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INTELLIDANCE TOTS VS ACRODANCE PRESCHOOL?

Our Preschool curriculum is specifically designed for each stage of development from 3 months through Kindergarten, however you'll notice that there is an overlap when they are between the ages of 3 and 5 where they can take our Intellidance Tot Class or our AcroDance Preschool Class. This is the age where children are typically learning to participate in a classroom activity without the help of a parent or guardian. Some children will benefit from being in a class with a caregiver, while others will be ready for more independence.  Our Preschool class sessions are only 10 weeks long so that as they grow and develop, you have the ability to move them into a class that fits them best.

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Here are the main differences between Intellidance Tots and AcroDance Preschool to help you make your decision:

 

ALL INTELLIDANCE CLASSES:

• Each student is required to have a parent or guardian participate in class alongside them for every class. This can help ease any anxiety a child might have around being in a classroom environment and also creates an opportunity for child/caregiver bonding.

• No dress code. They may wear regular clothes, a dance outfit of your choice, or even a fun costume, as long as it doesn't cause a distraction in class. 

• No recital commitment. While we hope your child grows with us from session to session, Intellidance classes do not require a lengthy commitment.

• Singing, dancing, and creative play in an environment that allows the child to learn to self-regulate their feelings and emotions.

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ALL ACRODANCE PRESCHOOL & KINDER COMBO CLASSES:

• Students come in to class each week independent of a caregiver.

• There is a specific dress code for class. See below for more details.

• You can choose to take these classes session by session OR if you would like your child to participate in our spring recital, a slightly longer commitment would be necessary (details coming soon)

• Singing, dancing, and creative play in an environment that is meant to prepare the student for how a dance class will be structured once they enter grade school.

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What if your child tries a class and it's the wrong fit?

Speak with your child's teacher - they will keep an open line of communication with you and will tell you if they think a different class would be a better fit for your child. If that is the case, we can move your child into the appropriate class or we can hold your registration for a later session. 

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If you have any further questions, we would be happy to talk to you more about our Preschool and Kindergarten classes. Email us at Hello@GardenStateDanceArts.com or Tel: (973) 304-4199