Enrichment Studio Movement Programs

Dance classes for children ages 2 1/2 years to 8 years.

Gymnastics classes for children ages 18 months to 8years

All classes have low student to teacher ratios. Instructors are required to complete basic early childhood education, CPR and First Aid trainings. They receive ongoing trainings provided by Planet Kids Bellevue.

Freedom of movement is an essential part of our lives as living, breathing human beings. Toddlers and younger children benefit from dance and movement as it enhances their ability to learn. Specifically, dance increases the blood and oxygen flow to the respiratory system and brain, which is essential for maximum brain and body function.

Movements specific to dance training also enhance core support, coordination, and agility, which lead to correct alignment and proper use of all the body's muscular systems. Studying dance at an early age can help prepare children for the agility and coordination that is required for sports such as soccer, football, baseball, and basketball, along with any myriad of other physical activities.

These dance and movement classes are designed to create body awareness, develop strength, balance and coordination, enhance your child's physical and mental learning capabilities, as well as allow them freedom of expression and exploration inside and outside of their physical being.

Dance Classes 
 
Jazz (ages: 2 ½ yrs to 8 yrs) 
 
A unique blend of energy, expressiveness, and individual interpretation. Students will enjoy this high-energy class while learning about traditional Jazz styles with a focus on coordination and personal expression. 
 
Ballet (ages 3 yrs to 8 yrs) 
 
This class begins with an introduction to a graceful art for beginners. Students will learn grace and poise, with a focus on balance, coordination, and fluidity. As students progress they are placed in advance classes. 
 
Hip-Hop (ages 2 ½ yrs to 8 yrs) 
 
A widely popularized form of modern dancing, students will have fun exploring the unique rhythms and varied styles of this dance style. The focus will remain on increasing coordination while exploring new rhythmic expressions.

Gymnastics (ages 18 months to 8 yrs) 
 
In our gymnastics classes, which take place in gym, students will have the opportunity to learn new skills and conquer old fears. Our facility is equipped with a bar training circuit, including a high bar, uneven bars, and parallel bars. We also feature a miniature rock wall, tumbling mats and other exercise equipment especially designed for young children. Under the close supervision of trained instructors, children will learn the basics of gymnastics while exploring and expanding their own physical limits. The classes are designed to support the development of strength, focus, coordination, balance and a “truck load of fun.”

Yoga (ages 3 yrs to 8 yrs)

Parent/Child Yoga (2 ½ yrs to 5 yrs accompanied by an adult)
 
Yoga classes offered in our beautiful children’s yoga studio will take your child on a wonderful journey toward self-discovery and support a balanced lifestyle, and good health. While engaging in yoga activities, songs and stories, young children can utilize their creativity, release stress, develop strength and increase focus. Yoga postures and breath techniques will be our main focus. Parent child yoga classes are designed to provide parents with relaxation techniques under stress and while in the presence of their children, learn techniques that can be used at home to support their child and themselves to be present and calm, reduce stress and enable smooth transitions between activities.