Youth Dance Chart

Bloomingdale Beat Dance Program

Spring Dance Recital - June 13, 2009

Our annual dance recital will be held Saturday, June 13 with a dress rehearsal Friday, June 12 at Lake Park East Campus. Costume fees are included in the class registration fee. Measuring for costumes will be done on the first day of class. Make sure your child is present. You will need to make arrangements with your child's teacher to get them measured if they are absent.

Program Dates

Monday: Jan. 19 - Jun. 8 (no class 3/30, 5/25)

Tuesday: Jan. 20 - June. 9 (no class 3/31, 4/7)

Wednesday: Jan. 21 - Jun. 10 (no class 4/1, 4/8)

Thursday: Jan. 22 - Jun. 11 (no class 4/2, 4/9)

Saturday: Jan. 17 - Jun. 6 (no class 4/4, 4/11, 5/23)

6 Week Classes: "Me & My Baby Ballet"
A1: 1/19 - 2/23
A2: 4/13 - 5/17
A3: 1/24 - 2/28
A4: 4/18 - 5/23

Reminders:

	Hair must be securely tied away from neck and face for all classes.
	Tights, jazz pants or bike shorts must be worn at all times.
	Skirts may be worn in any class.
	Absolutely no baggy clothes or street shoes may be worn in any class.

Now on Sale: Dance Shoes and Apparel!
Bloomingdale Park District now sells ballet, jazz and tap shoes, tights, and leotards in youth and adult sizes. Order forms are available at the front office. Samples and sizing kits are available.

Order your shoes by January 1st to ensure delivery by the start of classes.

Save the Date: Picture Day - Monday, June 1, 2009 at JRC.

Dance Levels
Teachers have the right to move a student to a lower or higher level which they feel is the appropriate level for them.

Level 1:
No experience necessary
Level 2-4:
Experience from the prior level and teacher permission.

If you are a new student and unsure of what level to enroll, there is a list of requirements available at the front office, 529-3650.

DRESS ATTIRE
Ballet	Solid color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and an optional skirt.
Ballet/Jazz	Solid color leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet shoes and black jazz shoes and an optional skirt.
Ballet/Tap	Solid color leotard, pink, black or suntan tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes and an optional skirt.
Tap/Jazz	Solid color leotard, black or suntan tights, black tap shoes and black jazz shoes.
Jazz and Funk	Solid color leotard, black tights or tight fitting jazz pants or bike shorts, and black jazz shoes (jazz sneakers may not be worn to any class at any time).
Lyrical	Solid color leotard, black, light pink or suntan convertible or footless tights and an optional skirt.
Tap	Solid color leotard, black, light pink or suntan tights or tight fitting jazz pants or bike shorts, and black tap shoes.
Combo Classes	Appropriate shoes for each style of dance and solid color leotard and tights and an optional skirt.
Men and Boys	All Classes: Plain white tee-shirt, black tights or sweat pants, and appropriate black shoes.