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Dance
Whether you aspire to become a professional dancer or you just want to improve your coordination, get some exercise, or have
some fun, there's something for everyone in the Parks and Recreation Department's dance program. The dance program offers complete training in a wide variety of dance disciplines and related movement for children, aged two years and up, beginners through advanced levels. All of our instructors are fully qualified professionals, possessing many years of teaching experience. All teachers are dedicated to creating a truly caring environment for the younger child and a more challenging curriculum for older students. Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get and stay in shape, while inspiring a sense of wellbeing. From our tiniest ballerina to our belly dancers, dancing helps build flexibility, strength and endurance, and contributes to a positive outlook.
Youth
Baby BallerinasAge 2-3
Parent and child will participate together in this class designed to involve the parent in the very beginning process of dance training with your child. Music, coordination and gross motor skills are the foundations laid in this program. Designed to develop a child's natural movements and encourage creativity in the very young dancer. This class will teach basic ballet positions and focus on coordination through basic tumbling and
floor work.
8, 45 minute sessions TOH $55/NR $73
June 25-August 13
141100.21 Tu 4:15-5pm
June 22-August 10
141100.61 Sa 9:30-10:15am
141100.62 Sa 4-4:45pm
Ballet
Basics for all dance forms. Ballet helps build through its discipline, a graceful body with good posture and poise. Each class promotes correct body placement, strength and basic vocabulary. These techniques are studied through barre, center and combinations. Goals include proper posture and the learned choreography of a dance performance for the last day of class, to be held for family and friends.
8, 45 minute sessions TOH $55/NR $73
June 22-August 10
BeginnerAge 3-5
141210.61 Sa 10:15-11am
141210.62 Sa 1:30-2:15pm
IntermediateAge 3-5
141410.61 Sa 11-11:45am
Beginner/IntermediateAge 4-6
141310.61 Sa 2:15-3pm
AdvancedAge 4-6
141610.62 Sa 11:45am-12:30pm
Ballet/Tap/JazzAge 6-10
This basic tap, jazz and beginning ballet technique class will include more challenging barre exercises, while emphasizing basic terminology. The tap portion of the class will concentrate on developing intricate patterns and rhythms, while the jazz portion of class will begin to develop student's flexibility and balance skills. Two sessions experience needed.
8, 1 hour sessions TOH $55/NR $73
June 22-August 10
142610.61 Sa 3-4pm
Combination Dance
Dance instruction focuses on mastering combinations and vocabulary of basic ballet, jazz and tap steps. Dancers improve
stamina, core skills, technique and rhythm offering the student experience in tap, ballet and tumbling technique.
8, 1 hour sessions TOH $55/NR $73
Age 3-5
June 22-August 10
142050.61 Sa 12:30-1:30pm
Age 4-6
June 25-August 13
142050.21 Tu 5-6pm
Age 6-10
June 17-August 5
142050.11 M 3:30-4:30pm
Hip-Hop
This fun and upbeat style of dance focuses on coordination and strength. Hip-hop is most commonly seen in music videos and students will learn the newest styles, along with performance skills, energy and stamina. Emphasizes energy andincorporates basic jazz steps with a modern style.
8, 1 hour sessions TOH $55/NR $73
Age 4-6
June 20-August 15 (No class 7/4)
145310.41 Th 4:30-5:30pm
Age 6-8
June 17-August 5
145310.11 M 4:30-5:30pm
Age 6-8
June 20-August 15 (No class 7/4)
145310.42 Th 5:30-6:30pm
Age 8-12
June 19-August 7
145310.31 W 5-6pm
June 22-August 10
145310.61 Sa 4:45-5:45pm
Adult
Ballet Technique Age 16 & up
You will enjoy learning ballet while developing confidence, mental concentration, physical coordination and grace. Class includes barre work and floor combinations. This is a class for dancers wishing to experience the joy of dance and to develop their performance skills! Open to all levels.
8, 1.5 hour sessions TOH $82/NR $105
June 25-August 13
141230.21 Tu 6:30-8pm
June 20-August 15 (No class 7/4)
141230.41 Th 6:30-8pm
Latin Age 16 & up
You will learn the basics in "Salsa and Merengue." Emphasis will be on the development of partnering skills, lead and follow, the basic principles of timing, as well as basic foot work and variations of simple turn patterns. Cha Cha, Rumba, Tango and Salsa are covered. No experience needed.
8, 1 hour sessions TOH $55/NR $73
June 19-August 7
142230.41 W 8-9pm
Swing Age 16 & up
Learn to jump, jive and wail by learning the triple swing, single swing and East Coast swing. No experience needed.
8, 1 hour sessions TOH $55/NR $73
June 19-August 7
141130.31 W 6-7pm
Salsa Age 16 & up
Learn the basic rhythm, step patterns and technique of this popular Latin dance. Whether you're looking to learn this dance for the first time or to brush up on some of the basics—this is the perfect class for you. No experience needed.
8, 1 hour sessions TOH $55/NR $73
June 19-August 7
141231.31 W 7-8pm
Belly Dance Age 16 & up
A fun, low-impact cardiovascular workout! It works particularly on the torso, promoting abdominal strength, all-over flexibility, proper alignment and great body posture.
8, 1 hour sessions TOH $55/NR $73
June 17-August 5
Belly Dance I
143230.11 M 6-7pm
Belly Dance II
143230.12 M 7-8pm
Hoop Dance Age 13 & up
Using the hoop on the waist, legs, arms, hands, hips and more burns between 400-600 calories an hour and provides a great full-body workout, while encouraging creative movement and expression. Provide your own adult-sized hoop or borrow/purchase one from the instructor.
7, 1 hour sessions TOH $41/NR $54
July 7-August 18
169930.70 Su 2-3pm
July 11-August 22 (Meet at Bruin Park)
169930.40 Th 6:45-7:45pm
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