Dance The Downers Grove School of Dance
Welcome to the Downers Grove School of Dance! The School has been created to bring a well-rounded yet affordable dance program to the Downers Grove community. The program is designed to meet the needs of the beginner and seasoned dancer from preschoolers to adults. Dance is exercise, a social activity and an art form. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and nurturing environment while sparking creativity in all of our dancers.
Our dance year encompasses three sessions: one 14-week fall session, one 16-week winter/spring session, and a 6-week summer session along with short dance intensives. The objective of the fall and winter/spring sessions is to prepare the students for a spring recital by focusing on both technique and combinations. Our very young dancers follow shorter session schedules.
Students may select and register for classes; however, the instructors may make appropriate changes in class placement if necessary. Participants must be the age specified within one week of the first day of the class. For questions regarding placement, please contact Allison Jacobs at 630.963.1300.
CLASS ATTIRE is ballet, jazz, hip hop or tap shoes depending on which class you are registered for.Leotard and tights and/or bike shorts and T-shirt are recommended.
Irish Step Dancing Open your child’s eyes and heart to Ireland’s traditional dances. Learn the Irish Jig, reels, hornpipes and team figure dances. The McNulty School of Irish Dance program is designed to challenge each dancer to achieve his or her personal best, while helping individuals develop concentration skills, coordination and self-confidence. Dancers begin learning solo and team dances in Irish soft shoes and then progress to more complex soft-shoe and heavy- shoe steps over time. Class attire includes: black T-shirts or leotards, black shorts, white socks and Irish, jazz, ballet or light gym shoes. No long pants of any kind.
All levels of Irish dance with the exception of beginning classes require the instructor’s recommendation. To enroll in a heavy-shoe class, you must be enrolled in a soft-shoe class during the same session.
Day: TH
Location: Lincoln Center Class #
Date: 1/10 - 3/21
316201-01 Preschool 3½ - 4 years 4:00 - 4:30 pm $98/$147 316201-02 Beginner
316201-04 Heavy Shoe
Storybook Ballet 5 - 16 years 4:35 - 5:20 pm $154/$231
316201-03 Inter/Adv 6 - 16 years 5:25 - 6:25 pm $168/$252 Soft Shoe
316204-05 Adult Ceili 16 & up Date: 4/4 - 6/13
6 - 16 years 6:30 - 7:00 pm $98/$147 7:05 - 7:50 pm $154/$231
316201-06 Preschool 3½ - 4 years 4:00 - 4:30 pm $98/$147 316201-07 Beginner
316201-09 Heavy Shoe
5 - 16 years 4:35 - 5:20 pm $154/$231
316201-08 Inter/Adv 6 - 16 years 5:25 - 6:25 pm $168/$252 Soft Shoe
316204-10 Adult Ceili 16 & up
6 - 16 years 6:30 - 7:00 pm $98/$147 7:05 - 7:50 pm $154/$231
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This beginner ballet class combines dance with props, drama and the magic of stories. A story will be read at the end of each class. No class March 25 - 30.
R/NR: $46/$69 Min/Max: 8/12 Class # Age
Date
317530-01 3 - 4 years 317530-02 3 - 4 years 317530-03 2 1 317530-04 2 1
/2 - 3 1 /2 - 3 1
1/5 - 2/23 3/2 - 4/27
/2 /2
Location: Day Time Lincoln Center Instructor
SA 10:00 - 10:45 am Staff SA 10:00 - 10:45 am Staff
yrs 1/9 - 2/27 W 10:30 - 11:15 am Jessica Saniie yrs 3/6 - 5/1 W 10:30 - 11:15 am Jessica Saniie
Winter & Spring 2013 37 Level Age Min/Max: 8/10
Instructor: Barbara McNulty T.C.R.G. Time
R/NR Parent-Tot Dance Interact with other parents and tots through song and dance! Develop balance,
increase body awareness, improve listening and gross motor skills and of course, have fun! No class March 25 - 30.
R/NR: $46/$69 Class # Age
Min/Max: 8/12 Date
316218-01 2 years & up 1/10 - 2/28 316218-02 2 years & up 3/7 - 5/2
Creative Movement
Creative movement, music education, dance, mime, ballet, jazz, tap, gymnastics and performance are encouraged in this class. Children gain confidence, rhythm, better coordination, balance and memory. No class March 25 - 30.
R/NR: $90/$135 Min/Max: 8/12 Class # Age
Date 316219-01 2 1 /2 /2
317531-01 3 - 4 years 316219-02 2 1
- 4 years 1/10 - 5/2 Location: Day Time Lincoln Center Instructor
- 4 years 1/7 - 4/29 M 11:10 - 11:55 am Michelle Dawson 1/9 - 5/1 W 12:15 - 1:00 pm
Jessica Saniie TH 10:45 - 11:30 am Michelle Dawson Location:
Day Time TH TH
Lincoln Center Instructor
10:15 - 10:45 am Michelle Dawson 10:15 - 10:45 am Michelle Dawson
2013 Spring Recital
Each year in spring the Downers Grove School of Dance hosts an exciting dance recital for the participants of our dance program. Recitals provide an opportunity for our dancers to showcase what they have learned in their classes. Family and friends are encouraged to come and view the student’s performances. Participating in the recital is optional. Recital registration is needed in order to participate in the recital. Registration deadline is Saturday, January 5.
Location: Lincoln Center R/NR: $55/$55 Class # Date Day Time Instructor
317528-01 5/4 SA 1:00 - 5:00 pm Irish Step, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Amethyst
317528-02 5/11 SA 1:00 - 5:00 pm Ms. Michelle
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