Barkly-East
Information
For inquiries about dance fees
or class availability , you can reach out
to Martelize Swart via Email at
barklyeast@dmcompany.co.za.
Please include your Child’s age/grade,
school and genre with your enquiry
Why Should Your Child Enrol In Our Program?
DanceMouse offers a delightful blend of physical, mental, and emotional benefits for children. Here’s why it’s a fantastic activity:
Physical Fitness:
Dance keeps children active, improving endurance, stamina, and energy. It’s a cardio workout that promotes heart health and muscle development.
Flexibility:
While they don’t need to be ballerinas, dancing enhances flexibility, reducing the risk of injury and promoting better blood flow to muscles.
Posture and Balance:
Dancing encourages better posture and balance. Learning how to hold themselves correctly contributes to overall stability and reduces the likelihood of accidents.
Spatial Awareness:
Through dance, children develop spatial reasoning skills, becoming more aware of the space around them.
Neurological Development:
Dancing to music stimulates the brain, enhancing cognitive abilities and neurological health.
Rhythm and Mental Health:
Having a sense of rhythm improves cognitive reasoning and relaxation, benefiting mental well-being.
Creativity and Self-Expression:
Dance allows children to express themselves artistically, fostering creativity and boosting confidence.
Social Skills:
Group dance classes promote teamwork, collaboration, and self-confidence.
So, whether it’s ballet, hip-hop, or any other style, dancing is a win-win for kids
Our Ethos
The ethos of Dance Mouse is to provide structured, age-appropriate dance styles that stimulate young bodies and minds. Offering a diverse range of dance styles, including hip hop, modern ballet, jazz, and more.
Through dance, we aim to enhance coordination, balance, rhythm, self-confidence, emotional well-being, and overall fitness.
Available Program Options
DANCE MOUSE PROGRAM
GR 000-0
Dance Mouse is aimed at boys and girls from 3yrs-6yrs. Over 17+ Dance styles including hip hop, jazz, modern, freestyle and more…Diverse focus on movement patterns, midline crossing, visual acuity and palmar grip and so much more…
DANCE MADNESS PROGRAM
GR 1-12
Dance Madness is for boys and girls from 7yrs-18yrs. Enter competitions or dance just for fun, either way we are here to help you become awesome!
UNIFORMS & ACCESSORIES
Uniforms are mandatory for our dance classes, and we offer various options for selection.
Encouraging the use of uniforms serves several purposes:
Professionalism and Cohesion:
Uniforms promote a professional atmosphere and create a sense of unity among dancers.
Reducing Distractions:
By wearing consistent attire, students can focus better during class.
Quick Identification:
Trainers can easily identify children when collecting them for class.
Appropriate Movement Attire:
Dancers need the right clothing to move, stretch, and dance comfortably. Some everyday clothes may not be suitable for dance class.
Comradery and Commitment:
Similar to sports teams, uniforms foster a sense of belonging, tradition, and commitment and discipline.
Assessments:
Uniforms are required for assessments and exams.
Graduation
FOR PRE-SCHOOL LEARNERS
All dancers require the DMC Dance Kit for Graduation
1. The Graduation ceremony marks the end of the students time in that grade. During this event dancers receive their certificate and medal of achievement.
2. All dancers attending the DMC Graduation must have the DMC Dance Kit.
3. Dancers will demonstrate their hard work to parents and teachers.
4. The event features a prize-giving ceremony, where each dancer will receive a medal, certificate, and a treat.
5. Online reports are emailed mid-year in July and at year-6nd in December.
Dance Assessments
Annual Requirements for All Dancers:
Assessment Day:
Dancers perform in front of an examiner to evaluate their individual progress and development. This is a mandatory event.
Date Notifications
Dates will be communicated via WhatsApp groups.
Presentation
Dancers showcase their year’s hard work to parents and an examiner.
Individual Assessment
Dancers are evaluated based on their own merit, not compared to others.
Prize Giving
Assessments are followed by a prize-giving ceremony.
Year-End Reports
Online reports are emailed at the end of the year.
DMC Festival / Showcase
PRE & PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS
Annual Event
Dancers perform as a team on a professional stage.
Focus on Fun
The showcase emphasizes enjoyment, building confidence, and celebrating accomplishments.
Year-Long Preparation
Dancers work throughout the year for this event.