At the Ambo Dance Theatre School, we provide dance classes that are not just focused on dancing, but dance education! It's a more holistic approach to movement, one that doesn't just translate to the stage, but sustains a child's mental and physical wellbeing, their cognitive, social, and gross motor development, and, ultimately, any classroom, career path, or life pursuit they may endeavor!

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Every class at Ambo includes the following:

Warmup / Introduction to Class
Mental Wellness Exercises
Historical Information / Connections
Creative Movement Dance Skills
Stretching
Strengthening / Conditioning
Technical Skills
Combinations / Choreography
Improvisational Exercises
Cool Down / Closer

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Each of these curriculum features not only take your education beyond simple rote memorization of movements into a more complex cognitive engagement, but they also emphasize collaboration in the choreographic and creative process. Every performance and production features the work of the STUDENTS, not just a regurgitation of what a teacher has taught and drilled. This emphasizes learning HOW to think and create over simply reproducing and replicating so we can develop young artists who are competent, confident, and skilled collaborators!

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Please note that the Ambo Dance Theatre School program is a 10 month program that follows the traditional school year structure (plus the option for a Summer Session). If you are wanting a more flexible, low-commitment option that gives the opportunity to explore many dance styles, check out the Creative Movement program!

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