WEST RIDGE CENTER
Dance Curriculum
The Dance curriculum at West Ridge Center provides students of all ages with a high-quality and enjoyable dance education . The program is centered on a fun and nurturing environment that allows students to grow and advance at their own pace . Introductory classes focus on movement and coordination . Class levels progress to a more disciplined routine of stretching and proper techniques while promoting self-confidence . For more information on dance programs call 847.831.3810
1 . Attire
Ballet and Contemporary Classes : Girls wear pastel pink leotards ( without skirt or tutu ), pink tights and pink ballet shoes . Boys wear black pants , white or black shirt and black ballet shoes .
Tap : Girls wear pastel pink leotards ( without skirt or tutu ), pink tights and black tap shoes . Boys wear black pants , white or black shirt and black tap shoes .
Hip-Hop , Poms , Performance , and Adult Dance : Comfortable clothes ( no jeans ) and clean-soled shoes . No street shoes .
Jazz and Jazz II : Black pants ( no bare knees ), black leotard and black jazz shoes .
2 . No Class
Jan 2,16 , Feb 18-20 , Mar 25-31 , April 1 , 14
Dance
3 . Early Childhood Enrichment Combo
Extend your day by enrolling in a Childhood Enrichment Program and a Performing Arts Program ! Children will be escorted between the 2 programs by Park District Staff .
• Combo option is available for selected classes only , please look for our icon .
• Children attending morning Childhood Enrichment Programs should register for the lunch option and a 12:55pm combo Performing Arts Program ;
• Children attending the afternoon Childhood Enrichment Programs should register for the 11:45am combo Performing Arts Program ( without lunch option );
• Attire : Participants should follow the required class attire . Changing between classes should be limited to adding / removing one layer of clothing ( dance attire should be worn under regular clothes ).
• Choose the combo class barcode and identify the West Ridge Program your child is enrolled in when asked .
4 . Parents Showcase – On the final day of the program , parents are invited in for an in-class showcase .
5 . On Stage – Program ends with a final performance , on stage !
2017 Dance Show : :“ Lights , Camera , Dance !” Let our performers delight you with their passion , technique , and grace , as they take the stage on our Spring Dance Show ! Sat May 6 , 2017 , at Edgewood Middle School . Final Rehearsals will be held the afternoon-evening of May 5 .
All Winter and Spring dance classes perform on stage at the 2017 Dance Show . Prices include costume . Tickets sold separately . For more information or questions about purchasing tickets , call 847-579-3810 .
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