Spring 2021 Brochure | Page 67

The dance curriculum provides children and adults with a highquality , progressive , and enjoyable experience in dance education . Our programs incorporate an interactive and friendly environment that allows students to learn and grow at their own pace . Introductory classes focus on movement , body awareness , social skills , and coordination . Progressive dance classes provide a more disciplined approach to learning technique and choreography , while promoting self-confidence . The Studio offers a warm and inviting space to move and create while celebrating all interests and skill-levels . We welcome you to join our dance community . For more information on dance programs , call 847-579-3121

Mini Showcase & Optional Costumes : Dancers perform a recorded showcase during their last scheduled class . Optional $ 60 fee would include a showstopping costume to put the finishing touch on your performer ’ s showcase debut ! Students get to keep their costume , following their performance , to cherish as their own . Elect into a costume option and include your child ’ s measurements on their participant information form , submitted on the first day of class .

Attire

Ballet and Contemporary Classes : Girls wear pastel pink leotards ( without skirt or tutu ), pink tights and pink ballet shoes . Boys wear black pants , white or black shirt and black ballet shoes .

Hip-Hop , Pom , and Performance Comfortable clothes ( no jeans ) and clean-soled shoes . No boots or street shoes .

Jazz and Jazz II : Black pants ( no bare knees ), black leotard and black jazz shoes

Mini Camps & Dance Days Programs : Comfortable clothes ( no jeans ) and clean-soled shoes . No wet or dirty street shoes . Ballet attire is encouraged . Themed attire is accepted , as long as it is not restrictive

Instructors provide one-on-one or small group instruction for dancers of all ages and skill level . Lessons are 45 minutes and are customized for each student ’ s learning and development . Registration fee is per student for a 4-week session . For more information and for scheduling , please email cfiori @ pdhp . org

ShowBiz Mini Dance & Theatre Camp | Ages 4-6

Enjoy a mini camp experience that includes dance and musical theatre class , story time , costumes , and games ! Explore each camp ’ s theme through movement , stories , craft and media . Please bring a water bottle . Instructor : Margo Proeh & Children ’ s Theatre Co . Staff . Reduced class size allows for social distancing . Daily self-health assessment and face mask required . Min / Max : 6 / 9 . Jun 7-11 2420211-A M-Th 10-11:30am $ 116 / 136

INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMS

Hip-Hop Ballet | Age 4-5

A little bit of ballet and a little bit of hip-hop ! A great high energy class to keep your young dancer ’ s attention by capturing their natural enthusiasm for music and movement . Age appropriate hip hop music is used . Reduced class size allows for social distancing . Daily self-health assessment and face mask required . Instructor : Margo Proeh & Children ’ s Theatre Co . Staff . Min / Max 6 / 8 . Mar 30-Jun 1 2420204-A Tu 12-12:45pm $ 170 / 190

Rainbows and Unicorns I | Age 4

Dancers learn creative movement , body awareness , and musical rhythm . We showcase the pure joy of movement within our curriculum while we follow a modern magical tale . Fun activities build coordination , discipline , and muscle control . Instructor : Margo Proeh and Children ’ s Theatre Staff . Reduced class size allows for social distancing . Daily self-health assessment and face mask required . Min / Max 6 / 8 . Mar 30-Jun 1 2420215-A Tu 1:15-2:15pm $ 185 / 205

PROGRESSIVE BALLET

Beginner Programs

Ballet I | Ages 5-7

Introduces students to the structure and sequence of a traditional ballet class . Students learn basic ballet principles such as ballet terminology , body positions , and common movement phrases . Reduced class size allows for social distancing . Daily self-health assessment and face mask required . Min / Max 4 / 9 . Mar 29-May 24 2420100-A M 5:15-6:15pm $ 153 / 173

Intermediate

No programs March 22-26 , Apr 2 , May 31

Ballet II | Ages 6-8

Exercises for alignment , flexibility , and coordination develop a strong foundation of understanding classical ballet training . Posture and placement of classical ballet are emphasized . Students gradually move into the traditional ballet format of barre followed by center exercises . Key components are musical timing , turn out , proper alignment and memorization of ballet terminology . Reduced class size allows for social distancing . Daily self-health assessment and face mask required . Min / Max 4 / 9 . Mar 29- May 24 2420100-B M 6:25-7:20pm $ 155 / 175

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