Dance
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Dance Lessons
At the Hoffman Estates Park District, our goal with the dance program is to allow each student to experience all elements of dance: technique, creativity, confidence, coordination, grace, and rhythm. We strive to develop self-esteem and self-discipline in each of our students while motivating students to believe that with determination and hard work you can accomplish anything you set your heart on! View our dance class programs and information.
Dance Attire
All hair must be pulled back from the face.
| Parent/Tot comfortable clothes no hard sole shoes | Ballet pink leather ballet shoes white or pink tights leotard, skirt any color | |
| Tap black tap shoes white or pink tights leotard, skirt or black jazz pants | Jazz and/or Hip Hop black jazz shoes t-shirt with black jazz pants/shorts leotard with black jazz pants/shorts | |
| Parent/Tot comfortable clothes no hard sole shoes |
* Dance Shoes can be purchased at Payless Shoe Source or Dance N Tees. Leotards are available at Walmart, Target and Dance N Tees.
Age Requirements
The student must be of age by the first week.
Spring Recital Information
Dress Rehearsal
All dress rehearsals will take place at the Hoffman Estates High School Auditorium. Rehearsal begins at 4:00 pm for all Pre and Kinder classes. All remaining classes should arrive by 5:00 pm. Rehearsal runs pretty fast so please arrive on time. Full dress rehearsal means all costumes; shoes and accessories need to be brought with your dancer. Once your dancer has rehearsed on stage, they are free to leave for the night.
Recital Costumes
All classes will be sent home with their costumes in time for the dress rehearsal. Please do not wear your costume until pictures and dress rehearsal. HEPD is not responsible for lost or damaged costumes. Specific class costume needs (makeup, hairstyles, shoes, tights, etc) will be passed out dancers by their teacher.
Photography
Dance pictures dates:
Triphahn Center will take place on Monday, May 13th.
Willow Recreation Center will take place on Monday, May 20th
Specific times for each class will be posted a week ahead of time.
Recital Dates
– All recitals will take place on Saturday, May 25th at the Hoffman Estates High School Auditorium.
– Please arrive ½ hour before show time to drop off your child in the cafeteria. They should be completely dressed in costume, with hair and makeup done. Please enter the building through the Auditorium/Main entrance to the school. You will be directed to the cafeteria from there.
– We ask that you please pick your child up after the recital is over and not during the recital.
Willow Recreation Center Classes Recital Information
10:00 am start
Triphahn Center Classes Recital Information
1:00pm Performance Monday – Pre Ballet/Tap – 1:25 – Ms. Shannan
Thursday – Pre Ballet/Tap – 4:30 – Ms. Jessica
Thursday – Kinder Ballet/Jazz – 6:00 – Ms. Jessica
Saturday – Pre Ballet/Tap – 9:00 – Ms. Wendy
Saturday – Kinder Ballet/Tap – 10:30 – Ms. Wendy
Saturday – Hip Hop/Poms – 12:00 – Ms. Wendy
Saturday – Just Tap – 12:45 – Ms. Wendy
(approximate running time of 1 – 1.5 hours)
4:00 Performance – Monday – Pre Ballet/Tap – 4:35 – Ms. Shannan
Monday – Kinder Ballet/Jazz – 5:25 – Ms. Shannan
Monday – Elementary Ballet/Tap – 11:15 – Ms. Shannan
Thursday – Kinder Ballet/Tap – 5:15 – Ms. Jessica
Thursday – Elementary Ballet/Jazz – 6:45 – Ms. Jessica
Saturday – Pre Ballet/Jazz – 9:45 – Ms. Wendy
Saturday – Elementary Ballet/Tap – 11:15 – Ms. Wendy
6:30pm Performance – Hoffman Stars Dance Company
Tickets
– For every recital
– If you are attending the Triphahn Center (TC) show, please purchase tickets at the Triphahn Center front desk. If you are attending the Willow show please purchase tickets at the Willow front desk.
– The cost of the tickets will be $5.00.
All tickets are non-refundable.
Backstage Parent Volunteers
As always, we will be recruiting parents to help out with backstage duties on the day of the recital. Backstage parents duties include helping with costume changes and keeping children organized and entertained when they are not performing. Parents are welcome to visit their child during intermission time. Please look for the signup sheet outside the dance room starting in May. If you are a backstage parent, you do not need to buy a ticket for the show
Recital T-shirts
The shirts, which are specific to your child’s recital, will be available for presale beginning in April. Order sheets will be available soon. Shirts will be $10.00 each.
DVDs
Masterview Video Production will be on site videotaping our dance recital. They will have a monitor set up in the hallway for your viewing pleasure. DVDs will be available for purchase for $29.95; VHS are available by request only. Taping will last the full length of the dance recital program. You are NOT obligated to purchase a video but the service is available if you should desire to do so. Order forms will be available in April for presale and will be available at all the recitals in May. All DVDs will be mailed directly to you 4-6 weeks after the recital.
Hoffman Stars Dance Company competes in competitions and performs
Hoffman Stars Dance Company
2019/2020 Hoffman Stars Dance Company Try-outs
Sunday, June 2, 10:00a at Triphahn Center
Is your dancer ready for a challenge? The newly restructured Hoffman Stars Dance Company will hold tryouts for those interested in joining this advanced dance group.
Dancers of all ability levels are welcome to attend. Dancers must be 5 years old as of September 1, 2019 to be eligible. Dance company is a full year commitment beginning in June after auditions. All students are required to register for the Summer Dance Company Class on Mondays and sign up for a minimum of 3 classes in the fall and winter session (Ballet Technique, Jazz Technique, Choreography).
Company Teams:
Performance Team (ages 5-13) is new this year and is designed for dancers who want to tame more time to hone their skills before competing or for dancers who do not want to compete. They will perform at various venues throughout the fall and winter, including Winterfest and Spring Recital.
Competition Team (ages 5-13) will perform at various venues throughout the year as well as competing at 4 well-recognized dance competitions.
Senior Company (ages 14-19) is designed for High school dancers to work around their busy schedule and give them a chance to grow their skills and compete at a higher level.
Dance Company Tryout Information
Dance Company Audition Application
Contact Jody Dodson, Program Manager 847–285–5432, jdodson@heparks.org if interested in attending tryouts.
Teen & Adult Dance Lessons
Hoffman Estates Park District also offers classes for adults ages 13+. View adult dance class information.
Contact for the Dance & Arts: Jody Dodson, 847–285–5432, jdodson@heparks.org
