We believe in the value of arts based learning, and our philosophy and values make our programs a great choice for all. We offer the opportunity to learn in a positive environment that teaches the great values of cooperation, camaraderie, respect, and integrity.
Choreography for dance is all age appropriate and up to date by industry standards. We follow a set syllabus that is recognized by dance departments of universities, so that proper learning can be achieved by all students. The small class sizes allow for a wonderful learning environment that enables the teachers to spot problems in technique before they become habits.
Costumes for our spring shows are also age appropriate and are selected on the basis of helping every young performer to look wonderful on stage no matter their age, shape or size. Music is carefully selected to meet the needs of the students and not the teachers. The music is scrutinized to be sure our students are only subjected to wonderful, creative, fun and uplifting musical arrangements to work with. Great care is used to filter out language in lyrics that is improper.
Our music program is taught by university trained teachers that know and understand music theory. Classes are documented as far as attendance and time in class for reporting purposes. The majority of our classes are private, although we do hope to be able to offer some ensemble work by summer 2009. So, if you are looking for music instruction, this is the place to be! From piano and voice to trumpet and saxophone, we can help your child achieve their dreams of being a musician. We even have teachers who are interested in starting a small home school band, so give us a call today!
Gymnastics is a great class for physical education. Especially our gym classes! Gym-N-Learn for our preschool age group is a great step for the very young homeschooler who wants to do gymnastics, learn about muscles in the body and nutrition! Also check out our young child YOGA class. Our Acro-Gymnastics classes for school age childen is full of possibilities fro learning about bady awareness,spatial awareness, distance, time as well as developing a strong and flexible body! This program is not competitive, although in 2009-20010, we will be offering a performance team for local performances and spring show.
Swimming lessons at our Star Fish Swimming Academy is some of the best instruction your child can receive. A member of United States Swim Schools Association and American Learn To Swim Teachers Association, we take the instruction of your child's safety in the water seriously! Our staff has over 40 years experience in aquatic instruction at all levels and our teachers have been trained to deliver a wonderful program your child will enjoy and you as a parent will respect. Swimming classes are held to a 6:1 student/teacher ratio to ensure each student receives special attentionto their needs in the water.
Every little girl dreams of being a cheerleader and at TDCP they can! We offer clinics, cheernastics classes and exhibition/competitive cheer leading. Want just a home schooled squad? All we need is 8 to 10 enrollment and we will offer a cheer squad just for home schooled.
If you are looking for an enhancement for your preschool age child, take a look at our Move-N-learn Program. This program is limited in size and offers preschool age children the "edge" they just might need to succeed in other studies. Students learn through interactive arts based programs that enhance the learning of the abc's, 123's as well as colors, months of the year, days of the week, tying shoes, healthy choices, pre-reading skills and much more. Students in Move-N-Learn also have the opportunity of taking dance, gymnastics, art, music and swimming lessons. Be sure to check out more information on this website!
New this summer is an Art program by a university trained art instructor! We are so happy to finally be able to offer this to our students and families and plans are being made to offer it in our full curriculum this fall! Be sure to check out the Summer Classes page of the website to learn more.
We believe in family. That is why we also offer the M&M Club (Mom & Me) year round. Moms and their precious little ones enjoy making music andsinging together as well as participatiing in gymnastics, dance and swimming! There is no better club to be a member of and you can enter the club any time of the year! Be sure to check out the Mom & Me page of this website.
The value in taking classes with us is the extras that ALL of our students receive but are not charged extra for, such as the POWerful Words Character Building Program, Bring A Friend Weeks and our Student Appreciation Days and membership in the Saturday Matinee Stars Club at Lakeside Theatres. Parents appreciate the fact that they are fun AND free!
Be sure to give us a call and see what TDCP and WAM can do for your homeschooled child!
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