• Parents/Guests are invitedto watch the first class ofeach session.All other parent viewing is at theinstructor’s discretion.• Pre-school participants must be toilet trainedand 3 years old by 9/1/13.• Ballet Attire: solid colored leotard, pink tights, ballet slippers andhair pulled back.The art of dance is a wonderful gift; it helps develop rhythm, coordination,balance and posture, while promoting poise, confidence, character,self-esteem and physical fitness. Thus, ourmission is to provide an environment inwhich students can explore various formsof movement in a fun and creative way.• Tap Attire: solid coloredleotard, pink tights, tap shoesand hair pulled back.• Combo Tots and Combo Kidz Attire:solid colored leotard, pink tights, Balletslippers, tap shoes and hair pulled back.• All Other Dance Attire: Solid Leotard, tights or loose fitting clothes,jazz shoes (ballet slippers maybe required) and hair pulled back.• Both boys and girls are welcome to attend all dance classes.Two-Tu Fun (Age: 2.5)Children will be introduced to the world of dance throughcreative movement and imaginative play in a nurturing andplayful environment. This is a non-recital class. Parents mayobserve a special performance on the last day.Twinkle Toes (Age: 3)Children learn basic ballet techniques in a creativeatmosphere.Twinkle Stars (Age: 4)Similar to Twinkle Toes children learn the basics of balletin a creative atmosphere.Combo Tots (Ages 3–5)Offers students a chance to explore the fundamentals ofballet, tap, jazz and creative movement.Pom & Cheerleading I (Grades: 1–3)This introductory class teaches innovative dance moves,routines and stunts that will make you an expert on yourschool’s Pom team or Cheerleading Squad. It will prepareyou for the Devonshire Pom Team that performs atcommunity venues.Combo Kidz I (Grades: K–1)Offers students a chance to explore the fundamentals ofballet, tap, jazz and creative movement.Ballet I/II (Grades: K–3)Designed to focus on basic steps, positions andterminology, while emphasizing good techniques. Studentslearn new concepts through imagination and individualexpression.Ballet II /III (Grades: 2–5)Designed for students who have taken at least two years ofBallet I. Continue to learn technique, rhythm and balancewhile expanding self-confidence and ballet terminology.Combo Kidz II (Grades: 2–3)Covers introductory–intermediate techniques and offersstudents a variety of fundamentals in ballet, tap, jazz andcreative movement.Pom & Cheerleading II/III (Grades: 4–9)Introductory–intermediate class with more progressivecurriculum in innovative dance moves, routines and stuntsdesigned to prepare you to perform and compete with theDevonshire Pom Team.Hip Kidz (Grades: 1–3)Dance to your favorite hip-hop and pop music whilelearning all the funkiest dance moves. Hip Kidz is anintroductory class that emphasizes basic jazz dancetechnique.Jazz/TapThis popular class teaches the basics of jazz isolations,rhythmic stretches and floor combinations. The style isupbeat and funky, yet slow enough for students to masterthe coordination exercises and feel good about dancing.This is a great class for improving coordination, flexibility,and dance technique.Beginning BalletThis class is designed for older students with little to noballet experience. Ballet fundamentals are presented with asolid dance foundation. Students are also introduced to theterminology and class structure.Hip Hop (Grades: 4–5)This MTV dance style class incorporates the best of funkand hip hop styles. This is an introductory level class.Ballet IV (Grades: 6–7)Designed for students who have taken two years of BalletIII. Continue to learn techniques, rhythm, and balance whileexpanding self-confidence and knowledge of terminology.Ballet V Pre-PointeFor students who have taken two years of Ballet IV.Continue to learn technique, rhythm, and balance whileexpanding self-confidence and knowledge of terminology.Students will prepare for and be introduced to ballet enpointe.Ballet VI–Pointe IThis continuing ballet class is designed for students who havetaken two years of Ballet V–Pre Pointe. This class is meant toassist students in continuing to strengthen ballet techniquewhile they simultaneously participate in Pointe class.Pointe IIThis continuing ballet class is designed for students who havetaken two years of Ballet VI–Pointe I. This class is meant toassist students in continuing to strengthen ballet techniquewhile they simultaneously participate in Pointe class.Hip Hop for Teens (Grades 6–12)Instruction in funk and hip hop jazz styles at anintroductory to intermediate level.Cirque Dance (Ages 6 +)Combining basic tumbling, circus skills and high energydance choreography, this will be a fun experience for all levels.Modern/LyricalA combination of ballet and free flowing movement, thisclass will concentrate on basic ballet technique and how totell a story through movement. Previous ballet experienceis a must.Conditioning for DancersDancers will learn how to strengthen and tone their bodiesto better their technique, and reduce injury while increasingflexibility. This is not a recital performance class, but willgain skills to improve their balance, stability, and overallwell-being.• Take any dance class and get Jazz/Tap, Modern/Lyrical, Tap, Conditioning for Dancers and/or Cirque Dance class for half price• The Dance Duet Combo is 15% off the 2nd class for the same participate or other household member• The Dance Trio is 25% off the 2nd and 3rd classes for the same participate or other household member.26 | <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong>
Tot Classes (Children must be 2.5 at the start of each session)M 6/10-7/15 3:30-4 Kristie Two-Tu Fun $67/$84 213543-01Tots Classes (Ages: 3–5)M 6/10-7/15 4-4:45 Kristie Twinkle Toes $70/$87 211721-01M 6/10-7/15 5:30-6:15 Kristie Twinkle Stars $70/$87 211722-01T 6/11-7/16 3:30-4:15 Alisa Twinkle Stars $70/$87 211722-02W 6/12-7/17 3:30-4:15 Alisa Twinkle Toes $70/$87 211721-02W 6/12-7/17 4:15-5 Alisa Combo Tots $70/$87 215921-01Th* 6/13-7/25 3:45-4:30 Chelsie Combo Tots $70/$87 215921-02Th* 6/13-7/25 4-4:45 Jessica Tots Poms & Cheerleading $70/$87 215430-01Children’s Classes (Grades: K–3)M 6/10-7/15 4:45-5:30 Kristie Combo Kidz I $70/$87 215932-01M 6/10-7/15 6:15-7 Kristie Ballet I/II $70/$87 211731-01T 6/11-7/14 4:15-5 Alisa Ballet II/III $70/$87 211732-01W 6/12-7/13 5-5:45 Alisa Combo Kidz II $70/$87 215931-01Th* 6/13-7/25 4:30-5:15 Chelsie Combo Kidz I $70/$87 215932-02Th* 6/13-7/25 4:45-5:30 Jessica Poms & Cheerleading I/II $70/$87 215431-01F 6/14-7/19 4-4:45 Chelsie Hip Kidz $70/$87 214531-01Youth Classes (Grades: 4–5)M 6/10-7/15 6:15-7 Kristie Ballet I/II $70/$87 211731-01T 6/11-7/14 4:15-5 Alisa Ballet II/III $70/$87 211732-01Th* 6/13-7/25 7:15-8:15 Chelsie Jazz / Tap $73/$89 213631-02Th* 6/13-7/25 4:45-5:30 Jessica Poms & Cheerleading I/II $70/$87 215431-01Th* 6/13-7/25 5:30-6:15 Jessica Beginning Ballet $70/$87 211734-01F 6/14-7/19 4:45-5:45 Chelsie Hip Hop $73/$89 214541-01Preteen/Teen Classes (Grades: 6 +)T 6/11-7/16 5-6 Alisa Ballet IV/V $73/$89 211743-01T 6/11-7/16 7:15-8:15 Alisa Pointe I/II $73/$89 211745-01W 6/12-7/17 6-7 Alisa Lyrical $73/$89 214641-01W 6/12-7/17 7-8 Alisa Jazz/Tap $73/$89 213631-01Th* 6/13-7/25 5:15-6:15 Chelsie Conditioning for Dancers $73/$89 215441-01Th* 6/13-7/25 6:15-7:15 Chelsie Leaps and Turns $73/$89 215451-01Th* 6/13-7/25 7:15-8:15 Chelsie Jazz/Tap $73/$89 213631-01Th* 6/13-7/25 5:30-6:15 Jessica Beginning Ballet $70/$87 211734-01F 6/14-7/19 6-6:45 Tony Hip Hop for teens $70/$87 214941-01F 6/14-7/19 7-7:45 Tony Modern $70/$87 214641-02F 6/14-7/19 7:45-8:30 Tony Broadway Dance $70/$87 211720-01Adult Classes (Age 14 and up)T 6/11-7/16 6:15-7:15 Alisa Adult Ballet $73/$89 213641-01Dance* No classes on July 4International Folk DancingThis class is for people of all ages who love to move to music. In no time at all you’ll be dancing a Greek Syrto, a Romanian Sirba, an Israeli Horaand many other dances from all over the world including American contras and English and Scottish set dances. There are no prerequisites and nodance experience needed to join this very social group A great place to meet people and make new friends. No registration is necessary as the feeis collected weekly at the door. Class meets Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. in the aerobics room at the Weber Leisure Center. $5 per class.<strong>Summer</strong> <strong>2013</strong> | 27