Fall 2022

Classes begin the week of August 22, 2022 and run for 16 weeks

No classes on 9/5 Labor Day, 10/31 Halloween, 11/22 & 11/24 Thanksgiving 

All classes will be in person at Alleluia Lutheran Church, 4055 S. Book Road, Naperville

Class admission is by teacher approval.  Classes can be canceled due to low enrollment

Monday:

11:40-12:10:  Minds in Motion, ages 4-6, $45.00 per session

                      (Two 5 week sessions beginning: September 19th and November 7th) 

12:15-1:00:  Lunch Time Yoga Flow, ages 16 and up, $15.00 drop-in/$120.00 10 class card

4:45-5:30:  Primary Dance, ages 4-6, $220.00

5:30-7:00:  Ballet III, ages 11 and up, $255.00, (Teacher approval required)

7:00-8:00:  Adult Tap, ages 16 and up, $15.00 drop-in/$120.00 10 class card. 

 

Tuesday:

4:30-5:30:  Elementary Dance, Tap/Jazz/Ballet, ages 7-10, $240.00

5:30-7:00:  Junior Group, Tap/Jazz, (By audition only), 

7:00-7:30:  Technique, Junior & Senior Performing Groups, $85.00

7:30-9:00:  Senior Group, Tap/Jazz, (By audition only)

Wednesday:

Private Lessons by appointment

Thursday:

9:30-10:30:  Yoga Body and Breath, ages 16 and up, $15.00 drop-in/$120.00 10 class card.  

4:45-5:30:  Musical Theatre class, ages 8 and up, $220.00

5:30-7:00:  Junior Group, $495.00 (By audition only)

7:00-8:30:  Senior Group, $495.00 (By audition only)

Saturday:

Private lessons by appointment

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Dance Discovery I:  This class is for girls and boys age 2-4, and their parent/care giver, who love to move to music.  This primary introduction to dance will encourage children to listen to music, move their bodies freely and development large motor skills along with rhythm, coordination, and balance.  More importantly, it will be great bonding time for parent and child and a fun way to spend time together!

Dance Discovery II & III: This class is for girls and boys, ages 4 – 6, who are just beginning their journey through dance. Children will love the self-expression and creativity in this class. They will begin to understand the movement of dance, have control over the body, and the freedom to let go! Students will incorporate many of the primary concepts, (rhythms, patterns, shapes), into their dancing.  (Dance Discovery II is for students age 3-5, Dance Discovery III is for students age 4-6).

Primary Tap/Jazz/Ballet: This class is for youngsters who are ready to move out of the Dance Discovery class and into a more focused class. Students will learn tap, jazz, and ballet. They will have fun as they learn the basics in the three styles of dance.

Elementary Dance: The fundamental level of dance is for students who have a foundation in tap and jazz. Students should know the basic steps, dance terms, and have an understanding of body mechanics. This class is a great stepping stone for students who are considering studying dance more seriously or want to join the performing company.

Teen Tap/Jazz:  This class is for students age 11-14 who are interested in learning tap and jazz.  Whether a student is new to dance, returning after some time off, or continuing training, it will be a great class for young teens to learn the fundamentals, solidify the basics, and develop their dance skills.  (No prior experience necessary!)

Ballet II: Students will learn proper placement, alignment, and terminology of classical ballet. They will learn basic ballet steps, increase strength and flexibility, improve balance and coordination, and develop poise. Admittance into this class is by teacher approval.

Ballet III: This higher level ballet class is for students who have established proper placement, core strength, know the positions of the feet, arms, and body and can properly execute fundamental ballet steps. Students will continue their study of ballet and work on turns, leaps, and jumps.  Admittance to this class is by teacher approval

Lyrical/Contemporary:   This class is a fusion of several styles of dance. It incorporates the technique of ballet and the strength of jazz along with the expression and style of modern and contemporary dance. Students should have a strong foundation in dance and a good understanding of movement.

Ballet, Tech, Turns and More!:  This class is for dancers age 10 and up with teachers approval.  It is an advanced level class that will require discipline, focus, and hard work!  The class will vary from week to week but it will include ballet, turns, leaps, conditioning, stretching and more!  Come prepared to WORK!

Adult Tap: This class is for adults ages 18 and beyond! The class will focus on the fundamentals of tap dancing (basic steps as well as tempo, rhythm, balance, and coordination skills). This is an ideal class for those who want to learn to tap, are training for shows or looking for a fun way to exercise!

Musical Theatre Dance:  This class is ideal for students who like to dance, sing, and act.  Students will learn the fundamentals of dance and will explore many different styles of the theatre.   Technique as well as routines will be taught!  Tap may also be included.  This class is terrific for students who are preparing to audition and perform in shows!  No prior experience necessary!

Yoga:  Yoga is a practice of the body, mind, and soul.  It can challenge a person in strength, flexibility, balance, and mindfulness.  The ultimate goal is to find peace, balance, and unity in one’s life.  Adults age 16 and up, wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and water, all levels

O’Connell’s Performing Company is for members (by audition only)

Youth Group:  This group is for dancers who are ready to make a bigger commitment to training and performing.  Students will work on tap and jazz as well as choreography to perform in shows.  Students will ease into performances as they gain confidence in their dance and performing skills.

Junior Performing Company: The junior group is for dancers who have established a solid foundation in dance and enjoy performing. On Tuesdays, students will continue to develop their tap and jazz skills by learning more advanced steps, connecting together larger sequences of steps, incorporating turns and leaps, and more complicated rhythms. On Thursdays, students will continue to refine technique and will learn choreography which will be performed in area shows, events, and competitions.

Senior Performing Company: The senior group is for dancers who are intermediate to advanced level dancers and seasoned performers. Tuesday class includes tap and jazz in which the students will be challenged with advanced steps and rhythms, complicated sequences of steps, turns, leaps, and jumps, and larger and grander movements. On Thursdays, students will polish their technique and learn choreography which will be performed in local area shows, events, and competitions.

All classes are held in our studio at Alleluia! Lutheran Church. To register for a class, contact Jeanne O’Connell directly to pay by check or visit Alleluia’s website to pay by credit card. Classes are listed under “More”/ “Programs”/  “Dance Spirit”. If classes are not full, ongoing enrollment is always welcomed and fees are prorated. http://www.alleluialutheran.org