Recreation & Parks DepartmentDANCE CLASSES
PARK FOREST RECREATION & PARKS DANCE CLASSES
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Carol Hutchinson, started her teaching career at the Gladys Hights School
of Ballet. Miss Carol taught at the Park Forest Conservatory
for 20 years and has been with the Recreation Department over a decade.
Required Dress for Miss Carol's Dance Classes Girls--pink
ballet shoes, any color leotard, a short chiffon skirt and
light pink tights. Boys--white or black T-shirt, black tights
and ballet shoes.Talk to our dance teacher, Miss Carol,
at the first class if you need suggestions on where to
purchase the required dress.
All classes are continuing. Miss Carol will advance students
to the next level when they are ready.
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AUTUMN 2010 SCHEDULE
Dance Recital in June 18, 2011
If you want to be in the recital, students must take classes all year.
MUSIC, MOVEMENT & ME
This program is an introduction to music and dance for the very young child with parent participation.
Enjoy fun with songs while your child develops coordination and creativity. (No class Nov. 25 & 27)
Ages 20 months-3 years $36 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
310020-1 Th 11-11:35 am Sept 9-Oct 21
310020-2 Th 11-11:35 am Oct 28-Dec 16
310020-3 Sa 11-11:35 am Sept 11-Oct 23
310020-4 Sa 11-11:35 am Oct 30-Dec 18
PRE-BALLET
This program is an introduction to dance including rhythm and movements to improve coordination
and balance. (No class Nov. 27)
Age 4 $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
315010-1 Sa 12-1 pm Sept 11-Oct 23
315010-2 Sa 12-1 pm Oct 30-Dec 18
Age 5 $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
315010-3 Sa 1-2 pm Sept 11Oct 23
315010-4 Sa 1-2 pm Oct 30-Dec 18
BALLET I
This class emphasizes dance fundamentals, musicality and creativity. In addition to promoting
balance, coordination and rhythm, ballet develops grace and poise. (No class Nov. 23, 24 & 27)
Ages 6-10 $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
315020-1 W 5-6 pm Sept 8-Oct 20
315020-2 W 5-6 pm Oct 27-Dec 15
Ages 6-10 $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level- Room 1
315020-3 Sa 9-10 am Sept 11-Oct 23
315020-4 Sa 9-10 am Oct 30-Dec 18
Ages 10-14 $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
315020-5 Tu 5-6 pm Sept 7-Oct 19
315020-6 Tu 5-6 pm Oct 26-Dec 14
BALLET II
Students who wish to continue learning steps, combinations, correct posture and body placement
will benefit from this class. (No class Nov. 24 & 27)
Ages 7-10 $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
315030-1 W 6-7 pm Sept 8-Oct 20
315030-2 W 6-7 pm Oct 27-Dec 15
315030-3 Sa 10-11 am Sept 11-Oct 23
315030-4 Sa 10-11 am Oct 30-Dec 18
INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Students should have at least 3 or more years of dance training. (No class Nov. 23)
Ages 9-12 $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
315060-1 Tu 6-7 pm Sept 7-Oct 19
315060-2 Tu 6-7 pm Oct 26-Dec 14
ADULT BEGINNER BALLET
For beginners and one year students. Enjoy learning classical ballet. Stretch your body gracefully
to music. (No class Nov. 23)
15 & up $56 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
316010-1 Tu 7:10-8:10 pm Sept 7-Oct 19
316010-2 Tu 7:10-8:10 pm Oct 26-Dec 14
ADULT INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Continue training in classical ballet technique, barre and center work. (No class Nov. 24 & 25)
15 & up $84 7 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level - Room 1
316130-1 W 7-8:30 pm Sept 8-Oct 20
316130-2 W 7-8:30 pm Oct 27-Dec 15
316130-3 Th 9:30-11 am Sept 9-Oct 21
316130-4 Th 9:30-11 am Oct 28-Dec 16
REQUIRED DRESS FOR PRE-BALLET AND BALLET (Miss Carol's Programs)
Girls--pink ballet shoes, any color leotard, a short chiffon skirt and light pink tights.
Boys--white or black T-shirt, black tights and ballet shoes.
Items can be purchased at the following stores:
Dancin I
1314 N. Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815)485-9486
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Dance Stuf Inc.
3618 W. 80th Ln.
Merrillville, IN 46410
(877)326-7883
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Star Dancewear
9021 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708)873-0220
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Payless, Target and Walmart
(Please don’t purchase pink soft slippers.
They are not ballet shoes). |
D.A.N.S.
D.A.N.S. is a 6 week interactive dance program consisting of participants learning technique,
skill and discipline of the body and dance as well as aerobic conditioning. Each group will learn an
age-specific choreographed routine combining modern, lyrical, hip hop, etc., dance that will be performed at
a dance recital at programs end.
There will be a FREE 45-minute introductory dance session for participants (Saturday Sept. 11) to
come out and learn a choreographed dance routine. Program will be instructed by Dana Stevens.
Grades K-3 $45 6 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level, Room 2
315110-1 Sa 11:30 am-12:15 pm Sept 18-Oct 23
Grades 4-6 $45 6 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level, Room 2
315110-2 Sa 12:30 1:15 pm Sept 18-Oct 23
Grades 7-12 $45 6 weeks
Village Hall, Lower Level, Room 2
315110-3 Sa 1:30 -2:15 pm Sept 18-Oct 23
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