Dance · 1 day ago · well-rounded and developmentally appropriate class for beginner ballerinas. Girls wear a leotard and ballet shoes. Boys wear a tee shirt, shorts, and black

www.jolietpark.org

815-741-7275

Fall 2020

Dance Registration now in progress!

What is Synergy?Synergy Competitive Dance, Pom, and Cheer competes in the Illinois Park District Drill Conference Team Division. This is a great opportunity for your child to become part of a team that will build his/her self-esteem and encourage him/her to be confident and outgoing. This is an 8-month commitment.

The Competitive Team provides members with a unique opportunity to study, explore, and perform dance, pom, and cheer at a higher level of expectation. This gives the more disciplined performer a way to study at studio-quality instruction level.

Synergy Team 2020 – 21 season runs from October 2020 through May 2021. Members are required to be enrolled for the entire season. Payments are made in 2 installments of $150 (September & December). There is also a $30 recital costume fee (Fall & Spring). Synergy Park District Team competes from January to April in the Illinois Park District Drill Conference.

Try-Out InformationRegister for tryouts in your genre choice group. The program numbers are listed below. There will be a $5 non-refundable tryout fee. Performers may be moved up or down based on age averages and skill of the performer (i.e. if your performer is 9 years old, tryout with the juniors, but if selected, may perform with the minis). Tryouts will be held at the Joliet Park District Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center Gym. Participants will be broken up into age levels upon arrival. Tryouts will consist of evaluations of the following: Motions, Dance, Tumbling, and Jumps. The instructors will determine, based on skills, which age level the child will perform at and which style they will perform. If your child refuses to try-out, competition may not be suitable for that child. There are no make-ups for tryouts. You will be contacted via email within 1 week about individual results. Child may perform in more than one category.

Synergy Dance/Pom/Cheer Competition Try-outs (pre-registration is necessary) Program Age Division Day Date Time Facility

20-3-3416A 4-14 Dance Thursday September 24 5:00-5:45pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

20-3-3416B 4-14 Pom Thursday September 24 6:00-6:45pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

20-3-3416C 4-14 Cheer Thursday September 24 7:00-7:45pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

For more information, contact Karen at 815-741-7275 ext. 129. Tryout fee: $5R/N

Synergy Competitive Dance, Pom, and Cheer Team Information Dance Team, Pom and Cheer will practice at the Joliet Park District Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center on Thursday Nights. All competitions are on Saturdays or Sundays. A schedule for all classes will be handed out at the first class. Competition schedules will be handed out as soon as dates and times are confirmed.

Cost includes • 28 weeks of classes: October 2020 – May 2021 • Costume • Competition entry fees

Purchase of a team warm-up, leotard, and shoes are required for each participant, and must be worn to each practice. Returning team members: if you qualify for the team, you may use your warm up jacket from the previous year. Keep in mind, no one is guaranteed a spot on the Synergy Dance, Pom, & Cheer team even if the individual competed the previous year.

Synergy Competitive Scheduled Practice Times 2020-2021Program Age Division Day Date Time Facility

20-4-3403A 4-8 Dance Thursday October – May 5:30-6:15pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

20-4-3403B 9-14 Dance Thursday October – May 6:30-7:15pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

20-4-3413A 4-8 Pom Thursday October – May 4:30-5:15pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

20-4-3413B 9-14 Pom Thursday October – May 4:30-5:15pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

20-4-3414A 4-8 Cheer Thursday October – May 6:30-7:15pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

20-4-3414B 9-14 Cheer Thursday October – May 7:30-8:15pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center

Synergy Dance, Pom, & Cheer Competition Team Tryouts/Classes

Recreation Classes

Lovely Leos Parent/Tot ClassThis is an introductory class which teaches you and your child basic ballet using creative music and movement with the help of different props. Balance, coordination, and flexibility will be developed. Music changes every session. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.

Program Age Fee Day Date Time Facility

20-4-3407C 2-3 years/adult

$120/sessionincludes costume fee Thursday October 8 to

December 17, 2020 6:30-7pm Kathy Green Multi-PurposeCenter (East Gym)

20-1-3407D 2-3 years/adult

$120/sessionincludes costume fee Saturday October 10 to

December 12, 2020 9-9:30am Kathy Green Multi-PurposeCenter (East Gym)

Fairytale BalletMusic and dance props will encourage a “prince” or “princess” to use their imagination as they learn basic ballet steps with the magic of fairytales. Girls should wear a leotard, tights, and pink ballet shoes. Skirts or tutus also may be worn. Boys should wear a t-shirt, shorts, and black ballet shoes. Child should be prepared to participate without the assistance of a parent. The session focuses on learning dance techniques, routines, and group work to develop a teamwork atmosphere. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.


20-4-3409B 3-4 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Saturday October 10 to

December 1212:45-1:15pm

Kathy Green Multi-PurposeCenter (East Gym)

Pre Ballet & TumblingBasic skills will be taught in this class designed for the beginner. Correct terminology and positions will be used. Flexibilityand coordination are only two of the benefits of this ballet & tumbling class. Leotard, tights, and leather or canvas ballet shoes are required. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.


20-4-3411C 3-4 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Thursday October 8 to



20-4-3411B 3-4 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Saturday October 10 to

December 129:45-10:30am


Ballet & Tumbling 101Beauty, grace, poise, flexibility, balance, and coordination are characteristics of ballet & tumbling. We will put it all together in this well-rounded and developmentally appropriate class for beginner ballerinas. Girls wear a leotard and ballet shoes. Boys wear a tee shirt, shorts, and black ballet shoes. The session focuses on learning dance techniques, routines, and group work to develop a teamwork atmosphere. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.


20-4-3408D 4-8 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Monday October 5 to

December 14 5:15-6pm Kathy Green Multi-PurposeCenter (East Gym)

20-4-3408E 4-8 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Thursday October 8 to



20-4-3408F 4-8 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Saturday October 10 to



ImportantInformation

Winter ShowcaseFriday, December 18 or Saturday, December 19

Participants must purchase a dance recital costume for $30at time of registration. Child will keep costume after recital.

No class dates - all programs: November 23 – 28.

Recreation Classes

Beginner Cheer & Dance PomsThis is a beginner combo class for both Cheer and Dance Poms. You will learn motions and how to turn those motions into sidelines. You will be jumping and tumbling with some basic stunts. Technique is the name of the game and we will zone in on that as well. No previous experience needed. Participants will begin to learn cheer & pom basics, such as motions, chants, cheers, jumps, and basic tumbling skills. Program may be used as a stepping stone to prepare the participant to advance to Synergy Competitive Cheer & Dance Pom Team. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.


20-4-3417C 4-10 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Monday October 5 to

December 14 4:15-5:00pm Kathy Green Multi-PurposeCenter (East Gym)

20-4-3417D 4-10 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Saturday October 10 to



Beginner Tap & BalletStudents will be taught the basic elements of tap and ballet. Flaps, shuffles, and basic ballet techniques are set to creative and fun combinations. The session focuses on learning dance techniques, routines, and group work to develop a teamwork atmosphere. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.


20-4-3410B 5-8 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Monday October 5 to

December 14 6:15-7pm Kathy Green Multi-PurposeCenter (Gym)

Junior Ballet & TapEnhance your skill and technique in both ballet & tap. Ballet & tap shoes are needed in this class and may be purchased at the registration desk. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.




Ballet & Tumbling Step 2This class focuses on a continuation of learning dance techniques, routines and group work developed during Ballet & Tumbling, also in a teamwork atmosphere. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.


20-4-3444D 6-12 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Monday October 5 to



20-4-3444E 6-12 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Thursday October 8 to

December 1710-10:45am


20-4-3444F 6-12 years $120/sessionincludes costume fee Saturday October 10 to

December 1210-10:45am


Hip Hop & MoreBeginner and advanced students will have fun learning and creating new dances in this innovative class, which emphasizes flexibility and balance using current music. Basic dance techniques of ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop will be taught. The session focuses on learning dance techniques, routines, and group work to develop a teamwork atmosphere. All students are required to purchase a $30 recital costume. Child will keep costume after recital.




Dance Clinics/Camps Must Preregister. No Drop-Ins Accepted

Dance Clinic Rolls & HandstandsAre you new to tumbling? This is a great clinic which will introduce you to the basics of rolls and handstands. We will provide stations and instructions on the variations of rolls, including forward rolls, backward rolls, and straddle rolls. Handstands are the foundation of a majority of tumbling skills. This is a necessary skill to learn and we will provide a variety of opportunities to practice handstands.


20-3-3559C 4-10 years $10R/$12Nper session Thursday September 10 5:15-6:30pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (Gym)

Dance Clinic Cartwheels & KickoversDo you want to add a little more difficulty to your tumbling and showcase your ability to perform skills with straight legs? Cartwheels and kickovers are a great way to do that. Both of these skills require you to have straight arms and legs. We will provide a variety of stations that will help hone your form to perform these skills.


20-3-3561C 4-12 years $10R/$12Nper session Thursday September 17 5:15-6:30pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (Gym)

Dance Clinic Leaps & TurnsThis clinic is for the dancer wanting to focus on proper technique of his/her leaps and turns! We will practice using visual focal points. A variety of jumps will be introduced. There will be drills to help focus on the details and form of each skill. Strength and flexibility will be included. You will be leaping to success!


20-3-3565C 6-10 years $10R/$12Nper session Monday September 21 4-5pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (Gym)

Dance Clinic HandspringsAre you looking to achieve some advanced tumbling skills? This clinic is for you! It is necessary to be able to hold yourself up in a bridge and a handstand to have success and learn how to do front and back handsprings. If you have the ability to perform walkovers and limbers, that will help you to achieve handsprings with better success. Drills and stations will be provided to work on strength, shape, and execution of front and back handsprings. Variations such as step-outs and flysprings may be introduced based on the skill level of those registered.


20-3-3562C 8-16 years $10R/$12Nper session Thursday September 17 6:45-8pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (Gym)

Dance Clinic Walkovers & LimbersAre you looking to learn tumbling skills that will show off your flexibility and strength? This clinic will help you work on front and back walkovers as well as front and back limbers. These skills are great to learn and will help you prepare to progress into front and back handsprings. These skills are also a great addition to choreograph into dance and cheer routines!


20-3-3560C 8-16 years $10R/$12Nper session Thursday September 10 6:45-8pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (Gym)

Dance Clinic Advanced Leaps & Turns Are you looking to improve your dance skills to help take your dancing to the next level? This clinic is for you! This clinic is designed for those who can already execute a full turn, pirouette, and leap. We will focus on proper technique and using your eyes to spot. A variety of jumps will be introduced. There will be drills to help focus on the details and form of each skill. Strength and flexibility will be included. You will be taking your dancing to new heights with this clinic!


20-3-3566C 10-16 years $10R/$12Nper session Monday September 21 5-6pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (Gym)

#Instafamous Hip Hop Dance CampGet your groove on and work on moves to make you #instafamous! Dancing to the likes of Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, and other popular artists, dancers will have a fun time learning new choreography each day! At the end of camp, parents are invited for a brief showcase so dancers can show all they have learned. Camp includes a craft for each dancer.


20-3-3558 6-12 years $60R/$70N Tuesday September 8 toSeptember 29 4:30-5:45pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (East Gym)

Synergy Mini Cheer, Dance, & Pom Winter Camp This camp is for those interested in cheer, dance, and pom. We will spend time on skills and techniques in each area including chants, jumps, jazz, hip hop, and poms. Please wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. Lunch will be needed daily.


20-4-3555 4-10 years $200per session

Monday thruWednesday

December 21-23 andDecember 28-30 9am-4pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (East Gym)

Princess Power Dance Camp Embrace the power of you inner princess! Dancers will sail with Moana, see the impossible become possible with Mary Poppins, find their inner beauty with Belle, and creat a winter wonderland with Elsa. Join us for a camp journey of dancing, arts & crafts, and endless amounts of fun! Each day dancers will celebrate with a different princess and learn tap, jazz, and ballet dances. This popular camp fills fast, so don’t wait to sign up!


20-4-3566D 4-10 years $100per session

Monday thruWednesday

December 21-23 andDecember 28-30 9am-12pm Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (East Gym)

JoJo Dance Party Dance CampGrab your bows and get ready to to party! If you’re a #nofilter and a #BestiesNotBullies kind of kid, this is the camp for you. Learn new and fun choreography to your favorite JoJo songs each day along with a craft. This camp is sure to fill up quick, so register early!


20-3-3557C 5-10 years $75R/$850N Saturday September 5 toSeptember 19 9:30-11:30am Kathy Green Multi-Purpose

Center (East Gym)

Adult Dance Classes

Adult Hip Hop This class focuses on fast pace and energetic dance form using ryhthmic body articulation, isolating individual parts of the body to contemporary music emphasizing attitude, while increasing coordination, flexibility and strength, This class will help enhance rhythm and balance. Drop-in fee is $10 per class.


20-3-3564D Adult 16+ $40per session Saturday September 19 to

October 10 9:45-10:30am Inwood Athletic Club(Studio 2)

20-3-3564E Adult 16+ $40per session Saturday October 17 to

November 7 9:45-10:30am Inwood Athletic Club(Studio 2)

Adult Beginner Ballet Learn the basic positions and steps of classical ballet. Complete a barre warm up before moving to center to try out petite allegro, adagio, and maybe even a turn combination! Strengthen and stretch your body through this gorgeous form of exercise. Feel graceful and beautiful as you learn from an experienced professional! All work and no plie is dull. Luckily, beginning ballet will turnout to be pretty fun, and will keep you on your toes, tutu! This class is perfect if you are a newcomer to ballet or trying to reconnect with the dance world. You will be taught basic movements by an experienced instructor, who will lead you step-by-step through the positions, movements, and combinations. You will learn the 5 basic positions of ballet and use them in both barre and floor work, learning short routines. You’ll be a master at tendus, pas de chats, passes, and jetes in no time! Drop-in fee is $10 per class.


20-3-3590D Adult 18+ $40per person Saturday September 19 to


20-3-3590E Adult 18+ $40per person Saturday October 17 to


Adult Beginner Ballroom Dance Learn the basics of rumba, swing, waltz, and foxtrot – the best of the Latin, swing, and smooth dances! We’ll add others if there’s time and interest. This class is perfect for anyone wanting to move comfortably on the dance floor to a wide variety of music. Classes are held at Heart & Sole Dance, 1691 New Lenox Road. Taught by master instructor, Maren Oslac.


20-3-3592C Adult 18+ $62per person Wednesday August 26 to

September 30 7-7:45pm Heart & Sole Dance1691 New Lenox Road

Adult Intermediate Ballroom DanceThis class focuses on intermediate patterns and technique. Build on the basics taught in the beginner class. Must be confident with the 5 basic patterns in each of the following dances: rumba, swing, waltz, and foxtrot. Classes are held at Heart & Sole Dance, 1691 New Lenox Road. Taught by master instructor, Maren Oslac.


20-3-3593C Adult 18+ $62per person Wednesday August 26 to

September 30 7:45-8:45pm Heart & Sole Dance1691 New Lenox Road

www.jolietpark.org

815-741-7275

Private & Team Lessons

Dance, Cheer, Pom, Tumbling & Technical FocusAre you looking for a class to help you reach the next level? Want to improve on your flexibility and learn new tricks? This program will help you focus on your technique for all the skills you perform, as well as increase your body flexibility. You will also have the opportunity to learn unique and creative skills. Practice and improve skills needed to make a school cheer or pom team. Call 815-741-7275 ext. 173 or email [email protected] to schedule a private or group lesson. Please be sure to include child’s name, age, skills needing work, along with any other members if doing a group lesson. Sign up for three one-hour sessions at the same time for a discounted rate! All fees listed are per child. Individual and group lessons are limited based on experienced staff availability and facility space, and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Individual/Group Fee # of Lessons

Individual $25R/$30N 1

Individual $65R/$80N 3

Group (per person) $18R/$23N 1

Group (per person) $48R/$60N 3

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Dance · 1 day ago · well-rounded and developmentally appropriate class for beginner ballerinas. Girls wear a leotard and ballet shoes. Boys wear a tee shirt, shorts, and black