Although children’s bodies are very ‘soft’ and pliable, flexibility isn’t something that we can take for granted. In today’s environment our bodies need all the help they can get and exercise needs structuring into the day, for adults AND children!
Children run a round a lot and it’s great that they keep moving – our gymnastics class is designed to take things to the next level and improve strength, flexibility and coordination through gymnastics and early sports skills. As the children succeed in new postures and movements they grow more adventurous and willing to tackle new challenges.
Content
The course includes a warm-up/stretch, followed by a range of fun, structured and well assisted movements that follow animal-like characters…tumbling, hand stands, cartwheels and wheelbarrows all make an appearance. All movements are demonstrated first and built up to gradually via practice steps and stages.
The children’s safety and limitations are taken into consideration at all times.
Our Teacher – Amanda Harvey (Aus)
As well as being a fully qualified preschool teacher, Amanda is an extremely gifted, highly trained dancer who has owned her own studio. She joins us to work on Physical Education and Performance Arts across the curricula and uses her vast experience to design courses that our Kspacers will love!
Amanda has a Bachelor of Arts (Dance)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary), and has taught Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics and PE for exams and performances to students. She is a long-term member of the Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD) and a fully qualified Associate Teacher in Classical Ballet, Tap and Jazz.
Other Dance Classes
Please also see our listings for Ballet, Hip Hop Jazz Dance and Saturday Ballet on our Aspace website.
