NAPERVILLE DANCE ACADEMY
Modern/Contemporary: Level 3-5 • AGES 11-18 Modern/Contemporary combines stretching and strengthening to lengthen a dancer’s muscles and body. Extensive center warmup and cross floor material is taught. Core strength is developed to facilitate execution of skills and follows traditional styles of movement. This program explores the qualities of released and off-balance dancing while daring students to find disparate qualities of stillness and explosion. Students are encouraged to develop an individual style driven by their internal life and the specificity of their bodies. Prior ballet and/or jazz experience required. **Prerequisite of the previous level or equivalent experience is required. For questions on placement, please contact the Dance Coordinator at tlight@napervilleparks.org or 630-848-3618** Please visit our website at www.napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (sl) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N LEVEL 3 • AGES 11-14 ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 Jackson Ave. 119205 Sep 10-May 20 Th 6:20-7:35 pm $587/$617 LEVEL 4 • AGES 13-18 ARRCC Dance Room 123 • 305 Jackson Ave. 119206 Sep 14-May 17 M 5:25-6:55 pm $618/$648 LEVEL 5 • AGES 15-18 Fort Hill Studio B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 119207 Sep 8-May 18 Tu 7:15-8:45 pm $605/$635 Modern/Lyrical: Level 1-2 • AGES 7-11 Our Lyrical classes offer a first step towards our Modern/Contemporary classes while still working to build dancers’ ballet technique. Lyrical dance combines elements of ballet and jazz to create a soft style that emphasizes the storytelling quality of music. An emphasis is placed on grace and fluidity, musicality, and expressiveness to capture emotion through movement. **Prerequisite of at least one year of ballet, equivalent experience, or instructor recommendation is required. For questions on placement, please contact the Dance Coordinator at tlight@ napervilleparks.org or 630-848-3618** Please visit our website at www. napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (sl) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. LEVEL 1 • AGES 7-9 119208 Sep 8-May 18 Tu 6:35-7:35 pm $541/$571•• LEVEL 2 • AGES 9-11 119209 Sep 9-May 19 W 5:00-6:00 pm $541/$571••
Musical Theater Dance: Level 1-2 • AGES 7-11 Do you dream of being on Broadway someday? Students will focus on learning Broadway-style choreography that combines elements of jazz and ballet. Students will work on storytelling, character development and performance skills. It is perfect for someone new to musical theater and dance or a seasoned performer looking enhance their skills. Please visit our website at www.napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (sl) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 West 95th St. LEVEL 1 • AGES 7-9 119211 Sep 14-May 17 M 5:20-6:20 pm $541/$571 LEVEL 2 • AGES 9-11 119212 Sep 14-May 17 M 6:25-7:25 pm $541/$571 Tap/Jazz • AGES 5-9 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 jazz technique, while incorporating tap to help with rhythm, tempo and distribution of weight. Please visit our website at www. napervilleparks.org/dance for dress code information. (sl) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N JUNIOR • AGES 5-6 NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 119215 Sep 10-May 20 Th 4:50-5:35 pm $495/$525•• LEVEL 1 • AGES 7-9 95th Street Wood Floor Studio 208/209 • 2244 West 95th St. 119216 Sep 9-May 19 W 7:00-8:00 pm $541/$571
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