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Dance
Dance Class Descriptions
Holiday Nutcracker Performance
December 18* ~ 12:30 and 3:30 pm ~ GHS Auditorium
Tickets: $9 each
Dress Rehearsal: December 17*
*Dates/Times may change due to District 304 schedule
Class Descriptions
Mommy & Me
In this class, tots ages 18-29 months 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/Ballet/Lyrical
Tiny Toes and Pre-Ballet classes introduce simple ballet movements and
terminology through fun music, choreography, and props. Lyrical ballet
is the fusion of ballet and jazz and allows the dancer to express emotion
through the movements. To progress to Ballet 2, 3 or 4 instructor approval is required for
enrollment. Detailed class sheets are available outside of the dance room.
Required dance attire includes:
• Leotard and tan tights
• Pink leather ballet shoes - cut laces off
• Hair pulled away from face (in bun or braid)
• Ballet skirts may be worn
• No baggy or street clothes
• Tan jazz shoes are required for Lyrical classes.
Please note: Label all shoes with name & home phone number
Tap
Develops coordination, rhythm, and timing. Participants learn technique
with barre, center work combinations and routines. To progress to Tap 2 instructor
approval is required for enrollment. Detailed class sheets are available outside of the dance room.
Required dance attire includes:
• Leotard, tan tights and tan tap shoes
• Tight fitting jazz pants may be worn
• Hair pulled away from face (in bun or braid)
• No baggy or street clothes
Please note: Label all shoes with name & home phone number
Musical Theatre
Learn dances and styles from classic and current musicals.
• Tan jazz shoes
Jazz/Hip Hop
Jazz dance introduces participants to new rhythms, steps, and movements in a fun and exciting atmosphere that will increase flexibility and
strength. Hip Hop dancing emulates the dance steps seen in music videos
or on dance teams. To progress to Jazz 2, 3 or 4 and Hip Hop 2 and 3, instructor approval
is required for enrollment. Detailed class sheets are available outside of the dance room.
Required dance attire includes:
• Leotard and tan tights
• Hair pulled away from face (in bun or braid)
• Tight fitting jazz pants
• No baggy or street clothes
• Jazz class: tan jazz shoes (no gym shoes)
• Hip Hop class: black jazz shoes (no gym shoes)
Please note: Label all shoes with name & home phone number
Combo Classes
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Dance Company Classes: Audition only
Turn to page 58 for Sunset Dancer Dance Company information.
Resident Registration Day December 6
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