2016–17 Youth Dance Programs at Hubbard Street

2016–17

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM

For ages 18 months–18 years

CREATIVE. TECHNICAL. COMPREHENSIVE.

Study at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Choose from Academy and Open Studio training options Join us in an encouraging, creative environment where everyone is welcome!

Photos by Todd Rosenberg.

REGISTER TODAY email: youth@hubbardstreetdance.com phone: 312-850-9744 ext. 139

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The Youth Dance Program at the Hubbard Street Dance Center CREATIVE. TECHNICAL. COMPREHENSIVE. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. The Youth Dance Program provides an in-depth dance education that focuses on creativity and the techniques that support contemporary dance.

CREATIVE

Early Childhood and Primary Division classes allow students ages 18 months to 9 years to investigate universal dance concepts through improvisation. Young dancers use their imaginations and engage in creative problem-solving, not only to strengthen their physical development, but to encourage cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

TECHNICAL

Progressive classes provide dancers ages 7 to 18 with in-depth study of the techniques that support contemporary dance. With a classical ballet foundation, additional courses include modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and musical theater, as well as master classes with current and former Hubbard Street dancers.

COMPREHENSIVE

Through age-appropriate goals such as improvisation, building dance vocabulary and technique, students study all aspects of dance, including choreography. Our comprehensive approach helps dancers reach progressive skill levels and inspire communication of their ideas in new ways.

STUDY DANCE AT HUBBARD STREET Experience the joy of dance in the unique environment of the Hubbard Street Dance Center’s Youth Dance Program studios. With more than 80 classes weekly — plus Master Classes — all taught by Chicago’s finest professional faculty, there’s something here for everyone.

The Youth Dance Program encompasses three divisions: Early Childhood Division (ages 18 months to 5 years) Primary Division (ages 5 to 9) Secondary Division (ages 9 to 18) n

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EARLY CHILDHOOD DIVISION For ages 18 months to 5 years Hubbard Street’s Early Childhood Creative Movement curriculum allows young students to explore their developing movement skills while interacting with caregivers and peers, gradually moving into independent classes at age 3. Utilizing our renowned universal dance vocabulary, each session features a different theme, such as change, communication, balance or confidence, to contribute to the development of our littlest students as they start to understand themselves and the world around them.

Creative Movement (CM) Parent/Child, for ages 18 months to 3 years Caregivers are an essential part of this class, in which we bounce, swing, twirl and jump, accompanied by vibrant music and stories.

Creative Movement (CM), for ages 3 to 5 As children explore new and familiar dance concepts through their evolving gross motor skills, we’ll tell stories with movement while dancing together.

PRIMARY DIVISION For ages 5 to 9 Dancers in the primary program explore the “BEST” universal elements of dance (Body, Energy, Space, Time) in more complex ways, solo and with partners, learning simple dance combinations and creating their own basic choreography. Students work together as they choreograph in trios and quartets, gain stronger senses of self as they explore who they are as dancers, and prepare their bodies and minds to transition to specific techniques.

Creative Movement (CM), for ages 5 to 7 Students become skilled dancers and choreographers as they increase their range of motion, body articulation and locomotion, learn to put movements together, and solve simple movement problems.

Intro to Ballet, for ages 6 and 7 Dancers investigate ballet technique through etiquette, body awareness, and vocabulary in a welcoming environment.

Level A technique classes, for ages 7 to 9 Students with little or no dance technique training explore their choice of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, or musical theater.

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SECONDARY DIVISION For ages 9 to 18

The Youth Dance Program provides in-depth study for beginning to advanced students, in techniques including ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater, and tap. Within the Secondary Division, there are two tracks: Academy and Open Studio. Both tracks allow students to reach their individual goals.

Academy Track With a classical ballet foundation, the Academy Track provides rigorous contemporary dance training that allows students to pursue dance at a pre-professional level.

Required placement class Required course work in ballet, modern and jazz n Required total number of classes, determined by level n Required for students who wish to audition for Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Ensemble n Optional course work in hip-hop, musical theater, and tap n n

Open Studio Track We are all dancers. And choreographers. And sometimes soccer players and future engineers!

For students in Level B and above who wish to continue their dance studies as an outlet for creative activity and exercise, the Open Studio Track encourages progression, while remaining adaptive to busy schedules, academic responsibilities, and multiple interests.

Required placement class Required total number of classes, determined by level n Students may choose course work in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater and tap n n

Mandatory Placement Class All new technique students, whether Academy or Open Studio track, must attend a placement class before registration. Placement classes consist of a ballet barre, with center work in jazz, ballet, and/or modern. Ballet attire requested.

Students should expect to stay in each level a minimum of two years; level progress is monitored by faculty. Hubbard Street reserves the right to move a student to a more appropriate level at any time.

Choose a Placement Class Open House on Saturday, August 27: 9am, 11am, 1pm, or 3pm OR Sundays from 2–3pm on September 11, October 2, or January 29 Registration opens thirty minutes prior to each placement class.

OPEN STUDIO TRACK Minimum course requirements per week

ACADEMY TRACK

Minimum course requirements per week

Level A Basic Students with up to 3 years of continuous study

1 technique class

All Level A students are in the Open Studio track.

Level B Beginner/Intermediate Students with 2–4 years of continuous study

2 technique classes

2 ballet classes 1 modern or jazz class

Level C Intermediate Students with 4–6 years of continuous study

3 technique classes

Level D Intermediate/Advanced Students with 6–8 years of continuous study

4 technique classes

Level E Advanced/ Pre-Professional Students with 7–9 years of continuous study. By audition or invitation only.

To take pointe, you must enroll in 2 ballet classes and have instructor approval.

To take pointe, you must enroll in 3 ballet classes and have instructor approval.

Level E not available for Open Studio track students

3 ballet classes 1 pre-pointe or pointe class* 1 modern or jazz class 1 conditioning class Monthly master classes 4 ballet classes 1 pointe class 1 variations class 1 modern class 1 jazz class 1 Pilates class Monthly master classes 5 ballet classes (some taken on pointe) 1 pointe class 1 variations or repertoire class 1 partnering class 1 modern class 1 jazz class 1 Pilates class Monthly master classes Level III Winter and Spring Intensives *When recommended

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MASTER CLASSES FOR STUDENTS For intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 to 18 The Youth Dance Program’s Master Class Series is a unique opportunity to expand technique and learn from members of Hubbard Street’s acclaimed main company, artistic staff, and special guests. These advanced sessions will challenge and spark connections to the greater world of professional dance.

Master Classes include ballet, jazz, Gaga/dancers improvisation, release technique, Horton technique, other modern techniques, and Hubbard Street repertoire.

Master Classes are held on the first Sundays of the following months, from 2–4pm: Fall/Winter 2016

October 2, November 6, December 4

Winter/Spring 2017

February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7

Previous teachers include Hubbard Street Dancers and company alumni Jacqueline Burnett, Alicia Delgadillo, Meredith Dincolo, Jason Hortin, Kevin J. Shannon, and Claire Bataille.

All Master Classes are open to the public. Admission is $25 per class. Receive one free class when you register for the complete Master Class Series in advance ($150 for seven classes).

Register for Master Classes online at hubbardstreetdance.com/YouthDance

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PERFORM and CHOREOGRAPH with Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Program Ensemble Opportunities Hubbard Street ChoreoLab For ages 8 to 11 For Academy and Open Studio Track students ChoreoLab Workshop required The creative process of choreography is at the core of Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Programs. Within the Hubbard Street ChoreoLab, we provide dancers with space to improvise, experiment, choreograph, and perform their ideas. With expert guidance from our teaching artists, ChoreoLab dancers engage in student-created contemporary choreography, and rise to opportunities for community performances throughout the year, at select Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Children’s Museum, and other area venues and events, as well as at our year-end Youth Dance Program sharings.

Hubbard Street ChoreoLab enrollment is $550 per student for the 2016–17 school year.

Mandatory ChoreoLab Workshop The ChoreoLab Workshop is open to current and prospective ChoreoLab dancers.

Dancers must attend this workshop in order to participate in ChoreoLab during the 2016–17 school year.

Friday, September 9 from 5–7pm Registration opens at 4:30pm.

Modern class attire is mandatory. Visit hubbardstreetdance.com/YouthDance for attire details.

E C N A D S M R O F S N TRA LIVES SUPPORT DANCE AND DANCE EDUCATION

At Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, we bring artists, art and audiences together to enrich, engage and change lives through the experience of dance. Our Education Programs are active in local classrooms every day Chicago Public Schools are in session, while our Adaptive Dance Programs provide support and encourage new ways of moving. Your contribution keeps communities culturally vibrant, and allows us to further our mission and work. Nurture this mission by making a gift today.

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NEW Hubbard Street Junior Ensemble For ages 10 to 13 For Academy Track students Audition required New this year, our Junior Ensemble prepares students with a bridge from Hubbard Street’s ChoreoLab and primary-level work in techniques, to the more advanced levels in our Academy Track. While members of the Junior Ensemble, students connect with a variety of master instructors, as they engage with more complex choreography and performance opportunities.

Junior Ensemble dancers will be able to audition to understudy Youth Dance Ensemble roles as appropriate, and will represent Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Program at select events.

Hubbard Street Junior Ensemble enrollment is $650 per student for the 2016–17 school year, including costume and performance fees.

Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Ensemble. Photo by Zunophoto.

Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Ensemble For ages 14 to 18 For Academy Track students only Audition required Youth Dance Ensemble members experience the joy of performance as they apply their technique to choreographic and performance challenges. Advanced Academy Track dancers expand their skills through intensive coursework in a variety of techniques, engage in choreographic studies, and attend master classes with a diverse group of professional dance artists. Youth Dance Ensemble members receive opportunities to learn selections of current and historical repertoire from Hubbard Street’s main company and Hubbard Street 2. The Youth Dance Ensemble represents Hubbard Street’s Youth Dance Program at events throughout the year, and performs student-created and faculty work for Hubbard Street’s school and community partners.

Youth Dance Ensemble performances have included the CPS School Tour, Dance for Life’s Next Generation, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Chicago Dance Month performances programmed by Audience Architects.

Hubbard Street Youth Dance Ensemble enrollment is $1,000 per student for the 2016–17 school year, including costume and performance fees.

Youth Dance Ensemble Audition Youth Dance Ensemble and Junior Ensemble members will be identified during this audition, open to new students in Ballet C and above, by staff recommendation only.

Saturday, August 27 at 2pm (Junior Ensemble) and 3pm (Youth Dance Ensemble) Registration opens at 1:30pm.

Ballet class attire is mandatory. Visit hubbardstreetdance.com/YouthDance for attire details.

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2016–17 CALENDAR

Youth Dance Programs Open House

Classes begin August 29, 2016

Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 9am–4pm FREE Admission Try a 30-minute preview class.

Take a technique placement class.

Meet the Youth Dance Programs faculty and staff!

No classes will be held during the following breaks: Fall Break November 21–27, 2016 Winter Break December 24, 2016 through January 6, 2017 Spring Break April 10–15, 2017 Early Childhood and Primary Division Students must register within the first two weeks of either session.

PLUS: Register on-site for Fall Session classes and we’ll waive your $50 registration fee.

Fall Session August 29, 2016 through January 28, 2017 (19 weeks)

View the Youth Dance Programs Open House schedule at hubbardstreetdance.com\ YouthDance

Spring Session January 30 through May 27, 2017 (16 weeks)

Secondary Division Technique classes run for the duration of the school year, August 29, 2016 through May 27, 2017.

New and current students must register before February 13, 2017.

SAVE THESE DATES for our end-of-year Youth Dance Program Showcases: June 2 and 3, 2017 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Early Childhood and Primary Division 9:30–10:15am 10:30–11:15am

CM 18mo–3 CM 3–5

9:15–10am

4–4:45pm

CM 5–7

9–9:45am 9:15–9:45am 10:15–11am 9:45–10:45am 10:45–11:45am

3:30–4:15pm

4:30–5:30pm

4:15–5:15pm

Intro to Ballet Ages 6 and 7

5:15–6:15pm

11:45am–12:45pm

Secondary Division: Academy and Open Studio Level A

Level B

Level C

Musical Theater 4:15–5:15pm Tap 5:15–6:15pm Ballet 4:30–5:45pm Jazz 6–7:15pm

Ballet 4:15–5:15pm Jazz 5:30–6:30pm Hip-Hop 4:15–5:30pm Musical Theater 5:30–6:30pm

Tap 4:15–5:15pm

Jazz 5:30–6:45pm Ballet 6:45–8:15pm Pre-Pointe 8:15–9pm Ballet 4:45–6:15pm Pointe 6:30–7:30pm Hip-Hop 7:30–9pm Ballet 4:45–6:15pm Pointe 6:30–7:30pm

Ballet 5:45–7:15pm Modern 7:15–8:45pm

Level D

Ballet 4:45–6pm Modern 7:15–8:45pm

Level E

Hip-Hop 7:30–9pm

Hip-Hop 4–5pm Modern 5–6pm Ballet 4:45–6pm Modern 6–7:15pm Teen Ballet 7:30–8:45pm Hip-Hop 6:30–8pm

Jazz 5–6:30pm Ballet 6:30–8pm Ballet 6:30–8pm Jazz 5–6:30 pm Ballet 6:30–8pm Modern 8–9:15 pm

Ballet 4:15–5:15pm Jazz 5:15–6:15pm Tap 5:15–6:15pm Jazz 6:15–7:30pm

Hip-Hop 4:30–5:30pm

Hip-Hop 5:30–6:30pm

Conditioning 4:15–5:15pm Ballet 5:15–6:45pm Modern 7–8:30pm

Ballet 4:45–6:15pm Pilates 6:30–7:30pm Improvisation/ Repertoire 7:30–9pm

Ensemble Rehearsals

Ballet 9:15–10:15am Jazz 10:15–11:15am Jazz 11:15am–12:30pm Ballet 12:45–2pm

Ballet 12:45–2pm Variations 2–3pm

Ballet 11:15am–12:45pm Pilates 12:45–1:30pm Variations 2–3pm Ballet 11:15am–12:45pm

The Autism Project*

ChoreoLab

Fridays 4:30–6pm

Ages 3–5

Saturdays 3–3:45pm

Junior Ensemble

Fridays 4:30–6pm

Ages 5–8

Wednesdays 5:15–6pm, Saturdays 2–2:45pm

Youth Dance Ensemble

Saturdays 3–5pm

Ages 9–14

Wednesdays 6:15–7pm

*The Autism Project is our dance curriculum designed for young people on the spectrum, and the newest of our innovative Adaptive Dance Programs.

Visit hubbardstreetdance.com/AdaptiveDance or email adaptivedance@hubbardstreetdance.com for more information.

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TUITION AND FEES Tuition* Prices vary by class, based on duration.

Registering families may pay for the year’s classes: in full for the year, per half-year session, or in nine monthly installments. Payment for the first two months of classes is due at the time of each student’s registration. Enrollment in payment plans must be completed using a credit card.

Class Duration

Monthly (9 months)

FALL SESSION (19 weeks)

SPRING SESSION (16 weeks)

45-minute class

$58

$285

$240

60-minute class

$62

$304

$256

75-minute class

$66

$323

$272

90-minute class

$70

$342

$288

*Ensemble tuition is outside of class tuition.

Fees Annual fees will be applied to your first payment and must be paid for each student. These fees include a one-time, non-refundable $50 registration fee; and an end-of-the-year Youth Dance Programs Showcase fee of $75 (Primary and Secondary Division students only). All students will receive a Hubbard Street Youth Dance Program T-shirt during their first two weeks of class.

Discounts on Multiple Classes Receive 5% off total tuition for the year when your family enrolls in six or more classes.

Discounts on multiple classes will be applied during the initial registration process.

See the company that inspires our Youth Dance Programs, onstage and up close.

Hubbard Street Family Events at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance Youth Dance Programs students and their families are invited to join us for each matinée during Hubbard Street’s Season 39 performances at the Harris Theater. Meet Hubbard Street’s renowned professional dancers, and mingle with fellow Youth Dance Program families, students, and faculty.

PLUS: Youth Dance Program families receive exclusive discounts on tickets to Hubbard Street performances!

Season 39 matinée performances are held on Sundays at 3pm.

Join us for the Fall Series on November 20, 2016; the Spring Series on March 19, 2017; and the Summer Series on June 11, 2017. A fourth Hubbard Street Family Event during Season 39 will be announced at a later date.

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2016–17

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM For ages 18 months–18 years

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