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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."
WHY CHOOSE THE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM
(INSTEAD OF A PLAYGROUP, DAYCARE, PRESCHOOL, ETC)?
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CAP is much more than a play group as
the focus is on individual growth with regard to social,
emotional, physical and intellectual development
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CAP is a great precursor to preschool
and kindergarten
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CAP incorporates a holistic approach
to learning incorporating mind, body and spirit (the
whole child paradigm)
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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
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CAP is educational and FUN, first and
foremost
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CAP builds lasting friendships
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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!
SUMMER
2011 - SPACE IS THE PLACE & ZANY ZOO
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CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM
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| WHO |
Ages 2-5 |
| WHERE |
Dance Expressions Unlimited
73 Progress Ave.
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
978-649-2022
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| 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
2011 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:
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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
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.
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 13, 2011
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EVENT
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DATE
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| THANKSGIVING BREAK |
November 22& 24, 2011 |
| HOLIDAY BREAK |
December 20 & 22, 27& 29, 2011 |
| FEBRUARY BREAK |
February 21 & 23, 2012 |
| APRIL BREAK |
April 17 & 19, 2012 |
| EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE |
May 8 & 10, 2012 (subj.to change) |
TUITION POLICIES
Tuition is due BEFORE the first of each
month (during prior month).
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Tuition is $175.00 per month.
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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.
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Annual Non-Refundable $30.00 Registration
Fee.
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Minimum of 5 persons per session.
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Registration is on a first-come, first-served
basis - limited enrollment.
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All payments must be secured by a credit
card.
REGISTER
Click on one of the following links:
Creative Arts Program
Registration Form
CAP's
2011 Summer Registration Form
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