REGISTER FOR Little Ballerinas B

Ms. Courtney has been sharing her love and knowledge of dance for over 30 years. Her mission is to inspire and motivate in a positive loving manner, showing each child's attention, patience, and understanding.

Being an Atlanta native, her study of dance began in the ATL at a young age being trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary. She continued her love for dance by studying dance arts at Brenau College, trained with the Gainesville Ballet Company, and later owned her own studio in Brookhaven for over ten years. With over 30 years of experience, it's hard to mention every accomplishment, but her favorite moments were performing with Rudolf Nureyev and the Boston Ballet, ClubMed entertainer, and cheering professionally for the Atlanta Falcons for eight years. Go Falcons!

Courtney spends her free time with her husband, four daughters, and four dogs.

REGISTER FOR preschool piano

Erika Sunday has been playing the piano and guitar since the age of 12. Growing up in a musical family, her dad was an excellent piano teacher and church Minister for 25 years. He taught her all about music, piano, guitar, and worship. Over the past 5 years, she has been blessed with the opportunity to teach piano to elementary, middle school, and high school students. As a youth leader, Ms. Erika teaches the importance of worshiping, giving, and incorporating God into daily living. In addition, over the course of 8 years, she has been playing the piano and guitar for various venues and events, such as Paulding's Next Star, while also leading worship in church. Ms. Erika is not only a gifted piano Instructor but she is a singer and songwriter who loves to write Worship music. As an Instructor, youth mentor, and worship leader, Ms. Erika hopes that everyone can experience the true love of Jesus, through relationship, fellowship, and worship!

REGISTER FOR Little Maestros

Ms. Okwii has loved singing and making music since she was very little! Her exposure to music came at an early age as she grew up hearing her mother sing and her father play the drums at church in New Orleans, Louisiana. After moving to Atlanta, she began playing the clarinet in 5th grade, then participated in a tour group choir, marching, and concert band until graduating high school. After four years of attending a leadership college, she worked as a co-director for worship music. Ms. Okwii is currently the worship leader for an elementary-age children’s ministry at Victory Church in Norcross called Victory Kids. She is also teaching Preschool Music at Dunwoody Baptist Preschool. As a lover of music from childhood, she is very grateful to have multiple opportunities now that allow her to invest in the next generation of music lovers!

Register for Mr. Victor

Victor graduated from Auburn University with a BFA in Graphic Design with a concentration in Illustration. His senior project received from the art department faculty an “A Commended” award, which was a big encouragement on entering the communication arts field. He moved to Atlanta and took a job with a magazine publisher, CCI, and spent four years illustrating and designing for various magazines. In the last two of those years, he redesigned and art-directed two different health foods magazines. After that he worked at Esoteric Audio as Assistant Art Director designing logos, creating packaging, and illustrating. After these formative five years, he started freelancing as an illustrator working for such clients as Hallmark Cards and Children’s Television Workshop, ad agencies such as BBDO South and Larry Smith & Associates, and book publishers such as Prentice Hall and Scott Foresman.  

He has continued to illustrate from his Georgia home with his family while enjoying the shared adventure alongside his wife homeschooling their kids. As the kids have grown he has become more involved in teaching elementary, jr. high, and high school students fundamental drawing and painting courses as well as specialty disciplines in printmaking, watercolor, clay, and sequential art.

REGISTER FOR Beginning Combo B

Anari has been dancing for 9 years, 5 professionally. Having the opportunity to grace the stage with many industry artists and choreographers. Whilst recently adding pro-NBA dance team experience to her resume, she continues to train in all styles.

Anari has always had a love for working with children. She found that assisting them progress through milestones while teaching her greatest passion, is something she’d like to continue doing for as long as possible. She has a current residency in the mobile dance company Creative Movement and Dance. Teaching at many locations including churches and after-school programs. Alongside her dream to teach, Anari also has a passion for choreographing. She hopes to one day do so overseas and eventually settle down as a studio owner.

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Little Picasso

Ages: 3yrs+ / 45 min. class / Meets Mon at 1:30pm - 2:15pm / 6-week sessions

In this preschool art program, preschoolers will not only contribute to developing their fine motor skills but also be introduced to a number of important experiences in art-making that will encourage them to artistically and visually express themselves. Each student will immerse themselves in drawing and painting as well as constructing three-dimensional creations. Although they will be strengthening their coordination of small muscle movements through coloring, cutting, and sculpting (along with a little bit of handwriting), they will simply and purely be expressing themselves with line, shape, form, texture, value, and color. Along with the benefits an art class gives any age, the goal of this class and its activities is that through a number of fun art projects, the young artist would gain an appreciation for art and beauty in their life and confidence in their Master Creator’s love for them. This class meets in the lower level of the Preschool Building in PS103 (please see the map below). If your child attends DBP's Extended Day Program, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom, take them to class, and return them in time for your carpool pick-up in the main hallway. Click here to register

Please know that this class meets without parents. This class is for all children and is open to the public.

Little Ballerinas B

Ages: 3yrs+ / 45 min. class / Meets Wed at 2:15pm-3pm

This class will explore the body in motion! Your future dancer will have fun with time spent at the bar, stretching, engaging in dance games as well as being introduced to rhythm. Dancers will explore proper posture, foot positioning, balance, and an introduction to choreography and coordination. This class meets in the DBC Fitness Center in Studio #1 (please see the map below). If your child attends DBP's Extended Day Program, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom at 2pm, dress them, take them to their dance class, and you will be responsible to pick them up outside of their classrooms (please see the map in the "class location" section) Click here to register

Uniform/Dancewear: Please visit https://www.shopnimbly.com/dsa or simply click here to visit our exclusive dancewear shop to purchase your required dance attire. Please know each dance course has an individual dancewear color:

• Little Ballerinas B (Wed at 2:15pm) = Princess Pink 

Hair should be worn up in a bun. Please know that this class meets without parents. This class is for all DBP children and is open to the public.

 

Beginning combo B:

Ages 4 to 6 yrs / 45 min. class / Meets Wed at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

This class will be so much fun for your pre -k and/or kindergarten student!!!  A progression from our creative movement/little ballerinas class, tap is now introduced!  The curriculum will consist of basic tap and ballet skills and across-the-floor exercises. More expansive ballet terminology will be taught. Through imagination activities, movement games, and singing, your little dancer will advance with a solid foundation for combo I/II. This class meets in the DSA Building in Studio #2 (please see the map below). If your child attends DBP's Extended Day Program, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom at 2:15pm, dress them, take them to their dance class, and you will be responsible to pick them up outside of their classrooms (please see the map in the "class location" section). Click here to register

Uniform/Dancewear: Please visit https://www.shopnimbly.com/dsa or simply click here to visit our exclusive dancewear shop to purchase your required dance attire. Please know each dance course has an individual dancewear color:

• Beginning Combo B (Wed at 2:30pm) = Lilac/ Light Purple

Hair should be worn up in a bun. Please know that this class meets without parents. This class is for all DBP children and is open to the public.

 

Preschool Piano

Ages: 3yrs+ / 45-min class / Meets Thurs at 1:30pm-2:15pm/ 6-week sessions

In our Preschool Piano class takes preschool children with no musical experience on a magical journey where they acquire the piano skills, keyboard awareness, and rhythmic understanding they need for a successful future at the piano. Every activity, image, song, and story is designed with preschoolers in mind. It’s a unique blend of music and math to nourish young children's intellectual and creative minds. This class meets in the A-Building in the Choir Room (please see the map below). If your child attends DBP's Extended Day Program, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom, take them to class, and return them in time for your carpool pick-up in the main hallway. Click here to register.

Please know that this class meets without parents. This class is for all children and is open to the public.

 

Little maestros

Ages: 3yrs+ / 45-min class / Meets Tues at 1:30pm-2:15pm/ 6-week sessions

In our Little Maestros class, students will learn basic music theory concepts in a fun learning environment!!! Students will be exposed to music from various time periods and cultures. A new instrument and music theory concept will be introduced in each session, along with musical storytime and activities. This class meets in the Preschool Rally Room (please see the map below). If your child attends DBP's Extended Day Program, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom, take them to class, and return them in time for your carpool pick-up in the main hallway. Click here to register.

Please know that this class meets without parents. This class is for all children and is open to the public.

 

This year our DBP Enrichment Courses will be held throughout our DBC campus. If your child attends DBP's Extended Day Program, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom, and return them in time for your carpool pick-up in the main hallway. However, if your child is registered for our Beginning Combo Course & our Little Ballerinas Course, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom, dress them, take them to their dance class, and you will be responsible to pick them up outside of their classrooms (please see map below; signs will be posted indicating this location).

For students who do not attend DBP or the DBP Extended Day Program, you will drop your child off as well as pick them up outside of their designated class entrances. Referring to the below map, our Preschool Piano & Little Maestros courses are indicated by the orange star, our Beginning Combo & Little Picasso courses are indicated by the purple star, and the main entrance for our Little Ballerinas course is indicated by the red star.

DBP Enrichment Class: All classes begin the week of September 11th, 2023	Class Length:	Sept-May Tuition: * Includes 30 weeks of instruction
Little Ballerinas B ages 3 yrs + No experience required	45 minutes	$75/month* *$65 Costume Fee charged in Dec
Little Maestros ages 3 yrs + No experience required	45 minutes (6-week session)	$56.25/month
Little Picasso ages 3 yrs + No experience required	45 minutes (6-week session)	$56.25/month
Beginning Combo B ages 4.5 - 6 years Little Ballerinas/Creative Movement experience required	60 minutes	$75/month* *$65 Costume Fee charged in Dec
Preschool Piano ages 3yrs - 5yrs No experience required	45 minutes (6-week session)	$56.25/month* *$15 Art Supply Fee per session
Annual Registration Fee:  $35 to be billed annually upon registration. ($20 per additional family member). For the Dance Program: a non-refundable $65 dance costume fee will be charged in December 2023. For the Art Program: a non-refundable $15 art fee will be charged per session

  

2023-2024 Enrichment Year: Sept 11th, 2023 through May 9th, 2024 - please know that the Dunwoody Baptist Preschool calendar varies and there will be NO class on the days that there is no school. 

No, they do not!

All of your child's art and music supplies will be provided by their Instructor. For the students enrolled in Little Picasso, a $15 art supply fee is charged at the beginning of every session.

Yes !!!

Each dance course has a required dress code that must be worn during class. Please visit our exclusive online shop at https://www.shopnimbly.com/dsa to purchase your child's dancewear. Also, make sure to pay attention to your "color" code as well - each dance course has a different color of dancewear !!!

Don't worry, we're here to help!

If your child took Little Ballerinas (LB) last year (2022-2023) then they should be registered for Begining Combo this year (2023-2024) as well as if they took Beginning Combo (BC) last year (2022-2023) then they could register for Carousel Combo OR Combo I/II this year (2023-2024)!!! If you have any questions, please email us at

yes & NO!

If you are not able to bring them to their DSA Enrichment Course, then you will need to enroll them into the DBP's extended day program. If your child attends the DBP's Extended Day Program, then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom, and return them in time for your carpool pick-up in the main hallway. However, if your child is registered for our Dance Courses (Beginning Combo Course & our Little Ballerinas), then our DSA Staff will pick them up from their Extended Day classroom, dress them, and you will be responsible to pick them up outside of their classrooms (please see the map in the "class location" section).

If your child(ren) does not attend the DBP's Extended Day Program, then you will be responsible to drop your child off as well as pick them up outside of their designated class entrances (please see the map in the "class location" section).

No, dance is different!

The enrollment for our Dance Enrichment Courses is for the entire school year, from Sept 13th, 2023 through May 11th, 2024. The Dance Courses conclude with a Spring Dance Recital on May 11th, 2024 at 11am in the DBC Worship Center. Our Art & Music Course are 6-week session, but you can remain in the course for the entire school year. Our Instructors work hard to provide different curricula throughout the year. 

yes, it is!

To make tuition affordable and a smooth process. Your monthly tuition is charged on or around the 10th of each month, from Sept 2023 through May 2024. If the 10th happens to fall on a weekend or holiday, then it is charged on the next available business day.

No, We are not!

Although we are a community program of Dunwoody Baptist Church (DBC) and are located on the same campus, we have different offices and administrative teams. We count it a joy and honor to partner with Dunwoody Baptist Preschool (DBP) to offer fun & interesting learning courses for their students.

The best way to contact our team is by email at

Our Administrative Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10:30am to 3:30pm