Tap & Ballet Classes

Does your child love moving to music and performing for the family? These classes are the perfect way to introduce them to the world of dance while improving balance, posture, and rhythm. Your child will learn the basic steps and positions while building flexibility, strength, and coordination. These classes are a great way for children to improve listening skills and adjust to the group setting. Each child will need one pair of ballet/tap shoes (depending on the class) and clothing appropriate for dance.

Fee          $10 per session (4 classes)

Location   Deterding Community Center, 1415 Rushden Drive, Sacramento 95864

March and April classes listed below.  Summer Dance and Drama schedule will be posted March 15.

Spring Break Camp

Join the Arden Manor Recreation and Park District for all Holiday and School Breaks. Campers, ages 5 -12, will explore the themes of sharing, and teamwork, through improv, arts and crafts, creative projects, fun games, and sports. Participants will spend their time with friends while making new ones. All of our staff members are experienced, caring Camp Counselors who are well-trained and dedicated to providing a positive, memorable experience for your children. Campers should bring snacks, water, and a sack lunch, and wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes.

Location   Deterding Activity Room

Dates       3/29 - 3/31, 4/1, 4/2, 2010

Time        7:00am - 6:00pm

Days        Monday thru Friday

Fee         $50 or $15 per day

Parent & Me Playgroup  Ages 1-5

Bring your toddlers and little ones for an hour and a half of informal play and socializing.  The Parent & Me Playgroup is a drop in arts and music exploration space for children featuring a variety of changing work and play stations.  Stations, such as; water, music, art, crafts, and song, will change each session. Parent & Me Playgroup acts as a gathering place for parents and caregivers to come share creative experiences with children, enjoy refreshments and connect with other adults.  

Location  Deterding Activity Room & Playground

Dates      2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

Time       10:30am - Noon

Days       2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

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Fee         FREE!

Elaine Hunter began her dance training at the age of four. She studied ballet under Marguerite Phares, Stuart Carrol, and Sharon Newton and danced with both the Theater Ballet Company and Capitol Ballet Company. Elaine has studied several other dance styles including tap with Joanna Summerhays and Krei Mathews, hip hop, lyrical, and jazz.  Elaine has competed at the national level with her high school dance team; and has taught several dance clinics and tap classes. Elaine is a supportive and devoted teacher whose love of dance is shared with all of her students. 

Jessica Aron began studying dance at age 4.  She was introduced to ballet by Margurite Pharas and continued training with Stuart Carrol and Sharon Newton. She danced with the Theater Ballet Company as well as the Capitol Ballet Company for many years.   At the age of 7 she was introduced to tap dance by Joanna Summerhays and fell in love.  She continued more extensive tap training at Broadway Dance Center in NYC for many summers and danced under Germaine Salsberg and Savion Glover.  Jessica has studied many other forms of dance such as Modern, Jazz, and lyrical. After dance related injuries she was encouraged to stop intensive training and has most recently danced with the Arch Dance Company at American River College and has began taking classes at California State University Sacramento.  She is a very positive and motivating teacher who’s goal is to help each child reach their personal best.