Geneva Park District Spring 2018 Program Guide Spring2018_Brochure | Page 55

Dance New! Dance descriptions with level progression Ballet Mommy & Me Ages 18-29 months In this class, tots will be guided through dance and creative movement/ play with a parental figure. Tots need dance attire, adults need comfortable clothing. Tiny Toes / Pre-Ballet Ages 2.5-6 yrs Tiny Toes and Pre-Ballet classes introduce simple ballet movements and terminology through fun music, choreography, and props. Pre-Ballet 2 prepares four- to six-year-old dancers for Beginning Ballet. Ballet Ages 4+ yrs Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet. Classes will focus on technique, proper body alignment, coordination, and rhythm. Students will be introduced to barre, center work combinations, and routines. Beginning Ballet Dancers aged 4-6 who have mastered the requirements of pre-ballet. Dancers will learn beginning ballet movements and terminology at an age appropriate pace. Ballet Basics Dancers aged 5-7 who have mastered the requirements of Beginning Ballet learn more progressive ballet movements and terminology. Allegro Dancers 4-7 by invitation only, who have mastered their age appropriate level requirements learn dance styles at a quicker (allegro) pace. Ballet 1 Dancers aged 7+ who have mastered Ballet Basics progress to more advanced barre and centre combinations, choreography, and terminology. Ballet 2 Dancers aged 9+ who have mastered the requirements for Ballet 1 progress to a more advanced barre and centre combinations, choreography, and terminology. Ballet 3 Dancers aged 12+ who have mastered the requirements of Ballet 2 progress to doing a full barre, more advanced centre, and across the floor combinations. Ballet Required Dance Attire Includes: • Leotard, tights, ballet skirt may be worn, and hair pulled back in neat bun • For beginning ballet and ballet basics: leather full sole ballet shoes • For ballet 1+: split sole canvas ballet shoes • No baggy or street clothes Other Styles of Dance Levels for other styles of dance are determined by age or invitation. • Beginning: 4-6. For the dancers who have mastered Pre-Ballet 2 and received instructor approval. • Allegro: Young dancers aged 4-7 who quickly master their age level’s classes may be invited to join this class that involves multiple styles of dance while learning at a quicker pace. • Basic: 5-7: The step above Beginning. • Level 1: 7+ Any student in Level One classes may join our Performance Company. • Level 2: 9+ Any student in Level Two classes or above may join our Performance Company or our Competitive Company. Acro Dance and gymnastics in one class! Acro will be beneficial for both art forms! Learn and perfect gymnastics skills, tumbling moves, leaps , turns and tricks. This class will also incorporate different styles of dance to complement gymnastics, including lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. All levels and experience are welcome. Combo Classes Combo classes give dancers an introduction to different dance styles each week. Please note that both types of shoes are required for these classes. For example, if the class is Ballet/Jazz, the dancer needs ballet AND jazz shoes. Level 2 of combo classes are by invitation only once the child has progressed through the original combo class. Hip Hop Hip Hop dancing emulates steps created by hip-hop culture, seen everywhere from music videos to dance teams. Hip Hop Required Dance Attire Includes: • Hair pulled away from face • Clean non-black soled sneakers (Black jazz shoes will be needed for recital/shows) • Form fitting shirt, fitting jazz, sweat pants or shorts, no baggy clothes. Lyrical Lyrical is a combination of ballet techniques and fluid jazz movements. Dancers will learn to dance with emotion and connectivity in their movements. Musical Theatre and Jazz In Musical Theatre, dancers learn about famous choreographers, dances, and styles from classic and current musicals. Jazz dance introduces participants to new rhythms, steps, and movements in a fun and exciting atmosphere that will increase flexibility and strength. Required Dance Attire Includes: • Leotard or form fitting camisole, tights and tan jazz shoes • Tight fitting jazz pants, skirt, or spandex shorts may be worn Tap Tap develops coordination, rhythm, and timing. Participants learn technique with barre, centre work, and combinations. Resident Registration Day March 6 55