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Dance Niles Park District Dance Program

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- DANCE PROGRAM -

Niles Park District performing arts program offers a variety of dance
classes for girls and boys that accommodate many levels of abilities and personal styles. For
our students to get the most out of their training, class placement may be at teachers’
discretion. Children being in the appropriate class are important for growth and safety.
Dawn Brunner Jacqueline Mendoza Melissa Schrader PLEASE REGISTER EARLy, CLASSES FILL quICkLy.

MEET OUR DANCE INSTRUCTORS!

Dawn Brunner Jacqueline Mendoza Melissa Schrader
Dawn comes to the Niles Park District with over 30 years of Jackie began dancing at the age of 3. She studied at Melissa began dancing at the age 3 at the
dance teaching experience. She is certified to teach Ballet, various Chicago and suburban studios before teaching Vernon Hills Park District. She was offered a
Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Poms, Hip Hop and at age 17. Jackie took her passion to the next level at teaching position at the same studio at 17
years old to replace her childhood teacher
Tumbling. In addition to teaching, Dawn has choreographed Northeastern Illinois University and graduated with a
and mentor. She has taught for five years
for Ballet North Ballet Company, Park Ridge Falcons minor in Dance Education. Jackie has had the pleasure
ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz and lyrical. Melissa
Competitive Poms Team, and many other local award-winning of teaching for the NEIU Preparatory dance program
always had a passion for dance and uses her
dance companies. In her spare time, Dawn enjoys fishing, and teaches at several studios in Chicago and suburbs.
love for it to share and teach others. She
golfing, and spending time with her 2 children. Dawn’s wish is She still takes ballet and Spanish dance because she
believes dance is more than just fun, it lets
that her students not only learn in her classes but have fun believes a dancers work is never done. Her hope is to you express who you are through movement.
and make many enjoyable memories. impact her students’ lives as much as her teachers have
for her and to make others excited about dance.

SPRING DANCE RECITAL
DESCRIPTIONS & ATTIRE • Saturday, June 1 at Culver School starting at 1:00 pm.
• If a student would like to participate in the Spring Recital, costume fee is due
Ballet/Tap Ages 3-10
the day you register for class.
Ages 3-5 • Costume fee is $65 for Older Participants, $50 for Younger Participants
Combination class introducing ballet & tap. This class will focus on
correct technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and • Costume measurements taken on the first day of class.
review style.
Ages 6-10 ALL DANCE CLASSES
Combination class progressing with ballet & tap. This class will teach
more solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps, and • Please bring a water bottle to class
introduce more complex choreography. • Location: LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio
Girls Attire: leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt
or tutu. Boys Attire: black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes.
DANCE CLASSES WITH MISS DAWN
Poms Ages 6-10 NO CLASS JAN 31, FEB 1, 28, 29, MAR 27, 28, APR 24, 25
Dancers will be learning high energy poms choreography and
concepts.
Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No jeans! CLASS CODE AGE DAY DATE (17 wks) TIME R/NR
Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes or socks. Ballet/Tap 110402-01 3-5 Wed Jan 10-May 29 3:45-4:30 pm $260/$311
Ballet/Tap 110402-02 6-10 Wed Jan 10-May 29 4:30-5:15 pm $260/$311
Jazz/Hip Hop Ages 6-10
While listening to upbeat music, dancer will be learning energizing hip Jazz/Hip Hop 110402-03 6-10 Wed Jan 10-May 29 5:15-6:00 pm $260/$311
hop choreography. Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. Ballet/Tap 110402-04 3-5 Thurs Jan 11-May 30 3:45-4:30 pm $260/$311
No jeans! Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks. Poms 1 110402-05 6-7 Thurs Jan 11-May 30 4:30-5:15 pm $260/$311
Poms 2 110402-06 8-10 Thurs Jan 11-May 30 5:15-6:00 pm $260/$311
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