Laurelhurst Dance Studio Fall 2016

FALL 2016

Activities in Southeast Portland

Laurelhurst Dance Studio

Commissioner Amanda Fritz Director Mike Abbaté

REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Go to PortlandParks.org, click on the Register Now tab.

Portland Parks & Recreation

Laurelhurst Studio In Laurelhurst Park 3756 SE Oak Street, 97214

Telephone: 503-823-3662 Center Director: Josh Wells Josh.Wells@portlandoregon.gov Performing Arts Coordinator: Demetri Finch-Brown Demetri.FinchBrown@portlandoregon.gov Closures: 11/11, 11/24, 11/25 Bus Lines: #20-Burnside, #15-Mt. Tabor,

#75-CĂŠsar E. Chavez Blvd.

Parking: Available along SE Oak & SE Stark Disabled Access:

Entrance: Accessible

Parking: Street Parking

Restrooms: Inaccessible Inclusion Services: Within the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Portland Parks & Recreation provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities/ special needs, so that they may receive an equal opportunity to fully participate in programs offered citywide. Please see page 67 for information on accessing these services.

Laurelhurst Studio Table of Contents Laurelhurst Dance Studio.................................. LH48-55 Adult Dance Classes.............................................. LH53-55 Drop-In Fees........................................................... LH53 Fitness Classes....................................................... LH53 Parent/Child Classes............................................... LH49 Preschool Dance............................................... LH50-51 Youth Dance............................................................ LH52 Portland Parks & Recreation Youth Ballet Academy... LH54 Portland Parks Recreational Dance Company... LH54-55 Registration Information..............................................60 Registration Form........................................................61

Pre-Registration & Drop-In Fees Please be aware that pre-registration is required to attend classes. We no longer offer drop-in for preschool or youth classes. Students choosing to begin a class that has already started will be offered a prorated fee for the class. Registrations can be completed online, by phone, by mail, or in-person at any Portland Parks facility.

Adult Drop-In: If you are not registered in a class, you may choose to pay a drop-in fee on that day; however classes that do not meet registration minimums by the start date are in danger of being cancelled. Payment can be paid by phone by debit/credit card or at the dance studio with the self-service box by cash or check.

Please call 503-823-3662 to confirm availability.

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Portland Parks & Recreation Parent/Child Although we register only the child, parents or caregivers involvement is essential to these classes.

Movement For Little Dancers Ballet - Terrific Twirling: 2’s & 3’s ages: 2-3 Calling all toddlers! Explore very basic techniques in ballet & jazz. Discover exciting methods of movement using dance, activities & games that work on coordination, flexibility, rhythm & body awareness.

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10-10:30am

Amber

Session A: 1058085

10/12-11/9

$22

Session B: 1058118

11/16-12/14

$22

Ballet for Two ages: 2-4 Introduce your child to this beautiful form of dance!

Step along together practicing barre, floor work & the creative process. Experience a gentle approach to movements children will recognize from "The Nutcracker" & "Swan Lake," while gaining agility & flexibility. No experience necessary!

Session A: 1058080 Tu 10:45-11:15am 10/11-11/8 1058089 W 2:30-3pm 10/12-11/9 1058103 Sa 9:15-9:45am 10/8-11/5

Amy $25 Rebecca $25 Amy $25

Session B: 1058113 Tu 10:45-11:15am 11/15-12/13 1058122 W 2:30-3pm 11/16-12/14 1058135 Sa 9:15-9:45am 11/12-12/10

Amy $25 Rebecca $25 Amy $25

Gymnastics - Twisting Tadpoles ages: 2-4 Challenge your wee-one through obstacle courses, skill stations, & physical problem solving. Together, increase coordination & body awareness by rolling, crawling, & springing into toddler tumbling! Support your child as they develop new skills to help them reach the next step! Wiggle, Jump, & Roll!

Session A:

Tu 2:30-3:00pm 1060882 10/11-11/8 W 10:45-11:15am 1058086 10/12-11/9

Sandy $25 Amber $25

Session B:

Tu 2:30-3:00pm 1060883 11/15-12/13 W 10:45-11:15am 1058119 11/6-12/14

Sandy $25 Amber $25

New to Laurelhurst?

Want to improve your technique?

We are now offering private and semi-private lessons for dance!

Lessons are offered on Sundays only.

Private: $40 / hour Semi-Private: (up to 3 students) $25 / dancer

Please call Laurelhurst Studio to schedule your private lesson.

503-823-3662

Movement & Tumbling Movement - Dance & Me ages: 2-3 Turn & swirl together creating a foundation for self-expression. Discover ways to increase coordination, rhythm, flexibility & body awareness. Steps, spins, & twirls delight with emphasis on imagination, creativity, & listening skills.

No class 11/24.

Th

2:45-3:15pm

Rebecca

Session A: 1058094

10/13-11/10

$25

Session B: 1058127

11/17-12/15

$20 Register online at portlandparks.org

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Born to Dance!

Preschool (2yrs - 6yrs)

Little Movers & Shakers Explore Ballet, Jazz & Tap Leaps & twirls, jumps & isolations, footwork & combination steps! Increase your balance & coordination while enjoying the freedom of movement. Focus on your understanding of rhythm, meter, & body awareness while learning new vocabulary. A great opportunity to develop your passion! No class 11/24. ages: 3-5 Session A: 1058077 M 1:45-2:15pm

10/10-11/7 1058081 Tu 11:30am-12pm

10/11-11/8 1058088 W 1-1:30pm

10/12-11/9

Danielle $25 Amy $25 Danielle $25

Please note that we offer hip hop for younger dancers, with dance modifications that are appropriate for their age & physical abilities. All of our music has been screened prior to class.

Hip Hop - Little Hip Hoppers Boogaloo down to those lively tunes with safe & cool moves. Catch the groove while increasing balance, coordination & strength. Little feet move to the beat! ages: 3-5

M 1-1:30pm

Danielle

Session A: 1058076

10/10-11/7

$25

Session B: 1058109

11/14-12/12

$25

ages: 4-6

M 3:30-4pm

Savon

Session B: 1058110 M 1:45-2:15pm Danielle 11/14-12/12 $25 1058114 Tu 11:30am-12pm Amy 11/15-12/13 $25 1058121 W 1-1:30pm Danielle 11/16-12/14 $25

Session A: 1058078 Session B: 1058111

ages: 4-6 Th 12:15-12:45pm Session A: 1058092 10/13-11/10

Jazz First Steps ages: 3-5 Come sizzle & swing into an exciting time! Increase your physical fitness level, coordination & confidence while sampling basic moves. Creative stretching warm ups & traveling steps build skills and a lifelong love of movement. Jump right in! No class 11/11, 11/25.

Session B: 1058125

11/17-12/15

Amy $25 $20

10/10-11/7

$25

11/14-12/12

$25

Little Movers & Shakers!

Session A: 1058075 M 12-12:30pm 10/10-11/7 1058098 F 12-12:30pm 10/14-11/4

Danielle $22 Rebecca $18

Session B: 1058108 M 12-12:30pm Danielle 11/14-12/12 $22 1058130 F 12-12:30pm Rebecca 11/18-12/16 $18

Wondering What to Wear?

Please send your dancer(s) to class in comfortable clothing that he/she can move in. (No dresses, skirts, or jeans.)

Costumes may be saved for the last day of class. Jewelry can be a hazard - please remove it before class begins.

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Ballet & Tap

Leotard, tights & ballet slippers, or tap shoes.

Hip Hop & Jazz

Leggings or sweat pants, no dresses or skirts and no street shoes permitted unless they are reserved ONLY for class.

Questions?

Call Laurelhurst Dance Studio 503-823-3662

Portland Parks & Recreation Tap Tip Tap Toes ages: 3-5 Discover the worlds of both Ballet & Tap using stories, music & props. While learning this dance form in a supportive environment, increase rhythm & coordination, strength & flexibility. No class 11/11, 11/25.

Session A: 1058083 Tu 1:45-2:15pm 10/11-11/8 1058101 F 3:30-4pm 10/14-11/4 1058104 Sa 9:45-10:15am 10/8-11/5

Sandy $25 Amy $20 Amy $25

Session B: 1058116 Tu 1:45-2:15pm 11/15-12/13 1058133 F 3:30-4pm 11/18-12/16 1058136 Sa 9:45-10:15am 11/12-12/10

Session A: 1058084 W 9:15-9:45am 10/12-11/9 1058091 Th 11:30am-12pm 10/13-11/10 1058100 F 2:45-3:15pm 10/14-11/4

Amber $25 Amy $25 Amy $20

Sandy $25 Amy $20 Amy $25

Session B: 1058117 W 9:15-9:45am 11/16-12/14 1058124 Th 11:30am-12pm 11/17-12/15 1058132 F 2:45-3:15pm

Amber $25 Amy $20 Amy

11/18-12/16

$20

Ballet Little Twinkle Toes!

PreBallet - First Steps ages: 3-5 With stories, props & classical music, your child explores movement & dance with comfort. A nurturing environment inspires imagination & a love for dance.

No class 11/11, 11/24, 11/25.

Session A: 1058074 M 11:30am-12pm Danielle 10/10-11/7 $25 1058082 Tu 1-1:30pm Amy 10/11-11/8 $25 1058087 W 11:30am-12pm Danielle 10/12-11/9 $25 1058093 Th 1-1:30pm Rebecca 10/13-11/10 $25 1058097 F 10:30-11am Rebecca 10/14-11/4 $20 1058099 F 2-2:30pm Rebecca 10/14-11/4 $20 Session B: 1058107 M 11:30am-12pm Danielle 11/14-12/12 $25 1058115 Tu 1-1:30pm Amy 11/15-12/13 $25 1058120 W 11:30am-12pm Danielle 11/16-12/14 $25 1058126 Th 1-1:30pm Rebecca 11/17-12/15 $20 1058129 F 10:30-11am Rebecca 11/18-12/16 $20 1058131 F 2-2:30pm Rebecca 11/8-12/16 $20

PreBallet - Where Dreams Begin ages: 3-5 Agility, grace, coordination, movement & rhythm improves strength while providing the nurturing atmosphere to learn the discipline required. Earliest preparation of time honored training in classical ballet.

No class 11/11, 11/24, 11/25.

PreBallet - First Steps: Nutcracker Suite ages: 4-5 With stories, props & classical music, your child explores movement & dance with comfort. A nurturing environment inspires imagination & a love for dance.

No class 11/11, 11/24, 11/25.

1058163 M 2:30-3:15pm Rebecca 10/10-12/12 $50 1058162 Tu 12:15-1pm Amy 10/11-12/13 $50 1058164 Tu 3:15-4pm Rebecca 10/11-12/13 $50 1058165 W 12-12:45pm Danielle 10/12-12/14 $50 1058166 W 3:15-4pm Rebecca 10/12-12/14 $50 1058160 Th 10:30-11:15am Amy 10/13-12/15 $45 1058167 Th 1:45-2:30pm Rebecca 10/13-12/15 $45 1058168 F 11:15am-12pm Rebecca 10/14-12/16 $40 1058161 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm Amy 10/8-12/10 $50

Register online at portlandparks.org

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Portland Parks & Recreation Youth Dance Classes

High School/Adult (12 yrs & up)

Ballet & Dance Combos!

Dance & Fitness

Ballet Basics ages: 5-7 Express yourself! Explore this joyful dance style & increase agility, grace & coordination. Develop a firm foundation in classical technique while gaining music knowledge & arts appreciation. No class 11/11, 11/24.

W 4-5pm Rebecca 1058147 10/12-12/14 $78 F 4:15-5:15pm Amy 1058148 10/14-12/16 $62.50

Modern and Contemporary Dance ages: 13 & up Express yourself! Strive to combine proficiency of movement with the artistry of self-expression as you are introduced to concepts of creative dance. Explore tempos, rhythms & choreography while gaining physical strength, flexibility & stamina.

Sa 12:30-1:30pm $49/mo Amy 1061015 9/6-9/27 1058102 10/8-10/29 1058134 11/5-11/26 1060796 12/3-12/10 1060985 1/7-1/28 1060986 2/4-2/25 1060987 3/4-3/25 1060988 4/1-4/29 1060989 5/6-6/10

Tap & Jazz Combo ages: 6-8 Sizzle & swing your way to versatility! Tapping builds speed & stamina & jazz limbers up the whole body.

Basic shuffles, toe taps & waltz clogs challenge your physical coordination & provide the chance to be cool, be alive & jive.

Sa 1058137 1060885

10:30-11:30am 11/12-12/10 10/8-11/5

Amy $39 $39

Hip Hop & Funky Beats ages: 7-9 Move to the beat! Get a great start on this fun and energetic style of dance. Build endurance, strength and balance while focusing on rythym, musicality and basic footwork.

M 4-5pm Savon 1058158 10/10-12/12 $100 Hip Hop & Funky Beats ages: 10-13 Bust a move to the latest tunes. Gain confidence for the floor with techniques that make this style so irresistible.

Routines might include movements such as popping, locking, funk, hitting, jamming & hand movements.

Fast moves, tight & fully choreographed to funky beat hip hop dance music. No class 11/24.

Th 6-7pm DJ 1058159 10/13-12/15 $90 Irish Dance: Step it up! ages: 5-10 Fun, fitness, & cultural tradition all at once! Kids will experience Irish céilí dancing (a social style of dance) & Irish step dancing (performance style) while they discover a form of music that they rarely hear on the radio. Experience proper Irish Dance foot positioning, posture, counting music, stretching, hop skips, the side step, and their first jig step. Exposure to Irish Dance brings a focus on extending attention spans, increased stamina, & cultural awareness.

A great way to increase cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, flexibility, coordination, balance, strength & learn a few Gaelic words too! Eireann go Brach!

Su 1-2pm Hillary 1058105 1058138

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$39 $39 503.823.3662

Dance - Cabaret Jazz ages: 14 & up Move to music! Gain confidence in your body & a passionate attitude while channeling the styles of ‘Chicago’, ‘A Chorus Line’ & other broadway productions. Don’t be afraid to experience the inner diva & show off what you’ve got!

F 12:45-1:45pm $49/mo Rebecca 1058157 10/14-10/28 1060813 11/4-11/18 1060814 12/2-12/16 1060815 1/6-1/27 1060817 2/3-2/24 1060822 3/3-3/24 1060823 4/7-4/28 1060826 5/5-6/9

Portland Parks & Recreation Tap ages: 14 & up Childhood dreams become a reality in this exciting & lively American art form. Embrace your inner dancer with moves that improve balance, ankle strength & flexibility. Basic shuffle, toe tap & time steps may be included.

Tap Beginning Th 9:15-10:15am $49/mo Amy 1058090 10/13-10/27 1060791 11/3-11/17 1060794 12/1-12/15 1060795 1/5-1/26 1060798 2/2-2/23 1060799 3/2-3/23 1060800 4/6-4/27 1060803 5/4-6/8

Irish Dance: A Celtic Experience! ages: 12 & up Step into Irish Dance! Irish step dancing combines the entrancing rhythms of traditional Celtic music with the grace & energy of dance. Experience dancing in unison while developing spatial awareness as they dance the patterns of Irish cĂŠilĂ­ dancing (a social style of dance) & Irish step dancing (performance style). Develop the fundamentals of these energetic dances, timing, body position & footwork while focusing on fun & performance opportunities. A great way to increase cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, flexibility, coordination, balance, strength & learn a few Gaelic words too!

Su 2-3pm $49/mo Hillary 1058106 10/9-10/30 1058139 11/6-11/27 1060802 12/4-12/11 1060804 1/15-1/29 1060805 2/5-2/26 1060806 3/5-3/26 1060807 4/2-4/30 1060808 5/7-6/4

Tap Intermediate Tu 9:30-10:30am $49/mo 1058079 10/11-10/25 1058112 11/1-11/29 1060775 12/6-12/13 1060776 1/3-1/31 1060777 2/7-2/28 1060778 3/7-3/21 1060779 4/4-4/25 1060780 5/2-6/6

Sandy

Ballroom Dance ages: 14 & up Get physically fit as your knowledge & skills increase.

An introduction to the waltz, tango, fox trot, cha-cha, swing & rumba using the basic figures of open break, underarm turn, crossover break & walk-around turns.

Have a ball!

Th 8-9pm $49/mo Joan 1058155 10/6-10/27 1060812 11/3-11/17 1060819 12/1-12/29 1060820 1/5-1/26 1060821 2/2-2/23 1060824 3/2-3/23 1060825 4/6-4/27 1060827 5/4-6/8 Zumba: Fitness ages: 14 & up Routines combine fast & slow rhythms to achieve a balance of cardio & muscle-toning benefits. A dynamic, exciting & effective workout! Move fast & have fun!

Th 7-8pm $49/mo Laura 1058095 10/13-10/27 1060788 11/3-11/17 1061013 12/1-12/15 1060789 1/5-1/26 1061014 2/2-2/23 1060790 3/2-3/23 1060792 4/6-4/27 1060793 5/4-6/8

Register online at portlandparks.org

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Youth Ballet Academy ages: 8 & up

A unique blend of formal ballet training and additional dance disciplines, from beginning levels through advanced classes featuring pointe work. Our Youth Ballet Academy offers an exciting and challenging learning environment. Participants enjoy an enriching journey to the performing arts experience. Academy enrollment is open anytime throughout the year.

Contact Laurelhurst Studio at 503-823-3662 to consult for correct class level placement.

1060830 M, Tu, W, Th & F

4-8pm 9/6-6/8

Please note, no class days are as follows: 11/11, 24 & 25, 12/19-30, 3/27-31 & 5/29

Modern & Contemporary Dance Just one code to access an entire academy of classes! 1060830 Express yourself! Strive to combine proficiency of movement with the artistry of self-expression as you are introduced to concepts of creative dance. Explore tempos, rhythms & choreography while gaining physical strength, flexibility & stamina.

Tu 6-7pm $49/mo 1 hr a week

Ballet - Intro

Just one code to access an entire academy of classes! 1060830

Express yourself! Explore this joyful dance style & increase agility, grace & coordination. Develop a firm foundation in classical technique while gaining music knowledge & arts appreciation. (This is an introductory class into the Youth Ballet Academy for ages 8 & up)

Tu & Thu 4-5pm $57/mo 2 hrs a week

Ballet - Beginning

Just one code to access an entire academy of classes! 1060830

Fundamentals of ballet technique & imagery encourage joyful participation & a solid foundation for future training.

Young dancers will begin by learning the positions of the feet, arms & legs with correct ballet posture. Basic ballet steps & exercises at the barre & center will be reviewed each class. Take pride in gaining improved flexibility, coordination & concentration while learning new movement vocabulary.

Tu & Th 5-6pm $57/mo 2 hrs a week

Ballet - Intermediate

Just one code to access an entire academy of classes! 1060830

Dancers are introduced to new material such as pirouettes, the waltz step, tombé pas de bourée, tour jeté, & grand jeté.

M & W 5-6:30pm $76/mo 3 hrs a week

Ballet - Advanced

Just one code to access an entire academy of classes! 1060830

Dancers enrolled in Advanced Ballet have proven sufficient strength & vocabulary to qualify for the study of point technique. This class frequently studies variations including classical solos & ensembles from 19th century ballets, such as "Swan Lake" & "Sleeping Beauty."

M W & F 6:30-8pm $115/mo 4.5 hrs a week Classes are taught on a professional grade, Marley covered, wood-sprung floor, in a room with mirrors.

If you have any questions, please call us at 503-823-3662.

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Portland Parks Recreational Dance Company ... A dynamic dance experience for adults!

Please note, no class days are as follows: 11/11, 24 & 25, 12/19-30, 3/27-31 & 5/29 Adult Ballet I - Beginning ages: 14 & up Transcend childhood dreams & dance! Improve coordination while developing agility, grace & poise.

A sensitive & caring atmosphere provides gentle toning, stretching & strengthening & injury prevention techniques. Attain goals for long term quality of life.

This is an adult beginning class.

W 8-9:15pm $49/mo Michelle 1061043 January 1058143 October 1061044 February 1060785 November 1061045 March 1060786 December 1061046 April 1061047 May/June

Adult Ballet - Intermediate ages: 14 & up Experience the time-honored traditions & grace of classical dance. Barre & floor work increase balance & improve posture & body alignment. Ideal for continuing dancers & those wanting the cross training benefits of agility & strength. This is an adult intermediate class.

M 9:45-11:15am $49/mo Michelle 1060622 January 1060631 September 1060623 February 1058142 October 1060625 March 1060598 November 1060626 April 1060608 December 1060627 May/June Tu 7-8:30pm 1060169 September 1060619 October 1060620 November 1060647 December

$49/mo Michelle 1060653 January 1060652 February 1060666 March 1060682 April 1060667 May/June

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