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 .
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 , 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
Sep 5 , Oct 3 , 10-12 , Nov 21-27 , Dec 3
3 . Details and More
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 this icon .
• Children attending morning childhood Enrichment Programs should register for 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 .
• 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 Childhood Enrichment Program your child is enrolled in when asked .
Parents Showcase – On the final day of the program , parents are invited in for an in-class showcase .
On Stage – Program ends with a final performance , on stage !
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Introductory Beginner
Progressive Ballet For more information call 847.831.3810
Dance
Fantasy Dance
[ Ages 2-4 ]
Let ' s dance and become the unimaginable . Students learn dance techniques centered on the “ theme of the week ” which will include Frozen , Cinderella , and others . Using props , costumes , and movement , children will develop dance skills and knowledge . This class creates the magic of movement , which leads student to love to dance ! No class on Oct 3 , 10-12 , Nov 21-27 . Instructor : Margo Proeh . Min / Max : 8 / 12 . 13 weeks . Sep 6-Dec 16 41941 Mon 12:55 - 1:40pm $ 336 / 386 42084 Mon 12:55 - 1:40pm $ 336 / 386 41943 Wed 12:55 - 1:40pm $ 336 / 386 42085 Wed 12:55 - 1:40pm $ 336 / 386 41944 Fri 1:45 - 2:30pm $ 336 / 386
Fancy Feet
[ Ages 3-5 ]
Focus is on an introduction of music and movement , while teaching the basics of classical ballet like posture , positions , rhythm skills , coordination , and self expression . Creative games and stories with imaginative exercises will be used . No class Dec 3 Instructor : Margo Proeh . Min / Max 6 / 12 . 14 weeks . Sep 10-Dec 17 42015 Mon 10am – 10:45am $ 260 / 280 42016 Fri 10am – 10:45am $ 260 / 280 41931 Sat 9:10am – 9:55am $ 260 / 280
Pre-Ballet I
[ Ages 3-5 ]
Students develop a foundation based on basic vocabulary and movements of classical ballet , in a ballet class setting . Fun activities build coordination , discipline , and muscle control . Instructor : Margo Proeh . Min / Max 6 / 10 . 14weeks . No class Nov 26 , Dec 3 Sep 10-Dec 17 41927 Sat 10-10:45am $ 260 / 280
Ballet I
[ Ages 4-7 ]
This is a beginner level class that introduces students to the structure and sequence of a traditional ballet class . Students will learn basic ballet principles such as ballet terminology , body positions , and common movement phrases . No class Dec 3 Min / Max 6 / 10 . Sep 12-Dec 12 41947 Mon 4-4:45pm $ 260 / 280