Pre-Primary
Nurturing a Love of Dance!
Pre-Primary is mostly for students age 5 who train in pre-ballet, jazz & contemporary dance so they receive a diverse experience that sets them up for success.
They have a specific syllabus geared just for this age and has a fun imaginative 5-7 minute dance sequence that they absolutely love.
Children still very much learn from creative expression, but we can begin to focus on coordination, build memory sequences, and create a foundation they will have for any type of movement skills.
Benchmarks for a successful student in Pre-Primary:
Responsibility: Learn & memorize 11 exercises
Musicality- 8 count beat with an instrument and with then with movement
Levels: High, medium, and low in the same exercise
Time: Fast/slow in the same exercise
Spatial Awareness: personal & general
Direction: forward, backward, up, down
Path: circular, small & large, straight, diagonal, wavy, zig-zag, +semi-circle, line, moving in a square
Movement Vocabulary from DC2: Bending in parallel and 1st position, pointe front and side, jumping with 2 feet and one at a time, ballet walks, marching, ballet guru runs, pony gallops, marching with hops, side gallops, running and stopping, contract and lengthen body
Plus New movement: Pile in parallel and 1st position, spins, Arm and leg coordination, finger, foot, and knee coordination, posture, line, low/medium/tall ballet walks, running with arms, balance on one leg, skips, spins with a partner, jumping in and out with musical phrasing.
Children at this age also learn classroom etiquette, how to get and put away props, to follow instructions, and to work together in a classroom while building skills that help them foster their imagination & build success.
" I love the holistic approach of this studio. My daughters have learned not only solid ballet technique, but work ethic, self-esteem, and the habit of approaching the world with joy."
-Elyse Marsh
What makes GBT so Special?
Different Priorities
We inspire our students to believe in themselves. Our passionate staff bring out the best in our students.
Each student has a unique ability and we strive to harness that strength and help each child fulfill their potential.
Adult Programs
Our adult programs give you quick success with pro tips that expedite learning.
You'll surprise yourself!
Former dancers and true beginners fulfill their lifelong dream. Fast track the learning curve and build solid technique while building your fitness.
Leadership Training
Dance builds character and we pair this with leadership training so our students build traits that will help them on and off the dance floor in school, at home, and within your family.
From the Grandparents:
"Love taking my grand daughter to Kelly's class for little ones on Saturdays. Kelly has so much energy and patience it is incredible and to watch what my grand daughter has learned from her is so much fun. Thanks Kelly for all that you are. You are very much appreciated.
-Misty Cure, grandparent
My granddaughter is thrilled about her dance class, Kelly provides lots of different activities with high energy. The entire class is happily joining in on all the fun. I loved that she does tumbling in the class too. And there are plenty of make up dates to accommodate busy schedules.
-Cheri Jensen, grandparent