WEST RIDGE CENTER
Dance
Dance
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
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 .
Fantasy Dance Days | Ages 3-5 |
Register for as many as you ’ d like ! In this class students |
will dance and become the unimaginable . They will learn |
dance techniques centered on the theme of the week . Using |
props , costumes , and movement , children will develop |
knowledge , skill and understanding of basic dance moves and |
performance . Instructor : Margo Proeh . Min / Max : 8 / 12 . |
May 10 | Frozen Dance Day |
2420200-A |
W |
10-10:45am |
$ 25 / 35 |
2420200-B |
W |
1-2pm |
$ 25 / 35 |
May 17 | Peter Pan Dance Day |
2420200-C |
W |
10-10:45am |
$ 25 / 35 |
2420200-D |
W |
1-2pm |
$ 25 / 35 |
May 24 | Cinderella Dance Day |
2420200-E |
W |
10-10:45am |
$ 25 / 35 |
2420200-F |
W |
1-2pm |
$ 25 / 35 |
May 31 | Sleeping Beauty Dance Day |
2420200-G |
W |
10-10:45am |
$ 25 / 35 |
2420200-H |
W |
1-2pm |
$ 25 / 35 |
Jun 7 | Swan Lake Dance Day |
2420200-I |
W |
10-10:45am |
$ 25 / 35 |
2420200-J |
W |
1-2pm |
$ 25 / 35 |
Jun 14 | Aladdin Dance Day |
2420200-K |
W |
10-10:45am |
$ 25 / 35 |
2420200-L |
W |
1-2pm |
$ 25 / 35 |
Pre-Ballet I – Barre Basics | Ages 5-8 Learn the basics , barre exercises teach body position , conditioning , flexibility and control . Develop your skills while learning the most important Ballet Fundamentals ! Instructor : Margo Proeh . Min / Max 8 / 12 . 6 weeks . May 10 – Jun 14 2420201-A W 11am-12pm $ 126 / 146
Pre-School Rock Stars * | Ages 3-5 Bring your little rock star to sing their hearts out in this magical class . Sing children ’ s Disney songs and some classic rock song along with a live guitar . Never too early to instill the power of ( kid friendly ) rock n roll in the youth of America ! Rock stars will also create an original song in each class . Min / Max 7 / 20 . 6 weeks . May 11 – Jun 15 2420203-A Th 9-9:45am $ 111 / 131
Hip-Hop , Poms , Performance , and Adult Dance : Comfortable clothes ( no jeans ) and clean-soled shoes . No street shoes . No Class May 26-29
Dancing Video Daze * | Ages 3-5 , Grades K-1 Learn dance and performance techniques and dance in a music video ! Style your own wardrobe and costumes with our items provided . Parents can join us and film our music video at the end of the last class ! Instructor : Margo Proeh . Min / Max 8 / 12 . 6 weeks . May 9 – Jun 13 Ages 3-5 2420202-A Tu 3:30-4:30pm $ 126 / 146 Grades K-1 2420202-B Tu 4:45-5:45pm $ 126 / 146
Bollywood Dancing * | Ages 8 - Adult This modern Indian dance style combines classical Indian Dance styles with the latest Bollywood tracks . Have fun and expand your dance skills with this new class ! Min / Max 4 / 15 . 6 weeks . May 11-Jun 15 Youth | Ages 8-13 2420101-A Th 5:45-6:45pm $ 108 / 128 Adult | Ages 16 + 2420101-B Th 7-8pm $ 108 / 128
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 . Instructor : Tara Drazner . Min / Max 4 / 10 . No class on May 29 . 5 weeks May 8 – Jun 12 2420100-A Mon 5-5:45pm $ 60 / 80
Pom * | Ages 7-13
From fast sharp moves to high energy combinations , learn techniques in motions , jumps , cheer , kick and choreography . A great way to prepare for competitive and / or performance Pom and Cheer teams or just learn some new skills and have fun !
Instructor : Tara Drazner . Min / Max 4 / 15 . No class on May 29 . 5 weeks May 8 - Jun 12 2420102-A Mon 6-6:45pm $ 60 / 80
* Parents Showcase - On the final day of the program , parents are invited in for an in-class showcase .
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