Address Service Requested Service Address OMAHA, NE 68154 333 SOUTH 132ND STREET 40 years DANCEFall SemesterC 2017 ballet tap leaps & turns modern jazz hip-hop lyrical musical theater adults Esther Katz, Dance & Cultural Arts Director • (402) 334-6406 • [email protected] Esther Katz 40 Dance & Cultural Arts Director years Phone: (402) 334-6406 E-mail: [email protected] Jessica Westerlin Dance & Cultural Arts Assistant Director Dance Phone: (402) 334-6402 Jewish Community Center of Omaha E-mail: [email protected] 2017 Fall Semester: August 24th - December 21st Welcome to Dance at the JCC! The Dance Department of the Jewish Community Center imparts the joy and discipline of dance through a well-rounded program of high caliber dance instruction, and has done so for 40 years. Classes in pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, leaps & turns, and lyrical are offered in a variety of levels with emphasis on technique, musicality, body awareness and the development of self-expression through movement. Classes are taught in a caring, positive atmosphere by a faculty of qualified, experienced instructors. Limited class enrollment ensures individual personalized attention. The JCC houses one of the finest dance facilities in the area with fully equipped studios, a 340-seat theater and live piano accompaniment for ballet classes. In addition to classes, students may participate in a variety of special programs: choreographic workshops and performance opportunities with local and nationally recognized artists, field trips to area dance events, dance films and special lectures. The dance program is open to JCC members and non-members. JCC members receive discounted rates and other benefits. If you are interested in joining the JCC, please contact Member Services at (402) 334-6426. JCC MEMBERS CAN REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES USING OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION AT WWW.JCCOMAHA.ORG! 1 2017 Fall Dance Registration Options: • Attend Registration Day: • Stop by Member Services Today’s Date:____/____/____ July 16th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or the Front Desk • Online at www.jccomaha.org • Mail to: JCC Member #: ________________________ (Available for JCC Members Only) Jewish Community Center Non Member Attn: Registration • Call Laura Wine, Registrar, 333 South 132nd Street NEW Student at (402) 334-6419 Omaha, NE 68154 PARENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Please include your email address so we can inform you of the latest updates. Parent’s Names:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Zip: ________________________ Home Phone: ( )________________________________ Mother’s Date of Birth: ____/_____/_____ Work/Cell Phone:__________________ Father’s Date of Birth: ____/_____/_____ Work/Cell Phone:________________ Email Address:________________________________________________________ Email Address:______________________________________________________ PARTICIPANT’S NAME AGE/ BIRTHDATE CLASS CODE CLASS NAME COST __________________________________ ____/_____________ 18 - ___ ___ ___ ___________________ $______ __________________________________ ____/_____________ 18 - ___ ___ ___ ___________________ $______ __________________________________ ____/_____________ 18 - ___ ___ ___ ___________________ $______ __________________________________ ____/_____________ 18 - ___ ___ ___ ___________________ $______ __________________________________ ____/_____________ 18 - ___ ___ ___ ___________________ $______ __________________________________ ____/_____________ 18 - ___ ___ ___ ___________________ $______ TOTAL: $ PAYMENT: No refunds for voluntary withdrawl or missed classes. Full payment is required at the time of registration.* Credit: (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) Card Number:___________________________________ Exp. Date: _______/______ CVV#: _________ (# on back of card) Check #: __________________________ (Make check payable to the Jewish Community Center.) Cash: $___________________________ *Full Payment is preferred, however if you would like to inquire about making monthly automatic payments, please call Laura Wine at, (402) 334-6419. JCC Dance Training Co. AUDITIONS Wednesday, September 13 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. JCC Dance Studio This group, for dancers ages 12-18, gives dancers the extra opportunity to perform and gain experience in a different setting from class, recital, or competition groups. It allows dancers to refine their technique while gaining invaluable experience learning choreography, participating in the choreography process, and to share the true art form of dance and love of movement to the elderly, disabled and the general Omaha population. We hold auditions once a year in September. 13 GENERAL INFORMATION ATTENDANCE FIELD TRIPS Regular attendance is required in all classes and is essential Special field trips are offered for various dance performances to the progress of the student. Students should arrive with in the area. We meet beforehand, discuss what we are going sufficient time to dress and warm up prior to class. Students to see, then go and enjoy. As events draw near, information are expected to come and watch class if they are injured or will be made available and sign-up sheets will be posted. sick, but not contagious. Parents need to notify the Dance Field trips are open to students, parents and friends. Department of any absences by e-mailing Esther Katz at [email protected] or by calling (402) 334-6406. Missed INCLEMENT WEATHER classes may be made up during the current semester by In the event of inclement weather, there will be a message consulting with the class instructor or Dance Director. on the Dance Departments outgoing voicemail at (402) 334-6406. You are to check 1 hour prior to the REFUNDS start time of your class to find out if class is canceled Refunds will be given only in cases of prolonged illness, or continuing as normal. We DO NOT follow suit with with medical verification. There are no refunds for School Closings, so please call. You may also call the voluntary withdrawal or missed classes. Front Desk at (402) 334-8200 or Member Services at (402) 334-6426 to get the latest information. OBSERVATIONS WORKSHOPS, DANCE FILMS Fall Semester parent observations will be held in November. Workshops are offered in areas of interest for our dance Spring Semester observations will be only for Music & students, including master classes with guest teachers, Movement classes. (All other classes will participate in the special lectures, stage make-up, injury prevention, etc. recital.) Classes will be held on stage in the JCC Theatre. Information will be made available as events draw near. Parents and friends are encouraged to come. Parents may arrange to observe classes at other times by contacting the PERFORMANCES instructor or Dance Director. You may always come and Performance experience is an important element in dance observe classes in the ballet studio on our TV monitor in training. Students will be informed of different performing the hallway. Parents are not to sit in classes unless they opportunities available to them. We have a culminating have permission by the teacher. performance every May. We alternate these performances each year, between a Grande Story Ballet and a theme year. 2 Notice to Students 2017 Fall Calendar JCC Dance & Cultural Arts Department Students 2-3 Years Old: Children learn creative expression and can spend time bonding with an adult family member in our “Me & My Shadow” Sunday, July 16 Dance Open House & Registrations 1:00-3:00 pm class. See page 7 for more information. Sunday, August 20 Musical Theater Auditions New Students: Minimum age is 3 years. Must be 3 by Adults 1:00-2:00 pm / Kids 2:30-4:00 pm September 1st, 2016 and potty trained. All new students, with the Thursday, August 24 exception of Music & Movement and Pre-Ballet, must contact the dance First Day of Dance Fall Semester director for proper class placement. Placement will be determined by the Sunday, August 27 director and instructors. Musical Theater Rehearsals Begin 3:00-5:00 pm Sunday, September 3 - Monday, September 4 All Students: T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts or baggy warm up gear are not No Dance Classes - Labor Day Weekend allowed. Hair must be kept neatly away from face and neck either in a bun Wednesday, September 13 or a pony tail, short hair should be clipped back or held back with a cloth JCC Dance Training Co. Auditions 4:30-6:00 pm headband. No gum chewing allowed. No jewelry should be worn. September 20 & 21 | Rosh Hashannah Sept. 20 - No class after 5:30 pm / Sept. 21 - No Class Dance attire can be purchased at: October 4 & 5 | Sukkot Bobby’s Dance Wear Oct. 4 - No class after 5:30 pm / Oct. 5 - No Class 13471 West Center Road, (402) 334-1225 Saturday, October 21 JCC Dance Party 5:30-8:30 pm Recycle and replace outgrown, wearable dancewear and/or shoes. Sunday, October 22 - Thursday, November 28 Parent Observations- Days & Times TBA Bring items with you to our “dancewear exchange” during the JCC Dance Department Open House on Sunday, July 16th from 1- 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 No classes Saturday, November 18 Registration Options: JCC Dance Party 5:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, November 22 - Thursday, November 23 • Come to our Open House Registration Day Thanksgiving Break- No Dance Classes Sunday, July 16th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 7:00 pm • Online at www.jccomaha.org (for JCC members only) Sunday, December 17, 2:00 pm Musical Theater Performances