AFTER SCHOOL DANCE PROGRAM

Standing Ovation's Afterschool Enrichment Dance Program
In the past 30 years, the occurrence of obesity in children has more than
doubled and it is now estimated that one in five children in the United
States are overweight. Now, there is an increased prevalence of obesity
being seen even in younger children, including preschoolers. While more
children are becoming overweight, the heaviest children are getting even
heavier. As a result, childhood obesity is regarded as the most common
nutritional disorder of our children and adolescents.

As a mother of two in the Spotsylvania County School district and a local
business owner of Ari’s House of Dance & Performing Arts Studio, here in
Stafford, Ari wanted to come up with a fun and unique program to
encourage our kids to get healthy and stay active. Moreover, allowing them
something safe, fun and constructive to do during after school hours. So,
she and her fellow dance teachers felt the need to address and “tackle” the
alarming statistics of overweight children in our schools. At the same time,
we wanted to introduce a program that would provide an opportunity for
kids to not only raise funds for their schools, but to give back to their
communities as well.

ABOUT DANCE
Dance…No matter who you are or where you are from we can all be united
in the creativity of dance!

Dance in the US at the moment is the ‘Flavour of the month’ with the rise in
popularity of TV shows like ‘So you think you can dance?’and ‘Dancing With
the Stars’, 'America's best Dance Crew', dance films such as Billy Elliot,
High School Musical and Step Up, celebrity dancers such as George
Sampson and with the hit film FAME! set to make a come back children are
all wanting to dance in some way. From break dance to ballroom there is a
style of dance to suit every child.

Dance is a great way of uniting children within a school setting; it can break
down social barriers, encourage interaction amongst diverse groups and
heighten awareness for other cultures. Dance is also a great way of
building confidence, creativity, self esteem, instilling discipline and self
control. The endorphins released when dancing give children a great
sense of euphoria, social well being and a relief from some of the
pressures they face within the ‘growing-up’ process.

Dancing is a great way of getting children active and encouraging a healthy
lifestyle. It is an aerobic activity which is proven to help the heart and lungs
healthy. It is possible to burn 265calories in each dance session which
helps to combat the topical issue of obesity. Dancing also has positive
effects on several fitness components including muscle strength, agility,
coordination, flexibility and balance. Improvements in these components
can all lead to a healthier body and mind!

STANDING OVATION offers a wide variety of dance styles:

BALLET
Originating from the French courts of the 16th Century, ballet is a soft
elegant art which engages all parts of the body in creating routines full of
poise and grace. Ballet particularly encourages discipline and good
posture. Whatever the age of your students they will be able to learn some
basic ballet steps and brush up on their French too!

TRADITIONAL TAP
Have your students ‘Taping their troubles away’ with fun tap classes where
they will learn basic steps that will have them shuffling in style in no time!

MUSICAL THEATRE
Think FAME!, Saturday Night Fever and Hairspray! Musical theatre is a
blend of dance, singing and drama and encourages creative expression to
the maximum. Your students will learn the most popular songs from the
top Westend musicals and will grow in confidence as an all round
performer.

HIP HOP
Your students will be in for a real treat, learning the funkiest most stylish
moves to the latest hip hop and RnB tunes! These lessons are fun packed,
full of energy and taught by top dancers and choreographers from the
dance industry!

BREAK DANCE
Fancy your students as the next B Boy/ B Girl Champion? Then break
dance is for your school! This art form is full of energy and is a blend of
gymnastics and cool 80s and 90’s hip hop moves!

CAPOERIA
Capoeria is an Afro-Brazilian form of dance which incorporates martial arts
and dance! It is fun and challenging and a great way to increase flexibility
and acrobatic skills whilst learning about the origins of an old art form.

LATIN DANCE
Merengue, Bachata, Salsa and Rumba!
Bring the Spice of Spain, Latin America and The Caribbean to your school
with some smooth salsa, magnificent meringue, beautiful bachata and
Radiant rumba. Your students will learn funky latin moves from a variety of
latin styles to a mixture of Spanish beats!

BALLROOM
If you want your students to jive, rock ‘n’ roll, waltz or foxtrot then ballroom is
the style for your school! If you chose this genre of dance your children will
get to experience a number of different jazzy and elegant ballroom styles.

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

Dale City Elementary, Woodbridge, VA
Parkside Middle, Manassas, VA
Ferry Farm Elementary, Fredericksburg, VA

SCHOOL PTO/PTA FUNDRAISING
OPPORTUNITY!!
Call 540-288-3888 to see how your school can get involved
and raise funds by offering dance lessons for less than a $1
per lesson!!!

SPIRIT NIGHT'S SCHEDULE

December 2009
Thursday 12/3, 7:30p - 8:30p - Hip Hop
Monday 12/7, 5:30p - 6:30p - Beginner Ballet
Thursday 12/10, 7:30p - 8:30p - African Movement
Monday 12/14, 5:30 - 6:30p - Beginner Jazz
Thursday 12/17, 7:30 - 8:30p - Salsa/Merengue
Monday 12/21, 5:30p - 6:30p - Intro to Dance
Thursday 12/24 - NO CLASSES
Monday 12/28 - Hip Hop/Breakin
Thursday 12/31 - NO CLASSES