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Family Dance - Ages 2-5 with adult
Tuesdays, 10:00-10:40 am (Upstairs)
Enjoy singing and dancing and playing together! Parachute play, dancing with scarves, instruments, and much more! Movement is an essential part of learning. Dance activities emphasize the fun and excitement of discovering the world through movement. Learn movement activities and yoga poses that can be explored at home. A parent/caregiver participates in the class with the child.
 
Session 1: $84/6 weeks
9/24/24, 10/1/24, 10/8/24, 10/22/24, 11/5/24, 11/12/24
12/3/24 (Snow Day)
 
Session 2: $98/7 weeks
1/28/25, 2/4/25, 2/11/25, 2/25/25, 3/4/25, 3/11, 3/25
4/1/25 (snow day)
 


Creative Dance - Preschool Ages 3-4 (must be 3 as of 9/1/24)
Wednesdays, 3:45-4:25 pm (Upstairs)
Dance activities emphasize the fun and excitement of discovering the world through movement. Explore dancing with scarves, rhythm instruments, parachute play, story dance, yoga, and much more! Participants must be age 3 by September 1, 2024, and be ready to be in a class on their own. There will be an end-of-year performance held in May 2025, giving dancers the chance to share all we have learned throughout the year.*
 
Session 1: $182/13 weeks
9/25/24, 10/2/24, 10/9/24, 10/16/24, 10/23/24, 10/30/24, 11/6/24, 11/13/24, 11/20/24, 12/4/24, 12/18/24 (snow day), 1/8/25, 1/15/25, 1/22/25, 2/19/25 (snow day)
 
Session 2: $210/15 weeks
1/29/25, 2/5/25, 2/12/25, 2/26/25, 3/5/25, 3/12/25, 3/19/25, 3/26/25, 4/2/25, 4/9/25, 4/16/25, 4/23/25 (snow day), 4/30/25, 5/7/25, 5/14/25, 5/21/25, 5/28/24 (snow day)
 


Creative Dance - Ages 4-6 (must be 4 as of 9/1/24)
Saturdays, 9:00-9:40 am (Upstairs/and Downstairs when Quilt Guild Meets Monthly)
Dance skills and movement vocabulary are taught with an emphasis on body awareness and confidence in movement. Create beautiful improvisational dances as you learn and explore the tools of dance - technique, design, rhythm, flow, and creativity. In addition, you will develop music appreciation as you dance to the many musical rhythms, learn problem-solving skills, and create solo and group dances expressing the uniqueness of each dancer. Yoga postures and stories and relaxation techniques are integrated into the class to connect body, mind, and spirit. There will be an end-of-year performance held in May 2025, giving dancers the chance to share all we have learned throughout the year.*
 
Session 1: $182/13 weeks
9/28/24, 10/5/24, 10/12/24, 10/19/24, 11/2/24, 11/9/24, 11/16/24, 11/23/24, 12/7/24, 12/14/24 (snow day), 1/4/25, 1/11/25, 1/18/25, 1/25/25, 2/22/25 (snow day)
 
Session 2: $210/15 weeks
2/1/25, 2/8/25, 2/15/25, 3/1/25, 3/8/25, 3/15/25, 3/22/25, 3/29/25, 4/5/25, 4/12/25, 4/19/25, 4/26/25 (snow day), 5/3/25, 5/10/25, 5/24/25, 5/31/25 (snow day)
 
Creative Dance - Grades K-2
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:10 pm (Upstairs)
Dance skills and movement vocabulary are taught with an emphasis on body awareness and confidence in movement. Create beautiful improvisational dances as you learn and explore the tools of dance - technique, design, rhythm, flow, and creativity. In addition, you will develop music appreciation as you dance to the many musical rhythms, learn problem-solving skills, and create solo and group dances expressing the uniqueness of each dancer. Yoga postures and stories and relaxation techniques are integrated into the class to connect body, mind, and spirit. There will be an end-of-year performance held in May 2025, giving dancers the chance to share all we have learned throughout the year.*  
 
Session 1: $182/13 weeks
9/25/24, 10/2/24, 10/9/24, 10/16/24, 10/23/24, 10/30/24, 11/6/24, 11/13/24,
11/20/24, 12/4/24, 12/18/24 (snow day), 1/8/25, 1/15/25, 1/22/25, 2/19/25 (snow day)
 
Session 2: $210/15 weeks
1/29/25, 2/5/25, 2/12/25, 2/26/25, 3/5/25, 3/12/25, 3/19/25, 3/26/25, 4/2/25, 4/9/25, 4/16/25, 4/23/25 (snow day), 4/30/25, 5/7/25, 5/14/25, 5/21/25, 5/28/24 (snow day)
 
Creative Modern Dance - Grades 3-6
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:10 pm (Upstairs)
Modern and ballet dance technique is formally introduced with an emphasis on self-expression, creativity, and fun. The class is designed to develop rhythmic, coordination, and creative skills necessary in the art of making dances. Through yoga, dance exercises and combinations you will develop strength, flexibility, posture, and balance. Then explore moving to a variety of music as you create your own dances. Develop an understanding of dance appreciation as you dance amongst a group of friends who respect and admire each other's unique ways of moving. Yoga postures and stories and relaxation techniques are integrated into the class to connect body, mind, and spirit. There will be an end-of-year performance held in May 2025, giving dancers the chance to share all we have learned throughout the year.* 
 
Session 1: $225/15 weeks
9/11/24, 9/18/24, 9/25/24, 10/2/24, 10/9/24, 10/16/24, 10/23/24, 10/30/24, 11/6/24, 11/13/24, 11/20/24, 12/4/24, 12/18/24 (snow day), 1/8/25, 1/15/25, 1/22/25, 2/19/25 (snow day)
 
Session 2: $225/15 weeks
1/29/25, 2/5/25, 2/12/25, 2/26/25, 3/5/25, 3/12/25, 3/19/25, 3/26/25, 4/2/25, 4/9/25, 4/16/25, 4/23/25 (snow day), 4/30/25, 5/7/25, 5/14/25, 5/21/25, 5/28/24 (snow day)
 
Creative Modern Dance - Grades 7+
Mondays, 5:00-5:55 pm (Upstairs)
Students learn the craft of choreography as they develop dance vocabulary, original movement, and evaluation techniques to express a wide range of ideas. Explore a variety of dance techniques including modern, ballet, and jazz. Explore moving to rhythmic patterns and learn dance combinations as well as create your own compositions to the various styles of classical, jazz, pop, world, new age, and lyrical music. Explore Yoga flows and relaxation techniques. All levels are welcome. There will be an end-of-year performance held in May 2025, giving dancers the chance to share all we have learned throughout the year.*

 
Session 1: $180/12 weeks
9/23/24, 9/30/24, 10/7/24, 10/21/24, 11/4/24, 11/11/24, 11/18/24, 12/2/24,
12/9/24, 12/16/24 (snow day), 1/6/25, 1/13/25, 1/20/25, 2/17/25 (snow day)
 
Session 2: $225/15 weeks
1/27/25, 2/3/25, 2/10/25, 2/24/25, 3/3/25, 3/10/25, 3/17/25, 3/24/25, 3/31/25, 4/7/25, 4/14/25, 4/21/25 (snow day),
4/28/25, 5/5/25, 5/12/25, 5/19/25, 6/2/25 (snow day)



Adult Creative Dance
Thursdays, 9:10-10:10 am (Upstairs)
Gently stretch and strengthen your body. Explore movement concepts, develop modern dance skills, improvise, choreograph, and let your creative spirit soar in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Exercise while having fun!  All levels of experience are welcome.
 
Session 1: $90/6 weeks
9/12/24, 9/19/24, 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24
 
Session 2: $105/7 weeks
11/7/24, 11/14/24, 11/21/24, 12/5/24, 12/12/24, 12/19/24 (snow day), 1/2/25, 1/9/25, 1/16/25 (snow day),
 
Session 3: $105/7 weeks
1/23/25, 1/30/25, 2/6/25, 2/13/25, 2/20/25 (snow day), 2/27/25, 3/6/25, 3/13/25, 3/20/25 (snow day)
 
Session 4:  $105/7 weeks
3/27/25, 4/3/25, 4/10/25, 4/17/25, 4/24/25 (snow day), 5/1/25, 5/8/25, 5/15/25, 5/22/25 (snow day)


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* Performance Information:
Each year in May we have an afternoon of dance performance, which all dancers pre-school and older are invited to participate in.  
Performing gives dancers the chance to share all they have learned throughout the year.  This is an informal performance in which the dancers are all involved in creating the dances and get to show the joy of movement.  Putting on a performance is an expensive endeavor. I try to keep the costs reasonable as much as possible. There is a $30/per student performance fee payable to the instructor on the first class of session 2 which goes directly towards the rental fee of the auditorium and insurance. Costumes are kept to a minimum using clothes from home, borrowing from my costume collection, or buying simple costumes (a maximum of $20 or usually a lot less).  Families attend for free—there is no ticket charge or other hidden fees. Each year’s performance has a special theme. It is a fun way to celebrate our year together and I am there every step of the way to help dancers feel confident and comfortable on stage.
 
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All Dance Classes are taught by Jennifer McGowan:
Jennifer has danced since her early childhood years with extensive training in Classical Ballet. She began teaching at the age of 14 and then went on to further her studies at Skidmore College where she received her B.S. degree in Dance, with a minor in Early Childhood Education. In addition to ballet, she has studied many forms of dance including Creative Dance, Character Dance, Bharata Natyam (Classical Indian Dance), Tap, Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Music and Acting for Dancers, Choreography, and Improvisation. She is also certified to teach Creative Kids Yoga for children ages 2-12. As a teacher, Jennifer creates a safe environment for students to be themselves while challenging them to discover their full potential. By encouraging students to work together and learn from one another, she fosters mutual respect and a strong sense of community. Jennifer started the Creative Dance Center in 1995. She has been sharing her knowledge and love of dance with children for over thirty years and is dedicated to providing quality dance and yoga education for children of all ages. When she is not dancing, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
 
For more information, please call Jennifer McGowan at 978-433-8349 or e-mail info@creative-dance.com
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Creative Dance (Ages 4-6) - Session 1 
4y - 6y N/A Sa  09/28/2024 - 02/22/2025
09:00 AM - 09:40 AM
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Creative Dance (Ages 4-6) - Session 2 
4y - 6y N/A Sa  02/01/2025 - 05/31/2025
09:00 AM - 09:40 AM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$196.00 Res, $196.00 Non-Res
 
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Creative Dance (Preschool ages 3-4) - Session 2 
3y - 4y N/A W  01/29/2025 - 05/28/2025
03:45 PM - 04:25 PM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$210.00 Res, $210.00 Non-Res
 
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Family Dance - Age 2-5 with adult - Session 1 
2y - 5y N/A Tu  09/24/2024 - 12/03/2024
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$84.00 Res, $84.00 Non-Res
 
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Family Dance - Age 2-5 with adult - Session 2 
2y - 5y N/A Tu  01/28/2025 - 04/01/2025
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$98.00 Res, $98.00 Non-Res
 
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Creative Modern Dance (Grades 7+) - Session 1 
N/A 7 and up M  09/23/2024 - 02/17/2025
05:00 PM - 05:55 PM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$180.00 Res, $180.00 Non-Res
 
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Creative Modern Dance (Grades 7+) - Session 2 
N/A 7 and up M  01/27/2025 - 06/02/2025
05:00 PM - 05:55 PM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$225.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
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Adult Creative Dance - Session 2 
18y and up N/A Th  11/07/2024 - 01/16/2025
09:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$105.00 Res, $105.00 Non-Res
 
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Adult Creative Dance - Session 3 
18y and up N/A Th  01/23/2025 - 03/20/2025
09:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$105.00 Res, $105.00 Non-Res
 
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Adult Creative Dance - Session 4 
18y and up N/A Th  03/27/2025 - 05/22/2025
09:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$105.00 Res, $105.00 Non-Res
 
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Creative Modern Dance (Grades 3-6) - Session 1 
N/A 2 - 6 W  09/11/2024 - 02/19/2025
05:15 PM - 06:10 PM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$225.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
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Creative Modern Dance (Grades 3-6) - Session 2 
N/A 2 - 6 W  01/29/2025 - 05/28/2025
05:15 PM - 06:10 PM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$225.00 Res, $225.00 Non-Res
 
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Creative Modern Dance (Grades K-2) - Session 1 
N/A K - 2 W  09/25/2024 - 02/19/2025
04:30 PM - 05:10 PM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$182.00 Res, $182.00 Non-Res
 
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Creative Modern Dance (Grades K-2) - Session 2 
N/A K - 2 W  01/29/2025 - 05/28/2025
04:30 PM - 05:10 PM
Pepperell Community Center - Upstairs 		$210.00 Res, $210.00 Non-Res
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