Youth Dance Chart

Bloomingdale Beat Dance Program

Our Mission
Our mission is to challenge our students to be the very best they can be, through hard work and hands-on personalized instruction. We introduce our students to several dance forms and styles ranging from beginner to intermediate levels. Our instructors provide a supportive and caring atmosphere for the aspiring dancer. We believe an education in the arts builds imagination and self confidence. Our hope is that each of our students benefits from the one of a kind experience and memories they have gained from our program.

Program Dates

YOUTH DANCE SESSION HAS 17 WEEKS.

Monday: January 25 - May 24 (no class 3/29)

Tuesday: January 26 - June 1 (no class 3/30, 4/6)

Wednesday: January 27 - June 2 (no class 3/31, 4/7)

Thursday: January 28 - June 3 (no class 4/1, 4/8)

Saturday: January 16 -May 22 (no class 3/27, 4/3)

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.

Dance Recital 2010

Our annual dance recital will be held Saturday, June 5 with a dress rehearsal Friday, June 4 at Lake Park High School East Campus. Pictures will be on Wednesday, June 2 at the Bloomingdale Park District. 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. All recital classe fess include a costume for the spring dance recital.

Now on Sale: Dance Shoes and Apparel!
Bloomingdale Park District now sells ballet, jazz and tap and lyrical 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 early to insure delivery by the start of classes. Many popular styles and sizes are in stock.

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 1A:
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.