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 1 Dates 2025
THURSDAY (2yrs and 3-5yrs) 6TH FEBRUARY - THURSDAY 27th MARCH (8 weeks)
FRIDAY (2yrs and 3-5yrs) 7th FEBRUARY - FRIDAY 28th MARCH (8 weeks)
SATURDAY (School age) 8th FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 29th MARCH (7 weeks).
*NB. NO CLASS SATURDAY 8th MARCH. LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
NB Classes end one week before the end of the school term.
Timetable
| Please arrive 10 minutes early for all classes | |||||
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| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |||
| Parent and 2 years | 9:45 - 10:30am | 9:45 - 10:30am | |||
| 3 - 5 year-olds | 11 - 12pm | 11 - 12pm | |||
| Prep to Grade 3 | 9:15 - 10:15am | ||||
| Grade 4 to Grade 6 | 10:30 - 11:30am | ||||
If a class is not fully booked, your child can start at any time during the trimester. |
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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.”
“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.”
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 - 8 weeks | $80 | $160 |
| Friday Classes - 8 weeks | $80 | $160 |
| Saturday Classes - 7 weeks | $84 | $147 |
| 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.”
