Dance Classes

Niles Park District Dance Classes:

• September 15-December 12 (No classes Nov 24-28)
• Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio, 7847 Caldwell Ave.
• Questions on dance program, please contact Dance Coordinator, Lizzi: [email protected]  
• Save the date- Holiday Performance on Saturday, December 5.  Time & location TBA.
• Meet Our Dance Teachers~ Lizzi, Trisha, Ava!

BALLET/TUMBLING:
This class is the best of both worlds!  Dancers will learn ballet alignment, technique, and vocabulary, as well as introductory tumbling skills.  Students will progress through somersaults, cartwheels, and bridges.

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 choreographc combination of either jazz or hip hop.

LYRICAL/JAZZ:
This beginner-level class introduces both Lyrical and Jazz techniques.  Through technical exercises and learning choreography, dancers will grow in their musicality, storytelling, and stage presence.

HIP HOP:
Hip Hop is a high-energy style rooted in street and social dance.  Dancers will learn dynamic movements like isolation and grooves, while also exploring their own style through freestyle exercises.  They will focus on rhythm, musicality, and performacne quality through learning choreographic combinations. 

BALLET:
This is a beginner level class introducing dancers to the fundamentals of ballet technique.  Dancers will gain awareness of alignment, balance, and flexibility through barre, center and across the floor exercises.

BALLET MINIS (Non-Performance Class):
This is a parent participatory class perfect 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/TAP:
This combination class introduces age-appropriate basics in ballet and tap.  Students learn correct technique and terminology, while building coordination, confidence, and poise.

ATTIRE & SHOE REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Ballet/Tap: Leotard, tights and optional skirt or black pants with white t-shirt.
Hip Hop, Jazz/Hip Hop, Lyrical/Jazz:  Any color leotard or shirt with any color leggings, shorts, or pants.
Beginner Ballet:  Leotard, tights and optional skirt.

Shoes- For combo classes, shoes should be in a labeled dance bag.  Crocs, outside sneakers, or socks may not be worn.
Ballet/Tap:  Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Jazz/Hip Hop:  Black or tan jazz shoes and clean, dance-only sneakers.
Hip Hop:  Clean, dance-only sneakers.
Lyrical/Jazz:  Black or tan dance shoes required, half sole lyrical shoes are optional.
Beginner Ballet:  Pink ballet shoes.