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Dance Niles Park District 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 Trisha Stigge PlEASE REGiSTER EARly, ClASSES Fill qUiCkly.

MEET OUR DANCE INSTRUCTORS!

Dawn Brunner Trisha Stigge NEW!
Dawn comes to the Niles Park District with over 30 years of dance teaching Trisha comes all the way from Nebraska with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
experience. She became a member of Chicago National Association of Dance Masters and Dance Performance and Direction. They have been performing and
in 1988 and is certified to teach Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Poms, since the age of two as well as choreographing since they were a teenager.
Trisha has worked on various concerts, plays, musicals, music videos and
Hip Hop and Tumbling. In addition to teaching, Dawn has choreographed for Ballet
short films but their true passion lies in arts education. Trisha believes that
North Ballet Company, Park Ridge Falcons Competitive Poms Team, and many other
the arts are for everyone, and prioritizes this in every class, rehearsal and
local award-winning dance companies. In her spare time, Dawn enjoys fishing, golfing,
performance.
and spending time with her 2 children. Dawn’s wish is that her students not only learn
in her classes but have fun and make many enjoyable memories.

Please bring a water bottle to class • Dance Classes are at LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio, Unless Otherwise Noted

DESCRIPTIONS & ATTIRE SPRING DANCE RECITAL
• Recital date: Saturday, June 7 at Culver School. Time: 1:00 pm.
Ballet/Tap
• If a student would like to participate in the Spring Recital, costume/recital fee is
Ages 3-6 due the day you register for class.
Combination class introducing ballet & tap. This class will focus on correct
technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and review style. • Costume/Recital fee is $75
Ages 7-11 • Costume measurements taken on the first day of class. The second week,
Combination class progressing with ballet & tap. This class will teach more parents will come in the last 20 minutes to pick the size they would like to order
solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps, and introduce more for their child.
complex choreography.
Girls Attire: Leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt or tutu.
Boys Attire: Black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes. DANCE CLASSES WITH DAWN
NO CLASS JAN 28, 29, 30 | FEB 25, 26, 27 | MAR 25, 26, 27 | APR 22, 23, 24 | MAY 20, 21, 22
Poms Ages 7-11
Dancers will be learning high energy poms choreography and concepts CLASS CODE AGE DAY DATE (17 wks) TIME R/NR
Attire: Comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No jeans! Clean/dry Ballet/Tap 110402-01 3-4 Tues Jan 7-June 3 3:45-4:30 pm $290/$345
sneakers, jazz shoes or socks.
Jazz/Hip Hop 110402-02 7-11 Tues Jan 7-June 3 4:30-5:15 pm $290/$345
Jazz/Hip Hop Ages 7-11 Ballet/Tap 110402-03 5-6 Wed Jan 8-June 4 3:45-4:30 pm $290/$345
While listening to upbeat music, dancer will be learning energizing hip hop Ballet/Tap 110402-04 7-11 Wed Jan 8-June 4 4:30-5:15 pm $290/$345
choreography. Attire: Comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No Ballet/Tap 110402-05 4-6 Thurs Jan 9-June 5 3:45-4:30 pm $290/$345
jeans! Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks.
Poms 110402-06 7-11 Thurs Jan 9-June 5 4:30-5:15 pm $290/$345
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