes occur.  
• All individuals eligible for a vaccine (ages 5 and up) entering the space must show proof of vaccination – or a negative test result from within 72 hours of class.  
• There will be hand sanitizer, wipes, and extra masks available for use.
• Please do not come to class if your child or anyone in your household is not feeling well or has any Covid symptoms.  Also please follow County guidance in terms of when to return to class after having had Covid. Reach out to schedule a make-up class.

Intro and Petite Feet Ballet/Tap/Creative Movement classes focus on self expression and creativity through dance, while incorporating age appropriate genre specific steps, combinations and exercises. Activities that develop motor skills and explore the elements of dance are part of the class experience, as well as stories drawn from the classical ballet canon and from other sources. (For tap classes, students spend the majority of class in ballet shoes and then put on tap shoes for the final 10-15 minutes of class.)

The Ballet Basics class expands upon the foundation built in Petite Feet classes, exploring dance elements and storytelling in more complex ways and through the integration of more challenging ballet technique.

In the Ballet Foundations class, ballet technique will be further developed both at the barre, in the center, and through across the floor exercises.  The technique dancers are building will be applied as they also participate in dance exercises that give opportunities for individual expression and storytelling.

My son and daughter really look forward to your class every Tuesday. That’s how they count the days of the week.

Kari Morales mother to Amalia and Ezekiel

For four years, Liz Vacco provided my son with a warm, encouraging environment with all the tools and the foundation for him to have entered a pre-professional program at the School of American Ballet.

Nicole Leibman mother to Philip

We had the pleasure of having Liz as our daughter’s first ballet teacher. Briana adores her classes and always comes out smiling and twirling. Liz understands children and teaches with grace, ease and magic. We will always be thankful to Liz for having been such a wonderful inspiration for Briana.

Dana Szarf mother to Briana

As a ballet teacher and mother of two boys who took ballet with Liz, I can say that she is one of the most talented teachers I have ever come across for this age group. My boys loved her class. She is creative and knowledgeable and creates the perfect atmosphere of seriousness–so they are actually learning ballet technique, and fun–so their inherent love of movement is nurtured, not stifled. Liz Vacco is a treasure! I am so excited to have the opportunity to have her class on DVD, so my children can experience her terrific class whenever we want!

Kim Kittay mother to Micah and Asa