Dance

For more information about programs on this page contact Kyle Donahue, Cultural Arts Supervisor, at kdonahue@ahpd.org.

Our dance programs offer a diverse and skill-building curriculum of professional, educational and fun classes for all ages. Dance instructors are trained professionals looking to give each participant a great class experience and foster their love of dance while developing poise and self-confidence. Our mission is to advocate artistic excellence through creativity and self-expression. Learn more at ahpd.org/expressions

Important Dates: • Aug. 20-May 11 • Dance Season runs 33 weeks • Jan. 14: Registration closes • May 12-14: Tentative recital dates

No Class Dates Makeup dates may be held on scheduled no class dates • 9/3-9/5, 10/31 evening, 11/22-11/26, 12/20-12/31, 1/1-1/5, 3/27-4/1

2022-23 Dance Season R/NR Fees: 30 min: $309/$364 45 min: $360/$423 60 min: $397/$471 +$10 for ages 6+ for costumes

Payment Details • 50% due at registration • 50% charged Nov. 15 • Option to Pay in Full • Mobile device registration will require 100% payment • Prorated refund requests accepted throughout season • Costume fees are non-refundable after

January 14. Class Placements Class placement letters were mailed to previous students this summer. Didn't receive a letter or are new? Please contact kdonahue@ahpd.org.

Dress Code, Curriculum, Faculty and more can be found online. Tights, Tap Ties, Ballet Belts, Dance Bags and Expressions Shirts also available for purchase online.

Classes Descriptions

INTRO TO DANCE At the beginning of the fall season, explore the world of dance in this fun-filled class that gives a taste of different dance styles. Each week will focus on a dance discipline such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, or poms and hopes to spark an interest in multiple dance forms. Little dancers will work towards following instructions, gross motor skills, and taking turns. Dancers are encouraged to join another dance class midsession, after completion of this introductory class.

BABY BALLET W/PARENT Parents will help introduce their child to the world of dance by participating alongside your child! Development and control of gross motor skills, following directions and taking turns are stressed. Please only one parent/caregiver per dancer. After spring break, parents are only invited for half the class.

STORYTIME BALLET Join in the fun of ballet and the moving story of dance! Each class will include a story and ballet lesson.

BALLET & TAP I TO III Dancers will be introduced to ballet and tap dance and will have the opportunity to practice both disciplines each week.

HIP HOP TOTS Preschoolers will learn basic jazz hip hop moves to popular songs.

JAZZ & TUMBLE Explore the fun of jazz dance and simple tumbling exercises for preschool children. Both activities will be included each week.

MINI JAZZ HIP HOP Dancers will learn basic jazz hip hop moves to popular songs.

BALLET I TO III Dancers will develop basic ballet technique, positions and terminology. Levels I & II are for beginner ballet dancers. Level III students should have 1-2 years of ballet experience.

ELITE BALLET I TO III Elite Ballet is designed for the more serious dancer to develop more advanced ballet technique and skills. Dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

TEEN BALLET Beginning Teen Ballet is designed for the recreational dancer to develop basic ballet technique, positions and terminology.

POINTE PREP I & II This class focuses on building the muscles and specific technique necessary to begin training for pointe. Students must also be enrolled and attend an additional ballet class. Students should expect to participate in 1-4 sessions of Pointe Prep before being considered for Pointe. Pointe Prep II dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

PRE-POINTE/POINTE I This class is for dancers who are continuing to work toward advancing en pointe and a place for students that are new to pointe technique. Dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation. POINTE II Pointe Ballet focuses on technique and is for the advanced ballet dancer. Only pointe technique is covered in this class. Students must also be enrolled in an advanced ballet class. Dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

JAZZ Dancers work to showcase their individual style and originality in this popular dance technique. Dancers will fine tune their jazz skills while working on coordination, flexibility and strength. Level III students require one year of jazz experience. Level IV, V & VI dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

LYRICAL Lyrical is a combination of ballet and contemporary dance styles and technique that focuses on a connection with the music to tell a story. Work towards having choreography and expression that bring emotion and story to movement. Level IV, V & VI dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

CONTEMPORARY I TO III Turns, leaps, dancing with emotion, and a range of dance techniques and styles will be used in this fun contemporary class. Dancers will be challenged with balance, floorwork, fall and recovery and improvisation. Choreography will allow students to push the boundaries of dance while having fun! Level III dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation. BOYS HIP HOP Have fun working on hip hop freestyle and funky choreography! This relaxed class allows boys to pop and lock towards stronger confidence.

JAZZ HIP HOP I TO III A fusion of jazz and hip hop dance styles are set to fun contemporary music for a class focused on stage presence and musicality.

JAZZ HIP HOP PERFORMANCE CLASS The popular class, with a focus on performance! Work on technique and short routines.

TAP I TO III Work towards tap vocabulary, skills, timing and musicality. Levels are based on age.

MUSICAL THEATRE Learn theatrical dance from popular Broadway hits! Students will explore classic jazz movement, musical theatre style and facial expressions that are perfect for the stage.

ACRO I AND II Dancers challenge their flexibility in this blend of acrobatic skills and choreography.

POMS I AND II Combine strong dance execution skills with energy and enthusiasm!

FLEXIBILITY, JUMPS AND TURNS I & II Dancers improve technique and flexibility with jump and turn combinations.

Class

Intro To Dance Intro To Dance

Code Ages Day Time

Location Instructor

65762 5-7 yrs Tu 12:30-1:15pm Admin. Jennifer 65763 5-7 yrs Sat 12:15-1pm Pioneer Maggie

Parent Tot Classes & Preschool Ballet Classes

Class

Code Ages Day Time

Baby Ballet w/ Parent 65661 2.5-3.5yrs Sa 9-9:30am Baby Ballet w/ Parent 65662 2.5-3.5yrs Tu 6-6:30pm Baby Ballet w/ Parent 65757 2.5-3.5yrs Th 11-11:30am Storytime Ballet 65747 3-5yrs Sa 9:15-10am Storytime Ballet 65746 3-5yrs Sa 11-11:45am Storytime Ballet 65748 3-5yrs M 4-4:45pm Storytime Ballet 65750 3-5yrs Tu 5:15-6pm Storytime Ballet 65752 3-5yrs F 9-9:45am

Location Instructor

Admin. Gillian Forest View Susan Admin. Heather Camelot Miranda Admin. Gillian Pioneer Alyssa Forest View Susan Admin. Kirsten

Preschool Ballet & Tap Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time Location Instructor

Ballet & Tap I 65664 3-4 yrs Sa 10-10:45am Camelot Miranda

Ballet & Tap I 65663 3-4 yrs Sa 10:15-11am Admin. Gillian

Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I 65665 3-4 yrs Tu 11:45am-12:30pm Admin. Jennifer 65666 3-4 yrs Tu 5:45-6:30pm Admin. Kirsten 65667 3-4 yrs W 9:15-10am Admin. Jennifer

65668 3-4 yrs W 12:15-1pm Admin. Jennifer

65669 3-4 yrs Th 10:15-11am Admin. Heather

Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II 65670 3-4 yrs Th 5:45-6:30pm Hasbrook Alyssa 65671 3-4 yrs F 9:45-10:30am Admin. Kirsten 65672 3-4 yrs F 11:45-12:30pm Hasbrook Gillian 65674 4-5 yrs Sa 9-9:45am Pioneer Maggie 65673 4-5 yrs Sa 9:30-10:15am Admin. Gillian 65676 4-5 yrs Sa 10:45-11:30am Camelot Miranda 65677 4-5 yrs Tu 10:30-11:15am Admin. Jennifer

Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap III 65678 4-5 yrs Tu 5-5:45pm

Admin. Kirsten 65681 4-5 yrs Tu 6:30-7:15pm Forest View Susan 65679 4-5 yrs Th 9:30-10:15am Admin. Heather 65680 4-5 yrs Th 12:45-1:30pm Admin. Heather 65675 4-5 yrs F 10:30-11:15am Admin. Kirsten 65682 5-6 yrs Sa 9:45-10:45am Pioneer Maggie

Ballet & Tap III Ballet & Tap III 65683 5-6 yrs M 5:30-6:30pm Hasbrook TBD 65684 5-6 yrs W 10-11am Admin. Jennifer

Ballet & Tap III Ballet & Tap III Ballet & Tap III 65685 5-6 yrs W 1-2pm

Admin. Jennifer 65687 5-6 yrs Th 1:30-2:30pm Admin. Heather 65686 5-6 yrs F 10-11am Hasbrook Gillian

Class Code Ages Day Time Location Instructor

Hip Hop Tots Hip Hop Tots Hip Hop Tots Hip Hop Tots 65709 3-5 yrs Sa 10:45-11:30am Pioneer Maggie 65710 3-5 yrs W 11-11:45am Admin. Jennifer

65712 3-5 yrs W 2-2:45pm

Admin. Jennifer 65751 3-5 yrs Th 3:30-4:45pm Pioneer Jennifer

Hip Hop Tots

65711 3-5 yrs F 5:30-6:15pm Admin. TBD Jazz & Tumble 65713 3-5 yrs F 11-11:45am Hasbrook Gillian Mini Jazz Hip Hop 65737 5-6 yrs Sa 11:30-12:15am Pioneer Maggie

Ballet Classes

Class

Ballet I Ballet I Ballet I Ballet II Ballet II Ballet II Ballet III Ballet III Ballet III Elite Ballet I Elite Ballet I Elite Ballet II Elite Ballet III Teen Ballet Pointe Prep I

Code Ages Day Time

Location Instructor

65689 6-9 yrs M 4:45-5:30pm Admin. Jennifer 65690 6-9 yrs M 4:45-5:30pm Hasbrook TBD 65691 6-9 yrs Tu 6:30-7:15pm Admin. Kirsten 65692 8-11 yrs M 5:30-6:15pm Pioneer Alyssa 65693 8-11 yrs M 6:30-7:15pm Hasbrook TBD 65694 8-11 yrs Tu 7:15-8pm Admin. Kirsten 65695 11-14 yrs Tu 6:45-7:45pm Hasbrook Gillian 65696 11-14 yrs Tu 5:15-6:15pm Pioneer Ashley 65697 11-14 yrs W 4:30-5:30pm Hasbrook Ashley 65702 12-18 yrs Tu 4:15-5:15pm Pioneer Ashley 65703 12-18 yrs W 6:15-7:15pm Hasbrook Ashley 65704 12-18 yrs W 5-6pm Admin. Amy 65705 12-18 yrs W 6:45-7:45pm Admin. Amy 65756 12-18 yrs W 8-9pm Hasbrook Ashley 65741 12-18 yrs W 5:30-6:15pm Hasbrook Ashley

Pointe Prep I Pointe Prep II

65760 12-18 yrs Tu 6-6:45pm 65740 13-18 yrs W 7:15-8pm Pre-Pointe/Pointe I 65745 13-18 yrs W 6-6:45pm Hasbrook Gillian Hasbrook Ashley Admin. Amy

Pointe II 65739 13-18 yrs W 7:45-8:30pm Admin. Amy

Jazz Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time Location Instructor

Beginning Jazz 65758 6-9yrs W 4:45-5:30pm Pioneer Carla Beginning/Int Jazz 65725 8-11 yrs W 5:30-6:15pm Pioneer Carla Intermediate Jazz 65726 10-12 yrs W 6:15-7pm Pioneer Carla Jazz III 65727 11-13 yrs Tu 5:45-6:30pm Camelot Carla Jazz IV 65728 11-18 yrs Th 7-7:45pm Pioneer Jennifer Jazz V 65729 13-18 yrs Th 7:15-8pm Hasbrook Alyssa

Class Code Ages Day Time

Lyrical I 65731 8-11 yrs M 6:15-7pm

Lyrical II 65732 10-12 yrs M 6:15-7pm

Location Instructor

Pioneer Alyssa Admin. Jennifer

Lyrical III 65733 11-13 yrs Tu 6:30-7:15pm Camelot Carla

Lyrical IV 65734 12-18 yrs Th 6:15-7pm Pioneer Jennifer

Lyrical V Lyrical VI Teen Lyrical 65735 13-18 yrs Th 8-8:45pm

Hasbrook Alyssa 65736 14-18 yrs Th 7:45-8:30pm Pioneer Jennifer 65761 12-18 yrs M 7:15-8pm Hasbrook TBD

Contemporary I 65699 9-13 yrs Tu 4-5pm

Hasbrook Gillian Contemporary II 65700 10-16 yrs Tu 5-6pm Hasbrook Gillian Contemporary III 65701 13-18 yrs Tu 7:45-8:45pm Hasbrook Gillian

Hip Hop Fusion Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time

Boys Hip Hop 65698 6-18 yrs Th 6-6:45pm

Jazz Hip Hop I 65715 6-9 yrs M 4-4:45pm

Location Instructor

Camelot Lexie Admin. Jennifer

Jazz Hip Hop I Jazz Hip Hop I Jazz Hip Hop I Jazz Hip Hop I

65716 6-9 yrs M 4:45-5:30pm Pioneer Alyssa 65717 6-9 yrs Tu 4:15-5pm Camelot Carla 65718 6-9 yrs Th 6:30-7:15pm Hasbrook Alyssa 65719 6-9 yrs Th 5:15-6pm Camelot Lexie Jazz Hip Hop I 65720 6-9 yrs F 6:15-7pm Admin. TBD Jazz Hip Hop II 65722 8-11 yrs Th 6:45-7:45pm Camelot Lexie Jazz Hip Hop III 65723 10-18 yrs Th 7:45-8:45pm Camelot Lexie Jazz HH Performance 65724 9-13 yrs F 4:15-5:30pm Admin. TBD

Tap & Musical Theatre Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time

Tap I 65753 6-7 yrs Th 6:15-7pm

Tap II 65754 8-11 yrs Th 7-7:45pm

Tap III

65755 12-18 yrs Tu 6:15-7pm Musical Theatre 65738 7-18 yrs F 7-7:45pm

Location Instructor

Admin. Ashley Admin. Ashley Pioneer Ashley Admin. TBD

Specialty Classes

Class

Acro I Acro I Acro II

Code Ages Day Time

65658 8-12 yrs W 7-7:45pm 65659 8-12 yrs Tu 5-5:45pm

Location Instructor

Pioneer Carla Camelot Carla 65660 11-15 yrs W 7:45-8:45pm Pioneer Carla

Poms I

65742 5-8 yrs Sa 11:45am-12:30pm Admin. Gillian Poms II 65744 8-12 yrs Sa 12:30-1:15pm Admin. Gillian Flex, Jumps & Turns I 65706 9-10 yrs M 5:30-6:15pm Admin. Jennifer Flex, Jumps & Turns II 65707 11-18 yrs Tu 3:30-4:15pm Pioneer Ashley Flex, Jumps & Turns II 65708 11-18 yrs Tu 7:15-8pm Camelot Carla

2022-23 Season Auditions August 9-10 • 7-18 yrs

Expressions Performing Arts Academy offers a competitive dance team experience for the dedicated and well-rounded dancer. Company dancers rehearse each week preparing for multiple local events, competitions and conventions throughout the year. All members must also be enrolled in an additional ballet class.

ahpd.org/vibe Used Dance Shoe Swap

Wednesday, August 17 5:30-6:30pm

Administration Center Dance Studio 410 N. Arlington Heights Road

We invite parents to ‘trade in’ their child's gently used dance shoes. All dance shoes will be donated and given out free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Only one pair of each type of shoe is allowed per child. Instructors will be present to meet new dancers.

Drop off August 9-12

Please only donate shoes that are in good condition and can be worn by another child. Must have matching pair. Drop off at Pioneer Community Center.

ahpd.org/dance