Registration for dance classes closes on August 30th. Classes are available for boys and girls ages 2-18. Specific classes available include ballet, tap, beginners combo, jazz & hip/hop and contemporary. Register on-Line at www. Marengo park district.org.
FALL 2023 DANCE PROGRAM
Register on-line at http://www.marengoparkdistrict.org
Fall dance will start the week of August 28th. No classes on Halloween or the week
of Thanksgiving. Recital will be at MCHS auditorium on December 8th and 9th.
TINY DANCERS (Parent/Tot):
Our Tiny Dancers class is a playful and engaging experience, designed to introduce basic dance steps and terminology through songs, stories, and play. This class focuses on building toddler’s self-confidence, enhancing their motor skills, coordination, socialization, listening skills while having fun. An adult must accompany their dancer to provide support and guidance, creating a memorable bonding experience! Through a combination of creative movement, music, and interactive activities, our Tiny Dancers class aims to provide a positive and enjoyable introduction to the world of dance.
Dates: Tuesdays, 5:05-5:45 p.m. starts on August 29th
Ages: 2 – young 3 yr. old’s
Cost: Resident -$135, Non-Resident – $160
PRE-COMBO 1:
Our 45-minute Ballet/Tap combination class for 3–4 year old’s focuses on ballet and tap fundamentals while taking into consideration the unique way their bodies move and learn. Our classes are carefully crafted to guide our little dancers in learning to follow directions, imitate movement, and develop balance and coordination skills through age-appropriate exercises and activities. With curriculum tailored to their developmental stage these classes will build a strong foundation for future learning and growth and ignite a love for dance in our youngest performers. Students should arrive in class with tap shoes on.
Dates: Tuesdays, 4:15-5:00 p.m. starts on August 29th
Ages: 3 – 4 yr. old’s
Cost: Resident – $135, Non-Resident – $160
PRE-K COMBO 2:
Our 45-minute Ballet/Tap combination class for 4–5 year old’s focuses on ballet and tap fundamentals while taking into consideration the unique way their bodies move and learn. Our classes are carefully crafted to guide our little dancers in learning to follow directions, imitate movement, and develop balance and coordination skills through age-appropriate exercises and activities. With curriculum tailored to their developmental stage, these classes will build a strong foundation for future learning and growth and ignite a love for dance in our youngest performers. Students should arrive in class with tap shoes on.
Dates: Tuesdays, 5:50-6:35 p.m. starts on August 29th
Ages: 4 – 5 yr. old’s
Cost: Resident – $135, Non-Resident – $160
COMBO-3
Our one-hour Ballet/Tap/Jazz combination class for 5 – 6 year old’s is a dynamic, engaging and well-rounded dance experience designed to foster confidence and self-expression. Our class focuses on developing a wide range of skills including coordination, rhythm, spatial awareness, flexibility, balance, musicality, and control. Through imaginative exercise and playful choreography, our young dancers are encouraged to explore their own creativity while building a solid foundation in dance technique. Our dance class provides a nurturing environment where confidence blossoms and the love of dance flourishes.
Dates: Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. starts on August 31st
Ages: 5 – 6 yr. old’s
Cost: Resident – $160, Non-Resident – $190
COMBO-4:
Our one-hour Ballet/Tap/Jazz combination class for 6 -7year old’s is a dynamic, engaging, and well-rounded dance experience designed to foster confidence and self-expression. Our class focuses on developing a wide range of skills including coordination, rhythm, spatial awareness, flexibility, balance, musicality, and control. Through imaginative exercise and playful choreography, our young dancers are encouraged to explore their own creativity while building a solid foundation in dance technique. Our dance class provides a nurturing environment where confidence blossoms and the love of dance flourishes.
Dates: Thursdays, 5:35-6:35 p.m. starts on August 31st
Ages: 6 – 7 yr. old’s
Cost: Resident-$160, Non-Resident-$190
BALLET/LYRICAL 1:
This ballet/lyrical class will combine the grace and precision of ballet with the emotive expression of lyrical dance. Dancers will learn classical ballet techniques such as posture, alignment and turnout, as well as the fluid and expressive movements of lyrical. The class will focus on lyrical with ballet elements, dance and work on strength, grace, and flexibility. This class will help the dancers to learn self-expression, coordination and to find the beauty and fun in dance.
Dates: Mondays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. starts on August 28th
Ages: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders
Cost: Resident $160, Non-Resident- $190
BALLET/LYRICAL 2:
This ballet/lyrical class will combine the grace and precision of ballet with the emotive expression of lyrical dance. Dancers will learn classical ballet techniques such as posture, alignment and turnout, as well as the fluid and expressive movements of lyrical. Dancers will also work on strength, grace, and flexibility. This class will help the dancers to learn self-expression, coordination and to find the beauty and fun in dance.
Dates: Mondays, 6:00-6:45 p.m. starts on August 28th
Ages: 5th grade and up
Cost: Resident $160, Non-Resident- $190
JAZZ/HIP HOP 1:
This jazz/hip hop class combines the upbeat energetic movements of hip hop with rhythmic and syncopated movements of jazz. Dancers will learn the foundational techniques of both genres while also building strength, coordination, musicality and flexibility. The class will focus on hip hop with jazz elements and technique. While incorporating interactive activities, dancers will learn some fun and cool tricks to do while dancing.
Dates: Mondays at 5:15-6:00 p.m. starts on August 29th
Ages: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders
Cost: Resident – $160, Non-Resident – $190
JAZZ/HIP HOP 2:
This jazz/hip hop class combines the upbeat energetic movements of hip hop with rhythmic and syncopated movements of jazz. Dancers will learn the foundational techniques of both genres while also building strength, coordination, musicality and flexibility. This class will work on tricks and sharper movements, which helps the dancers become stronger and more flexible. Dancers will be able to express themselves through creative freestyle all while having fun.
Dates: Mondays at 6:45-7:30 p.m. starts on August 29th
Ages: 5th grade and up
Cost: Resident – $160, Non-Resident – $190
TAP 1:
Students will learn tap dancing using special tap shoes to create different rhythms and sounds. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills.
Dates: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:00 p.m. starts on August 29th
Ages: Ages 6 and up; New tap dancers and those with 2 years or less of tap dance experience.
Cost: Resident – $160, Non-Resident – $190
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