Dance Classes

• Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio, 7847 Caldwell Ave.
• Questions on dance program, please contact Dance Coordinator Lizzi: lwood@niles-parks.org 
• No classes March 23-28, May 23, 25
• Meet our Dance Teachers~ Lizzi, Trisha, Angel!
• Pop Up Dance Camps~ Dec 20, Jan 19, Feb 13, Feb 16, Mar 23-27, Apr 17

Spring Dance Recital

• Saturday, June 6 at Culver School.  Time: 11:00 am.
• Our Spring Dance Recital is how we celebrate a successful dance season!  This is a great chance for dancers to build self-confidence and shine on stage for their family and friends.
• Costume/Recital fee is $75, due at the time of registration.  Costume Fee Code: 110402-14
• Costume measurements will be taken by the Dance Coordinator during the first week of classes.  We do account for student growth in our measurments and will always size up if a dancer falls between sizes.

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.
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.
Ballet Minis: 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 amd positions, as well as build gross motor skills and coordination.  This class will include dance, music, and storytelling activities while incorporating various props.  This is a non-recital class.
Ballet/Tumbling: This class is the best of both worlds!  Dancers will learn ballet alignment, technique, and vocabulary, as well as introductory tumbing 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 choreographic combination of either jazz or hip hop.
Hip Hop/Tumbling: In this class dancers will learn high-energy hip hop combinations as well as beginner/intermediate tumbling skills.  These styles will be introduced through warm up, center, and across the floor exercises.  Students will progress through somersaults, cartwheels, bridge variations, and round offs.
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 performance quality through learning choreographic combinations.

Attire & Shoe Requirements
ATTIRE- All dancers should come to class wearing comfortable clothing for movements, jeans and dresses are not permitted.  Hair should be pulled back neatly away from the face.
Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Tumbling, Ballet Minis: Leotard, tights and optional skirt or black pants with white t-shirt.
Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop/Tumbling, Jazz/Hip Hop: Any color leotard or shirt with any color leggings, shorts, or pants.  Jeans and dresses are not permitted.

SHOES- Crocs, outside sneakers, or socks may not be worn.  For combo classes, shoes should be labeled in dance bag.
Ballet/Tap: Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Ballet Minis, Ballet/Tumbling: Pink ballet shoes.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Musical Theatre Dance: Black or tan shoes.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Jazz/Hip Hop: Black or tan jazz shoes, and clean, dance-only sneakers.
Hip Hop, Hip Hop/Tumbing: Clean, dance-only sneakers.