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Dance Prog Rams Our Mission Statement: BALLET Res/NR: $205/$240 The Oak Lawn Park District’s Infiniti Dance Company is committed to Being the basis for all genres of dance, the correct French terms are used the art of dance. We work hard to introduce and instill just the right and their meanings explained. Classical training promotes a widened 23 amount of self-expression, discipline, and passion in each of our range of motion through the use of strictly disciplined movements and students. Whether a student is dancing for fun or planning to enter the positions. Ages 3-4 will explore more with creativity and movement with arts on a professional level, our qualified and passionate staff is here to music. Students will progress to harder steps as they get older and ad- guide you along the way. We strive for private studio quality, with af- vance in their technique. All ballet classes require students to wear a le- fordable prices in today’s struggling economy. Our goal is to allow each otard, tights, ballet skirt/form fitting shorts and ballet pink leather ballet dancer to experience the elements of dance; confidence, coordination, shoes with instep and elastic strap. No “slipper” style shoes allowed. (df) creativity, self-esteem, technique, an appreciation for music and dance, but above all HAVING FUN! DANCING FOR THE MUSICAL STAGE (D4MS) Res/NR: $205/$240 Dancing for the Musical Stage incorporates a broadway jazz style, acting Important Information: and musicality. Students will learn about new and classical musicals, · You can register at any facility in person, online, or fax in your registration. their plots, characters and the famous people who have played them. All Faxed registrations will be processed at 5pm the day they are received. D4MS classes require students to wear a leotard, dance shorts/pants and · The last day we accept registrations for our recital season is Saturday, jazz or ballet shoes. Once recital costumes are chosen dancers will be October 31st. told what specific shoe they will need for the recital. (df) · All dance classes are held at the Oak View Center: 4625 West 110th St. · We do NOT observe Monday Holidays. HIP HOP Res/NR: $205/$240 · Classes are not in session during the following dates due to Spookview, Hip Hop dance includes a wide range of styles notably breaking, pop- Thanksgiving and Christmas: October 19th – October 24th, November ping, and locking. Technical dance steps will be taught in a Hip Hop/Jazz 23rd – November 28th, December 21st – January 2nd. Classes resume on style. Students will learn to isolate their bodies, dance with more rhythm, Monday, January 4th. attitude and swag while learning similar choreography you may have · If you have any questions concerning age/level placement for your child seen on shows such as So You Think You Can Dance?, and America’s Best please contact the Supervisor and Head Dance Coordinator; Dawn Farrell Dance Crew. All hip hop classes require students to wear comfortable at [email protected] clothing (no jeans) and gym shoes. Once recital costumes are chosen · Visit www.curtaincallforclass.com for your OLPD dancewear needs. We dancers will be told what specific shoe they will need for the recital. (df) have shoe sizing kits to help you order the correct size. Contact Dawn Farrell to make a sizing appointment at [email protected] JAZZ Res/NR: $205/$240 Programs Dance · Our annual dance recital will be held in Spring, 2021. Dates are still to be Jazz is a classification of dance shared by a broad range of dance styles. determined. It has evolved over time based on the current popular music, and utilizes · When signing your child up for class, please be aware what showtime ballet technique along with the “fun” aspects that other styles like hip hop your classes are. If you sign up for classes that have two different show can offer. All jazz classes require students to wear a leotard, dance shorts/ times, your child will be in two different performances. pants and jazz shoes. When registering please check your specific class de- scription online for what color/style shoe they will need for the recital. (df) Payment Options (for September-April classes): · Option 1: Full payment upon registration. LYRICAL Res/NR: $205/$240 · Option 2: Two part payment. 1st payment is due upon registration, 2nd Lyrical dance is a style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz payment will automatically be charged to your debit/credit card on Mon- and contemporary dance techniques and is a "cousin" to those styles. Lyrical day, November 16th. Students not paid in full by Monday, December 1st dancing is performed to music with lyrics to inspire movements to express will not be ordered a recital costume and therefore will not be allowed to strong emotions the choreographer feels from the lyrics in the chosen song. participate in the recital. All lyrical classes require students to wear a leotard, dance shorts/pants · Late Fee: A $10 late fee will be applied for all payments made after and jazz or ballet shoes. When registering please check your specific class November 16th. description online for what color/style shoe they will need for the recital. (df) Age Range Disclaimer: POMS Res/NR: $205/$240 · Students MUST be 3 years of age by the first day of class for the 3-4 Students will learn the skill of dancing to entertain and pump up an year old classes. audience. Poms incorporate strong hip hop and cheerleading styles · Students MUST be 6 years of age by December 31, 2020 and they MUST with some jazz technique. This class will provide students with proper have taken at least 1 year of dance at OLPD to register for the 6-8 year old pom pom terminology along with proper dance technique. Teacher will classes. If they have not, they MUST register for the 5-6 year old classes. incorporate kick lines, changing formations, and will coach dancers to · Students must be 9 by December 31, 2020 to be allowed to register perform with strong stage presence and spirit. OLPD will provide poms. for the 9-10 and 9-12 year old classes. All pom classes require students to wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) ·Students must be 11 by December 31, 2020 to be allowed to register and gym shoes. Once recital costumes are chosen dancers will be told for the 11-12, 11-14 and the 11-18 year old classes. what specific shoe they will need for the recital.(df) · Students must be 13 by December 31, 2020 to be allowed to register for the 13 & up age classes, or have instructor permission. TAP Res/NR: $205/$240 Students will learn the basic techniques and musicality involved in Skill Level: tap dance. It is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of · I: Introductory Level. Students should spend a minimum of 2 years at this one’s tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument to show level in their respective age group before moving up to Level II. Students the different rhythms of music. All tap classes require students to wear should not expect to move up after only 1 year at the introductory level. a leotard, dance shorts/pants and tap shoes. When registering please · II: Intermediate Level. A minimum of 2 years at Level I. check your specific class description online for what color/style shoe · III: Advanced Level. Teacher permission only. Please contact the Super- they will need for the recital. (df) visor and Head Dance Coordinator; Dawn Farrell at [email protected] before registering. (You do not need permission if you were registered in this level last session.) Creativity & Movement Camp (Age: 3-5) Sign up your little ones so they can express themselves through dance Progression of training is based on the physical development of the and music while they stimulate their imagination! Crafts will also be student. Moving ahead too fast will ultimately compromise the goal of the incorporated in this camp. Moms with 3-5 year olds, check out the Barre craft, and may endanger the natural development of the dancer. Instruc- class on page ## that is offered at the same time as this camp. You can tors reserve the right to modify the level or age placement of any student work out and run errands while your littles are being entertained! (df) at any time. Code Days Date Time Res/NR 205110-1 W 9/09-12/09 9:00-11:00A $84/$96 NEED TIGHTS, SHOES, DANCEWEAR? Visit: www.curtaincallforclass.com 205110-2 F 9/11-12/11 9:00-11:00A $84/$96 for all your OLPD dancewear needs! Studio Name: Oak Lawn Park District. Studio passphrase: dance5678 FALL DANCE SCHEDULE 24 Location: Oak View Center • Res/NR: $205/$240 Class Code Ages Levels Day Date Time Instructor Show Room Ballet 205107-1 3 & 4 OPEN Tu 9/15 - 3/23 10:45-11:15A Dawn Farrell 10A 10 Ballet 205107-2 3 & 4 OPEN M 9/14 - 3/22 3:15-4:00P Mascha Bugaj 10A 2/3 Tap/Ballet 205111-1 3 & 4 OPEN Sa 9/19 - 3/27 9:00-9:45A Victoria Dorsch 10A 11 Tap/Ballet 205111-2 3 & 4 OPEN F 9/18 - 3/26 3:15-4:00P Frankie Mulhall 10A 11 Tap/Ballet 205111-3 3 & 4 OPEN Th 9/17 - 3/25 4:15-5:00P Kelsey Bischoff 10A 2/3 Tap/Ballet 205111-4 3 & 4 OPEN F 9/18 - 3/26 5:00-5:45P Mascha Bugaj 10A 2/3 Tap 205115-1 3 & 4 OPEN Th 9/17 - 3/25 10:45-11:15A Dawn Farrell 10A 10 Tap 205115-2 3 & 4 OPEN Sa 9/19 - 3/27 9:00-9:45A Samantha Bikulcius 10A 2/3 Hip Hop 205119-1 3 & 4 OPEN Tu 9/15 - 3/23 4:45-5:30P Laney Moran 10A 2/3 Hip Hop 205119-2 3 & 4 OPEN F 9/18 - 3/26 4:00-4:45P Mascha Bugaj 10A 2/3 Ballet 205207-1 5 & 6 OPEN F 9/18 - 3/26 6:00-6:45P Lina Corcoran 10A 11 Ballet 205207-2 5 & 6 OPEN Th 9/17 - 3/25 4:00-4:45P Frankie Mulhall 10A 11 Tap/Ballet 205211-1 5 & 6 OPEN Sa 9/19 - 3/27 10:00-10:45A
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