Dance Expressions Unlimited

The CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM provides an introduction to dance, creative movement, music, and the arts for youngsters aged 2 to 5. The daily schedule includes a music class, dance class, and an art project. We use the Creative Movement Curriculum developed by Audrey Dascomb RDE created for dance studios, elementary schools, enrichment centers, and daycares. We are committed to providing a stimulating, adventurous, unique, and FUN environment to enhance children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. First and foremost, we offer a fun introduction to dance, music, and the arts that nurtures, enhances, and encourages creativity, imagination, progress and development in EACH child.

The Creative Arts Program is a great precursor to preschool that uses a holistic approach. That is, the curriculum fully engages all aspects of the learner (mind, body, and spirit) which is the whole child paradigm. This synergy arises from the practical and thinking and imagination and feeling components all working in harmony.

CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM BROCHURE

TESTIMONIALS

From Jill B. - early childhood educator and parent of a CAP graduate:

"All parents want what's best for their children, in all areas of their lives. When the time comes to enroll your child in an early childhood program, I recommend none higher than Audrey's Dance Expressions Unlimited's Creative Arts Program.

In this wonderfully developmentally appropriate program children, above all, have FUN! They have fun because they are in a safe and secure environment. They have fun because the innovative curriculum allows children to move, create, explore and experience the world as young children should. Kids have so much fun in the CAP that they absorb new information without even realizing that learning is taking place.

The Creative Arts Program has been invaluable to our family, as it helped our son develop an instant enthusiasm for school. The beaming grins that we saw on our child's face every day going to, from or at school should be experienced by all parents. With fondest memories and utmost confidence, I highly recommend the Creative Arts Program to all!"

From Trudi & Paul Roberts - parents of a CAP graduate:

"The Creative Arts Program is fantastic. Our son, Evan, will complete 2 1/2 years in the Spring of 2011. He has experienced and learned so much. In addition to hours of fun and enjoyment, CAP has instilled a joy of learning. It has been a very rewarding program for both parents and child alike. As much as he loves to play, learn and create with his teachers and friends, we as parents enjoy watching him mature, grow, learn and gain confidence every day. This program has filled our son with joyful memories and our home with lots of beautiful artwork. CAP is a gentle and personalized approach to learning and playing and is phenomenal for easing children in to a school routine."

SUMMER 2013

Name	Date	Time	Price
CAP's Jungle Jam (age 2-5)	July 8-12, 2013 (M-F)	9:30am-Noon	$185 or $320/both
CAP's Dinosaurs! (age 2-5)	Aug 5-9, 2013 (M-F)	9:30am-Noon	$185 or $320/both

SAVE $50 when registering for both CAP sessions

WHY CHOOSE THE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM (INSTEAD OF A PLAYGROUP, DAYCARE, PRESCHOOL, ETC)?

CAP is much more than a play group as the focus is on individual growth with regard to social, emotional, physical and intellectual development
CAP is a great precursor to preschool and kindergarten
CAP incorporates a holistic approach to learning incorporating mind, body and spirit (the whole child paradigm)
CAP is 4 programs in one - dance class, music lesson, art lesson and school; CAP uses an NRDE approved dance curriculum, a separate award-winning, parent-recommended licensed music curriculum, and an art syllabus developed by the directors
CAP is educational and FUN, first and foremost
CAP builds lasting friendships
Our program meets the needs of children between 2 and 5 - socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. This program is a terrific introduction to the arts while being a stimulating and nurturing environment for each child. The arts provide numerous benefits for children which will ultimately enhance their academic growth and prepare them for the future (see the flyer - Benefits of Music & Dance).
No risk, one week FREE trial offer!

CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM
WHO	Ages 2-5
WHERE	Dance Expressions Unlimited 73 Progress Ave. Tyngsboro, MA 01879 978-649-2022
WHEN	Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIME	9:30am-11:30am
PRICE	$175.00/month
DIRECTIONS	Click here for directions
TO REGISTER	Creative Arts Program Registration Form CAP's 2012 Summer Registration Form

THE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM CURRICULA

Music
We have an extensive children's educational music collection from Dance Expressions Unlimited in addition to the licensed and parent-recommended Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms® program. Makin’ Music’s 12 CDS have won more awards than any other national music programs. They have won two prestigious Parent’s Choice Awards, a NAPPA Parents Award and three Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Audio Awards as well as Best of Philadelphia “Best Children’s Music Classes.” The music features a mix of folk, pop, original, traditional, and world music.

Dance
We use the syllabus Creative Movement Curriculum© created by Audrey Dascomb, Registered Dance Educator - Director of Dance Expressions Unlimited. The published NRDE approved curriculum was developed in 1989 and has been sold to dance studios, daycares, enrichment centers, and public and private schools. The curriculum units include Body Awareness, Locomotion & Axial Movement, Space, Time, and Energy along with unique movement activities and hundreds of musical selections. The curriculum is designed to encourage the whole child paradigm - right and left brain inclusion thinking.

Art
The art projects presented in the CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM (CAP) are carefully chosen and vary in medium. Typically students will take home a project daily (unless it is a two day project or it needs to dry, etc.). CAP projects coordinate with the themes presented in class, just like the music and dance lessons.

FAQ’s

Why choose an art based program for your child?
According to Living the Arts through Language & Learning: A Report on Community-based Youth Organizations, Shirley Brice Heath, Stanford University and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Americans for the Arts Monograph, November 1998, young people who participate in the arts( for at least three hours on three days each week through a full year) are:

4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
3 times more likley to be elected to class office within their schools
4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair
3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance
4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem

Young dancers and artists, as compared with their peers, are likely to:

Attend music, dance, and art classes nearly three times as frequently
Participate in youth groups nearly four times as frequently
Read for pleasure nearly twice as often
Perform community service more than four times as often

Do the parents stay with the children for the class?
No, the CAP is a drop off program. Children learn to become independent, participate, share, and create by themselves.

Does the CAP last throughout the year?
Yes, the program continues throughout the school year and we have summer sessions as well. Most children continue throughout the year once registered.

Does my child need to be potty trained?
No. We encourage all potty-trained students to use the facilities and often-times this motivates those who aren’t potty trained.

Does the program fill up? Will there be a space for me? What is the student:teacher ratio?
Our popular programs fill up. Classes are small to ensure personal attention with 2-3 teachers per 14 students per session. We recommend registering as soon as you think your child is ready as we often have waiting lists.

How do I know if my child is ready for CAP?
Children that have successfully been left with babysitters are generally ready. Also, children who are outgoing and used to separating from parents (at the gym, at playgroup, etc.) should be ready. We highly recommend that students be left with a sitter (other than a family member) before enrolling in the program as this is usually the first structured class without a parent. Although there is often separation anxiety, we will let you know after the first class if the child is ready for the program.

DATES

The Creative Arts Program observes the following holidays and Massachusetts vacations.

Classes Begin September 11, 2012

EVENT	DATE
THANKSGIVING BREAK	November 20 & 22, 2012
HOLIDAY BREAK	December 25 & 27; January 1 & 3
FEBRUARY BREAK	February 19 & 21, 2013
APRIL BREAK	April 16 & 18, 2013
CLASSES END	June 20, 2013

TUITION POLICIES

Tuition is due BEFORE the first of each month (during prior month).

Tuition is $175.00 per month.
Tuition is based on approx. 10 months of classes (Sept-June) and an overall tuition amount. Monthly tuition is determined by taking total amount and dividing appropriately. Tuition is the same each month, regardless of the amount of weeks that month.
Annual Non-Refundable $30.00 Registration Fee.
Minimum of 5 persons per session.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis - limited enrollment.
All payments must be secured by a credit card.

REGISTER

Click on one of the following links:
Creative Arts Program Registration Form
CAP's 2013 Summer Registration Form