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Fall Studio Dance

Studio Dance is designed to introduce and continue your child's knowledge and skills in a variety of dance forms. Using studio-quality instructors and curriculum, dancers will have the opportunity to engage in dance classes that build a strong foundation and enhance technique in a structured learning environment. All dancers must the appropriate age by the first class and potty trained.

ENROLL IN FALL STUDIO DANCE AND RECEIVE PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011 RECITAL SESSION!

Contact the Dance Coordinator, Lisa Stay for more information about our Studio Dance program at 847-599-3765 or lisastay@gurneeparkdistrict.com


Meet Our Staff

The Gurnee Park District Dance Staff members have a combined 150 years of dance experience! Within our staff, we have:

  • A professional jazz dancer with one of the most prestigious jazz groups in the Philippines
  • A staff member that graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree emphasis in Dance Performance
  • A staff member that spent four years as a core dancer and choreographer for AMEBA Aerial and Acrobatic Dance Company in Chicago

For more information about our fantastic Dance Staff, read the Dance Staff Bios.

Dance Staff Bios


Studio Dance Classes

FALL2010 Classes

Mommy and Me

22mos.-2.5yrs

Moms, join in on the fun with your little one! This class is filled with activities that explore flexibility, rhythm, balance, coordination, gross motor skills and creativity using dance, props and games. Instructed by Miss Nicole Lother

Tiny Dancers

2.5yrs-3yrs

Children will learn creative movement dances while incorporating props such as pom pons, beanie babies and scarves.

Beginning Dance 1

3-4yrs

Basic ballet steps and positions are taught, along with creative movement and body recognition. This class stresses repetition for muscle strength and memory.

NEW! Busy Boys

3-5yrs

NEW! This all-boy class will focus on rhythm, coordination, and movement through hip hop, tap and interactive dance. Contact Lisa Stay to inquire about boys tap shoes.

Ballerina Princess

4-5yrs

Music, costume and dance props will encourage princesses to use their imagination as they learn basic ballet steps. Ballerinas will use the last 15 minutes of class for craft creation.

Beginning Dance 2

4-5yrs

This class introduces basic tap steps and rhythms while expanding the ballet curriculum of Beginning Dance 1.

Jazz/Tap 1; Jazz/Tap 2

5-7yrs; 8-10yrs

Students learn basic jazz steps and floor routines to popular music. They will work on coordination, flexibility, strength and free movement by doin center work and moving across the floor. In tap, dancers will learn basic steps, rhythms and combinations in center and moving across the floor.

Ballet

5-8yrs

Focus is on the foundation of ballet dance including positions, ballet alignment and overall ballet technique and etiquette.

Ballet/Tap 1; Ballet/Tap 2; Ballet/Tap 3

5-7yrs; 8-10yrs; 11+yrs

Students learn body alignment and control. Classes follow barre work for placement, center work for confidence and stretches for flexibility. In tap, dancers learn basic steps, rhythms and combinations in center and moving across the floor.

Hip Hop 1; Hip Hop 2; Hip Hop 3; Teen Hip Hop

5-7yrs; 8-10yrs; 10-12yrs; 13-18yrs

Hip Hop combines street and dance team movement, as well as providing a great cardiovascular workout.

Leaps and Turns

12-15yrs

Dancers work to improve their techniques through conditioning, stretching and repetitive movement. Perfection of leaping and turning skills enables dancers to improve overall technique while learning control and grace. This class is great for cheerleaders, pom squad members or those wishing to expand dance technique and abilities.

Modern 1; Modern 2

9+yrs

This contemporary dance class, done in bare feet, focuses on free movement which rebels against strict ballet form and technique. Modern 1 – Students with less than 3 session of modern dance training; Modern 2 – For students with more than 3 sessions of modern dance training

NEW! Rhythm and Tap

9+yrs

Focus is on the foundation of tap including technique, rhythm and sounds, with emphasis on overall coordination and tap steps.

NEW! Clinics

8yrs & Up

Attend a one-day intensive class focusing on mastery of technique, flexibility and performance skills in one of three disciplines: Jazz/Hip Hop, Ballet/Modern and Pom Dance. Students should bring a sack lunch (no refrigerator available), a healthy snack and a water bottle.


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