shining stars program

These age appropriate classes are designed to introduce the world of movement to ages 12 months old to around 7 or 8 years old. The primary focus of these classes is to foster a love of dance, learning, self-expression & imagination.

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Free Play (9 months- 3 years / parent participation class)

Get out and socialize with your little one! Play time for kids in our open room with lots of fun things to climb, explore and play with. Caretaker can grab some coffee from our lobby and get to know other adults during this open play session. Please note we will have a guide in the room to help facilitate use of our fun items, but you will be responsible for watching and being with your little one as they play.

Class Attire: Comfortable play clothes. Little movers need to be barefooted, adults can be barefooted or wear socks.

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure

Ballet Tots (Ages 2-3)

This class playfully introduces the basic positions and movements of ballet as well as creative movement and working on gross motor skills using music, games, creative imagery, and stories. Introduce the world of music and movement to your little one! This class will not participate in the end of year recital, but will have an in studio recital at the end of each semester.

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Tiny Acro (Ages 3-4)

This class playfully introduces the basic movements of acro as well as creative movement and working on gross motor skills using music, games, creative imagery, and stories. Introduce the world of music and movement to your little one! This class will not participate in the end of year recital, but will have an in studio recital at the end of each semester.

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Little Limelight- Musical Theater (Ages 3-7)

Sing, dance, and act in this unique class for rising stars. Learn choreography to favorite, age-appropriate Broadway songs, build confidence while singing in front of others, and let your imagination run free with foundational drama games and stories!

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Mini Acro (Ages 4-6)

This class introduces students to Acrobatic Arts, a professional curriculum for acrobatic dance. Learn the primary level skills that include flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, and tumbling–a wonderful beginning to becoming an advanced acrobat!

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Mini Hip Hop (Ages 4-6)

This class is an introduction to hip hop for young dancers. Hip hop requires quick, intricate movements combined with control. This class will allow dancers to experience the hip hop style on a very basic level. This is a fun, high energy class using well known music that dancers are sure to love. All dance moves and music are age appropriate.

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Mini Jazz (Ages 4-6)

This class in an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz dancing. Work on flexibility, rhythm, and choreography in this upbeat class with fun and popular (age appropriate) music!

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Combo (Ages 3-6)

These classes combine ballet and tap to give students a well rounded dance education. We have a 3-4 year old class, a 4-5 year old class, and a 5-6 year old class. (All ages are as of Sep. 1) In the ballet portion of class students will review basic positions and steps and begin to increase in difficulty. In the tap portion of this class students will learn rhythm and work on the intricate steps found in tap. They will learn to combine steps together to make tap sequences. Combo for 5-6 year olds will build on steps learned in the 4-5 year old class and Combo 4-5 will build on steps learned in the 3-4 class. Combo 3-4 only: Dancers will work on tap and ballet in class, but will only perform a ballet dance in the recital.

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Pre-Primary (Ages 6-9)

Along with ballet and tap, students are now introduced to jazz dance. Dancers will learn the basics of this new technique, work on their center and placement, and learn to interpret music with control and fluidity. Jazz uses fundamentals of ballet for proper technique while using exciting music and fresh moves. The ballet and tap portions of this class will continue to increase in difficulty and begin to put an emphasis on performance quality.

Required Class Attire: Click Here for Dress Code

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Darby's Dancers

Darby’s Dancers is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing the joy of the performing arts to as many children with physical and intellectual disabilities as possible. Darby’s Dancers learn all types of dance in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Dancers in the program gain confidence, coordination, strength, and lifelong friends, all while feeling like a star.

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Pre-Team (Ages 5-9)

Interested in joining a team? Take this class to boost skills in jazz, an important style in all of our competitive teams. Students will be taught in a style similar to our competition team rehearsals. This class will give students a glimpse at how teams are taught, work at an accelerated rate and learn new skills and choreography.

Class Attire: Form fitting clothes- Leotard or short-tard with or without form fitted shorts is suggested, jazz shoes. Hair pulled back off of face.

Life Skills: Number Recognition-Color Recognition-Gross Motor Skills Development-Fine Motor Skills Development-Listening & following directions-Taking Turns-Sharing space with others-Routine & structure-Language development-Independence away from guardian-Promote positive self esteem & creativity

Testimonials

I’m thrilled with the safety measures Red Door has put in place to ensure my dancer’s physical and mental health. Red Door staff are kind and gracious, very easy to work with. They make sure my dancer has fun while learning.

-Ashley L

Red Door fan for life!! They literally have college trained dance teachers who actually teach proper poses, turns, etc. It was important to me that my daughter received structured lessons with the correct movements. She blossomed greatly over time and is living the high school drill team dream she has desired. I am so thankful for Red Door, their amazing directors and teachers, their passion and kindness. I will highly recommend them forever.

-Summer H

ADDRESS

125 Hooper Rd, Wylie TX 75098

Monday 3:30-8:00

Tuesday 3:30-8:00

Wednesday 10:00-12:00, 3:30-8:00

Thursday 3:30-8:00

Friday 3:30-7:00

Saturday 9:30-1:00

Sunday : Closed

Check the studio schedule for holiday closures.

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