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All Dance Classes are held in the Warrenville Community Building Studio except for those marked with an *, which are held in the Warrenville Community Building Activity Room. Classes indicate in the copy where classes are not meeting. **No CLASS 11/23, 11/24, 11/25**

All Dance Program related questions can be emailed to Ruth Brackmann, Recreation Supervisor, at ruthb@warrenvilleparks.org

Tiny Toes (No Show) Ages 2

Tiny Toes is the perfect first class for introducing your little one to classroom learning and socialization. Children who exhibit reaction to music will enjoy expressing themselves by learning rudimentary ballet positions and steps as they develop listening skills, motor skills, balance and coordination through creative movement. They will use props like bells, scarves, and flowers with a fun array of childhood songs and music. RB Instructor: Avery Sipla 215001-2A Tu 9/13-11/22 9:30-10:15A $95 $100 215001-3A Sa 9/17-11/26 8:45-9:30A $95 $100*

Ballerina Babes Ages 3-5

This introductory class teaches beginning ballet along with development of listening skills, coordination control and discipline. Creative movements, dancing to musical rhythms are introduced in this fun class. Scarves, flowers and many more accessories add to the fun and creativity of this class. RB Instructor: Avery Sipla & Melanie Stone Raimondi 215050-1A W 9/14-11/30 10:00-10:45A $125 $130 215050-1D Sa 9/17-11/26 9:00-9:45A $125 $130 (MR) Ballet Basics Ages 3-5

This introductory class for the first time dancer, will incorporate creative props along with basic ballet movements. Dancers will be able to recognize and demonstrate first and second position. RB Instructor: Avery Sipla 215080-1A M 9/12-11/28 4:30-5:15P $125 $130 215080-2A F 9/16-12/2 9:30-10:15A $125 $130

Ballet Tap

This introductory class for the first-time dancer, will teach good posture, body awareness, and control as the dancer learns basic ballet position and movement. Recognizing and demonstrating first and second position, plie, releve and tendu, and bouree turn are featured goals along with saute jumps in first position and echappe (first and second position). Class may be combined with tap or jazz dance to give a taste of other dance styles, while still training strength, rhythm and musicality. RB Instructor: Avery Sipla & Melanie Stone Raimondi Ages 3-5 215000-1A Tu 9/13-11/29 10:15-11:00A $125 $130 215000-1B W 9/14-11/30 10:45-11:30A $125 $130 Ages 4-6 215000-1C Tu 9/13-11/29 4:30-5:15P $125 $130 215000-2A Sa 9/17-11/26 9:45-10:30A $125 $130(MR) Ages 6-9 215000-1D Th 9/15-12/1 4:30-5:15P $125 $130

FALL

The Many Faces of Our Dance Program

Ballet

Dancers will now focus on more detailed movement, practicing moves standing sideways to barre and across the floor. All basic terminology will be reviewed and used as the dancers focuses on presentation of their movement. The dancers will begin to explore various turning skills and more intricate choreography. RB Instructor: Avery Sipla Ages 6-9 225070-1A W 9/14-11/30 5:15-6:00P $125 $130 225070-3A Sa 9/17-11/26 9:30-10:15A $125 $130* Ages 8-12 225070-2A Th 9/15-12/1 5:15-6:00P $125 $130

Hip Hop/Jazz

This class is an introduction to the world of hip hop, which has its roots in jazz dance having grown from an energetic street form of jazz. Like jazz, class will start with warm-ups and stretching and isolation movement before learning travelling steps and choreography. RB Instructor: Avery Sipla Ages 3-5 225080-1A F 9/16-12/2 10:15-11:00A $125 $130 Ages 4-6 225080-2A W 9/14-11/30 4:30-5:15P $125 $130 225080-3A Sa 9/17-11/26 10:15-11:00A $125 $130* Ages 6-9 225080-5A M 9/12-11/28 5:15-6:00P $125 $130 225080-5B Tu 9/13-11/29 5:15-6:00P $125 $130 Ages 8-12 225080-6A W 9/14-11/30 6:00-6:45P $125 $130 225080-6B Th 9/15-12/1 6:00-6:45P $125 $130

Hip Hop/Poms

This dance program will focus on technique and performance choreography for both Poms and Hip Hop. Hip Hop is an energetic street form of jazz dance culturally developed in the 1980’s comprising of rhythmic springing, flexibility and body articulation. This class will learn routines with Poms combined with Hip Hop Dance. Poms will be provided by the Park District. RB Instructor: Melanie Stone Raimondi Ages 5-6 225060-1A Sa 9/17-11/26 10:30-11:15A $125 $130 Ages 7-13 225060-2A Sa 9/17-11/26 11:15A-12:00P $125 $130