Youth Classes
To register for any of the following classes, stop by the Athens Community Center, call 740-592-3325 or register online: https://secure.rec1.com/OH/athens-oh/catalog
Open Play
Come take a break from the cold weather and enjoy some indoor play time at the Community Center. Games and activities will be set up for kids in multipurpose room A. There will be a sensory station, blocks, board games, and gross motor play gym equipment! Parents are responsible for monitoring their children during this time.
This is a drop-in style program, no pre-registration required.
When: Will Start up Saturday Jan. 7th
Saturdays 10:00a-12:00p
Recommended Ages: 2-7 years
Cost: $5 drop-in fee per child
A hybrid class combining elements of Hippo Hoppo and Little Royals Ballet.
Dates: Session 1: January 9—February 6; Session 2:February 13— March 13
Times: Mondays 5:30p-6:00p
Ages: 2-4 years old
Cost: $30 per child, per session
This class will have your preschooler moving to the music! Using games, songs, and imaginative play alongside short choreography blasts, dancers learn the fundamentals of dance and the basics of hip hop, including rhythm, musicality, and footwork. You'll enjoy watching your little one develop a love of dance while moving to age appropriate music in this high energy environment. We ask that parents stay in the building and are encouraged to stay in the room or even join in! Dancers should wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and long hair should be pulled back from the face.
Dates: Session 1: January 11– February 8;
Session 2: February 15—March 15
Times: Wednesdays 5:30p-6:00p
Ages: 3-5 years old
Cost: $30 per child, per session
Learn the fundamentals of hip hop, breaking, popping, locking, and funk mixed with your favorite moves from mainstream pop! We use an age-appropriate mix of music to teach basic steps, which dancers will combine in short choreographed combos and improvised cyphers. Students will develop body control and awareness, expand their fitness levels, create avenues to direct their own energy, and build self-confidence in a safe, fun environment. Dancers should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in but that is not too baggy (no jeans) and sneakers that tie.
Registration begins Monday, November 28th
Dates: January 11— March 15
Times: Wednesdays 6:00p-6:45p
Ages: 5-10 years old
Fee: $45 per child
Everything you need to know for a solid foundation in this classical dance. This class will cover fundamentals of ballet vocabulary and technique while introducing dancers to a more structured class. Students will learn the importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm and musicality through exercises and choreography. No dance experience necessary. While we don't have a color-specific dress code for this class, female dancers should wear a leotard, tights, and a ballet skirt or shorts and long hair should be pulled back. Male dancers should wear dance pants or leggings (not sweats) and a fitted t-shirt. Fitted clothes allow for ease of movement and for alignment correction by the teacher. Soft ballet slippers are required (please do not wear these outside; bring street shoes). If you need help finding attire or shoes, please email info@rldancecompany.com
Dates: January 11 to March 13
Times: Wednesdays 6:45p-7:30p
Ages: 6-10 years old
Fee: $45 per child
Princesses and Princes will cover fundamentals of ballet vocabulary and technique in this fun, informal setting. Students will learn the importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm and musicality through games, songs, and choreography. No dance experience necessary. There is no dress code for this class; dancers should wear comfortable clothes and long hair should be pulled back. Soft ballet slippers are recommended but not required.
Dates: Session 1: January 9 to February 6,
Session 2: February 13—March 13
Times: Mondays 6:00pm-6:30pm
Ages: 4-7 years old
Fee: $30, per child, per session
A Beginning Strings Class brought to you by the Athens Community Music School for kids in 4th-6th grade.
Where: Athens Community Center Room B
When: January 23—March 23
Every Monday/Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm
Ages: 9-11 years
Cost: $35 per child