Southern Illinois University Edwardsville


Let’s
Dance!!

Sponsored by the Department of Theater & Dance

 

Saturday Dance Classes for
Ages 3 through 18

No Experience Necessary.
Beginners Welcome.

 

This program is designed to give students experience and knowledge in basic dance techniques and creative movement. Along with solid technical training, our program offers positive learning experiences that allow students to express ideas and feelings in movements that are uniquely their own.  The structure of the classes is noncompetitive. Although there is no formal recital offered, parents will have the opportunity to visit classes throughout the semester.

Attire:

No special clothing required. Wear clothing that is easy to move in, avoiding clothing with buttons, snaps, and zippers.

No shoes required. Dancers dance barefoot, in socks or in ballet shoes.  No tap shoes are allowed.


 

Our Classes

Summer 2008:

Beginning level classes for ages 3-12
8 Saturday Classes - June 7 - August 2 (no classes July 5)

Pre-School (3-4 years old) - 9:00 am to 9:40 am - $56

5-8 years old - 10:00 am to 10:50 am - $72

9-12 years old - 11:30 am to 12:30 pm - $72

Register by June 1 and take $5 off the 8-week session price.

Location:

Dunham Hall, Room 2015 and 2019 (Second Floor - Large Dance Studio)
Department of Theater and Dance
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1777
Free parking in Lot E, behind Dunham Hall (Weekends Only)

 

Fall 2008 Session :

We plan on offering both a beginning and intermediate level of classes in the fall. Specific details to be announced closer to the September start date. Fall and Spring sessions are 12-week long and prices for the 2007-2008 year were:

3-4 yr olds - $85
5-9 yr olds - $90
9-12 yr olds - $90
13 and up - $96

 

For more information about Saturday Dance, or to be placed on our
mailing list, please contact:
Kerry Shaul, Program Supervisor (618)650-2785
or Cathy Money
cmoney@siue.edu

 

General Class Descriptions:

Pre-School (3-4 years old):

Students will learn basic dance and creative movement in a fun, creative atmosphere. Very basic ballet and tap steps will be covered, however the emphasis of the class is on creative movement.

5-8 years old:

Students experience creative movement, basic ballet, tap and other movement learning experiences. Beginning level classes offer students the opportunity to learn and experience basic ballet and tap vocabulary and movements. Intermediate level classes offer students the opportunity to further develop and expand this vocabulary. The amount of material covered each semester is determined by the individual abilities of students that semester. 

9-12 years old:

Students learn basic ballet, tap, and jazz, along with experience in creative movement. Beginning level classes offer students the opportunity to learn and experience basic ballet, tap and jazz vocabulary. Intermediate level classes offer students the opportunity to further develop and expand this vocabulary. The amount of material covered each semester is determined by the individual abilities of students that semester. 

13-18 years old:

Students learn basic ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance during the semester.  Classes focus on basic dance skills needed for musical auditions. Beginners are welcome. The amount of material covered each semester is determined by the individual abilities of students that semester. 


 

To register, please fill out the form below and mail it, along with your payment to:

SIUE Dept. of Theater and Dance
Box 1777
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1777

Student’s Name:  __________________________________________________

Student’s Age: ____________________________________________________

Parents’ Name(s): __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Address:  _________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Phone:  ___________________________________________________________

Email:  ___________________________________________________________

Please circle the appropriate age group and level:

3-4 yrs old        5-8 yrs old

9-12 yrs old      13-18 yrs old

Beginning           Intermediate

(Intermediate level and teen classes are not available for summer ’08 session)

Make checks payable to SIUE.

 

For more information about Saturday Dance, or to be placed on our mailing list, please contact:
Kerry Shaul, Program Supervisor (618) 650-2785
or
Cathy Money
cmoney@siue.edu