Geneva Park District Summer 2019 Program Guide Summer2019_ProgramGuide | Page 52

Sunset Dance Academy The Sunset Dance Academy offers both classes and dance company opportunities for all ages and skill levels. Our affordable and inviting classes offer professional instruction in all styles of dance, and help guide the way for students to have fun, gain confidence, learn social skills, and expand their creativity. The Sunset Dance Academy holds two recitals each year -- a Holiday Showcase and a Spring Recital. Costume fees for these recitals are included in dance class fees. Recitals are held in the Geneva High School Auditorium. Spring Recital information is printed in the Winter and Spring brochures. Open enrollment for Sunset Dance Company is in August. Turn to page 53 for details. Dance Descriptions with level progressions Ballet Other Styles of Dance Mommy & Me Ages 18-29 months In this class, tots will be guided through dance and creative movement/ play with a parental figure. Tots need dance attire, adults need comfortable clothing. Tiny Toes / Pre-Ballet Acro - when offered Dance and gymnastics in one class! Acro will be beneficial for both art forms! Learn and perfect gymnastics skills, tumbling moves, leaps , turns and tricks. This class will also incorporate different styles of dance to complement gymnastics, including lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. All levels and experience are welcome. Ages 2.5-6 Tiny Toes and Pre-Ballet classes introduce simple ballet movements and terminology through fun music, choreography, and props. Pre-Ballet 2 prepares four- to six-year-old dancers for Beginning Ballet. Combo Classes Ballet Hip Hop Ages 4+ Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet. Classes will focus on technique, proper body alignment, coordination, and rhythm. Students will be introduced to barre, center work combinations, and routines. Allegro* Dancers 4-7 by invitation only, who have mastered their age appropriate level requirements. Students will learn dance styles at a quicker (allegro) pace, and will study multiple styles of dance. Ballet 1 Dancers who progress to more advanced barre and centre combinations, choreography, and terminology. Ballet 2* Dancers who have mastered the requirements for Ballet 1 progress to a more advanced barre and centre combinations, choreography, and terminology. *Instructor approval needed for Allegro and Ballet 2. Have make fun and new in the friends Dance Sunset progr am! Combo classes give dancers an introduction to different dance styles each week. Level 2 of combo classes are by invitation only once the child has progressed through the original combo class. Hip Hop dancing emulates steps created by hip-hop culture, seen everywhere from music videos to dance teams. Lyrical Lyrical is a combination of ballet techniques and fluid jazz movements. Dancers will learn to dance with emotion and connectivity in their movements. Musical Theatre and Jazz In Musical Theatre, dancers learn about famous choreographers, dances, and styles from classic and current musicals. Jazz dance introduces participants to new rhythms, steps, and movements in a fun and exciting atmosphere that will increase flexibility and strength. Tap Tap develops coordination, rhythm, and timing. Participants learn technique with barre, centre work, and combinations. Dance class attire Ballet and Lyrical • Up to Level 1 = pink leotard • Level 1+ = black leotard • Company = royal blue leotard • All levels = pink tights, ballet shoes, and ballet skirts • Hair in a bun 52 genevaparks.org Hip Hop • Form fitting athletic clothes • Black jazz shoes Jazz and Musical Theatre • Form fitting top and jazz pants, bike shorts, or capris • Tan tights and tan jazz shoes • Hair in ponytail or bun 630-232-4542 Tap • • • • Same clothes as jazz Up to level 1 = black tap shoes Level 1+ = tan tap shoes Hair in ponytail Combo • Both styles of shoes Stay Connected!