• 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles, IL 60714     (847) 967-6633

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Summer Dance Classes

registerbutton npd 110Niles Park District Dance Classes:

  • June 15-August 15 (No class July 4)
  • Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio, 7847 Caldwell
  • Questions on our dance program, please contact Dance Coordinator Lizzi: lwood@niles-parks.org  
  • Summer Dance Camps

 

BALLET/TAP:
This combination class introduces age-appropriate basics in ballet and tap.  Students learn correct technique and terminology, while building coordination, confidence and poise.
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 CODE  AGE  DATE  TIME  Resident/Non-Res
 320401-01  4-6  Tues, Jun 16-Aug 11  3:45-4:30 pm  $170/$200
 320401-03  3-5  Thurs, Jun 18-Aug 13  4:00-4:45 pm  $170/$200
 320401-05  3-4  Sat, Jun 20-Aug 15  9:15-10:00 am  $150/$180
 320401-06  5-6  Sat, Jun 20-Aug 15  10:15-11:00 am  $150/$180 


HIP HOP:
Hip Hop is a high energy style rooted in street and social dance.  Dancers will learn dynamic movements like isolation and grooves, while also exploring their own style through freestyle exercises.  They will focus on rhythm, musicality, and performance quality through learning choreographic combinations.

 CODE  AGE  DATE  TIME  Resident/Non-Res
 320401-02  7-11  Tues, Jun 16-Aug 11  4:30-5:30 pm  $170/$200

 

JAZZ/HIP HOP:
This beginner level combo class focuses equally on the alignment, balance, and technique of Jazz and the self-expression and musicality of Hip Hop.  These styles will be introduced through warm up and across the floor exercises, and each class will end by learning a weekly choreographic combination of either jazz or hip hop.

 CODE  AGE  DATE  TIME  Resident/Non-Res
 320401-04  5-7  Thurs, Jun 18-Aug 13  5:00-6:00 pm  $170/$200

 

ATTIRE & SHOE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTIRE- All dancers should come to class wearing comfortable clothing for movements, jeans and dresses are not permitted.  Hair should be pulled back neatly away from the face.
Ballet/Tap: Leotard, tights and optional skirt or black pants with white t-shirt.
Hip Hop, Jazz/Hip Hop: Any color leotard or shirt with any color leggings, shorts, or pants.  Jeans and dresses are not permitted.

SHOES- Crocs, outside sneakers, or socks may not be worn.  For combo classes, shoes should be labeled in dance bag.
Ballet/Tap: Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.  Shoes without laces are recommended.
Jazz/Hip Hop: Black or tan jazz shoes, and clean, dance-only sneakers.
Hip Hop: Clean, dance-only sneakers.