Dance Recital
The dance recital program begins in September, includes a Winter Showcase in December and concludes in May with the annual spring recital. The first half of the program focuses on skill development, technique and a simple routine for the Winter Showcase. Dancers will begin recital choreography in January. Please register at least two weeks prior to the class start date. Monthly payment plan is an option. To set up the payment plan, email Registration Supervisor Cori Hedlund. To register: click here
Weekly Schedule: click here
2022-2023 Special Dates
Winter Showcase: Sunday, Dec 18 ♦ Haines Gymnasium Stage
Picture Day: Saturday, May 6 ♦ Pottawatomie Community Center
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 ♦ Norris Cultural Arts Center
Spring Recital: Saturday, May 13 ♦ Norris Cultural Arts Center
Required Attire
Ballet – leotard, footed tights and pink ballet shoes for girls, form-fitting athletic wear and black ballet shoes for boys. Hair pulled back, out of face.
Tap – form-fitting athletic wear, tights or socks with black tap shoes. Hair pulled back, out of face.
Hip Hop – form-fitting athletic wear and clean athletic shoes (not worn outside). Hair pulled back, out of face.
Jazz – leotard with tights or jazz pants. Nude jazz shoes. Hair pulled back, out of face.
Lyrical/Contemporary – leotard or fitted tank top, tights, sorts or capris, and ballet shoes, turning shoes or bare feet. Hair pulled back, out of face.
Combo Classes – See above for required attire.
Irish Step – movable, comfortable clothing. No jeans or athletic shoes.
Showcase classes run June through August and conclude with the annual summer showcase. This is a great preview to the dance recital program because of the shortened session length. Please register at least one week prior to the class start date. To register: click here
Meet Our Instructors: click here
For more information, contact:
- Dance Coordinator Samantha Newman at 630-513-4394 or snewman@stcparks.org
- Recreation Supervisor Rosie Edwards at 630-513-4334 or redwards@stcparks.org