Where Dance Meets Art Summer Program for Pre-K to Kindergarten

Creative Foundations: Dance & Art

Ages 5-6

Creative Foundations: Dance & Art

Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30-1:30 PM

Tuition: $165

This program supports dancers who are transition from preschool into elementary-age classes. Students explore foundational dance technique while continuing to learn through creativity and play.

Perfect for:

Children ready for more structure while still needing creativity, imagination, and fun..

Each Session Includes:

Each Session Includes:

  • Structured dance instruction

  • Creative movement exploration

  • Art and Storytelling integration

  • Confidence-building group work.

Dance and visual art help children ages 5–6 develop motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness by encouraging repeated, playful movement and fine motor practice.

Through simple choreography, clapping patterns, and imaginative movement games, young children refine balance, rhythm, and bilateral coordination; drawing, cutting, and painting strengthen hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

These activities also support cognitive development—sequencing steps, following directions, and remembering short routines build attention, working memory, and early executive function.

Creative arts foster social-emotional growth by giving children safe ways to express feelings, try new roles, and collaborate with peers.

Participating in group dance or art projects teaches turn-taking, empathy, and communication while boosting confidence through achievement and positive feedback.

Early exposure to dance and art also nurtures creativity and problem-solving, helping children explore ideas, experiment with materials and movement, and develop a lifelong appreciation for creative expression.