Move mindfully.
Youth Dance Classes
Greta Schoenberg (aka "Miss Greta") offers ballet and contemporary dance for kids at three studios in Healdsburg, presented as part of
Healdsburg Dance Collective's Youth Program.
She also teaches weekly drop-in adult classes.
STILL SPACE IN SOME FALL CLASSES!
Join late and we'll prorate the session for you.
"I like Miss Greta's classes because they're fun but also challenging. - Olive (7)
TWIRLING TOTS
Toddlers
Twirl along with your tots in this movement class for toddlers (1+ recommended) and caregivers with lap games, simple songs, sign language, obstacle courses and toddler-friendly dances.
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:15
FALL SESSION: Sept. 1 - Nov. 17
$240 (12 classes) per family (siblings free)
FREE DRESS, bare feet (floor can be slippery)
PRE-BALLET
Preschool
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An intro to basic ballet and creative movement for preschoolers* through playful movement games, songs, obstacle courses, free dance with props, and basic ballet steps to classical music. Parents return to watch the last 10 minutes of every class for a mini "show".
Mondays 4:00 - 4:45
FALL SESSION: Sept 14 - Nov. 16
$200 (10 classes)
FREE DRESS (slippers optional, no drawstrings)
*Recommended 4+. Priority for registration is by birth year, oldest dancers first. If you have a 3-year-old aspiring dancer, register below to join the waitlist and/or try HDC's Creative Movement class (3-4).
BALLET I
Grades K - 2
A playful ballet class for K-2 students with age-appropriate classical ballet steps and creative movement. Parents return to watch the last 10 minutes of every class.
Tuesdays 4:00 - 4:45
FALL SESSION: Sept. 1 - Nov. 17
$240 (12 classes)
FREE DRESS (slippers optional, no drawstrings)
BALLET II
Grades 3 - 6
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A full classical ballet class for young dancers ready to build technique, musicality, coordination, flexibility, and artistry in a focused setting. Parent demonstration on the last day of each session. Ballet I not required. Beginners welcome.
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00
FALL SESSION: Sept. 3 - Nov. 19
$240 (12 classes)
DRESS (as above): light pink leotard, any style, light pink tights, ballet slippers (no drawstrings), hair in bun.
CONTEMPORARY II*
(Grades 3 - 6)
This experimental class teaches fundamentals of contemporary dance technique, composition, and improvisation through collaborative movement games and age-appropriate choreography. Contemporary 1* not required. Beginners welcome.
*Contemporary I (Grades K-2) taught by Courtney Jansen
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00
FALL SESSION: Sept. 2 - Nov. 18
$240 (12 classes)
DRESS: Fitted movement clothes (age appropriate)
TEEN CONTEMPORARY
(12+)
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A hybrid dance intro for tweens/teens who are new or returning to dance that introduces technique from ballet, contemporary, jazz, and musical theater through a thorough warm-up followed by movement across the floor, improvisation and choreography. No dance experience necessary!
Thursdays 5:30 - 6:45
FALL SESSION: Sept. 3 - Nov. 19
$240 (12 classes)
DRESS: black fitted exercise wear (age-appropriate)
TEEN/ADULT BEG/INT BALLET ( 12+)
Teens are welcome in this adult ballet class with a full classical barre and moderately paced center for new or returning dancers. Co-taught by fellow Healdsburg Dance Collective Co-Founder Gianna Davy (alternating weeks). Teens must pre-register for the full session to insure progressive development as a group. (Adults may drop in for single classes or buy a class card). See Adult Dance page for more class options. Beginners encouraged.
FALL SESSION: Sept. 1 - Nov. 17
$240 (12 classes)
DRESS: leotard and tights or black fitted exercise wear
Wanna Dance Too?
Stephanie
Greta is brilliant at connecting with students of all ages and instilling in them a love of movement while teaching foundations, technique, and the rules of the dance classroom. She motivates each dancer to be their very best while keeping the choreography fun and age-appropriate. Our daughter wasn't sure she would like ballet, but Greta has inspired her to make dance a part of her life.