Welcome To The Pavilion Dance Centre!

We feel the education that dancers receive from the art of dance is unmatched. The satisfaction we get from watching so many amazing kids grow up and learn to love and appreciate dance is immeasurable! We want to provide unique opportunities for our dancers, and help them to experience many disciplines of dance. We want our dancers to strive for and achieve high goals, while at the same time having fun! We want the experience dancers have here to be a lasting part of growing up… it is our hope that the lessons they learn, their love for dance and the friendships they make at the Pavilion Dance Centre will last a lifetime!

About the Recital Program

The Pavilion Dance Centre recital program offers dancers an opportunity to perform in both Winter and Spring recitals! Recital class tuition rates cover the entire recital season (September 2023-June 2024) and includes a $75 costume fee for Preschool through level 1 classes and a $85 costume fee for level 2, junior, teen and adult classes. Costume fees are non-refundable for any reason after December 1, 2023. Recital students are required to register only one time per year and begin classes in September, after Labor Day. Class placement is based on age, technical level and experience. Our instructors are highly trained professionals who work hard to ensure proper level placement of our students during the first month of classes in order to maximize the experience for each student. The PDC program is designed to develop well rounded dancers as we offer both recreational combination classes in addition to the option of taking individual disciplines. Each style of dance is unique and offers advantages to a dancer’s training. Core disciplines such as; ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz and tap are strongly recommended. PDC instructors will focus the first few months on introducing and practicing new dance vocabulary and technique, followed by learning choreography for both Winter and Spring recitals.

Recital Participation

“Dances from the Heart” Winter Recital takes place at Elk Grove High School in the theatre during the beginning of February. Students enrolled in recital classes will perform in one of the three shows. There are no technical or dress rehearsals for the Winter Recital. More information will be available late Fall. The 2024 Annual Spring Recital will take place June 8-9, 2024 at Harper College Performing Arts Center in Palatine. Classes are categorized into specific recitals to balance and present a variety of ages and dance styles. Each recital will have a mandatory “all day technical rehearsal” in the theater prior to the show dates.

Technical rehearsal will be June 7, 2024 and is mandatory for dancers in level 1, level 2, Junior, Teen and Adult classes to attend and required for the safety of all parties backstage. It gives students an opportunity to dance on the stage with lights and sound, practice safe entrances and exits during blackouts and rehearse proper spacing. More information on technical rehearsal and Spring Recital times will be available in Spring 2024.

Non-Recital Program Information

The Pavilion Dance Centre’s non-recital program includes three sessions throughout the year; Fall, Winter, and Spring. Registration is required at the start of each session. The non-recital sessions are a shorter time commitment that do not include a recital performance or costume fee. Our non-recital sessions are a great way for a new or beginner level student to experience dance on a short term basis or for recital students to supplement their dance training. Parents are welcome to view their non-recital student’s progress during the last week of each session.

Monday

Instructors subject to change

Recital fees reflect a 33 week dance year and include a costume fee. Non-recital fees reflect a 10 week Fall session.

Jazz/Hip

5:15pm-6:15pm

Ms. Samantha Code 405309-02

$438 R / $488 NR

Jr. Jazz (9-13 yrs)

6:15-7:15pm

Ms. Samantha Code 405314-01

$448 R / $498 NR

Ignite Jazz

7:15-8:15pm

Ms. Samantha Code 405314-05

$448 R / $498 NR

Ignite Sr. Jazz

8:30-9:30pm

Ms. Samantha Code 405314-04

$448 R / $498 NR

Studio 3

Tiny Tappers (4-7 yrs)

4:30-5:15pm

Mr. Tre Code 405315-03

$388 R / $438 NR

Jr. Tap yrs)

5:15-6:15pm

Mr. Tre Code 405315-05

$448 R / $498 NR Teen Tap yrs) 6:15-7:15pm

Mr. Tre Code 405315-04 $448 R / $498 NR Adult Tap

Mr. Tre Code 405315-06 $448 R / $498 NR

Thursday

Registration

Resident registration begins August 7, 2023 at 9am. Non-Resident registration begins August 10, 2023 at 9am. For your convenience, dance registration may be done online by visiting elkgroveparks.org. *All online and scheduled payments will be Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT). If choosing our EFT payment plan, recital fees will be divided into 9 payments debited monthly on the 15 Sep-May. To opt-out of EFT payments, classes must be paid in full at the time of registration. As always, the Customer Service staff at the Pavilion are happy to assist you with your registration and can be contacted at 847.437.9494 When registering, please ensure that ALL contact information (name, phone number, home address and email) is accurate. This allows Pavilion Dance Centre to contact you in the case of an emergency or class cancellation. Additionally, your contact information will be added to the dance communication list for important program updates and reminders.

Performance and Competition Companies

PurchaSE DancEwEar through thE PDc

Our personally selected high quality, affordably-priced items available for purchase include: shoes, leotards, tights, dresses, skirts, shorts, leggings, and more! Our online storefront will carry the same great Revolution brand dancewear in hundreds of varying colors, sizes, and fit! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

STEP 1 Visit shopnimbly.com/PDCdancewear to register

STEP 2 Select and shop your “Class List” (listed on site by class name, i.e. “Ballet Dress Code”)

STEP 3 Dancewear/tights/shoes will be delivered directly to your home!

Scan to visit our online storefront for all of your new dancewear needs!

Mini Company This super talented group of dancers, ages 6+, will shine on stage with their high energy and continually inspire audiences with their contagious enthusiasm performing at community events, local dance competitions winter and year end recitals. Mini Company dancers take a mandatory ballet and jazz class and attend a 60 minute weekly rehearsal.

Junior Performance Companies This dedicated and passionate group of dancers, ages 9+ has an eagerness to learn and a desire to perform and grow as a dancer. They will have multiple performance opportunities throughout the year including community events, local dance competitions and will be featured as special performers in both winter and year end recitals

Junior level Company dancers take a mandatory ballet class, one additional elective class and attend a weekly 60 minute rehearsal.

Scan to view our comprehensive 2023-2024 Dance Handbook for more information on all the Dance Centre has to offer this Fall!

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Ignite Our Nationally Award Winning, high level competition company, offered at both Junior and Senior levels, is made up of dancers with distinguished technique, performance quality and style. Ignite will represent the Pavilion Dance Centre at 4+ dance competitions, dance conventions, local dance performances and may compete Nationally. Ignite dancers are expected to fully commit themselves to dance as their number one extracurricular activity. Ignite rehearses up to three times a week and will experience unique performance, competition and training opportunities throughout the year. Dancers in this Company are required to take ballet, jazz, and modern/ contemporary classes, in conjunction with their bi-weekly, rehearsals. 2022-23 Ignite Jr. dancers were awarded 1st place and the National Champion title for their novice junior large group piece "Listen To Your Heart" at Ovation Nationals this past June.

OvEr 52 YEarS of Making a DiffErEncE!

PrESchool YEar 2023-2024

For over 52 years, our preschool has had the pleasure of providing an outstanding early childhood education for the families of the community. Our curriculum is based on the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and focuses on the growth of the whole child. We actively embrace diversity, equality, and inclusion. Our experience and well-educated staff provides unique specialized learning through classes, extra programs, music and gym.

PrESchool REgiStration

Registration is in process. Registration is by appointment only. Please visit our website elkgroveparks.org to pre-register. After you submit your pre-registration, the Preschool Office will contact you to schedule an in-person appointment with Customer Service to process and confirm your child’s enrollment.

A Family Data Account must be established prior to Preschool Registration. Requirements at time of registration:

• Proof of residency – valid driver’s license/photo ID and a utility bill or tax bill, or a copy of a lease or mortgage.

• Proof of child’s age – show a birth certificate, passport, or baptismal certificate.

PrESchool onlinE prE-REgiSTRATION NOW OPEN 2023-2024 PrESchool claSSES

All children must be fully toilet trained and tend to their own bathroom needs, per our Preschool policy. No diapers or pull-ups.

• A $75 non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee per child.

• One month’s tuition payable only by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). An EFT is an automatic deduction that is set up through a checking or savings account or a credit card.

Vacancies during the school year are filled from the waiting list.

$21 R

*Minimum 2 days per week. You may choose your patterned schedule for this class at the time of registration. You may enroll your child in a combination of classes.