Rising grade

Handicap accessible

Erin McParland-McCann welcomes all ages of students to her studio, Erin's School of Dance at the Caryl Community Center in Dover. With over thirty years of experience, she is certified by Dance Educators of America and is dedicated to teaching and sharing her passion for dance with the Dover/Sherborn community. Her program is designed to be fun and non-competitive, allowing students to learn the art of dance at their own pace in a personalized environment. 

Many of Erin’s students have gone on to pursue their love of dance on Broadway or as a career, while others carry their newfound passion with them throughout their lives. Not only is Erin’s School of Dance a great place for children to learn, but it also serves as an opportunity for adults to reconnect with the joys of dance. All ages are welcome to join Erin’s School of Dance and discover the art of movement!

Dance

Ballet vocabulary & technique provide a solid foundation for many other dance genres. Students learn positions of arms, feet & other level-appropriate steps to engaging music both at the barre & travelling across the floor.


Ballet (K - 3rd Grade)

Classes will begin at the ballet barre including supported pointe work followed by center work to develop porte-de-bras & balance. Across the floor work may include turns, leaps and traveling steps. Ballet terminology will primarily be taught in French & choreographed phrases will grow in complexity through the session. Students must be proficient on demi pointe before beginning pre-pointe.


Ballet & Pre-Pointe (6th - 12th Grade)

Classes begin with a center floor warm-up including stretches, isolations, & a variety of jazz walks, kicks, leaps & turns. Across the floor combinations will help the dancer hone technique & fluidity.
Lyrical is a beautiful, expressive style of dance influenced primarily by jazz & ballet. Proper technique is taught to develop a strong core for excellent balance used with leg extensions & more. Across the floor progressions aid dancers in refining their skills in this ethereal genre.