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Our classes are flexible by design, both in content and difficulty. We’d rather work toward giving you what you want rather than putting you in a one-size-fits-all dance box. So, if you don’t see exactly which class is right for you, just call or email and we’ll help you figure out how to start dancing!
We’re also open to suggestions about classes you’d like to see, so feel free to tell us how you’d like to enjoy dance!
Note that we often adjust the start time of a scheduled class to accommodate the schedules of the current class. We advise you call or email to get these details before coming to a class. Also, the cost of most classes is by the hour, usually $12 per class hour. The cost for Consort members is generally $150 per month.
Creative Movement: This is a class for our youngest students, about age 3 to 5. These children love exploring the joys of music and dance in a studio/classroom setting. Class size is limited to 8. Currently Saturday 9:30-10:15.
Pre-Ballet: Pre-ballet is for students ages 4 & 5, up to about 7. We use very creative exercises to explore movement and introduce the first classic steps of ballet. Class size is limited to 8. Currently Saturday 10:00-11:00 and Thursday 4:00-5:00.
Ballet I: Ballet I is for students ages 6-8 with limited or no dance experience. We teach the fundamentals of ballet, nurture creative exploration of movement, and work at safely increasing strength. Currently Saturday 10:00-11:00 and Thursday 4:00-5:00.
Ballet II: These classes are offered for students ages 7 and older with some experience. Ballet II refines the fundamentals of ballet, adding intermediate steps and concepts, and helps our students increase strength and control of their bodies. For students at this level, we recommend two days of class per week. Currently Tuesday 5:30-6:30 and Saturday 11:00-12:15.
Ballet III: This class is offered for students ages 9 and older. Ballet III is designed to continue on from intermediate work for younger students but can provide an opportunity for older beginners as well. Students at this level are gaining confidence in their abilities and generally take three or more classes per week. Currently Friday 5:30-6:30.
Pointe/Variations: This class is for students ages 9 and older who take at least two other dance classes per week. We focus on exercises to safely strengthen and prepare the female dancer for pointe work. Along with challenging and classic ballet instruction, we introduce dances from historic classical ballet repertory. Currently Wednesday 5:00-7:15 and Sunday 12:30-2:00 (pointe only).
Open Ballet: This classic open ballet class is for intermediate and higher level dancers. Class time is made up of very individualized ballet instruction as well as variations. Currently Tuesday 5-6:30 and Thursday 5-7:30.
Athletic Movement for Boys: This class is for boys age 8 and older. We have lots of fun with dance exercises that enhance athletic performance and foster the love of movement as well as burn off energy. Currently Friday 3:30-4:30.
Ballet for Boys: This class is for boys about age 8 and older. This is a “tough-ballet-boy” class, focusing on strength as well as popular, classic men’s ballet moves. This is a great class for boys of a wide range of physical abilities, including young athletes. Currently Thursday 3:30-5:00.
Modern: This class is taught in O’Donnell modern technique, a classical modern vocabulary developed by May O’Donnell. It is taught on an intermediate/advanced level according to the current makeup of the class. Currently Friday 5-6:45 and Saturday 11:00-1:00 (or longer just before a performance).
Stretch, Ballet & Boogie: This adult class is for those who want to move, experience the grace of ballet and then let it all hang out, a great hour of fun and dancing. Currently Thursday 5:30-6:30.
Our dance space and dancer safety
We have two dance/studio spaces in Inman Park United Methodist Church at 1015 Edgewood Avenue. You’ll see that we don’t spend money on fancy studio space at Good Moves. Instead, our priority is on focused instruction and dancer safety. Our classes in both dance spaces are held on a Marley dance floor, which is a non-skid professional floor system suitable for dance activities of all variety. Ms. Annette and all of our instructors are very aware and protective of the growing bodies of our dancers. We pay individual attention to each student and pace the learning curve to prevent injury.
As parents, you’ll appreciate and be amused at your dancer’s growing knowledge of how his or her body moves. Our littlest dancers quickly learn that becoming a dancer means knowing the muscles that pull their little feet into first position are their aductor muscles. Our more accomplished dancers who have “gone up on pointe” can describe the exact physical process that results in defying gravity to go up on their toes. In our experience, regardless of a dancer’s goals or potential, a major benefit of quality dance instruction is when your child learns exactly how his or her body gets stronger.
Testimonials
Grace Dwyer, age 13
When I dance, I can feel stress leave my body and I feel content and strong. Dancing with Good Moves just sets me free to be me. Thank you, Ms. Annette!
Jack Dwyer, age 10
I’m strong when I dance. It’s really fun!