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Woodlawn Arts Academy is proud to introduce the Woodlawn Dance Academy! If you have been looking for a new dance program, now is the time to join!The Woodlawn Dance Academy is a brand new dance studio to the Sauk Valley area. It is housed at the
Woodlawn Arts Academy, which is a state of the art facility featuring a professionally equipped dance studio.
We offer classes for all ages and all levels in a huge array of disciplines. Our program is a cumulative program
that ends with a recital in June. Our program runs from September through June with four, eight-week
sessions. At the Woodlawn Dance Academy, we recognize how busy everyone’s schedule is, and so we do
what we can to help our families plan ahead. Please refer to our Dance Calendar, which informs our
participants of important dates for our program for the entire dance school year. Due to the progressive
nature of this program, students must begin with the fall session for all recital classes. Class
placement is based on age, technical level, and experience. Non-recital classes are available for enrollment
each session. Call for more information today!
Our program is designed to introduce students to ballet and tap together at the lower levels. Then it
progresses into individual discipline classes at the intermediate and advanced levels. It is important to us that
our dancers learn technique and curriculum the entire year. All recital dances are taught after the winter break.
Our goal is to offer quality programs while creating an environment for positive learning and most of all FUN!
*As a service to our participants, we have a flat screen TV in our lounge that allows parents the opportunity
to view each dance class without the worry of interrupting the dancers. Parents are not allowed in the
classroom until viewing week, which is always the last class of each session. Session 4 viewing is the actual
recital.
Dress Code: Please wear hair off the face, a black leotard, pink ballet tights (for ballet or ballet/tap combo
classes), black jazz pants/capris (for jazz, tap, hip-hop and modern) and appropriate dance shoes to class.
Location: All classes will meet in Dance Studios, Room 401 or Room 402 unless specified otherwise.
Instructors: Our instructors are highly trained and go through an extensive week of curriculum training for
each style and level offered. Everyone on the Woodlawn Dance Academy staff takes pride in her/his work
and strives to enforce organizational standards and serve our customers with the highest level of
professionalism possible.Descriptions:
Ballet- Classical dance form emphasizing grace, strength, flexibility and technique. Ballet is the basis of all
dance forms.
Creative Movement- Focuses on teaching young children movement and imagination while helping to
develop basic motor skills.
Hip-hop- Energetic street form of urban and jazz using rhythmic body articulation, emphasizing attitude and
finding one’s individual style.
Lyrical/Contemporary- A mix of ballet, modern and jazz technique, emphasizing emotion through dance.
Jazz- Fast paced dance form, isolating individual parts of the body to contemporary music while increasing
coordination, flexibility and strength. Enhances rhythm and balance.
Modern- Expressing emotion and abstract ideas through the movement of the body. Principles of ballet and
creativity included.
Pointe- Similar to ballet, but geared towards more advanced students and requires special shoes.
Specialty Classes- Classes offered to students who wish to enhance their technical ability or explore
additional dance forms.
Tap- Upbeat dance form using your feet to create and enhance rhythm, coordination and sound.Required Dance Attire:
Girls and Ladies-Hair must be secured off of the face for all classes and in a bun. No jewelry allowed in any
class. No open midriff. All combination classes need ballet and tap shoes.
Ballet, Pointe (all levels)-pink tights, plain black leotard (no frills or skirts), pink canvas or leather ballet
slipper (only boys will be allowed to wear ballet black shoes). Intermediate/Advanced levels and up may
wear ballet skirts for center work only.
Tap-pink tights or black capri pants, black leotard, black patent tap shoes for level 1 & 2, hard toe black
jazz taps for Intermediate/Advanced levels.
Jazz-black or tan tights and black jazz pants (no stripes or writing), black leotard or full length black unitard,
black Jazz shoes. Please wear tights under jazz pants.
Lyrical/Contemporary-same as ballet except footless tights, but with dance paws.
Hip-Hop-same as jazz, but with jazz sneakers.
Triple Threat-same as jazz, but character shoes may be required for the recital.
Modern-black leotard and footless tights. No shoes.
Ballroom Dancing/Swing & Lindy-clothes you can move comfortably in and shoes that slide.
Adult Classes-Adults can wear the suggested attire listed above or clothing that allows one to dance with
ease and meets the instructor's approval.
Boys and Men-black sweat pants, white t-shirt and black ballet, tap, hip-hop, and jazz shoes.
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2011-2012 Dance Program Calendar
Monday, Aug. 1-from 4pm-7pm RETURNING STUDENTS - Dance Registration/Dancewear Sale
Tuesday, Aug. 2-from 4pm-7pm NEW STUDENTS - Dance Registration/Dancewear Sale
Wednesday, Aug.3-Friday, Aug. 26 Dance Registration/Placement for levels
Monday, Aug. 29–Saturday, Oct. 29 Session 1
Monday, Oct. 24–Saturday, Oct. 29 Viewing week-Parents invited to watch class.
Monday, Oct. 31–Saturday, Nov. 5 Make-up week- No dance classes unless notified.
Saturday, Nov. 5 Session 2 Registration payment due, Class fee plus $40 costume deposit, $5 late registration fee effective.
Monday, Nov. 7–Saturday, Nov. 19 Beginning of Session 2 (2 weeks)
Monday, Nov. 14–Saturday, Nov. 19 Recital Costume measuring in class.
Monday, Nov. 21–Saturday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving week- No dance classes.
Monday, Nov. 28–Saturday, Dec. 16 Session 2 continued (3 weeks)
Monday, Dec 19–Saturday, Dec. 31 Winter Break- No dance classes.
Monday, Jan. 2–Saturday, Jan. 21 Remainder of Session 2 (3 weeks)
Monday, Jan. 16–Saturday, Jan. 21 Viewing week-Parents invited to watch class, *Don’t forget to fill out our mid-year survey!
Monday, Jan. 23–Saturday, Jan. 28 Make-up week- No dance classes unless notified.
Saturday, Jan. 28 Session 3 Registration payment due, Class fee plus costume balance, $5 late registration fee effective.
Monday, Jan. 30–Saturday, Mar. 24 Session 3
Monday, Mar. 19–Saturday, Mar. 24 Viewing week-Parents invited to watch class.
Monday, Mar. 26–Saturday, Mar. 31 Make-up week - No dance classes unless notified.
Saturday, Mar. 31 Session 4 Registration payment due, $5 late registration fee effective, Recital Tickets go on sale!
Monday, Apr. 2-Saturday, Apr. 7 Spring Break-No dance classes
Moday, Apr. 9–Saturday, May 26 Session 4
Thursday, May 31 & Friday, June 1 Recital Rehearsals-Centennial Auditorium
Saturday, June 2 at 2pm & 7pm Recital Day-Centennial Auditorium----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Congratulations to the following dancers who have made our
Dance Performance/Competition Team! We would like to
congratulate on an excellent audition. All of you are extremely
talented dancers.Emalia Dunkel
Jessica Lundy
Anne McCoy
Jazlynn Moreno
Brianna Razo
Nicki Schuldt
Olivia-Hope ToppertThe 1st Informational Meeting/Practice will take place on
Wednesday, September 7th from 5:00pm-6:30pm.*If your dancer's name is on this list, please remember they
must take two technique classes (Ballet & Jazz).Please register for this Performance/Competition Team along
with your technique classes before the first day of class.If you are taking five or more classes, please ask the main office
staff about the fifth rule.----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
2011 FALL
DANCE REGISTRATION & DANCEWEAR SALE*Monday, August 1, 2011*
Returning Students
4pm-7pm*Tuesday, August 2, 2011*
New Students
4pm-7pm----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Congratulations to ALL the Woodlawn Dance Academy
dancers who danced their hearts out at our 3rd Annual
Dance Recital that was on Saturday, June 4th!!!A very special THANK YOU to ALL the parents, chaperones,
volunteers and Centennial Auditorium helpers who made the
recitals run very smoothly. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dance - 2011 Fall Classes
Boogie Babies (pre-dance) - An introduction to the world of dance. (All dancers must be 3 by the first
day of class) Playacting and creative movement as well as stretching and some basic dance steps will be
taught. Child can wear dance attire or gym type clothing. Shoes are optional - ballet slippers, gym shoes or
gripper socks are acceptable. Child attends class without parent.
Kiddydance - An introduction to basic ballet and tap through a fun curriculum for beginners. All dancers
must be 4 by the first day of class. This class must be taken for one whole year before moving up to the
next level.
Ballet/Tap Level 1 - A combination level 1 ballet/tap class for beginners or students who have taken
Kiddydance or a comparable beginning program elsewhere.
Ballet/Tap Level 2 - A combination level 2 class. Students must audition for this level or have two
years of ballet/tap training.
Ballet/Tap Level 3 - A combination of level 3 class. Students must audition for this level and have
three plus years of ballet/tap training.
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet - This is an intermediate/advanced level ballet class for dancers who
have had 3-4 years or more of ballet training.
Pointe - By recommendation only. Placement in Pointe is based on technique and strength, not age.
Students enrolled in Pointe must take Intermediate/Advanced Ballet for the entire dance year.
Intermediate/Advanced Tap - This is an intermediate/advanced level tap class for dancers who have
had 3-4 years or more of tap training.
Contemporary/Modern - Be a part of the new contemporary dance craze! To enroll for this class, you
must audition and be in a technique class. Cognified modern technique will also be taught.
Jazz 1 - Level 1 Jazz class for beginners.
Jazz 2 - Level 2 jazz class for students who have completed a beginning level jazz class.
Jazz 3 - Level 3 jazz class for students who have completed three plus years of experience of jazz training.
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz - This is an intermediate/advanced level jazz class for dancers who have
had 3-4 years or more of jazz training.
Hip Hop 1 - For beginners. Hip hop is a form of urban dance similar to jazz but involves more street style
dancing.
Hip Hip 2 - For intermediate students with 1-2 years experience. An audition is required for placement.
Hip Hop 3 - For advanced students with 2+ years experience. An audition is required for placement.
Parent/Child Class - Starting in January, if you are currently in the dance program, this is a class for a
parent and child to have the opportunity to dance together!
This class will perform in the dance recital in June. Registration information will be available in the winter
brochure.CLASS AGE DAY DATE TIME FEE ROOM BARCODE TEACHER RECITAL
Boogie Babies 3-4 Mon 8/29-10/24 3:30pm-4:15pm $48 401 WDBB1-001 Miss Corinne Blue
Boogie Babies 3-4 Wed 9/7-10/26 5:30pm-6:15pm $48 401 WDBB2-001 Miss Corinne Yellow
Boogie Babies 3-4 Thur 9/8-10/27 4:00pm-4:45pm $48 402 WDBB3-001 Miss Becky Yellow
Boogie Babies 3-4 Sat 9/10-10/29 9:00am-9:45am $48 401 WDBB4-001 Miss Natalie Blue
Kiddydance 4-6 Mon 8/29-10/24 4:15pm-5:00pm $48 401 WDKD1-001 Miss Corinne Blue
Kiddydance 4-6 Wed 9/7-10/26 6:15pm-7:00pm $48 401 WDKD2-001 Miss Corinne Yellow
Kiddydance 4-6 Thur 9/8-10/27 4:45pm-5:30pm $48 402 WDKD3-001 Miss Becky Yellow
Kiddydance 4-6 Sat 9/10-10/29 10:00am-10:45am $48 401 WDKD4-001 Miss Natalie Blue
Ballet/Tap 1 5-6 Mon 8/29-10/24 4:15pm-5:15pm $64 402 WDBT1.1-001 Miss Christy Yellow
Ballet/Tap 1 5-6 Mon 8/29-10/24 5:00pm-6:00pm $64 401 WDBT1.2-001 Miss Corinne Blue
Ballet/Tap 1 5-6 Wed 9/7-10/26 4:30pm-5:30pm $64 401 WDBT1.3-001 Miss Corinne Yellow
Ballet/Tap 1 5-6 Sat 9/10-10/29 11:00am-12:00pm $64 401 WDBT1.4-001 Miss Natalie Blue
Ballet/Tap 2 6-9 Mon 8/29-10/24 6:45pm-7:45pm $64 401 WDBT2.1-001 Miss Corinne Blue
Ballet/Tap 2 6-9 Thur 9/8-10/27 5:30pm-6:30pm $64 402 WDBT2.2-001 Miss Becky Yellow
Ballet/Tap 3 8-10 Tues 9/6-10/25 5:00pm-6:15pm $80 401 WDBT3-001 Miss Erika Both
Int/Adv Ballet 12 & up Mon 8/29-10/24 7:00pm-8:15pm $80 402 WDIAB-001 Miss Christy Both
Pointe RO Mon 8/29-10/24 8:15pm-8:45pm $32 402 WDP-001 Miss Christy Both
Int/Adv Tap 10-18 Wed 9/7-10/26 8:30pm-9:15pm $48 401 WDIAT-001 Miss Erika Both
Contemp/Modern 10 & up Mon 8/29-10/24 6:00pm-7:00pm $64 402 WDCM-001 Miss Christy Both
Jazz 1 6-8 Mon 8/29-10/24 6:00pm-6:45pm $48 401 WDJ1-001 Miss Corinne Blue
Jazz 2 7-10 Thur 9/8-10/27 6:30pm-7:30pm $64 402 WDJ2-001 Miss Becky Yellow
Jazz 3 9-11 Tues 9/6-10/25 6:15pm-7:15pm $64 401 WDJ3-001 Miss Erika Both
Int/Adv Jazz 11 & up Wed 9/7-10/26 7:30pm-8:30pm $64 402 WDIAJ-001 Miss Erika Both
Hip Hop 1 8-13 Mon 8/29-10/24 5:15pm-6:00pm $48 402 WDHH1-001 Miss Christy Yellow
Hip Hop 2 9-13 Tues 9/6-10/25 7:15pm-8:15pm $64 401 WDHH2-001 Miss Erika Both
Hip Hop 3 10-18 Wed 9/7-10/26 6:30pm-7:30pm $64 402 WDHH3-001 Miss Erika Both
