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26 / LOMBARDPARKS D A N C E LOCATION: All classes take place at Sunset Knoll Recreation Center. MOVIN' & SHAKIN' (Ages 3-4) Your preschooler will use imagination in this movement and dance class that also includes plenty of game-playing to keep them interested. Ballet shoes required. Children must be toilet independent. Class Will Not Meet On: 03/28, 05/23 Instructor: Arianna Robertson Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 103100-02 Sa 03/07 - 05/30 9:30 - 10:00 am $47/$51 FAIRYTALE DANCE (Ages 3-4) This class introduces dance using ballet as a foundation, but also explores sound and movement. We will read a fairytale each week and through creative movement explore the story through dance. Ballet shoes are required. Children must be toilet independent. Class Will Not Meet On: 03/31 Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 103101-01 Tu 03/10 - 05/26 10:45 - 11:30 am $70/$74 PRE TAP & JAZZ (Ages 4-5) Learn the basics of both tap and jazz in this class designed especially for preschoolers! Tap and jazz shoes required. Children must be toilet independent. Class Will Not Meet On: 04/02 Instructor: Arianna Robertson Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 103104-01 Th 03/12 - 05/28 5:00 - 5:55 pm $94/$99 PRE-BALLET (Ages 4-5) Pre-Ballet I (age 4-5): Little dancers are introduced to the structure of ballet class, ballet etiquette, basic terminology, feet and arm positions and musicality. These classes will incorporate props and dance games as well as develop each child's creativity and encourage self-expression. Pre-Ballet II (age 5): This class is for students who have completed Pre-Ballet I, Fairy Princess Dance and for the 5 year old new to ballet. Students will build upon the basic structure of the ballet class, develop spatial awareness, work on posture, coordination, learn the foundation of barre work, continue progress with arms and feet positions as well as incorporate basic ballet technique in the center. Learn new skills and build on across the floor exercises. Class Will Not Meet On: 03/28, 03/31, 04/02, 05/23 Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad (Tu,Th); Arianna Robertson (Sa) Code Level Day Date Time R/NR Fee 103102-01 I Tu 03/10 - 05/26 10:00 - 10:45 am $70/$74 103102-03 II Th 03/12 - 05/28 4:15 - 5:00 pm $70/$74 103102-04 I & II Sa 03/07 - 05/30 10:00 - 10:45 am $70/$74 BALLET (Ages 5-9) Dancers will develop their classical ballet skills through a series of classes. These classes will progress in finesse and difficulty as the dancers develop mastery, while keeping track of their physical development as children. These classes develop skills in the basic ballet barre exercises, along with appropriate upper body strength, ballet head positions, and port de bras (corresponding arm positions). Ballet I (ages 5-6): This class will build upon the basic ballet technique learned in pre-ballet and or fairy princess dance. Emphasis will be placed on musicality, posture, patterns, stage directions, flexibility, terminology and linking steps together. Ballet II (ages 7-9): This expands on the ballet technique learned in Ballet I. Ballet II emphasizes feet, arm and body positions, correct body placement, preparation for turns, barre work, ballet stretching, musicality, memorizing ballet combinations and choreography, ballet etiquette and the advancement of classical ballet technique. Class Will Not Meet On: 03/28, 03/30, 04/02, 05/23, 05/25 Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad (M,Th); Arianna Robertson (Sa) Code Level Day Date Time R/NR Fee 103103-01 I M 03/09 - 06/01 5:00 - 5:55 pm $94/$99 103103-02 II Th 03/12 - 05/28 5:00 - 6:15 pm $117/$122 103103-03 I & II Sa 03/07 - 05/30 11:30 am - 12:25 pm $94/$99 SPRING SHOWCASE Spring dancers will have the opportunity to participate in the Spring Dance Showcase at Lilacia Park! Each class will perform a short number. Dance attire will be matching, and purchased by parents, with direction from staff. The Spring Dance Showcase will be held on Saturday, May 30, with a rain date of May 31. DANCE DRESS CODE Appropriate dance attire is required for all dance classes. No jeans, dresses, sandals, or street shoes are allowed. All dancers must wear the following dance shoes to class: black jazz shoes for all hip hop and pom/jazz classes, black tap shoes for all tap classes, and white or pink ballet shoes for all pre-ballet, ballet, and lyrical/contemporary classes.