DANCE ACADEMY

Dance Academy

The mission of the Naperville Park District Dance Academy is to provide quality dance training to interested students of all ages. Students learn about dance and appreciation of the art, in addition to steps and technique.

Beginning with our littlest dancers in mind and progressing to all levels of , Pointe, Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz, Tap and more, our classes are carefully constructed to provide effective learning environments that are fun and professional, technical and creative and taught by qual- ified, experienced instructors. The majority of our recital classes began in September; however, we have several recital class offerings that begin in January.

RECITAL DANCE CLASSES RECITAL DANCE FAQS Register now for the January recital classes! These classes run from How do I pay and get measured for the dance January-May and participants perform in the annual spring dance recital. costume? Students may not enroll after the first day of class. Parent observation Included in the cost of the dance class is a nonrefundable dance costume opportunities will be held during the season. Please register at least one fee. Students must be present at the first class to be measured for a week prior to the class start date. Parents must attend a 5-minute mandato- costume. If your child cannot be present the first day please contact the ry meeting at their child’s first class. Dance Coordinator at 630-848-3618 before the session begins.

Rehearsal/Recital Information: Please visit www.napervilleparks.org/ For dance attire please visit www.napervilleparks.org/dance dance for information regarding rehearsal and recital dates and location. There will be two or three recital performances. If your child is in multiple Dates: Mon. January 8- Thur. May 17 classes or you have multiple children in the program they may be in multi- No Class: March 10 (ARRCC classes only) and March 26-March 31 ple performances. Performance line-up is released in April. You will receive more information about rehearsal and recital times in early April via mail and email.

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Ballet Basics Recital • Ages: 3-5 Ballet/Tap Combo Recital • Ages: 3-5 Looking to enter the world of ballet? Younger and beginning dancers are This program is designed to build a solid dance foundation. Dancers able to explore dance and expand their ballet knowledge in this program learn proper posture and technique while being introduced to dance ter- focused on classroom etiquette, posture, ballet terminology and intricate minology from both dance styles. The program focuses on the fundamen- positions of the feet, arms and body in a creative and expressive envi- tals of ballet technique, incorporating tap to help with rhythm, tempo ronment. (bm) and distribution of weight. (bm)

CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 W. 95th St. 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 W. 95th St. 22038 Jan 13-May 12  Sa 10:15-11:00 am $232/$262 22046 Jan 8-May 14 M 4:30-5:15 pm $243/$273

ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 22049 Jan 10-May 16  W 9:30-10:15 am $243/$273 22043 Jan 8-May 14  M 10:00-10:45 am $243/$273 22041 Jan 12-May 11  F 10:00-10:45 am $232/$262 Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 22042 Jan 13-May 12  Sa 10:15-11:00 am $221/$251 22037 Jan 13-May 12  Sa 8:45-9:30 am $232/$262  No class Mar 26;  No class Mar 30;  No class Mar 10 and Mar 31  No class Mar 28;  No class Mar 31

Ballet Recital • Ages: 5-7 Dance and Pom Recital • Ages: 8-12 Dancers begin or continue their ballet training learning basic ballet exer- Introducing students to dance techniques commonly used by dance cises while incorporating and rhythm and focusing on class- teams is the main focus of this program that incorporates teaching sharp, room etiquette, posture, ballet terminology and positions of the feet, clean motions through across the floor and pom combinations while also arms and body. This program incorporates basic barre exercises and cen- concentrating on the many skills that are required by dance teams such ter work focusing on arm and head coordination. No class Mar 28. (bm) as jumps, leaps, and turns. It is designed to help each dancer identify and work on specific techniques and skills needed to improve their CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N understanding and performance of these moves. No class Mar 30. (bm) ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 22084 Jan 10-May 16 W 5:30-6:15 pm $243/$273 ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 22044 Jan 12-May 11 F 4:45-5:45 pm $254/$284 Ballet Recital • Ages: 7-10 This program incorporates basic barre exercises and center work focus- Hip Hop/Jazz Fusion Recital • Ages: 6-14 ing on arm and head coordination, rhythm, correct body alignment, change of direction and poise. No class Mar 30. (bm) Filled with great music and good times, this program provides a struc- tured method of learning various hip hop and jazz dance moves in a fun- CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N filled, vibrant environment. It focuses on age-appropriate dance steps and music. Kids love combining with funk and jazz, similar ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. to what they see in televised dance performances or music videos. 22048 Jan 12-May 11 F 5:45-6:45 pm $254/$284 No class Mar 28. (bm)

CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Ballet/Jazz Recital • Ages: 6-9 Ages: 6-9 Program is designed to build a solid dance foundation. Dancers learn proper posture and technique while being introduced to dance terminol- NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. ogy from both dance styles. The program focuses on the fundamentals of 22050 Jan 10-May 16 W 4:30-5:30 pm $266/$296 •• ballet technique, incorporating jazz to help with coordination, flexibility Ages: 10-14 and musicality. No class Mar 28. (bm) ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 22051 Jan 10-May 16 W 6:30-7:30 pm $266/$296 NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 22039 Jan 10-May 16 W 5:30-6:30 pm $266/$296

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Hippity Hoppers Recital • Ages: 3-7 Storybook Ballet Recital • Ages: 3-5 This program introduces the Hip Hop phenomenon to the younger danc- Perfect for young princes and princesses who love to dance and act, er. Students learn basic technique while building strength, balance and this stimulating program opens up the imagination of new dancers with musicality. (bm) stories, nursery rhymes, music and exciting props. It teaches dance in a creative atmosphere while strengthening basic motor and social skills. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Using costumes, lively music and storytelling, fairy tales become real and Ages: 3-5 each beloved character comes to life. Dancers learn ballet movement ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. and vocabulary in an imaginative and creative atmosphere. (bm)  22056 Jan 12-May 11 F 4:00-4:45 pm $232/$262 CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N  22054 Jan 13-May 12 Sa 8:45-9:30 am $221/$251 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 W. 95th St. Ages: 5-7 22060 Jan 13-May 12  Sa 9:30-10:15 am $232/$262 Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave.  22052 Jan 13-May 12 Sa 11:00-11:45 am $232/$262 22059 Jan 12-May 11  F 9:15-10:00 am $232/$262 NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 22055 Jan 8-May 14  M 4:30-5:15 pm $243/$273 •• 22058 Jan 11-May 17  Th 4:15-5:00 pm $243/$273  No class Mar 26;  No class Mar 30;  No class Mar 31;  No class Mar 10 and Mar 31  No class Mar 29;  No class Mar 30;  No class Mar 31

Winter 2018 Recital Classes CLASS LEVEL DAY TIME LOCATION 9 MONTH FEE (MONTHLY FEE) CODE Ballet Recital 5-7 years Wednesday 5:30-6:15pm ARRCC $243/$273 22084 Ballet Recital 7-10 years Friday 5:45-6:45pm ARRCC $254/$284 22048 Ballet Basics Recital 3-5 years Wednesday 9:30-10:15am ARRCC $243/$273 22049 Ballet Basics Recital 3-5 years Saturday 8:45-9:30am Fort Hill $232/$262 22037 Ballet Basics Recital 3-5 years Saturday 10:15-11:00am 95th St Center $232/$262 22038 Ballet/Jazz Recital 6-9 years Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm NCHS $266/$296 •• 22039 Ballet/Tap Combo Recital 3-5 years Monday 10:00-10:45am ARRCC $243/$273 22043 Ballet/Tap Combo Recital 3-5 years Monday 4:30-5:15pm 95th St Center $243/$273 22046 Ballet/Tap Combo Recital 3-5 years Friday 10:00-10:45am ARRCC $232/$262 22041 Ballet/Tap Combo Recital 3-5 years Saturday 10:15-11:00am ARRCC $221/$251 22042 Dance and Pom Recital 8-12 years Friday 4:45-5:45pm ARRCC $254/$284 22044 Hip-Hop/Jazz Fusion Recital 6-9 years Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm NCHS $266/$296 •• 22050 Hip-Hop/Jazz Fusion Recital 10-14 years Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm ARRCC $266/$296 22051 Hippity Hoppers Recital 5-7 years Monday 4:30-5:15pm NCHS $243/$273 •• 22055 Hippity Hoppers Recital 5-7 years Saturday 11:00-11:45am Fort Hill $232/$262 22052 Hippity Hoppers Recital 3-5 years Friday 4:00-4:45pm ARRCC $232/$262 22056 Hippity Hoppers Recital 3-5 years Saturday 8:45-9:30am ARRCC $221/$251 22054 Storybook Ballet Recital 3-5 years Thursday 4:15-5:00pm Fort Hill $243/$273 22058 Storybook Ballet Recital 3-5 years Friday 9:15-10:00am ARRCC $232/$262 22059 Storybook Ballet Recital 3-5 years Saturday 9:30-10:15am 95th St Center $232/$262 22060 Class Weeks: Monday, January 8-Thursday, May 17 No Classes: Mon, March 26-Sat, March 31 and Sat, March 10 for RCC Classes only

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SEASONAL PROGRAMS Ballet/Tap Combo • Ages: 3-5 Instructional dance classes are offered on a seasonal basis. These classes This program is designed to build a solid dance foundation. Dancers do not perform at the annual spring dance recital. Parent observation will learn proper posture and technique while being introduced to dance ter- be held during the last class of the session. Parents must attend a 5 minute minology from both dance styles. The program focuses on the fundamen- mandatory meeting at their child’s first class. tals of ballet technique, incorporating tap to help with rhythm, tempo and distribution of weight. (bm) For dance attire please visit www.napervilleparks.org/dance CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Dates: Monday, January 8-Saturday, March 24 ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. No Class: Saturday, March 10 for RCC Classes 22067 Jan 10-Mar 21 W 10:45-11:30 am $121/$151

Hippity Hoppers • Ages: 3-5 Ballet: Adult Beginning • Ages: 16 and up This program introduces the Hip Hop phenomenon to the younger danc- Learn the fundamentals of ballet while lengthening and strengthening er. Students learn basic technique while building strength, balance and your body and increasing your flexibility. This program is perfect for stu- musicality. (bm) dents new to ballet or those looking to return to the art. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 22068 Jan 10-Mar 21 W 1:15-2:00 pm $121/$151 22071 Jan 11-Mar 22 Th 7:00-8:00 pm $132/$162 Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 22072 Jan 13-Mar 24 Sa 10:15-11:00 am $121/$151 Ballet Basics • Ages: 3-5 Looking to enter the world of ballet? Younger and beginning dancers are able to explore dance and expand their ballet knowledge in this program Pirouette with Me • Ages: 18 months-3 years focused on classroom etiquette, posture, ballet terminology and intricate Explore ballet with your little one in this special program that includes positions of the feet, arms and body in a creative and expressive envi- props, stories, music and more! It focuses on engaging little ones with ronment. (bm) familiar music in a high-energy environment introducing ballet technique while building coordination skills, memory and listening skills. Ballet CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N are optional for parent/caregiver. Adult is free and must accom- 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 W. 95th St. pany child; maximum two children per adult. Please register each child 22080 Jan 13-Mar 24 Sa 8:45-9:30 am $121/$151 separately. Infants in carriers are welcome. Please note that additional adults and non-participating children will not be allowed in the room due ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. to classroom limitations. (bm) 22064 Jan 9-Mar 20 Tu 4:30-5:15 pm $121/$151 CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 22065 Jan 10-Mar 21 W 12:30-1:15 pm $121/$151 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 W. 95th St. 22062 Jan 13-Mar 24  Sa 9:30-10:15 am $110/$140 22078 Jan 13-Mar 24 Sa 11:00-11:30 am $110/$140 Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 22063 Jan 9-Mar 20 Tu 9:30-10:15 am $121/$151 22075 Jan 8-Mar 19 M 9:30-10:00 am $110/$140  No class Mar 10 22076 Jan 10-Mar 21 W 10:15-10:45 am $110/$140 22077 Jan 12-Mar 23 F 10:45-11:15 am $110/$140

Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 22079 Jan 9-Mar 20 Tu 10:15-10:45 am $110/$140

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TumbleDance • Ages: 3-8 WINTER 2018 REGISTRATION DATES Now you don’t have to choose between gymnastics and dance! Learn WINTER PROGRAMS basic gymnastics and dance skills in one program. Dance portion focuses on ballet and jazz. Students are to be dropped off in Room 208/209 and MON., NOV 27 Program guides delivered. Submission of registration forms begins. picked up in Room 211/212. Dress in a leotard and tights or shorts and Resident online, phone-in- walk-in and form input registration begins either ballet or jazz shoes. (bm) MON., DEC 4 at 8:30 a.m. for all winter programs other than Spring NYS and Premier. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Nonresident online, phone-in, walk-in and form input registration THU., DEC 7 begins at 8:30 a.m. for all winter programs other than Spring NYS 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 W. 95th St. and Premier. Ages: 3-5 22082 Jan 11-Mar 22 Th 4:15-5:20 pm $132/$162 SPRING NYS AND PREMIER SOCCER MON., NOV 27 Program guides delivered. Submission of registration forms begins. Ages: 5-8 Resident online registration and form input for girls’ Spring NYS 22083 Jan 11-Mar 22 Th 5:30-6:55 pm $154/$184 TUE., DEC 12 and Premier begins at noon. Resident and nonresident phone-in, online, walk-in and form input WED., DEC 13 for boys’ Spring NYS and Premier begins at noon.

Winter 2018 Seasonal Classes CLASS AGES DAY TIME LOCATION FEE CODE Ballet Basics 3-5 years Tuesday 9:30-10:15am Fort Hill $121/$151 22063 Ballet Basics 3-5 years Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm ARRCC $121/$151 22064 Ballet Basics 3-5 years Wednesday 12:30-1:15pm ARRCC $121/$151 22065 Ballet Basics 3-5 years Saturday 9:30-10:15am ARRCC $110/$140 22062 Ballet Basics 3-5 years Saturday 8:45-9:30am 95th St Center $121/$151 22080 Ballet/Tap Combo 3-5 years Wednesday 10:45-11:30am ARRCC $121/$151 22067 Ballet: Adult Beginning 16 years and up Thursday 7:00-8:00pm Fort Hill $132/$162 22071 Hippity Hoppers 3-5 years Wednesday 1:15-2:00pm ARRCC $121/$151 22068 Hippity Hoppers 3-5 years Saturday 10:15-11:00am Fort Hill $121/$151 22072 Pirouette with Me 18 mos-3 years Monday 9:30-10:00am ARRCC $110/$140 22075 Pirouette with Me 18 mos-3 years Tuesday 10:15-10:45am Fort Hill $110/$140 22079 Pirouette with Me 18 mos-3 years Wednesday 10:15-10:45am ARRCC $110/$140 22076 Pirouette with Me 18 mos-3 years Friday 10:45-11:15am ARRCC $110/$140 22077 Pirouette with Me 18 mos-3 years Saturday 11:00-11:30am 95th St Center $110/$140 22078 Tumble Dance 3-5 years Thursday 4:15-5:20pm 95th St Center $132/$162 22082 Tumble Dance 5-8 years Thursday 5:30-6:55pm 95th St Center $154/$184 22083 Class weeks: Monday, January 8-Saturday, March 24 No Classes: Saturday, March 10 for RCC Classes

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