Portage & District Arts Centre DANCE PROGRAM 2015 2016 Jazz Cheer Hip Hop Pre-Pointe Contemporary Ukrainian Ballet Tap Ages 3 to Adult, September to April REGISTER NOW at the Portage & District Arts Centre 11-2 nd Street NE Portage la Prairie MB R1N 1R8 (west doors of William Glesby Centre) or call 204-239- 6029. Visit our website at www.portageartscentre.ca for details. OUR DANCE INSTRUCTORS: XCOMPANY Physical Arts Training (1991) is a FAMILY- BASED program company that has been providing the Portage & District Arts Centre with qualified instruction and programming for the Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet & Cheer programs over the last 15 years. It s H.E.A.D.S.U.P. Values are promoted by encouraging personal growth through physical arts in a safe, caring environment, including using music and choreography that is safe and no explicit references, profanity or negativity. Making sure that staff are qualified in proper Exercise Sciences and Childhood Development, XCOMPANY is the ONLY company in MB that trains its staff through national accreditation courses such as canfitpro, FKCI, Rescue 7, MB Physical Arts and Fitness and was the very first HIGH FIVE registered certified dance company in Canada. HELENE LUCKO (Ukrainian Dance Instructor) received her initial dance instruction as a child at the Ukrainian National Federation (UNF) School of Dance in Winnipeg. From there she joined the Orlan Ukrainian Folk Ensemble in the late 70 s. As a member until 1991, Helene had the opportunity to hone her skills and to perform and tour. The exhilaration and satisfaction of performing is something she loves to impart upon young dancers by exposing them to community performances and dance festivals. Helene has been instructing Ukrainian Dance in Portage with the Portage Vesna Ukrainian Dancers since 1993 and continues to enjoy sharing her dance knowledge and culture. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: There are a minimum of 24 classes for each dance program, with approximately 12 scheduled before Christmas and 12 after Christmas. We allow extra weeks from September to April to account for long weekends, storm days & instructor illness. Classes for ages 3 to 5 are 45 minutes. All other classes, including Ukrainian Junior, are 1 hour. The Dance Program finishes with a Recital on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Rehearsal is on Friday, April 15, 2016. A $50 fee is collected at registration for recital costumes for Tap, Jazz, Cheer, Ballet, Pre- Pointe, Hip Hop & Contemporary. Recital costume costs range from $50- $80 (approximately) and any difference will be collected before recital from the dancer. Ukrainian costumes will be rented from the instructor closer to the time of the recital. Cheer costumes will be approximately $80.
Students should arrive 10 minutes early and be ready for class. Each student is required to bring their own water bottle. Family Participation Week will be the last full week in November. Starting November 23, 2015, parents and siblings are invited to come in the class and join in the fun! Parents are welcome to observe the first 15 minutes of the first class. In subsequent classes, please enjoy watching your children in the waiting room through the one- way windows. Messages for the instructor can be left with the Portage & District Arts Centre staff at 204-239- 6029 or email pdac@mts.net. Like us on facebook. Important information about dance will be posted there. REFUND POLICY FOR DANCE: The following refund policy is in effect: If the refund is requested 2 weeks before classes start, a refund will be granted less a 20% administration fee. If the refund is requested after classes have started, no refund will be granted. Exceptions: a medical reason for which a doctor s certificate is required; or relocation. A partial refund may be granted. NSF CHEQUES: A $25 charge will be applied to all NSF cheques. Follow- up payment must then be made by registered cheque or cash. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: Saturday, August 29, 2015-1:00pm to 4:00pm - DANCEWEAR ORDER DAY Bodysuits, tights, pants, skirts and shoes for all disciplines will be available to purchase at the Portage & District Arts Centre. Save the trip to Winnipeg. All dancewear will be delivered to students first day of classes. Week of September 21, 2015 - ALL CLASSES BEGIN THIS WEEK Week of November 23, 2015 - FAMILY PARTICIPATION WEEK December 21, 2015 to January 2, 2016 - NO CLASSES FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK Week of January 4, 2016 - ALL CLASSES RESUME April 15, 2016 - DANCE REHEARSAL April 16, 2016 - DANCE RECITAL DATES FOR CLASSES: This schedule may change! We allow extra weeks from September to April to account for long weekends, storm days & instructor illness. Mondays (Ukrainian) September 21 - Dance classes start October 12 (Thanksgiving) - No classes December 21 & 28 (Christmas Break) - No classes January 4 - Classes resume February 15 (Louis Riel Day) - No classes IMPORTANT: Some long weekend Mondays may have dance scheduled to accommodate storm/instructor illness days. Tuesdays (Bop n Tap, Jazz & Contemporary) September 22 - Dance classes start December 22 & 29 (Christmas Break) - No classes January 5 - Classes resume Wednesdays (Hop n Bop & Hip Hop) September 23 - Dance classes start November 11 (Remembrance Day) - No classes December 23 & 30 (Christmas Break) - No classes January 6 - Classes resume Thursdays (Little Ballerinas, Intro to Ballet, Ballet, Pre- Pointe & Cheer) September 24 - Dance classes start December 24 & 31 (Christmas Break) - No classes January 7 - Classes resume *PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS WHEN REGISTERING AND LIKE US ON FACEBOOK THIS IS THE QUICKEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO NOTIFY YOU OF ANY CHANGES. *MANITOBA HEALTH NUMBERS ARE REQIRED TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR DANCE.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR DANCE CLASSES: Jewellery should remain at home. If purchasing a new bodysuit buy black, otherwise, any colour is fine. Please attend classes in proper attire. Ukrainian *Intermediate and Senior dancers may be required to purchase specialized footwear for performing. Bop n Tap Boys Boys Black dance slippers or jazz shoes, tights and a body suit or leggings and a t- shirt. Black dance slippers or jazz shoes, t- shirt and loose fitting shorts or sweat pants. Black body suit, cap sleeve style, tap shoes, black tights/jazz pants. T- shirt, comfortable but not loose, slim pants, tap shoes. Jazz Black body suit, cap sleeve style, black jazz shoes, black tights/jazz pants. Boys T- shirt, comfortable but not loose, black jazz shoes, black jazz pants. Contemporary Fitted yoga pants, leggings, capris, or shorts with tights underneath. No stomach showing and no spaghetti straps. Plain, beige foot underwear - order online or buy at Harlequin. Bangs pinned back out of face. Boys Boys yoga pants/capris or basketball shorts, plain t- shirt, beige half sole Sandasol shoes. Hop n Bop & Hip Hop Boys/ Loose, comfortable clothing, non- marking, comfortable shoes. Little Ballerinas, Intro to Ballet & Ballet Boys Black bodysuit, skirt optional, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes, hair back off face or in a classical bun. Black pants, white T- shirt, black ballet slippers. Pre- Pointe Black bodysuit, skirt optional, pink ballet tights, pink *please read description ballet shoes, hair back off face or in a classical bun. of class for info on pointe shoes Boys Black pants, white T- shirt, black ballet slippers. Cheer Boys/ Indoor non- marking runners, shorts or sweat pants, bodysuit, fitted t- shirt or tank top, hair pulled back and out of face. MONDAYS Senior (ages 12+) $235 / $260 UKRAINIAN DANCE Instructor: Helene Lucko Junior (ages 4-7) $215 / $240 5:45pm- 6:45pm Intermediate (ages 8-11) $225 / $250 6:45pm- 7:45pm Ukrainian Dance is a fun- filled and energetic past time for all youth. It builds rhythm, confidence and teamwork and showcases a beautiful art form. This vibrant dance shares elements of Ballet with Folk Dance and can be both lyrical and energetic! Steps are precise yet athletic and the art form teaches control and endurance. Junior and Intermediate students will learn the basics of Ukrainian Dance. They will be able to demonstrate one or two complete dances by the end of the session. Senior dancers will also have the opportunity to learn regional dances, duets and solos. There are various Ukrainian dance festivals held throughout the Spring, which bring Ukrainian dancers from all over the province together. Dancers have an opportunity to participate in, and to be adjudicated at these events. The Dancers regularly perform at various Care Homes, Cultural Events, Community and Private functions. Class Structure: 10 minute warm- up, 50 minutes of instruction. Students should arrive 10 minutes early so they are ready to start on time. Each student should also bring their own water bottle. Instructor will provide all music and choreography. Costume rental will be arranged directly with the instructor at an additional cost. *Intermediate and senior dancers may be required to purchase specialized footwear for performing.
TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS BOP N TAP, JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY Instructor: Lyndsay Selent HOP N BOP & HIP HOP Instructor: Bretton Selent Bop n Tap (ages 3-5) 4:00pm- 4:45pm (45 min) Jazz 1 (ages 6-8) $260 / $285 Jazz 2 (ages 9-11) 5:45pm- 6:45pm Hop n Bop (ages 3-5) 4:00pm- 4:45pm (45 min) Hip Hop 1 (ages 6-8) $260 / $285 Hip Hop 2 (ages 9-10) 5:45pm- 6:45pm Jazz 3 (ages 12+) 7:00pm- 8:00pm Contemporary (ages 12+) 8:00pm- 9:00pm *Jazz Advanced (ages 12+) 9:00pm- 10:00pm Bop n Tap students are encouraged to freely explore music & movement with a balance of personal creativity and class structure. Introductory dance concepts will be taught, while placing the child s positive experience as the highest priority. Class typically includes creative dance games, an energetic warm up, tap exercises in the center and across the room as well as routines. If your little one is always moving and likes to make music, this is the class for them. Tap shoes required. Jazz is a dynamic and energetic style of dance that is set to current and up- beat pop music. Classes typically begin with a thorough warm- up, barre exercises and flexibility training followed by jazz technique across the room and funky new dance combinations. Jazz technique builds through levels as students progress each year. Each student will have the option to participate in annual jazz exams once they are developed enough in their level. This class is a great way to improve coordination, rhythm, flexibility, muscle control, and overall fitness. Be prepared to sweat and dance your heart out! *NEW - Jazz Advanced is for students with at least 2 years of technical experience. Hip Hop 3 (ages 11-12) $280 / $305 6:45pm- 7:45pm Teen Hip Hop A (ages 13-17) 7:45pm- 8:45pm Teen Hip Hop B (ages 13+) 8:45pm- 9:45pm Hop n Bop is a funky, fun, energetic class ideal for both boys and girls to teach the kids a better sense of body awareness, coordination, memory, and rhythm, using a wide range of both popular and world music. Hip Hop features fast- paced fluid dance moves designed to express the student s identity in the context of current music forms. This class explores rhythm through movement. Learn cool hip- hop dance moves, funky beat choreography and awesome dance steps. Dance techniques include: street, i.e. locking and popping, isolations, urban funk, etc. This is a very popular class! Contemporary Dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. It is the exploration of the total movement potential of the body. It is not bound by set standards; instead it seeks to express a personalized vision, often through experimentation and collaboration for the development of new, more individualized approaches to the moving body and choreographic possibilities.
THURSDAYS LITTLE BALLERINAS, INTRO TO BALLET, CHEER, BALLET & PRE- POINTE Instructor: Kamille Wieler Little Ballerinas A (ages 3-4) 3:15pm- 4:00pm (45 min) Cheer (ages 8+) 6:00pm- 7:00pm Little Ballerinas B (ages 4-5) 4:00pm- 4:45pm (45 min) Ballet (ages 8-11) 7:00pm- 8:00pm Intro to Ballet (ages 6-8) $260 / $285 Ballet Pre- Pointe Intro (ages 12+) $280 / $305 8:00pm- 9:00pm Little Ballerinas encourages boys and girls to freely explore music & movement with a balance of personal creativity and class structure. Introductory dance concepts will be taught, while placing the child s positive experience as the highest priority. Singing, rhythmic instruments, music, storytelling, free movement, dramatic dance, and some pre- ballet will be just some of the adventures in dance! THURSDAYS CONTINUED Ballet is the foundation for all other forms of dance. This class will focus on alignment and placement of the body, developing fast reflexes, graceful movements, increased flexibility, and heightened endurance while strengthening and toning the muscles. This class will focus on developing the dancers sense of grace, posture, coordination and confidence. Ballet Pre- Pointe Intro will be a level 3/4 ballet Cecchetti. This class will start with level 3 and progress to level 4 Cecchetti; beginner pointe. The dancers will begin en pointe once the strength in their feet, ankles and core are strong enough to support their body. They must also have a strong understanding of proper technique and form. Every dancer is different and they may progress at a different pace. Only the students that have the proper strength will advance to pointe. The others will continue to work on strength exercises and technique. Whether they are en pointe or not, the same exercises are applied. *Note: Dance assessments are not done in one day, it will be an entire dance season s worth of work. When the dance instructor determines that the dancers are strong enough to start en pointe, pointe shoes will be required for the remainder of classes. Intro to Ballet links Little Ballerinas with Ballet while providing a safe environment for your child to explore freedom in movement. We will start to introduce basic dance concepts and terminology. This will provide students with an increased vocabulary while developing strength, grace, posture and flexibility. This class promotes the enjoyment of dance and movement. Cheer is a dynamic and high- energy class that will focus on stamina, patterns, flexibility, jumps and dance routines drawing from various styles of dance including Jazz and Hip Hop. Description for Ballet & Ballet Pre- Pointe Intro continued on next page
HOW TO REGISTER FOR OUR DANCE PROGRAM GIFT SHOP - Register at the Portage & District Arts Centre Gift Shop, open Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00am to 5:00pm. CALL US - Call us at 204-239- 6029 and register over the phone with a credit card. You will be required to come to the Portage & District Arts Centre Gift Shop to read & sign the waiver. MEMBERSHIP - Become a member of the Portage & District Arts Centre and SAVE $25 on dance registration! Annual Memberships - Students $20, Adult $25, Family $45 CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS - Please provide us with your current email address when registering and like us on facebook this is the quickest and most convenient way to notify you of any changes. MANITOBA HEALTH NUMBERS - Manitoba Health Numbers are required to register your child for Dance. The dance schedule is subject to change and is dependent on registration. HELP NEEDED!!! Cancelled classes? The PDAC needs your help as a phoner to make sure all students are notified - especially on Storm Stay days. Dance Recital Costumes PDAC & XCompany are seeking volunteers to help purchase costumes for the April Dance Recital. We need your help! The Dance recital is Saturday, April 16, 2016. We are looking for chaperones & ticket takers. If you are interested please contact us at 204-239- 6029, send us an email at pdac@mts.net or visit us at the Gift Shop. We really appreciate your help. Staff of PDAC Lori, Erin, Lee, Sandi, Melodie Overflow classes will be created upon instructor availability. Don t forget to like us on facebook!