Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Admin fee includes costume fee. This class will be performing in two performances for our Nutcracker presentation (December 5th-8th) as well as the Spring Dance Show “Moses and The God Who Delivers” (May 15th-18th). This Class will be in Show A. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance - Dance Department. Each semester’s Admin fee includes the show costume rental fee.
Requirements:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance.
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Admin fee includes costume fee. This class will be performing in two performances for our Spring Dance Show “Moses and The God Who Delivers” (May 15th-18th). This Class will be in Show A. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance. Mandatory parent meeting 7pm 2/24.
Requirements:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance.
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Students will be performing in a Winter Showcase on January 19th as well as the Spring Dance Show in May (16th-19th). Parents please view and sign our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information. It is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance - Dance Department or at this link: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance.
Requirements:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance. Parents are required to view and sign the dance department syllabus available at: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance and parents new to the dance department need to attend a Mandatory Parent Meeting on Monday, October 2nd at 7pm.
Monday - Auxiliary Room - 201: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Welcome to Makers Studio, an open‑ended creative class designed for curious minds who love to explore. This class is all about imagination, experimentation, and play. Each session offers access to a wide range of materials; from paper, paint, and clay to recycled objects, textiles, and simple tools, so participants can follow their own ideas and build at their own pace. There are no assigned projects here. Instead, makers choose their own direction: sculpt something abstract, engineer a cardboard invention, design a mixed‑media artwork, or tinker with materials just to see what they can do. Instructors act as creative guides, offering techniques, prompts, and support while leaving plenty of room for independent discovery. Students will gain: Creative confidence, learning to trust their ideas and take artistic risks. Hands‑on skills, cutting, building, assembling, sculpting, designing. Problem‑solving practice, figuring out how to turn a vision into something real.vArtistic exploration, experimenting with materials, textures, and techniques. And a supportive studio environment, where collaboration and curiosity thrive. This class is perfect for: Makers who love freedom and flexibility. Artists who want to experiment without pressure. Kids who enjoy tinkering and hands‑on discovery. And anyone who wants a creative break in a welcoming studio space.
Wednesday - Auxiliary Room - 201: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Welcome to Makers Studio, an open‑ended creative class designed for curious minds who love to explore. This class is all about imagination, experimentation, and play. Each session offers access to a wide range of materials; from paper, paint, and clay to recycled objects, textiles, and simple tools, so participants can follow their own ideas and build at their own pace. There are no assigned projects here. Instead, makers choose their own direction: sculpt something abstract, engineer a cardboard invention, design a mixed‑media artwork, or tinker with materials just to see what they can do. Instructors act as creative guides, offering techniques, prompts, and support while leaving plenty of room for independent discovery. Students will gain: Creative confidence, learning to trust their ideas and take artistic risks. Hands‑on skills, cutting, building, assembling, sculpting, designing. Problem‑solving practice, figuring out how to turn a vision into something real.vArtistic exploration, experimenting with materials, textures, and techniques. And a supportive studio environment, where collaboration and curiosity thrive. This class is perfect for: Makers who love freedom and flexibility. Artists who want to experiment without pressure. Kids who enjoy tinkering and hands‑on discovery. And anyone who wants a creative break in a welcoming studio space.
This selection requires a previous audition and teacher approval. Only students who attended auditions and were selected for the team may register. Malach Emunah (ME) is a Christ-centered dance performance team under the umbrella of Firmly Planted Family (FPF) with the intent of sharing worshipful, high-quality performances while helping students grow in both their faith and dance skills. This selection is for those who have been accepted onto the LYRICAL team.
Requirements:
Becoming a member of ME requires an audition, resume submission, and a short essay from the student answering specific prompts. In order to apply, students should be between the ages of 10-14 (potential for age exemptions) and dance at an intermediate level with previous dance experience. To keep the team at a high-quality level, not all who apply will be accepted. Additionally, students will be expected to sign and adhere to the behavior contract given at the time of membership/orientation.
We will explore marine life within the deep, blue sea. We will touch on geography, currents, and cover the different ocean zones and the diverse creatures that live in each of them, from the beautiful coral reef to the largest whale to ever live. Students will have labs, hands-on activities, and will work together towards our class project “The Ocean Wall”. This will be a wall display of marine life in the different ocean zones, from the beach down to the deep black trench of the ocean.
Requirements:
Must be able to read at least 4th grade level, write complete sentences, participate in class discussions, and work with others as a team.
Mashoonga is a fun, interactive sparring sport! Students will receive their own foam saber. Each week students will be paired up to spar one another in rounds. Points are awarded based on the number of legal "hits" and lack of game fouls. Beyond the fun of the game, we will be learning about sportsmanship through weekly character traits that students will be assigned to give brief reports on each class. If a student already has a foam saber from a prior Mashoonga class at FPHR, they are allowed to use it and the supply fee will be taken off your invoice.
Mashoonga! is a fast-paced padded saber combat game fought in multiple rounds. Throughout this class we will focus on integrity, sportsmanship, and swordplay. During the duration of the semester, we will learn the basics of Mashoonga! play group games, and organize at least one tournament in which students will have the opportunity to compete against each other for ultimate supremacy. Enjoyment is optional. Pain is guaranteed. Victory is earned.
In order for students to participate, a parental release form must be signed and kept on record.. Every effort will be made to keep kids safe, but there are inherent risks involved. Any student who fails to obey all safety rules will be removed from the class.
In the past, I have had issues with some students being too aggressive and breaking multiple sabers. The sabers are expensive. I'd like to be able to send a saber home with each student at the end of the semester, but if a student breaks more than one saber in the class, they will not receive one to take home. If there are extra sabers at the end of the semester, students may be offered an opportunity to purchase one for $15 on a first-come-first-served basis.
Requirements:
Parental release form completed and signed
A readiness for physical activity
Mashoonga offers more than just a fun sparring activity with foam sabers; it's a platform for students to cultivate honor, sportsmanship, and character. While the thrill of the game is undeniable, the core values of honesty, self-regulation, and integrity are emphasized throughout. Underneath the excitement of wielding foam sabers lies a structured game with clear rules and expectations of conduct. Through Mashoonga, students not only learn physical skills but also develop important life skills such as teamwork, respect for opponents, and resilience. It is essential to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with any contact sport. Safety measures and supervision are prioritized to minimize the possibility of injury while ensuring that students can fully immerse themselves in the experience.