Monkey Business offers Music & Movement, Art, & Ballet Classes!
*Note parents may drop-off potty trained children 3 & above for class
Music & Movement Classes
- Music & Movement Classes meet once a week & sessions are 8 weeks
- The cost of class is $120 during the summer
- Please contact us if you have any questions about our programs
Gibbons - For babies 6-11 months, who are rolling, sitting, or crawling
Babies explore music and movement acitiviteis in a clean, safe, playful, and stimulating environment. Babies will practice tummy time and participate in fun activities that help develop physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills.
Chimps - For children 9-15 months, who are walking
Young walkers will enjoy exploring tunnels, slides, steps, and many other play structures as they strengthen their growing muscles and improve coordination. Children will also enjoy songs, rhythm, and playing musical instruments as they develop early language skills.
Howler Monkeys - For children 16-24 months, who are running
Toddlers will enjoy activities that engage their tactile senses as they explore, handle, shake, rattle, and roll everything in sight. They will run, jump, climb, crawl, and balance in our safe, unique play studio. Children will have opportunities to express their appreciation of music as they listen, dance, and play a variety of instruments.
Spider Monkeys - For 2 year olds
Children will enjoy activities that showcase their strength, flexibility, and balance. Two year olds will explore numerous play structures and gross motor stations as they strengthen physical and social skills. Their enthusiasm for music will continue as they sing songs, play games, and use their imaginations while exploring the sounds of various instruments.
Apes - For 3-5 year olds
Preschoolers participate in music and movement activities designed to strengthen motor and social skills. Children work together as a group to play as a band with several different kinds of instruments. Preschoolers learn to take turns as they explore more structured movement activities and games.
Ballet Class Descriptions
- Ballet Classes meet once a week & sessions are 6 weeks
- Cost of class is $75
- Please contact us if you have questions about Ballet
KinderBallet – 3 to 4 years
Introduces 3 and 4 year olds to the world of dance. This 45-minute lesson is designed to encourage a relationship to music using creative movement and some elementary ballet vocabulary. Props are used to stimulate the imagination. Dress Code: Girls - pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink skirt. Boys - white t-shirt, black tights or black fitted jazz pants, and black ballet shoes.
PreBallet – 4 to 5 years
This class is offered for children who are at least 4 years old. The structure is much like that of KinderBallet, but lends more emphasis to the basics of ballet. 15 minutes of introductory tap is combined with 30 minutes of ballet for a total 45-minute lesson. Dress Code: Girls - pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, and pink skirt. Boys - white t-shirt, black tights or black fitted jazz pants, and black ballet shoes. Tap shoes are optional.
Art Class Descriptions
- Art Classes meet once a week & sessions are 6 weeks
- The cost of class is $90 (supply fee included)
- Please contact us if you have quesions about Art class
Monet's Monkeys - 2 to 3yrs
Introduces 2 & 3 year olds to the world of art through the integration of children's literature. Each class begins with a children's story read or summarized by the teacher. This 45-minute lesson is designed to encourage children to think, explore, problem solve, be creative, and express themselves freely with self-confidence. Children will experiment with techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting, printing, and cutting and pasting.
Van Gogh's Gorillas - 4 to 5yrs
This class is offered for children who are 4 or 5 years old. Children acquire enthusiasm and excitement about their art through stories and illustrations. Children make their own artwork based on the illustrations from the story. Art projects will provide an outlet for creative expression and children will gain a meaningful way to experience art and literture. Children will experiment with techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpting, printing, and cutting and pasting.
•442 S Washington Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046•
