New Kids Ballet Classes Starting Next Week At The Community Center

Two  new ballet class for ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old start next week taught by Amber Corriston, who has recently moved to Laurelhurst from New York City with her family.

Amber and her husband were professional dancers and dance instructors in New York City and Amber began student teaching as a teenager, starting with younger kids classes.  She told us she enjoys teaching older kids and adults as well, but said she loves to give the little ones skills that not only create a love for dance in them, but also skills that are important as they enter school and interact independently with teachers and peers. 

She added "They are also just plain cute and grow so much, even in an 8-week session."

The classes she is offering at the Community Center are ballet-based, and are combined with creative movement and upbeat music.  Kids will learn the ballet basics while exploring new movement concepts and getting lots of exercise.  They are a great way to introduce children to the world of dance and movement.

Amber said that she  is "excited to offer dance classes at the Community Center.  It's a shame that it's such a beautiful space and no one is using it.  There are so many kids in the Laurelhurst area that should have more opportunities to take classes there."

She said she was introduced to the space when teaching private lessons and added that "not only is it a great space that should be used by the community, but classes in community centers are a great way to introduce children to new activities before signing up for a class that is more in depth or more of a time commitment."

Here is the information on the classes:

Creative Movement and Ballet - Course #81094 (1/17-3/13)
Tuesday's 1:45-2:30 pm
Ages: 4 Yrs. to 5 Yrs.
Activity Fee $70.00
Description: 
Preschool children learn basic ballet skills in a creative, fun environment. Through fantasy and games, boys and girls learn basic movement skills and vocabulary. Please wear close fitting clothes with bare feet or ballet slippers. No class 2/21. Instructor: Amber Corriston

Creative Movement and Ballet - Course #81095 (1/17-3/13)
Tuesday's 2:30-3:15 pm
Ages: 30 Mos. to 42 Mos.
Activity Fee $70.00
Description: 
Preschool children learn basic ballet skills in a creative, fun environment. Through fantasy and games, boys and girls learn basic movement skills and vocabulary. Please wear close fitting clothes with bare feet or ballet slippers. No class 2/21. Instructor: Amber Corriston

Register on-line or by calling the Laurelhurst Community Center at 684-7529.