Dance Classes

• Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio, 7847 Caldwell Ave.
• Questions on dance program, please contact Lizzi: lwood@niles-parks.org  
• No classes Monday October 13, Tuesday November 11, Monday November 24, Tuesday November 25 and Saturday November 29.
• Meet Our Dance Teachers~ Lizzi, Trisha, Angel!
• Special Dance Camps~ Oct. 13, Nov. 26, Dec. 20

YOUTH CLASSES

Class Descriptions
Ballet/Tap:  This combination class introduces age-appropriate basics in ballet and tap.  Students learn correct technique and terminology, while building coordination, confidence, and poise.
Jazz/Contemporary:  This beginner level class introduces both Jazz and Contemporary techniques.  Through technical exercises and learning choreography, dancers will grow in their musicality, storytelling and stage presence.
Musical Theatre Dance:  Musical Theatre is an upbeat movement class focusing on both performance quality and storytelling in coordination with music.  Dancers will learn both dance technique and terminology, as well as theatrical performance skills, stage blocking, and acting.
Creative Movement:  Creative Movement is the perfect place for your little one to spark their love of dance!  Students will gain an introduction to ballet steps and positions, as well as build gross motor skills and coordination.  This class will include dance, music, and storytelling activities while incorporating various props.
Ballet/Hip Hop:  This class is the best of both worlds!  Dancers will learn ballet alignment, technique, and vocabulary, as well as the fun upbeat grooves and isolations of Hip Hop.
Jazz/Hip Hop:  This beginner level combo class focuses equally on the alignment, balance, and technique of Jazz and the self-expression and musicality of Hip Hop.  These styles will be introduced through warm up and across the floor exercises, and each class will end by learning a weekly choreographic combination of either jazz or hip hop.
Ballet Basics:  This beginner-level class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of ballet techinque.  Dancers will gain awareness of alignment, balance, and flexibility through barre, center, and across the floor exercises.  In addition to technique, they'll explore fun creative movement and musical awareness exercises!
Hip Hop:  Hip hop is a high-energy style rooted in street and social dance.  Dancers will learn dynamic movements like isolations and grooves, while also exploring their own style through freestyle exercises.  They will focus on rhythm, musicality, and performance quality through learning choreographic combinations.
Poms:  While learning this precision dance style, dancers will explore elements of jazz, hip hop, and cheer dance.  Students will build their technique and body awareness through conditioning and technical exercises, as well as build their performance quality through choreographic combinations.  Pom dance is upbeat and incorporates the use of pom poms during the performance.

DRESS CODE
Attire- All dancers should come to class wearing comfortable clothing for movement, jeans are not permitted.  Hair should be pulled back neatly away from the face.  Please see below for further details:
Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Hip Hop, Creative Movement & Ballet Basics:  Leotard, tights and optional skirt OR black pants with white t-shirt.
Hip Hop, Poms, Jazz/Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & Jazz/Contemporary:  Any color leotard or shirt with any color leggings, shorts, or pants.

Shoes- For combo classes, shoes should be in a labeled dance bag.
Ballet/Tap:  Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Ballet/Hip Hop:  Pink ballet shoes and clean, dance only sneakers.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Creative Movement & Ballet Basics:  Pink ballet shoes.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Jazz/Hip Hop & Musical Theatre Dance:  Black or tan dance shoes preferred, socks are acceptable.
Hip Hop & Poms:  Jazz shoes or clean, dance only sneakers.
Jazz/Contemporary:  Black or tan jazz shoes or contemporary half shoes.

ADULT CLASSES- Ages 18+

 
Class Descriptions
Adult Ballet/Jazz:  Combination class where dancer will learn Ballet and Jazz technique and terminology, work on balance, stamina and momentum, play with improvisation and learn choreography.  No prior dance experience required, just a fun way to exercise.
Parent Body Care & Recovery:  Parents are hardworking rockstars who deserve to take some time taking care of themselves.  Come learn about movement practices such as Bartenieff and Feldenkrais, developed and designed to relieve tension, prevent injury and build strength.  This class is taught in low light, with soothing music to provide a relaxing ambiance.