Youth Class Descriptions

General Youth Class Descriptions 

Hula Dance Class
Join us for a fun, family-friendly hula class designed especially for keiki (children)—with a warm invitation to parents, caregivers, and ʻohana (family) who’d like to participate! While adult participation is completely optional, all are welcome to move, learn, and laugh together in this supportive community environment. Whether your child attends solo or you dance alongside them, everyone will leave feeling the aloha vibes. This hour-long weekly class explores the beauty of Hawaiian culture through gentle movement, music, and storytelling, encouraging physical activity, cultural learning, and family bonding in a fun and relaxed environment.

Special Needs Dance Class Ages 3-11, 12-17
Come join a dance class designed for everyBODY! With over 25 years of special education teaching experience, our instructor Ellen Bloom creates a fun and supportive environment for dancers of all abilities. Peer buddies led by Ava Front from Bak School of the Performing Arts will help ensure that every child feels included and celebrated. Come be part of something truly special. Be comfortable/dance attire is not required.

Toddler Open Gym
Need to get the morning wiggles out?  Children ages 0-4 can come to any of the three 45-minute Thursday open gym slots and play in our gymnasium at no charge.  We have created a safe place for parents to play with their toddler(s) and experience healthy interaction with children of the same age. The Town will provide items such as mats, blocks, giant legos, balls, trikes, and things to climb on.  Parent facilitation is required.
Sessions:
8:15 - 9:00 am
9:15 - 10:00 am
10:15 - 11:00 am

Long Term Athletic Development: United States International Chito Ryu Karate Federation                 
USA-ICKF-LTAD, or the United States Initiative for Children's Karate Federation Long-Term Athlete Development, is a framework aimed at promoting the development of young karate athletes. It focuses on nurturing physical, technical, and psychological skills through age-appropriate training and competition, ensuring a positive experience in martial arts. The initiative emphasizes the importance of gradual progression, inclusivity, and lifelong participation in karate, catering to the unique needs of children and adolescents as they grow.

Ballet 1 Ages 3-7
Ballet Students express their creativity through music to build confidence and flexibility to improve posture and balance and develop strong muscles. This class includes basics of ballet and tumbling  along with exercises for coordination and expressiveness.|
Attire for children’s classes: pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled back away from face, preferably in a bun. 

Ballet 2 Ages 7-12
Ballet Students express their creativity through music to build confidence and flexibility to improve posture and balance and develop strong muscles. This class includes disciplined barre exercises of classical ballet technique, and center practice with choreography.
Attire for children’s classes: pink leotard, pink, tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled back away from face, preferably in a bun.