2024 Autumn Program Guide

NAPERVILLE DANCE ACADEMY

Seasonal Dance Programs Instructional dance programs are offered on a seasonal basis. These program participants do not perform at the annual spring dance recital. In the Winter Program Guide, which is released in late November, we will have a few additional new programs that will be a part of the recital track. These new recital programs will be beginner level programs for dancers ages 3-10 years old. Please note that some of the current seasonal dance classes will turn into recital dance classes for the Winter 2025 season. Seasonal Dance Important Dates CLASS WEEKS: Monday, September 9 – Saturday, December 7 & Thursday, December 12. NO CLASS: Thursday, October 31 and Monday, November 25-Saturday, November 30. PARENT OBSERVATION: Due to the continued growth of our program we are not able to offer make-up classes. Make-up classes for cancelled classes by the instructor will be decided on a class by class basis. ADULT Ballet: Adult Beginner • AGES 18 AND UP Learn the fundamentals of ballet while lengthening and strengthening your body and increasing your flexibility. This program is perfect for students new to ballet or those looking to return to the art. Please visit our website at www.napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Monday, October 21-Saturday, October 26 Monday, December 2-Saturday, December 7.

YOUTH AcroDance Preschool • AGES 3-5

This program focuses on physical literacy. A variety of skills will be taught such as, pike position, skipping, marching, pre-cartwheel, plie and tendu. The program develops locomotive skills, balance, classroom behavior, movement concepts, cooperation and social skills through repetition, imaginary play, fun and games. It’s an engaging introduction to the world of dance and acrobatics. Please visit our website at www.napervilleparks. org/dance for dress code information. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 West 95th St. 95994 Sep 11-Dec 4 W 4:40-5:25 pm $147/$177 ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 96122 Sep 9-Dec 2 M 10:50-11:35 am $147/$177 Ballet Basics • AGES 3-5 Looking to enter the world of ballet? Younger and beginning dancers are able to explore dance and expand their ballet knowledge in this program focused on classroom etiquette, posture, ballet terminology and intricate positions of the feet, arms and body in a creative and expressive environment. Please visit our website at www.napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N AGES 3-4 ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 95996 Sep 14-Dec 7 Sa 9:40-10:25 am $147/$177

Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 96000 Sep 12-Dec 12 Th 95998 Sep 14-Dec 7 Sa AGES 4-5 Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 96002 Sep 12-Dec 12 Th

9:40-10:25 am $147/$177 8:45-9:30 am $147/$177

Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 96009 Sep 9-Dec 2 M 96010 Sep 12-Dec 12 Th

10:20-11:20 am $159/$189 8:00-9:00 pm $159/$189

10:35-11:20 am $147/$177

Jazz: Adult Beginning • AGES 18 AND UP Learn the fundamentals of jazz dance while strengthening and toning your body and increasing your flexibility. This program is perfect for students new to jazz dance or those looking to return to the art. Please visit our website at www.napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 97644 Sep 10-Dec 3 Tu 7:40-8:40 pm $159/$189•• Tap: Adult Beginning • AGES 18 AND UP This tap program presents the rhythms and sounds of tap dance in a fun and upbeat way. As dancers progress, they add on to beginning rhythms and steps while sharpening their memory and improving coordination. Program explores more complex techniques and patterns while challenging the students to open their tap dance movement vocabulary, increasing their confidence and tap dance knowledge. This program is perfect for students new to tap, those looking to return to dance, or wanting to try something new. Please visit our website at www. napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 96048 Sep 10-Dec 3 Tu 8:15-9:15 pm $159/$189

Ballet/Tap Basics • AGES 3-5 This program is designed to build a solid dance foundation. Dancers learn proper posture and technique while being introduced to dance terminology from both dance styles. The program focuses on the fundamentals of ballet technique, incorporating tap to help with rhythm, tempo and distribution of weight. Please visit our website at www. napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. AGES 3-4 96005 Sep 14-Dec 7 Sa 10:35-11:20 am $147/$177 AGES 3-5 96006 Sep 11-Dec 4 W 10:20-11:05 am $147/$177

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