Little Explorers | Brighton

Offering a variety of early childhood classes designed for children ages two and up.
Early exposure to the arts results in a higher rate of later participation.

Your Little Explorer is sure to delight in learning new skills, having fun, and spending time with other Little Explorers
as they engage in art, baton, dance, and music at School For The Arts.

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LITTLE EXPLORERS
GROWING IN DANCE TOGETHER

Ages 2-3 with caregiver
Class designed for our youngest dancers and a caregiver

NOW ENROLLING

Fridays 11:30am-12pm
5 weeks of class
Sept. 15 – Nov. 17
Class for child and caregiver
Non-recital class

You and your student will enjoy learning basic dance movements while keeping active and engaged.  Together the class will enjoy fun dance games and have time to explore freestyle dance with rhythmic music and a combination of instruction and activities to foster creativity, musical expression, and connectivity with your young dancer.

Class Guidelines:
~Dancer hair that is long enough pulled back in bun or ponytail
~Girls Clothing: leotard and tights
~Girls Footwear: pink ballet shoes (no glitter on shoes please)
~Boys Clothing: comfortable attire for easy movement
 Please be sure pants hang above shoes and stay on waist
~Boys Footwear: black ballet shoes

LITTLE EXPLORERS
GROWING IN DANCE

Ages 3-4

These classes are currently closed.
Winter + Spring Term Registration
Opening November 2023
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Wednesdays 5-5:30pm
Fridays 10:15-10:45am
Recital Performing Class

Does your preschooler love to dance around the house? Growing in Dance is a beginner dance class designed for them! Students will learn the basics of ballet, rhythm, and movement, including beginner dance positions. Instructors will utilize dance games, beginning ballet technique and more to encourage and develop the young dancer.

Class Guidelines:
~Dancer hair that is long enough pulled back in bun or ponytail
~Dancer + Caregiver Clothing: Comfortable attire for easy movement
~Dancer Footwear: ballet shoes are encouraged (pink for girls, black for boys), students may dance in grippy socks for this class
~Caregiver Footwear: no shoes in dance studio please

Little Explorers
Growing in Baton

Ages 3 and Up
Suitable for Girls and Boys

NOW ENROLLING

Saturday | December 2
1-2pm

A great way for students to give baton a try before enrolling in a multi-week class, work on skills between classes, or just try something new!

Designed for students who are new to twirling and those with experience.

Baton twirling offers students a number of benefits including help in developing hand-eye coordination, increases the ability to use both sides of their mind and body, and encourages students to be active in an increasingly sedentary world.

Batons are available to purchase from the instructor at class for $35.

Class Guidelines:

~Hair that is long enough pulled back in high bun or ponytail
~Tank top and workout pants or shorts (black preferred)
~Tan Jazz shoes or tennis shoes (no boots please)

Please bring a water bottle along to class

Saturday Classes | Fall Term 2023
10:30-11:15am

September 23 Apple Art
October 7 Fall Fun
November 11 Air Dry Clay
December 2 Luminaries

LITTLE EXPLORERS
GROWING IN ART

Ages 3 - 5

Growing in Art Classes are designed to help young artists explore a variety of art mediums, spend time with other young artists, build hand eye coordination and dexterity while learning to enjoy art.
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Students will enjoy a variety of activities including painting, drawing, gluing, and more.
Parents may attend with student or drop off.

LITTLE EXPLORERS:
GROWING IN MUSIC TOGETHER

Ages 2 - 5 years with caregiver

Growing in Music Together
Returning Late 2023/Early 2024
Class for child and caregiver

Little Explorers: Growing in Music Together explores fundamental musical elements including beat, rhythm, pitch contrast and tempo in fun and engaging ways. Caregiver and child will enjoy interacting, bonding, and learning based around music together in this delightful class.