We would like to THANK all of our Moves & Grooves families for your support and kid cuteness!

Thank You!

Sunday, November 20th: 10am -  3pm
you are invited to bring your family and friends to

Moves & Grooves for a Fun, Fair & Photo Day.

There will be FREE Open Play for the kids 0 to 7 years from 10am – 3pm – toys, crafts, music and fun!

We are partnering with some of our Familiy & Neighbourhood businesses to bring you more fun stuff:                     displays, shopping (Chrismas is just around the corner!), hair finishings for the kids, treats, refreshments,                photos (by appt only), special discount offers, door prizes and much more!
Be sure to join us November 20th!

PS
Happy Halloween From All Our Staff & Friends

Photos for the First 20 Families!

Emily Blackmore Photography will be offering FREE Family Photos on Sunday, November 20th. Please book early!
Moves & Grooves families who are currently registered in classes are given “front-of -the-line” booking preference if booked by Wednesday, November 2nd.  All other bookings are on a first come, first serve basis.
To book your photo please email donna@movesandgrooves.ca with the number of family members, names of family members,  ages of children. your contact info and desired appointment. time  We will do our best to accommodate all booking preferences.  Don’t be disappointed book early!

For what to wear inspiration check out Emily’s blog (www.emilyblackmorephotography.com/blog

   Smile!

Emily Blackmore Photography is offering the first 20 families to register a FREE sitting & 5 x 7 photo.

If you miss out on photos available November 20th…

Emily is offering our Moves & Grooves Families a Christmas Mini Session, consisting of 30 minutes with Emily, 25 custom designed Christmas cards (with envelopes), and your 5×7 print for $100 (this is over $170 value!).

WHAT:

• Sample Kindermusik & Dance classes -Don’t miss the fun, book early!
• Information and special Open House offers for our full schedule of music, and dance classes!
• Information on available grants for parents who stay at home, work part time, or attend school!
• Information and special Open House offer for Mommy Connections West Edmonton programs!
• Draws for exciting prizes, and loads of FUN!!!

WHERE:
Moves & Grooves
#126, 6104-172 Street, Edmonton, AB
(Located in the Wellness Within Health & Learning Centre)

Sample Class Descriptions & Schedule:
All sample classes will be 20 minutes in length. Parents, caregivers, or grandparents, may attend all sample classes, but please note that most classes for 3 years and up are usually without parents.

9:30am- Imagine That! (3 to 5 year olds)
In a Kindermusik Imagine That class, your preschooler’s soaring imagination takes off on a musical journey of discovery and exploration. Musical activities are integrated with vocal development, storytelling, movement and literature to capture your child’s potential to learn and to encourage cognitive and literacy skills, creativity and individuality.
10:00am – Our Time (18 month to 3 year olds)
In a Kindermusik Our Time class, your child will uncover an engaging musical world that encourages creativity and nurtures social development as you play instruments, sing, move and explore together. As you provide the security and comfort she still needs, she’ll learn how to control her body, speak her mind, and build the independence she wants.
10:30am – Family Time (0 to 7 year olds)
Kindermusik Family Time is a class designed for families with one or more children who want to participate in an activity together. You’ll play instruments, dance, explore, develop musical skills, share and take turns in a multi-layered learning environment. Discover how music brings you closer as a family.
11:15am – Village (0 to 18 month olds)
A Kindermusik Village class is a special place for connecting with other parents and babies through musical learning. You’ll learn about your baby’s unique development, and how to encourage growth of the neurological connections in your little one’s brain. Together, you’ll sing, dance, play, snuggle and discover during activities that stimulate and engage all of the senses.

12:00pm – Salsa Babies (for Moms with Babies in carriers)  Salsa Babies offers a great workout, a chance to socialize with other moms, and an opportunity to introduce one’s child to music and movement. Not to mention, it’s perfect for people who have always wanted to learn to dance, but could never convince their partner to take lessons!  Classes are appropriate for babies approximately 6-8 weeks of age and up.  All levels of fitness and dance experience are welcome.
12:30pm – Hip Hop 3 & 4 (3 & 4 year olds)
Learn the coolest hip hop moves to date, along with some hip dance sequences. Your kids will learn some old school, new school, popping and locking and even some cool break dancing moves. All classes are done in an upbeat fun environment with age appropriate hip hop music.
1:00pm – Themed Preschool 3 &4 (3 & 4 year olds)
In a group setting your child will have the opportunity to explore their creative side through the art of movement and musicality, in a fun and friendly environment.  Movement focus will be on Ballet, Jazz and Creative Movement.
2:00pm – Hip Hop 5 (5 year olds or 4 year olds who have been through Hip Hop 3 &4 or similar)
Learn the coolest hip hop moves to date, along with some hip dance sequences. Your kids will learn some old school, new school, popping and locking and even some cool break dancing moves. All classes are done in an upbeat fun environment with age appropriate hip hop music.
2:30pm – Hip Hop 6 & 7 (6 & 7 year olds)
Our newest addition to our dance classes!  By request we have added this Hip Hop class for 6 & 7 year olds who want to learn old school, new school, popping and locking, some cool break dancing moves, and of course some hip dance sequences.
3:00pm – Themed Preschool 5 (5 year olds, or 4 year olds who have been through Themed Preschool 3 & 4 or similar)
In a group setting your child will have the opportunity to explore their creative side through the art of movement and musicality, in a fun and friendly environment.  Movement focus will be on Ballet, Jazz and Creative Movement.

Register for sample classes by email:  hello@movesandgrooves.ca, or call:780.257.5556. There will be some spaces available for sample classes on the day of our Open House, but to ensure your desired time and class please book today!

Please invite your friends and family to share in the Moves & Grooves experience!

Mommy Connections West Edmonton

Mommy Connections West Edmonton Director is excited to be part of the Moves & Grooves Open House.  Mommy Connections provides a unique learning opportunity, as well as a fun way to bond with your child and other moms in a social environment. They offer pre & post natal programs, as well as a NEW Toddler Connection program which will start September 6, 2011 at Moves & Grooves. Stop by their table to find out more about their programs and receive a special offer of $10 off for open house registrants.  www.mommyconnections.ca

Stay-at-Home Parent Support

Eligible families who have one parent who stays at home or works, volunteers or attends school less than 20 hours per week may qualify for a subsidy of up to $1,200 per year for each pre-school-aged child who attends a licensed pre-school or an approved early childhood development program.

What is an approved early childhood development program?

These are community-based services, that provide opportunities for pre-school children to participate in activities that promote healthy child development.

Eligible Programs

• Programs that promote parent and child literacy
• Play-based early childhood programs (e.g., moms and tots programs)
• Educational programs that help parents meet their child’s learning and developmental needs
• (e.g., Positive Parenting, Nobody’s Perfect); community-based recreational programs (e.g., Swim and Learn, Baby Steps)
• Licensed pre-schools

Application process

Apply for stay-at-home parents support using the subsidy application form.

Application process

Apply for stay-at-home parents support using the regular subsidy application.

More information for parents

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COWABUNGA!

From your Camp Leaders at Moves & Grooves… Welcome to Summer Camp 2011!
 

What!? We`re teaching Jazz!!! No...I think it says...Jam!

Best of all, every one of our summer camp activities is specially designed to nurture your child’s natural curiosity for learning.
With fun & learning always at the top of our to-do list we are now offering several different Summer Camp options for different age groups: PRESCHOOL KINDERMUSIK + DANCE – This is a half day Summer Camp for kids 3 – 5 years.
The 5 day summer camps will run Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Moves & Grooves Open House -Saturday, April 30th

• Sample Kindermusik classes -Don’t miss the fun, book early!
• Information on our full schedule of music, dance, and summer camp programs!
• Exclusive “Open House” registration discounts!
• Draws for exciting prizes, and loads of FUN!!!

Where:
Moves & Grooves
#126, 6104-172 Street, Edmonton, AB
(We are located in the Wellness Within Health and Learning Centre)

Sample Kindermusik Class Descriptions & Schedule for our Open House:

 10:30am AND 3pm – ABC Music & Me (for Parents, Grandparents, or Caregivers with their 2 to 4 year olds)
In a Kindermusik ABC, Music & Me class, you and your child will uncover an engaging musical world together in a warm and welcoming community. Pre-literacy and language skills are developed through a child’s most beloved rituals: music and story time. You’ll enjoy singing, moving, listening, interacting socially and playing instruments.

11am AND 2:30pm – Family Time (for Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers and 0 to 7 year olds)
Kindermusik Family Time is a class designed for families with one or more children who want to participate in an activity together. You’ll play instruments, dance, explore, develop musical skills, share and take turns in a multi-layered learning environment. Discover how music brings you closer as a family.

11:30am AND 2pm – Village (for Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers with their 0 to 18 month olds)
A Kindermusik Village class is a special place for connecting with other parents and babies through musical learning. You’ll learn about your baby’s unique development, and how to encourage growth of the neurological connections in your little one’s brain. Together, you’ll sing, dance, play, snuggle and discover during activities that stimulate and engage all of the senses.

Please register for sample classes by email: hello@movesandgrooves.ca, or call: 780.257.5556.  We will have several spaces available for sample classes on the day of our Open House, but to ensure your desired time and class please book today!

Please invite your friends and family to share in the Moves & Grooves experience!