CHILDREN’S DANCE
With more than 40 years of combined experience, our head instructors, Miss Bonnie and Miss Lisa, are a mother-daughter team that have taught many of the mothers, daughters and sons in the local community. The Spotlight Dance program has been a fixture in Manassas for many years. Your child will love to dance, and you will enjoy seeing how much your child has learned.
Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tap classes are available for 2 - 4 year-old children and our year-long program is for children ages 4 –18
Pre Ballet And Tap Ages: 2-4 years old.
Emphasis will be placed on learning the “basics” and developing a memory of dance steps. Participants have the opportunity to socialize with other children and experience sense of accomplishment through excellent instruction. Students need to wear leotard, tights, and proper shoes. Boys may wear t-shits or workout clothes. All students must be potty trained. 12-30min. Classes
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Class
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Begins
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Time
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Fee
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Pre Ballet
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Monday Jan. 25
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3:30-4:00pm
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$65.00
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Pre Tap
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Monday Jan. 25
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4:00-4:30pm
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$65.00
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Pre Ballet
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Tuesday Jan. 26
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10:00-10:30am
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$65.00
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Pre Tap
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Tuesday Jan. 26
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10:30-11:00am
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$65.00
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Pre Ballet
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Wednesday Jan.27
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10:00-10:30am
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$65.00
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Pre Tap
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Wednesday Jan.27
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10:30-11:00am
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$65.00
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Pre Ballet
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Thursday Jan.28
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11:00-11:30am
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$65.00
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Pre Tap
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Thursday Jan.28
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11:30-12:00pm
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$65.00
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Pre Ballet
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Friday Jan. 29
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4:00-4:30pm
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$65.00
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Pre Tap
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Friday Jan. 29
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4:30-5:00pm
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$65.00
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Adult Tap Classes
Tap Dancing is not just for the kids any more! Learn basic tap technique and improve your rhythm, coordination and flexibility. A low impact program that benefits the cardiovascular system. 12-45min classes.Level 1 class requires no prior dance experience. Level 2 requires a successful completion of level 1.
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Level
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Begins
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Time
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Fee
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Level 1
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Tuesday Jan. 26
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11am
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$68.00
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Level 2
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Tuesday Jan. 26
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8:30pm
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$68.00
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Level 1&2
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Wednesday Jan. 27
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11am
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$68.00
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Level 1
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Wednesday Jan. 27
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8:15pm
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$68.00
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Level 2
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Wednesday Jan. 27
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7:30pm
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$68.00
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Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop Classes Yearlong:
Ballet and Tap classes are available for 4 – 18 year-old children. Jazz classes are available to children ages 7 – 18. Pointe classes are available by instructor placement only. Our yearlong program began in September 2009 and will end in May with the 39th Annual Spotlight Dance Recital, which will be held at local high school in May. Please check back for specific times and admission information)
Ben Lomond Community Center is also the home of the Spotlight Dance Company. The Spotlight Dance Company is an award-winning, competitive, intensive dance program that pushes it’s participants to that next step, but also focuses on the fun of dance. Auditions for Spotlight Dance Company will be held following the upcoming dance recital in June. Please check back in May for audition information. Please keep in mind that Dance Company requires 4 or more years of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.
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Class
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Start
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Fee
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Music Together
Children love music! You will enjoy the music with your child as we sing, dance, play instruments, roll balls, play with a giant parachute, and meet new friends. Learn how to help your child grow in a nurturing and musical environment. **Parent participation is required.**
10-45 min. Classes Ages: 6 months – 4 years
$37.00 materials fee per family to be paid at first class. Class material includes songbook, CD, tape and parent education guide.
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Thursday, Jan. 28
3:45 PM & 4:45 PM
Saturday, Jan. 30 9:30 &
Friday, Jan. 29 10:15AM& 11:15AM
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$115.00
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Come join the most fun and educational Playschool program in town!
Designed for children ages 3 – 5, the Ben Lomond Community Center Playschool Program will more than prepare your child for kindergarten. Your child will learn basic skills including: the alphabet, numbers, shapes, color recognition, writing and cutting, phonics, early math, early reading, science, and more.
Your child will also enjoy music, story time, games, daily crafts, and a nutritious snack. All children are encouraged to participate in our weekly “Fit Kids” exercise program. We also offer ever-changing choices of Free Play activities to stimulate and excite active imaginations.
All children must meet entrance age requirements by September 30, 2009.
All children must be potty trained. You must provide copies of your child’s birth certificate, Physical Examination, Immunization Records, and a completed Student Information Packet no later than the 1st day of class.
We offer three Playschool classes – a morning program for 3 year-olds, a morning program for 4 and 5 year-olds, and an afternoon program for 4 and 5 year-olds.
Ages Times ________ Days Cost
3 9am-12pm T/Th $120
4/5 9am-12pm M/W/F $163
4/5 12:45pm-3:15pm M/W/F $138
Payments are due no later than the 15th of each month. (example: October payment is due September 15)
Location: Ben Lomond
10501 Copeland Drive
Manassas, Va 20109
Start Dates:
3 year olds September 8th
4 and 5 year olds September 9th
Please call 703-361-7126 or email sharrison@pwcparks.org for more information about these or any other programs we offer at our Center.
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