Tot and Youth Dance
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NR=Non-Resident Rate
DANCE SHOE EXCHANGE
& COSTUME CLOSET
Do you need to purchase dance shoes for your child? Come and find dance shoes for just a few dollars! Bring in your old dance shoes, tights, props and dance costumes to sell and make sure to shop around! Please have each item labeled with a price, your name and a phone number where you can be reached. If your items sell, you will receive the money! Please pick up any remaining shoes and any profit you've made the following day. If shoes are not picked up from the Park District, we will retain the shoes and try to sell them. All money goes to support the APD Dancers.
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Program Contact: KS
| Day | Date | Time |
| Thursday | 9/2 | 4-6 p.m. |
DANCE OPEN REGISTRATION NIGHT!
This is your chance to sign up for our Fall Dance Programs. Dance instructors will help you decide which class is right for your child. This is your chance to meet our dance instructors and learn about all the different classes we offer. Numbers will be given out beginning at 4 p.m. First come, first served! All new dancers are welcome!
Ages: 11-15 yrs
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Program Contact: KS
| Day | Date | Time |
| Thursday | 9/2 | 4-6 p.m. |
CREATIVE MOVEMENT W/ PARENT
An introduction to rhythm, space and body awareness while developing motor skills. Have fun dancing and playing games. Storytelling and props will be used. Ballet shoes required.
Age: 2-3 yrs w/parent
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $65 R/$83 NR
Instructor: Natalie Wojciechowski
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19398 | 19398NR | Sat | 9/18-12/11 | 9-9:30 a.m. |
TINY TOES
This class introduces children to tap, ballet and a little bit of acrobatics! Watch their self confidence grow as they progress through this structured class. Black patent tap shoes and pink ballet shoes are required.
Ages: 3-4 yrs
Instructor: Natalie Wojciechowski
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $79 R/$99 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19339 | 19339NR | Wed | 9/15-12/8 | 3:30-4:15 p.m. |
| 20036 | 20036NR | Sat | 9/15-12/8 | 12:15-1:00 p.m. |
TOT HIP HOP
The little ones can shake it too! Have your little one boppin’ to some hip songs. Take advantage of this high energy class. Ballet shoes required.
Ages: 3-5 yrs
Instructor: Natalie Wojciechowski
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $79 R/$99 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19396 | 19396NR | Tue | 9/14-12/7 | 3:15-4:00 p.m. |
TAP & BALLET FOR TOTS
Take the best of jazz and the best of tap and you have this introductory class for the dancer who wants to try the best of both. Pink ballet and black paton tap shoes required.
Ages: 3-4 & 5-6 yrs
Instructor: Jaime Sjogren
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $79 R/$99 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time |
| 19385 | 19385NR | 3-4 | Tue | 9/13-12/16 | 3:15-4:00 p.m. |
| 19387 | 19387NR | 5-6 | Sat | 9/16-12/9 | 3:15-4:00 p.m. |
TINY DANCERS
Participants will be introduced to barre exercises, floorwork, as well as the basic introductory skills to prepare each student for the challenges of dance. Ballet and tap are are taught to help the dancer gain an understanding of the grace and beuaty of dance. Pink ballet & tap shoes required.
Ages: 5-6 yrs
Instructor: Natalie Wojciechowski
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19399 | 19399NR | Sat | 9/18-12/11 | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
| 19400 | 19400NR | Wed | 9/15-12/8 | 4:15-5:15 p.m. |
LYRICAL DANCE
This class teaches dancers about creative expression and ballet techniques. You will learn the fundamentals ofLyrical dance, which combines graceful and fluid movements with ballet technique and form. Experience the music through endless possibilities of smooth lyrical flow. Ballet shoes required.
Age: 7-9 + 10-14 yrs
Instructor: Colleen Welch
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $89 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
Ages: 7-9
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19420 | 19420NR | Fri | 9/17-12/10 | 6-7:00 p.m. |
Ages: 10-14
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19422 | 19422NR | Fri | 9/17-12/10 | 7-8:00 p.m. |
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a high energy class that has fast music and steps. We will teach you the basics, then put combinations together into a full-length dance. Your child will love this class! See instructor for required shoes. Do not buy shoes ahead.
Ages: 6-11 yrs & older
Instructor: Natalie Wojciechowski - Tu/Sa classes
Jaime Sjogren - M/Th classes
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time |
| 19389 | 19389NR | 11+ | Mon | 9/13-12/6 | 4:45-5:30 p.m. |
| 19392 | 19392NR | 7-8 | Th | 9/16-12/9 | 3:45-4:30 p.m. |
| 19391 | 19391NR | 9-10 | Th | 9/16-12/9 | 5:15-6 p.m. |
| 19393 | 19393NR | 9-12 | Sat | 9/18-12/11 | 1:15-2:15 p.m. |
| 19394 | 19394NR | 6-8 | Tue | 9/14-12/7 | 5-6:00 p.m. |
| 19395 | 19395NR | 9-12 | Tue | 9/14-12/7 | 7-8:00 p.m. |
COMBO DANCE CLASSES I, II & III
Participants will learn three varieties of dance including: tap, ballet and jazz. Combo Dance I & ll will perform ONE dance in the dance recital and dance with the Addison Park Dancers. Combo Dance IIl participants will perform TWO dances in the dance recital and dance with the Addison Park Dancers.
Age: 7-15 yrs
Instructor: Jaime Sjogren
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: Combo Dance I $79 R/ $99NR
Combo Dance ll & III $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
COMBO DANCE I
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time |
| 19414 | 19414NR | 7-8 | Th | 9/16-12/9 | 4:30-5:15 p.m. |
NOTE: There will be no dance classes the week of November 22-27.
TAP & JAZZ
This class will move at an intermediate pace and is recommended for a dancer with previous dance experience and wants to improve their skills.
Ages: 6-8 & 9-12 yrs
Instructor: Natalie Wojciechowski
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time |
| 19406 | 19406NR | 6-8 | Tue | 9/14-12/7 | 4-5:00 p.m. |
| 19407 | 19407NR | 9-12 | Tue | 9/14-12/7 | 6-7:00 p.m. |
TAP & BALLET
Learn Tap and Ballet through barre exercise, floor work and dance combinations. The basic advanced beginner to the advanced level will gain grace, rhythm and technique. See instructor for required shoes.
Age: 6-12 yrs
Instructor: Natalie Wojciechowski
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Age | Day | Date | Time |
| 19402 | 19402NR | 7-8 | Sat | 9/18-12/11 | 12:15-1:15 p.m. |
| 19403 | 19403NR | 7-8 | Wed | 9/15-12/8 | 5:15-6:15 p.m. |
| 19404 | 19404NR | 9-10 | Wed | 9/15-12/8 | 6:15-7:15 p.m. |
| 19405 | 19405NR | 11-12 | Wed | 9/15-12/8 | 7:15-8:15 p.m. |
TEEN BALLET & CHOREOGRAPHY
We will focus on bar exercises and moving across the floor with leaps and turns. Then work on ballet techniques and choreographing dances based upon student’s creative ideas. Don’t miss this unique class. Ballet shoes are required.
Ages: 12-16 yrs
Instructor: Colleen Welch
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19416 | 19416NR | Fri | 9/17-12/10 | 4-5:00 p.m. |
BOYS DANCE
This class is for Boys only! This is a high energy class will be a mix of jazz, hip hop and acrobatics. We will focus on turns, leaps and tricks! Jazz or hip hop shoes required.
Age: 8-12 yrs
Instructor: Colleen Welch
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19417 | 19417NR | Fri | 9/17-12/10 | 3-4:00 p.m. |
TEEN BALLET & CHOREOGRAPHY
We will focus on bar exercises and moving across the floor with leaps and turns. We’ll work on ballet techniques and choreographing dances based upon student’s creative ideas. Don’t miss this unique class. Ballet shoes are required.
Ages: 12-16 yrs
Instructor: Colleen Welch
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $84 R/$106 NR
Program Contact: KS
| Code | Day | Date | Time |
| 19418 | 19418NR | Fri | 9/17-12/10 | 4-5:00 p.m. |
