Twenty five happens to be the number of dancers enrolled in our K-2nd grade classes. With only two classes on our schedule per week, this makes for large classes. Both classes started with approx.11 to 12 dancers which was not exceeding our "ideal number" or "maximum size".....yet. But then came more and more and the classes grew to 14 to 15. Now imagine that many tiny feet all wearing Tap shoes! :-)
With the many years of experience we both have, we understand the importance of smaller classes and with that we knew it was time. It is never an easy decision to make even when its the most obvious right decision. When will class number 3 take place? New time, new day? Who has a flexible schedule? Well, we know in this day and age, flexible schedule can be a hard thing to come by. Also, Impulse Dance from day one has placed focus on the "entire family" not just the one sibling that happens to be in dance. What we do, what that one sibling does and when ultimately effects the "entire family".
Thankfully, we are able to use a 2nd room in the Holy Rosary building at the exact same time as the original K-2nd grade class. No change to time, day etc. pretty easy really. All 14 of our wonderful dancers are still able to maintain the same schedule but will now have a much better classroom experience. Two K-2nd grade classes on Monday and one still fairly large class on Thursdays. We have open enrollment, so we can only hope that we will be adding class 4 and 5 in the near future. We are looking forward to the weeks to come and being able to improve our dance skills in a one on one environment.
Impulse Dance
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
2011-2012 Dance Season begins...
The 2011-2012 Dance Season officially took of August 22nd, when Impulse Dance held an Open House and Registration.
We were very pleased with the great turnout we had. Many parents and anxious dancers waited in line to register for class, order shoes and give costume measurements. By the end of the evening, we realized the need to schedule a 2nd Kindergarten thru 2nd grade dance class due to huge enrollment numbers. We immediatly began rescheduling, contacting parents to see which days would be handier for them etc. With nearly 11 signed up in each class, we thought we might need a 3rd class just for that age group. Wow! What amazing growth for it only being our 2nd year!
Since August 22nd, we have had alot of alterations to our schedule. Sadly, we had to cancel our Adult Tap Class but hope to offer it again in January. The Yoga/Conditioning class that is on our schedule for Thursday nights will remain BUT will not be starting until October. In addition to our schedule, we now have a Beginner Modern dance class on Thursdays at 4:30. This is a prime example of, "don't see it on our schedule but have an interest? just ask.." We had a 6th grader come to Open House showing interest in Modern dance. Many don't even know what that is, so this was a wonderful surprise.
Modern Dance is..."a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. Modern dancers reject the limitations of classical ballet and favor movements derived from the expression of their inner feelings."
Thursday the 8th and Monday Sept.12th was a very big day for alot of lil ones, many attended their FIRST EVER dance class. Some with apprehension and others with no worries whatsoever. We had 2 very busy nights filled with costume measurements, MORE registrations and attempting to learn everybody's names.
Impulse Dance thankfully had wonderful helpers for our first few nights. Connie and Kathy, we greatly appreciate all of your help. A couple of dance parents have also been very helpful by "recruiting others" for us. We also extend a huge Thank You to them!
Impulse Dance loves when others spread the word about what and who we are!
We have had a wonderful turnout for our Zumba Classes, which is 7-8:00 on both Monday and Thursdays now. (Another schedule move)
Moving into week 2 of the new season, we hope that all our dancers return and we can begin learning all the fun dance has to offer.
Lori & Whitney
We were very pleased with the great turnout we had. Many parents and anxious dancers waited in line to register for class, order shoes and give costume measurements. By the end of the evening, we realized the need to schedule a 2nd Kindergarten thru 2nd grade dance class due to huge enrollment numbers. We immediatly began rescheduling, contacting parents to see which days would be handier for them etc. With nearly 11 signed up in each class, we thought we might need a 3rd class just for that age group. Wow! What amazing growth for it only being our 2nd year!
Since August 22nd, we have had alot of alterations to our schedule. Sadly, we had to cancel our Adult Tap Class but hope to offer it again in January. The Yoga/Conditioning class that is on our schedule for Thursday nights will remain BUT will not be starting until October. In addition to our schedule, we now have a Beginner Modern dance class on Thursdays at 4:30. This is a prime example of, "don't see it on our schedule but have an interest? just ask.." We had a 6th grader come to Open House showing interest in Modern dance. Many don't even know what that is, so this was a wonderful surprise.
Modern Dance is..."a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. Modern dancers reject the limitations of classical ballet and favor movements derived from the expression of their inner feelings."
Thursday the 8th and Monday Sept.12th was a very big day for alot of lil ones, many attended their FIRST EVER dance class. Some with apprehension and others with no worries whatsoever. We had 2 very busy nights filled with costume measurements, MORE registrations and attempting to learn everybody's names.
Impulse Dance thankfully had wonderful helpers for our first few nights. Connie and Kathy, we greatly appreciate all of your help. A couple of dance parents have also been very helpful by "recruiting others" for us. We also extend a huge Thank You to them!
Impulse Dance loves when others spread the word about what and who we are!
We have had a wonderful turnout for our Zumba Classes, which is 7-8:00 on both Monday and Thursdays now. (Another schedule move)
Moving into week 2 of the new season, we hope that all our dancers return and we can begin learning all the fun dance has to offer.
Lori & Whitney
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