REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE FALL SESSION
See you for the winter session!

Chase Park
Fall 2019 Schedule

September 9 - December 14

NO CLASS:10/14, 10/31, 11/11, 11/25, 11/26, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30

Chase Park Weekly Schedule:

Monday

3:00-3:45pm Beginner Ballet
4:00-4:45pm Jr. Ballet

Wednesday

4:30-5:15pm Beginner Hip Hop
5:15-6:15pm Jr. Hip Hop

Friday

9:30-10:00am Dance With Me: Ballet

Find the Perfect Level for Your Dancer!

• Dance With Me Level - age 2 yrs with Caregiver

• Beginner Level - ages 3-5 yrs
  *Jazznastics and Storytime classes are Beginner Level

• Jr. Level - ages 5-7 yrs

• Youth Level - ages 8-12 yrs

WEEKLY CLASSES

NEW! Storytime Dance!

Storytime Dance for 3- to 5-year-olds is the perfect drop-off class for kiddos who love to discover, read and dance! In this class, students will dance their way through popular children’s stories, using creativity, choreography, and character building skills. Over the course of the session, students will learn fundamental dance basics while developing vital skills in comprehension, memorization, and performance. Dancers will also gain social-emotional skills as they engage in creative movement games; strengthen individual gross-motor skills; enhance memory function through group reading and technical practice; self manage in improvisational activities; and activiate free choice, self-expression and creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are encouraged to wear gym shoes and clothes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

NEW! Musical Theatre!

Jr. Musical Theatre for 5- to 7-year-olds is the perfect drop-off class for energetic students with a growing interest in theatre, drama and dance! In this class, students will explore popular, classic and contemporary musicals while learning the basics of dance and theatrical performance technique. Not only will students develop an appreciation for musicality, but they will also practice coordination, rhythm, flexibility, spacial awareness and collaboration. Students will also gain vital social-emotional skills as they engage in theatre-related team building exercises, self-expression prompts, choice-based improvisational activities, and creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are encouraged to wear gym shoes and clothes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

Hip Hop

Beginner Hip Hop for 3- to 5-year-olds is a drop-off class that's a great introduction for new and returning students who love to dance! This program follows the structure of a Hip Hop dance class and introduces young dancers to the basics of Hip Hop and Pop Music style while growing independence, self-expression and community. Over the course of the session, students will engage in social-emotional learning as they play in contemporary movement games; strengthen individual gross-motor skills; enhance memory function through group technical practice; self manage in improvisational activities; and activiate free choice, self-expression and creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are encouraged to wear gym shoes and clothes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

Jr. Hip Hop for 5- to 7-year-olds is an excellent drop-off class for new and returning students at any skill level! This program follows the structure of a Hip Hop dance class and introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of Hip Hop and Pop Music style while building strength, rhythm and coordination. Over the course of the session, students will tap into social-emotional learning as they engage in team building exercises, explore self-expression prompts, navigate choice-based improvisational activities, grow awareness in technical and choreography practice, and focus on building creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are encouraged to wear gym shoes and clothes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

Dance with Me: Parent & Child Classes

Dance with Me: Ballet for 2-year-olds and their caregivers is the perfect way to introduce little ones to dance and the structure of a classroom setting. In this program, caregivers will dance with their kiddos as they learn basic ballet technique through dance games, movement exercises, and self-expression activities. Over the course of the session, families will also engage in social-emotional learning as dancers grow self-awareness amongst friends, discover learning with their peers, independently build fine- and gross-motor skills, and activate creativity and confidence with the support of their caregiver. No special dress is required for this program, however students are welcome to wear ballet leotards, tights and slippers.

Dance with Me: Hip Hop for 2-year-olds and their caregivers is the perfect way to introduce little ones to dance and the structure of a classroom setting. In this program, caregivers will dance with their kiddos as they learn basic Hip Hop technique through dance games, movement exercises, and self-expression activities. Over the course of the session, families will engage in social-emotional learning as dancers grow self-awareness amongst friends, discover learning with their peers, independently build fine- and gross-motor skills, and activate creativity and confidence with the support of their caregiver. No special dress is required for this program, however students are encouraged to wear gym shoes and clothes they are comfortable moving in.

Ballet

Beginner Ballet for 3- to 5-year-olds is a drop-off class that's a great introduction for new and returning students who love to dance! This program follows a traditional ballet class format and introduces young dancers to ballet basics while growing independence, self-expression and community. Over the course of the session, students will engage in social-emotional learning as they play in ballet movement games; strengthen individual gross-motor skills; enhance memory function through group technical practice; self manage in improvisational activities; and activiate free choice, self-expression and creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are welcome to wear ballet leotards, tights and slippers. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

Jr. Ballet for 5- to 7-year-olds is an excellent drop-off class for new and returning students at any skill level! This program follows a traditional ballet class format and introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of the style while building strength, flexibility and agility. Over the course of the session, students will tap into social-emotional learning as they engage in team building exercises, explore self-expression prompts, navigate choice-based improvisational activities, grow awareness in technical and choreography practice, and work to build creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are welcome to wear ballet leotards, tights and slippers. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

Jazznastics

Jazznastics for 3- to 5-year-olds is a drop-off class that's a great introduction for new and returning students who love to dance! This program follows the combination of a Jazz and Tumbling class format that introduces young dancers to the basics of Jazz and Pop Dance style while also covering beginner-level tumbling skills. Over the course of the session, students will engage in social-emotional learning as they play upbeat movement games; strengthen individual gross-motor skills; enhance memory function through group technical practice; self manage in improvisational activities; and activiate free choice, self-expression and creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are encouraged to wear clothes and shoes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

Beginner Hip Hop + Tap

Beginner Hip Hop + Tap for 3- to 5-year-olds is a drop-off class that's a great introduction for new and returning students who love to dance! This program follows the combined structure of both a Hip Hop and Tap dance class, introducing young dancers to the basics of Hip Hop and Tap style while growing independence, self-expression and community. Over the course of the session, students will engage in social-emotional learning as they play in contemporary movement games; strengthen individual gross-motor skills; enhance memory function through group technical practice; reflect on dance connections and rhythym; self manage in improvisational activities; and activiate free choice, self-expression and creative confidence. No special dress is required in this program, however students are encouraged to bring both gym and tap shoes as well as clothes they are comfortable moving in. Family and friends will be invited to celebrate their dancer's hard work in a final presentation at the end of the session.

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