Fall Guide 2024

Dance

The Dundee Township Park District Dance Program has class offerings for two years and older. Styles of dance range from ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and pointe. Dance is offered year-round with new class sessions beginning in the winter, summer, and fall. The winter/spring session includes a dance recital that is typically held in May. We have classes for all abilities and welcome all to come dance with us!

Ages serve as a guideline only. Dundee Township Park District reserves the right to place dancers in classes suitable to ability. Go to www.discountdance.com for required class attire. It is not necessary to purchase directly from this website, but colors of shoes and recommended attire will be shown for your convenience. The website will provide competitive pricing and purchasing convenience. On website click “Find My Teacher” and enter Teacher ID: 65469. On the line that says Available click Studio/Store Page. Once in the store, choose the class you are enrolled in and it will give the dress code and options you can choose from.

Preschool Ballet I 3-4 years Learn beginning ballet techniques, basic positions, form at the ballet barre and creative routines. 44300-00 Sept. 7-Dec. 14* Sa/9:00-9:45 am $117(R)/$137(NR) RA 44300-01 Sept. 10-Dec. 10* Tu/4:15-5:00 pm $117(R)/$137(NR) RA *No Class: 9/21, 10/12, 11/5, 11/26 , 11/30 Kinder Ballet 5-6 years This class will emphasize beginning ballet techniques and positions. Creative routines and form at the ballet barre will be taught. 44302-00 Sept. 7-Dec. 14* Sa/11:00-11:45 am $117(R)/$137(NR) RA 44302-01 Sept. 11-Dec. 11* W/4:15-5:00 pm $127(R)/$147(NR) RA *No Class: 9/21, 10/12, 11/27, 11/30 Ballet I 6-9 years Ballet is a base for all dance forms that instills grace and coordi nation. This class will include proper placement, barre work, and center work. 44303-00 Sept. 7-Dec. 14* Sa/12:00-1:00 pm $126(R)/$146(NR) RA *No Class: 9/21, 10/12, 11/30 Pre Pointe 8-18 years An introduction to pointe. Students should also be enrolled in Ballet II or III. Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student’s strength and physical development, not by age. Instructors will notify parents and students when they have the necessary strength and maturity to go on pointe. 44304-00 Sept. 10-Dec. 10* Tu/6:00-6:15 pm $33(R)/$53(NR) RA *No Class: 11/5, 11/26

Ballet II 9-12 years Proper placement and control to execute ballet moves will be included. Students will also focus on strength and flexibility. More intricate jumps and turns will be introduced. 44305-00 Sept. 10-Dec. 10* Tu/5:00-6:00 pm $126(R)/$146(NR) RA *No Class: 11/5, 11/26 Ballet III 12-18 years Refining technique, the quality of movement and perfecting skills will all be included in this class. Instructor approval required. 44312-00 Sept. 10-Dec. 10* Tu/6:15-7:30 pm $132(R)/$152(NR) RA *No Class: 11/5, 11/26 Pointe 12-18 years Students must have prior ballet experience and be enrolled in Ballet III. This class will include barre exercises, across the floor combination and center work. 44309-00 Sept. 10-Dec. 10* Tu/7:30-8:00 pm $63(R)/$83(NR) RA *No Class: 11/5, 11/26 Contemporary II 9-12 years A style of expressive dance combined with classical, jazz, and modern elements to connect the mind and body through movement. Students must also be enrolled in a ballet class. 44306-00 Sept. 11-Dec. 11* W/5:00-6:00 pm $137(R)/$157(NR) RA *No Class: 11/27

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