Mangala Studios
Yoga and Creative Dance
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Creative Dance for Children

Creative Dance for Children

Creative Dance inspires the imagination through movement using music, props, textures and sounds. Creative Dance is a fun and inspiring way to keep young bodies fit and strong. Yoga is integrated in each dance class so the children develop an understanding of postures, mindfulness and relaxation.

Our classes are designed for children from 2 years to young adults, non gender specific and inclusive of all abilities.

Important Points

A few points to make the classes a valuable and safe experience for everyone.

  • Children should wear comfortable clothing (no jeans please, bare feet).

  • Please take them to the toilet on arrival to avoid anxiety.

  • 2 year old class adults need to actively participate with their child (please chatter with other parents after class).

  • Please be punctual this allows children to feel relaxed and settled in easily.

  • Images (moving or stills) may be taken during the class and used for promotional purposes.

  • Please notify me in advance if you intend to bring an adult family member to observe the 2year old class. (To avoid overcrowding!)

  • Parents are encouraged to observe a 3-5 class. (Please wait until your child has settled in.) Booking a week in advance is essential).

  • 3-5 Class: Parents are requested to wait outside the room at the start of the class to avoid congestion… they are invited in at the end of the class. Feel free to chat about your child after the class.

Dates

Term 2 Dates 2024

  • THURSDAY 18th APRIL - THURSDAY 20th JUNE (9 weeks). NO CLASS THURSDAY 25th APRIL- ANZAC DAY

  • FRIDAY 19th APRIL - FRIDAY 21st JUNE (10 weeks)

  • SATURDAY 20th APRIL - SATURDAY 22nd JUNE (9 weeks). NO CLASS SATURDAY 8th JUNE -KING’S BIRTHDAY

NB Classes end one week before the end of the school term.

Timetable

Please arrive 10 minutes early for all classes
Thursday Friday Saturday
Parent and 2 years 9:45 - 10:30am 9:45 - 10:30am
3 - 5 year-olds 11 - 12pm 11 - 12pm
Years Prep to 4 4:15 - 5:15pm 9:15 - 10:15am
Years 5 to 7 10:30 - 11:30am
Children's classes are not drop-in classes. Children must be enrolled in classes to attend.
If a class is not fully booked, your child can start at any time during the trimester.

Location

Croxton Uniting Church, 326 St Georges Rd, Thornbury
(Entrance to Little hall on side street Shaftesbury Parade).

Let us teach little children to breathe, to vibrate, to feel, and to become one with the general harmony and movement of nature. Let us produce a beautiful human being, a dancing child.
— Isadora Duncan
29 years ago Mangala mothers and babes classes became a beautiful part of my son’s life and mine. I took my son to classes for years. Monday he married his love. There is so much music in their lives and dancing.
— Meryl Naismith

Fees

Fees for children's classes are payable by term or pro rata for the remainder of the term from when your child starts. A deposit is initially required. Please note the list below. For more information please contact by e-mail or phone 04 0754 8660.

Class Deposit Full Fee
Thursday Classes 2yo & 3-5yo - 9 weeks $80 $180
Thursday school age Classes - 9 weeks $84 $189
Friday Classes - 10 weeks $80 $200
Saturday Classes - 9 weeks $84 $189
Fees paid after the due date will incur a $10 administration fee.

Direct Deposits

Sue’s direct deposit details:
Account Name: S Hockey
BSB: 633 000 (Bendigo Bank)
Account Number: 164104838
Reference: CHILD’S FULL NAME *
*IMPORTANT

Enrolment

  • Contact Sue! 04 0754 8660 for availability.

  • Fill out the enrolment form. (Button below)

  • Transfer funds as per bank details / pricing above.

Contacts

Please contact Sue for bookings and enquiries:

It is vital to contact Sue before enrolling to ensure place availability and class suitability.

Sue Hockey
04 0754 8660
suemangala@gmail.com

Mangala has played a large part in the growth and development of my son. He learned to express himself through movement at Mangala and I see this come out in his daily life. He learned poise and found self respect.
— Kerrie O'keefe

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