Kate (age 8) and some of her buddies (BFFs in girl lingo) LOVE Casey Tindell's classes. Lyrical ballet is on Mondays at 4:15-5:15, and Intermediate Jazz Fitness is on Fridays at 4:15-5:30 (schedule is has start time incorrectly listed). Classes are $16 each.
Many of you may have seen Casey as Fern in this summer's Seaside Repertory Theatre production of
Charlotte's Web, and you can also see her smiling face at Amavida in Seaside. The girls absolutely love her and her class, and I love it because it is not too "rigid"- the girls have fun and get a great workout! And the moms don't have to drive to Destin!
I am sharing Casey's parent letter, which describes her teaching philosophy and has her contact info.
Dear Dance Parents,
Welcome to the world of Performing Arts!
I feel it is necessary to let my Dance Parents know the way I run classes and what should be expected as a result of them. I am a unwavering believer in positive encouragement and motivation when it comes to young girls and boys taking dance classes. When I was a child in dance I was often discouraged by harsh criticism and found myself unmotivated in the classroom. During the development process, children can become overly self-aware and lack the self-esteem it takes to succeed in dance. Dance involves a lot of focus, hard work, and sometimes simply the will to attempt. However, I have seen many children improve immensely over short periods of time with the aid of positive encouragement from someone they look up to. I will always strive to be a positive role model to my students, in and out of the classroom.
In my dance classes, students will be taught movements and routines that are above their current level. I first began learning and progressing in dance when I was taught things that were far more advanced than I was. As stressful as this seems in the beginning, bear with me. It will get better and your children will learn much more quickly than you could have imagined.
Dance Attire: My advice on what to wear would be a (1)leotard or dance tank top, (2) convertible tights, and (3)dance shorts, capris, or pants. (No skirts, please. They simply get in the dancer?s way.)
Dance Shoes: Currently, coming to Lyrical Ballet and Funky Jazz/Fitness barefoot is what I recommend.
In the near future, everyone should be looking into purchasing dance shoes.
Funky Jazz/Hip-hop and Funky Jazz/Fitness- Black Jazz Shoes
Lyrical Ballet- Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes or Tan Ballet Shoes
Also any FootUndeez or Modern Dance Shoes are very useful when stretching. These are recommended, but not essential.
DK?s Dancewear
Destin
1209 Airport Rd.
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 650-0146
Ft. Walton Beach
251 Mary Esther Blvd.
Mary Esther, FL 32569
(850) 664-616
Current Class Schedule:
Mondays 4:15-5:15 - Intermediate Lyrical Ballet (Ages 7+)
The Advanced Lyrical Ballet class incorporates timing and fluidity with human emotion to delve into a deeper form of Lyrical Ballet. While strengthening the body and lengthening the muscles, students learn to convey emotion in an enjoyable, passionate way.
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 - Beginner Lyrical Ballet (Ages 4-6)
The Beginner Lyrical class is to instruct young girls to use the body and its movement to express emotion. Students in this class learn correct dance technique and body placement as they focus on a union of Ballet and Performance Art.
Fridays 3:00-4:00 - Beginner Jazz/Hip-hop (Ages 4-6)
The Beginner Jazz/Hip-hop class mixes classic Jazz technique with modern Hip-hop style. Students learn to use music as a tool when dancing and strengthen the body in a fun, enjoyable way.
4:15-5:30 - Intermediate Funky Jazz/Fitness (Ages 7+)
This class incorporates body toning and strengthening with a Contemporary Jazz/Hip-hop flare. Technique and progression is a major focus of this fitness class assisted by the use of fun combinations and routines.
*Payment is $16/class or $60 prepay for 4 classes. This can be paid with cash or check.
Thanks to all! I am excited to meet each and every one of you.
Casey Tindell
Dance/Fitness Instructor
(850) 396-3689
caseytindell@gmail.com
The Studio
27 Quincy Circle
Seaside, FL 32459
TheStudioAtSeasideFL.com
Sounds like a great class! Dance is a fabulous way to keep fit, limber and use that rhythum that most kids naturally come by~ Sending my son there today.