Chicago Park District Sailing Program' title='Chicago Park District Sailing Program' />Please click here to view and download a PDF copy of the program subject to change. West Point AOG Cadet News Blog, West Point Cadets in the news. Dear Parents Please watch this page for the 201718 Menagerie Dance Parent Handbook COMING SOON My child loved her ballet class. Patron. Des Plaines Park District is among the most beautiful and well maintained park districts in the state of Illinois. Visit our facilities and recreation areas. Late night radio personality Franklyn MacCormack, who died in 1971, was a Chicago classic. His soothing baritone voice, poetry and schmaltzy music are well remembered. Menagerie Dance. Dear Parents Please watch this page for the 2. Menagerie Dance Parent Handbook COMING SOONMy child loved her ballet class. Patron I am amazed at how much my daughter learned in class. Patron. Pre Dance Division. Creative Dance 3 yrs Assists the very young dancer in identifying basic forms of movement through imaginative games, songs, music and rhythmical patterns as well as encouraging taking turns and direction from the teacher. Pre Ballet I 4 years and II 5 6 years Students begin the transition from fairy tale excitement to the self awareness and pride of dancing ballet. Still emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination, we begin development of ballet concepts such as turn out, coordination, spatial awareness and class etiquette. As they progress, students learn ballet terminology, how to identify correct and incorrect movements and begin learning how to self correct themselves while dancing. Chicago Park District Sailing Program' title='Chicago Park District Sailing Program' />Pre Ballet and Tap I 4 years and Pre Ballet and Tap II 5 6 yearsNEWThis class offers students an opportunity to learn all of the concepts presented in the Pre Ballet class along with the fun, energetic rhythm of tap dancing. Pre Jazz 5 6 years This class is for first time jazz students who are excited to move to the music and show off their natural flair for dance. The main goals include learning class format, listening to their teacher and cooperating with other students. The main focus at this first level is listening to the music, finding the rhythm, building basic jazz technique and vocabulary, and using power and energy in their movements. Pre Modern 5 6 years Modern dance explores movement, space, rhythm and the dancers own creativity with emphasis on momentum, shapes and patterns. It is inspired by nature, music, art and human emotions. This class will contain a very basic technique study improvisation. Student DivisionFirst Grade and above contact Meghan Reimers for placement inquiriesThe second division is a Graded training program. Age is used as a guideline for class placement however a students individual ability becomes more important. Students will be evaluated at the end of each year to determine appropriate class placement for the following year. It is typical for a student to remain at the same level for 2 years. Promotion to the next level does not occur until the student has mastered the current levels syllabus. This is important for the students safety, as well as their confidence. Ballet Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. As students grow, they naturally begin to dance as a form of expression and imagination. We capture this enthusiasm and incorporate it into our ballet program for young students. As our students mature and their bodies develop strength, we transition to a more serious study of ballet technique that will prepare them to be both confident and technically proficient dancers and artists. Jazz Students who show a natural flair for drama and performance love Jazz class. Jazz curriculum is a perfect complement to our ballet program. We follow the typical jazz class format of building strength, balance and extension through isolations, rhythmic exercises, floor stretches, across the floor patterns and dance routines. Movements continue to develop as the students progress and mature. Tap Tap dancing allows students to learn the art of making music with their feet through the rhythmic movement of the choreography. Sccm 2012 Applications Stuck At Ing 0 here. This is a unique style since dance steps can be audibly matched to the beat of music. Hip Hop A fusion of high energy dance styles equates to the dance style that is hip hop, which is featured in many music videos. Groove to the beats of the latest songs as you warm up and learn an exciting, lively dance routine. Movements will continue to increase in difficulty from level to level. Modern Turning against the structured techniques and shoes of ballet, modern dance favors a freer style of dancing. Dancers will explore the concepts of contractrelease, dropflow, and gravity. This class consists of floor work, center work, a barre, and combinations that use the founding principles of modern dance and evolve them to the present. Lyrical Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends ballet and jazz dance. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy and anger. Music may consist of many genres including pop, rock, and Hip Hop. Meet Our Instructors. Meghan Reimers Dance Coordinator. Meghan received a B. A. in Dance Movement TherapyPsychology from Barat College. She is a former company member and guest artist of Judith Svalander Dance Theatre. She performed with Vibe Dance Productions at The Jazz Dance World Congress in N. Y. and Chicago, Barat Repertory Dance Company and Prairie Spirits Dance Ensemble as one of the first American companies ever to perform at the Prague International Dance Festival in the Czech Republic. Before coming to the Wauconda Park District Meghan had been on faculty at North Shore School of Dance for seven years,  She is the resident choreographer for the Wauconda High School and the current Dance Director for Grayslake Park District. Meghan is a Wauconda native and currently resides in Volo with her husband and three daughters. Christina Barnak Instructor. Christina has 3. 0 years overall experience in dance. Her passion for the arts started at the age of 2 at various Dance studios in the local area focusing on Ballet, Tap and Jazz as well as Lyrical expression. She started teaching at the age of 1. Mundelein Park District for ages 3 and up. During her many years of teaching for the Park District she taught two of their three Dance Companies, bringing childrenyoung adults to local competitions and appearances. The ability to see childrens expression through dance is why she has this love of dance. Cari Holmes Instructor. As a dancer for more than twenty years, Cari is trained in many forms of dance including Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Pointe and Hip Hop. She has studied with many Chicago area instructors and choreographers at various studios in the Lake County area as well as at Hubbard Street and Joel Hall dance studios. Cari has had the privilege of performing throughout the Lake County and Chicago area as a member of Terpsichore Dance Ensemble, Prairie Spirits Dance Troupe, TJ Company Dancers, and Dave Becks Evolution The Next Level. Cari holds an AA in Dance and an AFA in Vocal Music Performance from College of Lake County as well as a BFA in Dance from the University of Wisconsin Madison. She has been teaching and choreographing in the Lake County area since 1. Policies. There are no refunds after three weeks of class. A pro rated class credit will be provided for classes if requested after the 3rd class. For more information or answers to questions please contact Meghan Reimers, Dance Coordinator at 8. Class Attire. Ballet Any color leotard and tights with pink leather ballet shoes no slippers. Ballet skirts and leg warmers are permitted. Hair must be off the face. JazzModernLyrical Black jazz pants with any color leotard, tank top, camisole or fitted t shirt. Jazz dancers should have black jazz shoes, lyrical and modern dancers will be barefoot. Hair must be off the face. Hip Hop Black jazz pants with any color leotard, tank top, camisole, or fitted t shirt. Dancers should have black jazz shoes or dance sneakers NO Street Shoes. Hair must be off the face.