Information: Extramural Programs
Aim
To create a caring, safe and fun environment for kids to play, express, learn and exercise while working on skills that enhance their physical, emotional, cognitive and artistic development, focusing on:
Musicality & Rhythm
Discipline & concentration
Mind & body co-ordination
Physical awareness
Posture
Team work
Muscle strength
Fitness levels
Creativity
We currently offer the following programs:
Drama
Trinity College London Curriculum
| Program | Description | Approx. age group | Duration | Day & time | Price Per school quarter | Teacher | Group size |
| Trinity College London Curriculum | |||||||
| Drama tots | Exploring emotion & costume to build confidence, communication and interactive skills though drama techniques, for example: storytelling, improvisation, devised theatre and play, mime much more | 3-5yrs | 30 mins | Mon 3.00-3.30 | R800 | Tashai | 5-15 |
| Drama time | Aims to develop clear speech, fluent delivery and pleasing social skills. Inspires the students to become articulate communicators through enthusiastic participation in a wide range of creative activities including speech, creative movement, improvisation, and basic drama theory. | 6-8yrs | 30 mins | Thu 4.00-4.30 | R900 | Tashai | 5-15 |
Music
Work books at extra expense
| Program | Description | Approx. age group | Duration | Day & time | Price Per school quarter | Teacher | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Vocals Gr1-4 | Trinity college London Internationally accredited grading. Internal assessments. Work through Trinity Syllabus books. | 7-13yrs | 30 mins | Mon - Fri 1.30-2.30 Pls enquire on when is avail | R1500 | Tashai | One on one |
| Piano Gr1-3 | Beginner: John Thompson’s beginner piano books. Once completed, moving on to Trinity Syllabus books. Internal assessments. | 6-13yrs | 30 mins | R1500 | Tashai | One on one | |
| Recorder | One year basic music theory & Recorder practical lessons | 4-13yrs | 30 mins | Mon 3.00-3.30 | R800 | Tashai | 2-3 |
Dance
DRESS CODE
| Program | Description | Approx. age group | Duration | Day & time | Price Per school quarter | Teacher | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRESS CODE | |||||||
| Ballet | Classical - RAD method: mental, emotional & physical skills | Pink sleeveless leotard, pink wrap ballet skirt, pink tights & pink ballet shoes with pink elastic. | |||||
| Beginner | Introduction to classical ballet technique & skills | 3-5yrs | 35 mins | Mon 3.30- 4.00 | R800 | Tashai | 5-10 |
| Junior | Progression: classical ballet technique & skills | 5-7yrs | 40 mins | Mon 4.00- 4.30 | R800 | Tashai | 5-10 |
| Hip Hop & Jazz | Fitness & Fun | Girls: Leotard & leggings | |||||
| Boys: Tight fitting shirt & track pants/shorts | |||||||
| Beginner | Dance & movement exploration. Choreography. Fitness. | 3-5yrs | 30 mins | Wed 3.00- 3.30 | R800 | Tashai | 5-10 |
| Junior | Fitness, Dance techniques & Choreography. | 6-9yrs | 30 mins | Mon 4.00- 4.30 | R800 | Tashai | 5-10 |
| Contemporary modern dance | Fitness & Fun | Girls: Leotard & leggings | |||||
| Boys: Tight fitting shirt & leggings/ski pants | |||||||
| Junior Contemporary | Fitness, flexibility, dance techniques & choreography. | 6-9yrs | 30 mins | Wed 4.00- 4.30 | R900 | Tashai | 5-10 |
| Beginners Contemporary | Dance & movement exploration. Choreography. | 3-5yrs | 30 mins | Wed 4.30- 5.00 | R800 | Tashai | 5-10 |
Sport
| Program | Description | Approx. age group | Duration | Day & time | Price Per school quarter | Teacher | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexinastix | See below for info | Girls: Leotard & leggings | |||||
| Boys: Tight fitting shirt & jogger/ski pants | Tight fitting shirt & jogger/ski pants | Tight fitting shirt & jogger/ski pants | Tight fitting shirt & jogger/ski pants | Tight fitting shirt & jogger/ski pants | Tight fitting shirt & jogger/ski pants | ||
| Junior | Non-competitive gymnastics lessons, increasing flexibility, strength, discipline and skills on all equipment including Beam, Horizontal bars, Floor, & Trampoline. | 3-5yrs | 45 mins | Tue 3.15- 4.00 | R800 termly | Tashai S | 5-15 |
| Senior | Non-competitive gymnastics lessons, increasing flexibility, strength, discipline and skills on all equipment including Beam, Horizontal bars, Floor, & Trampoline. | 6-8yrs | 45 mins | Thu 3.15- 4.00 | R1000 termly | Tashai S | 5-15 |
Visual Art
Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities
| Program | Description | Approx. age group | Duration | Day & time | Price Per school quarter | Teacher | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Art | Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities | Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities | Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities | Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities | Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities | Children to wear old clothing / protective clothing in case of messy activities | |
| clothing in case of messy activities | clothing in case of messy activities | clothing in case of messy activities | clothing in case of messy activities | clothing in case of messy activities | |||
| Art lessons | Visual arts lessons focused on skill, theory & creativity. Materials included. | 5-13yrs | 30 mins | Mon 4.00- 4.30 | R1000 termly | Tashai/ Rosina | 5-10 |
DISCOUNTED AFTERCARE OPTION:
We offer an optional discounted aftercare option to Capriccio! learners - this entails 2 - 3 hours of afternoon care at the school at a reduced daily fee of R100, for each of the 8 afternoons per term that the learner will be participating in an extramural program at our school. The cost per school quarter amounts to R800, billed pro rata monthly in advance with extramural fees.
Children not making use of above option to be dropped off (ready in the relevant dress code) - and collected punctually, as no other supervision before or after classes will be available.
PARENT OPEN CLASS:
The last class of each school quarter will be open for parents who wish to sit in and watch.
Kindly note that we are unable to accommodate parents attending any of the other lessons, as this is very distracting for the children. For security reasons, we do not offer a waiting area for anyone arriving early to collect a child after an extramural lesson. Thank you for your understanding in this regard.
Aim
The program as it is taught at Capriccio! is a “pre-gymnastics" class, teaching young gymnasts physical and cognitive fitness skills that can prepare them for Gymnastics levels at a competing gymnastics club in future, if they so choose.
From age 7, children have the choice to start competing on a national level at a competing gymnastic club, but before that, gymnastics lessons focus on fitness, fun, flexibility, muscle development, locomotion and rotation skills, jumping and landing skills.
Instruction focused on above elements prepares their bodies and gives them the required technique, strength and flexibility, should they continue on to Competition levels, whilst providing a fun and low pressure environment for children to get fit.
Curriculum
The curriculum consists of three levels. Throughout the year we explore different skills on all equipment including Beam, Horizontal bars, Floor, & Trampoline.
• Level 1: Focused on developing basic gross motor skills; Balance, spring and landing, rotation,
locomotion.
• Level 2: Increasing difficulty in skills and more time working on equipment. Start working on
technique, flexibility & strength.
• Level 3: Competition prep. Two sessions a week. Introduction of routines on all equipment. Focused
on technique, strength, flexibility & stamina.
All levels are delivered in a learn-through-play environment. The aim is not to create perfect gymnasts by age six, but rather to awaken a passion for this beautiful sport all while having fun and staying fit and healthy.
Duration
Duration of the class is 60 minutes including changing clothes; class split into 4 parts:
• Dressing time 10 minutes
• Warm up (Gymnastic shape retention as foundation for other skills, and cardio) 5 minutes
• Floor skills (Rotation & locomotion skills eg. Cartwheels, handstands, round offs) 10 minutes
• Circuit 1 (Skills on trampoline, Beam, Bars and floor in continuous circuit) 10 minutes
• Circuit 2 (Further skills on trampoline, Beam, Bars and floor in continuous circuit) 10 minutes
• Cool down (Stretch and strengthening exercises)
• Dressing time 10 minutes
This class is not competitive or strenuous, but rather a fun way to learn and progress.
Instruction: Teacher Tashai (qualified gymnastics coach)