Babies Boogie, Too! 

A dance class for caregivers and their infants 6 to 18 months.

Saturdays from 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Would you love to learn the language of your baby’s dance while moving in harmony together? Would you love to have a big, inviting space to play while you are devoting time to helping your infant get a great start in their development? Then this class is for you!

Babies love to clap, wiggle, shake, and move to the music even before they can stand. And neuroscience is just catching up on what we’ve known for eons: music and movement are good for their bodies and brains which are developing at an incredibly fast rate. Exposure to a wide variety of music while moving with sensory props like scarves, textured balls, and shakers provides a great foundation for babies to learn all kinds of things, from developing the language centers of the brain to building fine motor skills like reaching, grabbing, and grasping. Babies learn to creatively express themselves with confidence, curiosity, and in connection with their caregivers. Plus, class is a great way to meet other families, give yourself a little workout, and dedicate some time to bonding and connecting. We welcome the new youngest members of the MoCo family!

Please call MoCo Arts at (603) 357-2100, email info@moco.org or visit MoCo at 40 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431 to register for a class. Registration paperwork can be found under the “How to Register” tab on this page. Babies Boogie, Too! runs in half sessions and costs $120 per session.

Creative Dance is a fun and engaging program designed to follow the physical and cognitive development of the growing child. The course levels follow the age of the child, though it is recognized that all children develop at different rates. Please call MoCo Arts at 603-357-2100 if you are unsure of what level is best for your child.

• Babies Boogie, Too! – 6 to 18 months with accompanying adult: Babies love to clap, wiggle, shake, and move to the music even before they can stand. And neuroscience is just catching up on what we’ve known for eons: music and movement are good for their bodies and brains which are developing at an incredibly fast rate. Exposure to a wide variety of music while moving with sensory props like scarves, textured balls, and shakers provides a great foundation for babies to learn all kinds of things, from developing the language centers of the brain to building fine motor skills like reaching, grabbing, and grasping. Babies learn to creatively express themselves with confidence, curiosity, and in connection with their caregivers. Plus, class is a great way to meet other families, give yourself a little workout, and dedicate some time to bonding and connecting. We welcome the new youngest members of the MoCo family!
• Creative Dance for Toddlers & Adults – 18 – 36 months with accompanying adult: This course is designed for toddlers (18-36 mo) and their accompanying adult to spend time dancing, singing, and playing with each other and with peers. With sing-along songs, simple dances, and the use of fun and colorful props, children dance to the music and interact with other toddlers. Toddlers move and explore at their own pace and work on basic skills such as following directions, sharing, and taking turns. The course is structured and consistent, giving little children lots of time for mastery. Toddler & Adults classes run in half-semester sessions.
• Creative Dance A – Age 3: Creative Dance A, designed especially for 3-year-olds, introduces children to the fundamentals of dance (ballet, tap, modern, jazz and bop) while honoring their own creative ways of moving. While playing games, dancing with props, and listening to a variety of music, the dancers learn basic ballet positions, how to move to the beat and how to travel through the room in new ways. The class is very structured, with repetition for mastery. The fall semester is focused on technique; aspects of performance are introduced in the spring. Students are expected to be able to take the course without the consistent assistance of another adult, if possible.
• Creative Dance A/B – Ages 3 & 4: Creative Dance A/B, designed especially for 3 & 4-year-olds, introduces children to the fundamentals of dance (ballet, tap, modern, jazz and kids bop) while honoring their own creative ways of moving. While playing games, dancing with props, and listening to a variety of music, the dancers learn basic ballet positions, how to move to the beat and how to travel through the room in new ways. The class is very structured, with repetition for mastery. Students are expected to be able to take the course without the consistent assistance of another adult, if possible.
• Creative Dance B – Age 4: Creative Dance B is designed for 4-year-olds, gently building on the skills taught in level A. Children are introduced to the fundamentals of dance (ballet, tap, modern, jazz and kids bop) while giving them opportunities to dance in their own unique ways. While playing games, dancing with props, and listening to a variety of music, the dancers learn basic ballet positions, how to move to the beat and how to travel through the room in new ways. The class is very structured, with repetition for mastery. The fall semester is focused on technique; aspects of performance are introduced in the spring. Dancers are expected to be able to take the course without the consistent assistance of another adult, if possible.
• Creative Dance C – Kindergarten: Creative Dance C is designed for 5-year-olds, many of whom are starting kindergarten. The class offers lots of new and challenging material, but also recognizes that they may be tired after a day of school. Children will receive a brief, but well-rounded foundation in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, and hip hop. They will then get to explore these new skills through the creative use of props and games. The fall semester is focused on technique; aspects of performance are introduced in the spring.
• Creative Dance D – 1st grade: Creative Dance D is designed for 6-7-year-olds. It is the most challenging level of creative dance and prepares the child to choose which type of technique they will study when they “graduate” from Creative Dance at the age of 7. Children will study aspects of ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip hop, getting a well-rounded foundation. The fall semester is focused on technique; aspects of performance are introduced in the spring.

Storytime theatre
Ages 4 years through 2nd grade

Storytime Theatre is a Musical Theatre class for children ages 4 years through 2nd grade. The class consists of learning and producing a 45-minute theatrical presentation featuring acting, singing, dancing, costumes, and sets. All children get a part in the show. Children learn basic stage direction, cues, plot, scene, and character development, all while working on teamwork and memorization skills.

• Call the MoCo Arts front desk at (603) 357-2100 or send an email to info@moco.org to inquire about classes. 
• Payment in full or the setup of a payment plan is required upon registration. The front desk staff will gladly work with you to create a payment plan. Accepted methods of payment include:
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit/Debit Card
• To register for classes fill out Class Registration Forms 
  • Class Registration Forms must be filled out once per school year. 
  • Paperwork is available for download On the ‘Parents Page’ or can be picked up at the MoCo Arts front desk
• Return paperwork to MoCo Arts before the first day of class. We suggest that paperwork be returned at least one week before class. No student will be allowed to participate in class until all registration paperwork has been submitted. Paperwork can be emailed to info@moco.org or mailed to:

MoCo Arts
40 Roxbury Street
Keene NH 03431

• MoCo’s front desk staff is there to help with any questions or concerns. Give us a call at (603) 357-2100 or send an email to info@moco.org.

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