JACQUE\u2019S Dance School at Lethbridge is inviting local children to take part in a series of workshops.<\/p>\n
Held throughout October, November and December the sessions include toddlers\u2019 classes, dance, craft, bubbles, games, acrobatics, tumbling and group stunts.<\/p>\n
Priced at $10 for toddlers and $12 for children, the aim of the sessions is to get children moving in a pressure-free, fun environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m basically trying to change the reputation around dance that it\u2019s about competing and getting on stage and instead it\u2019s about development, social skills and building confidence,\u201d said founder Jacque Gill.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople think dance is all about putting makeup and hair on a two-year-old but ours is all about promoting self-worth in children.\u201d<\/p>\n
The decision to run the dance school in this way stemmed from Gill\u2019s own experiences in the dance industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cI grew up with dancing and it was at a place that was very much oriented with getting on stage and performing with people, you get off, get rushed around and change,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor me that\u2019s not good for children to grow up with and dancing doesn\u2019t have to be like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gill is offering a range of classes for toddlers and older children which allow them to explore creativity.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur toddlers do a bit of warming up stretching, they do some art and craft activities and then we usually get stuck into a little dance routine,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also have an acro class which is gymnastics crossed with dancing and it\u2019s helping children learn to understand their body more.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor our over fives we make a little performance but it\u2019s more to show their parents what they\u2019ve done throughout the day and it\u2019s not enforced if they don\u2019t want to get up and show the parents.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is hoped the relaxed nature of the classes will make them accessible to the broader community.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t have to commit to every week because you pay week by week,\u201d said Gill. \u201cThere\u2019s also no additional cost like concert fees to it\u2019s a much cheaper option.\u201d<\/p>\n
To find out more about the sessions visit Jacque\u2019s Dance School on Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
JACQUE\u2019S Dance School at Lethbridge is inviting local children to take part in a series of workshops. Held throughout October, November and December the sessions include toddlers\u2019 classes, dance, craft, bubbles, games, acrobatics, tumbling and group stunts. Priced at $10 for toddlers and $12 for children, the aim of the sessions is to get children […]<\/p>\n