Ages 18+
Special events hosted by Community Education
Ages 0-17 (+ adult/chaperone when indicated)
School Age Care provides quality care in a fun, safe and caring environment.
Please register for only 1 activity per session.
A sweet introduction to movement for our tiniest dancers! This class is designed for little ones (walking to 3 years) and their grown-ups to explore music, rhythm, and basic dance movements together. Through playful songs, gentle stretching, and fun props, you and your child will build coordination, balance, and a love for dance, all while bonding and making memories. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and smiles!
This class is being held at Helmer Dance Studio, 2701 Enloe St. Hudson. One adult 18+ must attend with each child, no additional siblings allowed in class. Please dress in comfortable clothing and plan to be in bare feet -no ballet shoes, tap shoes or footed tights.
Laura is the co-owner and artistic director of Helmer Dance Studio. She has been trained in many dance styles and has trained and choreographed with many renowned choreographers across the country. Laura teaches pre-dance, tap, ballet and jazz to all ages in the HDS recreational program and tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater and jazz for the HDS competitive program. Laura has served as a judge for Masquerade Dance Competition and Eclipse dance competition and loves watching and critiquing dancers from different parts of the country. Laura’s work has won many regional, national and title awards including many choreography awards. Laura’s students have gone on to perform in movies and music videos, perform for college dance teams, choreograph for studios and award winning dance teams, and even open their own dance studios to continue to pass on the love of dance to yet another generation.
In addition to dance instruction and choreography, Laura is also a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist and has worked with many special needs children and adults. She currently works part time at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and University of Minnesota-Duluth as an associate lecturer and clinical instructor.
Laura Decheine
