Providence, RI -- The Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance and Film will offer "Dance for Children," a nine-week dance instruction program for boys and girls between the ages of 4-12.  The program will take place on the following Saturday mornings: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; and November 6, 13, and 20 on the Providence College campus. 

The schedule is as follows:

• Ages 4-5: 9:45 a.m.-10:20 a.m.-Creative Dance
• Ages 6-8: 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.-Creative Dance
• Ages 9-12: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.-Hip Hop

Creative Dance teaches movement fundamentals while encouraging children to become contributors to the creative process.  Classes develop rhythm, grace, flexibility, strength, cooperation, and creativity.  Each class consists of activities that promote body awareness, technical competence, and knowledge of dance concepts. 

Hip Hop teaches the latest dance moves to contemporary pop music.  Students will learn basic warm-ups, specific steps, and dance combinations at an age-appropriate level, and also will help create dances.

The registration fee is $33; scholarships are available.  For registration and scholarship information, please contact Dr. Wendy Oliver, associate professor of dance at 401-865-2327.

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