Tiny Tots/Health & Nutrition

SPAC'S
           Creative Movement Program
                                   Ages 3-5
                                    Tap/Jazz/Ballet
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SPAC has a special program geared to our young dancers. Our Tap/Jazz/Ballet Program gives a well rounded look at the most important genres of dance. After completing this program the child and parent/guardian will have a better sense of what direction of dance the child may want to continue. The classes are 45 minutes and the teacher chooses what genre the class will perform in the Year End Performance. This is usually the technique the class is strongest in. Now with our newly developed K-1 Program, it is easy to transition to the next level. We offer K-1 Ballet and K-1 Tap/Jazz Combo.

              Parents, this section is dedicated to our
      youngest students who brighten up all of our lives
         with their cuteness, smiles and endless energy!

                    Here you will be informed of age
      appropriate music, dancewear and ideas to help
                   assist you with your young dancer.

SPAC Recommended Attire For Dancers:

SPAC requires pink Ballet shoes and black Tap shoes for the Ballet/Jazz/Tap classes and can be purchased at:
-Dancers Depot on High Ride Road
-Beam & Barre on Greenwich Avenue
-Payless
SPAC does not have a uniform color but pink is always nice :)
Recommended clothing attire for the Ballet/Jazz/Tap classes (but not limited to):
-Leotard
-Tights (footed or not)
-Skirt/Tutu
Clothing attire can be purchased at: (Click to enlarge)
-Dancers Depot
-Beam & Barre
-Target/Walmart

MUSIC & CRAFT IDEAS
We know that it can be difficult in finding age appropriate music
for your younger children. Activities to keep your child engaged
can be hard to find as well. Below are a few options that
may help in solving this dilemma!

Class/Age appropriate music includes (and can be found on Amazon.com):
-Disney Greatest Vol. 1, 2 & 3
-Disney For Our Children, the concert
-Elmopalooza
-High School Musical 1 & 2
Excellent, low cost arts & crafts ideas can be found on orientaltrading.com
(items can be purchased in bulk as well)

PARENTS:
Feel free to email us at dance@stamfordperformingarts.com
if you have found something interesting that we might consider posting.

HEALTH & NUTRITION

This section is dedicated to health and nutrition. Stamford Performing Arts Center is proud to be an advocate for promoting a healthy lifestyle. This page will be constantly updated with tips on maintaining a healthy body and mind.

Below is a healthy snack list that will satisfy all your cravings.

CRUNCH

lite popcorn, or plain popped in paper bag in microwave/or use coconut oil to pop in covered pan
frozen grapes
1 - 2 hard pretzels - the large Bavarian variety
apple
carrots - particularly the super sweet, organic baby carrots
crunchy crudites of veggies and dip (humus, tabouli, vinaigrette, favorite dressing)
celery and peanut butter (use the non-hydrogenated - hydrogenated fats are plastic fats - not good!)
whole grain toast, rice crackers/cakes with humus
granola - low fat, low-sugar
sweet potato/yam chips - thinly slice and bake in oven with a bit of salt and olive oil

SWEET

organic carrots
organic yogurt and over ripe fruit - all kids of flavors to enjoy
fresh, whole fruit
leftover grains - (i.e. brown rice, quinoa, spelt) drizzle maple syrup and cinnamon: add soy milk and bananas, heat and enjoy warm oatmeal-like porridge, cook grains in fruit juice (i.e. apple)
smoothies - mix any of the following - whatever you have in the kitchen: fruit, ice...soy milk, yogurt, protein powder, fruit juice, etc...
frozen yogurt - freeze your own!
freshly squeezed fruit juices - make your own: try different combos
rice pudding
sweet vegetables - yams, sweet potatoes, squashes (acorn, butternut, kabocha) - score with knife, sprinkle cinnamon, bake
dried fruit mix and dark chocolate chips
applesauce

SALTY

tortilla chips and fresh salsa - try whole grain chips such as "Garden of Eatin" Brand in health food stores and try freshly made salsa vs. shelved and processed stuff
pickles
sauerkraut - it will also knock your sweet craving right out!
olives
fresh lime/lemon juice as seasonings or in beverage
tabouleh, humus
roasted peanuts or other nuts (make your own trail mix)
steamed and lightly salted, edamame pods

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