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Dance NPD Dance Program

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- DANCE PROGRAM -

Niles Park District performing arts program offers a variety of dance
classes for girls and boys that accommodate many levels of abilities and personal styles. For
our students to get the most out of their training, class placement may be at teachers’
discretion. Children being in the appropriate class are important for growth and safety.
Dawn Brunner Jacqueline Mendoza Melissa Schrader PlEASE REgiSTER EARly, ClASSES Fill qUiCkly.

MEET OUR DANCE INSTRUCTORS!
Dawn Brunner Jacqueline Mendoza Melissa Schrader
Dawn comes to the Niles Park District with over 30 years of Jackie began dancing at the age of 3. She studied at various Melissa began dancing at the age of 3 at the
dance teaching experience to students ages 2-98 years old. Chicago and suburban studios before teaching at age 17. Vernon Hills Park District. She was offered a
She is certified to teach Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Jackie took her passion to the next level at Northeastern teaching position at the same studio at 17
Musical Theater, Poms, Hip Hop and Tumbling. In addition Illinois University where she focused her studies on early years old. She has taught for 5 years- ballet,
to teaching, Dawn has choreographed for Ballet North Childhood Education and graduated with a minor in Dance tap, hip hop, jazz & lyrical. Melissa always
Ballet Company, Park Ridge Falcons Competitive Poms Education. Jackie has had the pleasure of teaching for the had a passion for dance and uses her love for
Team, and many other local award- winning dance NEIU Preparatory dance program for 8 years and teaches at it to share and teach others. She believes
companies. In her spare time, Dawn enjoys fishing, golfing, several studios in Chicago and suburbs. She still takes ballet dance is more than just fun, it lets you
and spending time with her 2 children. Dawn’s wish is that and Spanish dance because she believes a dancer’s work is express who you are through movement.
her students not only learn in her classes but have fun and never done. Her hope is to impact her students’ lives as
make many enjoyable memories. much as her teachers have for her and to make others
excited about dance.

ALL CLASSES • Please bring a water bottle to class • All Dance Classes are at LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio

DESCRIPTIONS & ATTIRE
Ballet/Tap
Ages 3-6
Combination class introducing ballet & tap. This class will focus on correct
technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and review style. DANCE CLASSES WITH MISS DAWN
Ages 7-11 NO CLASS SEPT 24, 25, 26 | OCT 8, 9, 10, 17, 31 | NOV 26, 27, 28
Combination class progressing with ballet & tap. This class will teach more
solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps, and introduce more CLASS CODE AGE DAY DATE TIME R/NR
complex choreography. Jazz/Hip Hop 410402-01 7-11 Tues Sept 3-Dec 17 4:45-5:30 pm $208/$234 -13 classes
Girls Attire: Leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt or tutu. Ballet/Tap 410402-02 3-4 Wed Sept 4-Dec 18 3:45-4:30 pm $208/$234 -13 classes
Boys Attire: Black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes.
Ballet/Tap 410402-03 5-6 Wed Sept 4-Dec 18 4:30-5:15 pm $208/$234 -13 classes
Poms Ages 5-11 Ballet/Tap 410402-04 7-11 Wed Sept 4-Dec 18 5:15-6:00 pm $208/$234 -13 classes
Dancers will be learning high energy poms choreography and concepts. Ballet/Tap 410402-05 3-4 Thurs Sept 5-Dec 19 3:45-4:30 pm $176/$198 -11 classes
Attire: Comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No jeans! Clean/dry Poms 410402-06 5-6 Thurs Sept 5-Dec 19 4:30-5:15 pm $176/$198 -11 classes
sneakers, jazz shoes or socks.
Poms 410402-07 7-11 Thurs Sept 5-Dec 19 5:15-6:00 pm $176/$198 -11 classes
Jazz/Hip Hop Ages 7-11
While listening to upbeat music, dancer will be learning energizing hip hop
choreography. Attire: Comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No jeans!
Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks.

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