Home of the award winning DANCE TEAM. Registration begins. Monday, August 17th Residents Monday, August 24th Non Residents

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1 Home of the award winning DANCE TEAM Registration begins Monday, August 17th Residents Monday, August 24th Non Residents

2 Livingston Dance Academy Home of the award winning Livingston Starliners Dance Team Dance Registration begins: Monday, August 17th for Residents Monday, August 24th for Non Residents Dance Class Locations Northland Recreation Center- 3 Madison Court, at the end of Jefferson Court Monmouth Court Community Center (MCCC)- 26 Monmouth Court Senior Community Center (SCC)- 204 Hillside Ave. (973) Dance Program Fees Program fees includes classes from September 2015 June 2016 and dance costumes up to $75.00 Additional late fee of $10.00 per class for registrations after the deadline of Friday, September 4th. Dance Academy Classes 1 class- $345 per class 2 or more classes- $330 per class NR Fee- $365 NR Fee- $350 Dance Classes with the * (Asterisk) 1 class- $ 380 per class 2 or more classes- $365 per class NR Fee- $400 NR Fee- $385 All Pointe Ballet Classes $355 (This class meets twice per week on Monday and Wednesday) NR Fee $375 All Baton Only Classes $180 per class NR Fee- $200 Starliners Competition Team $450 (Additional competition entry fees will apply) NR Fee- $475 Instructors will assess ability level over the first few weeks and may make recommendations to parents on moving up or down a level based on the students ability. Dance Classes Begin September 16th, 2015 and End the week of June 6th, 2016

3 DANCE TEAM Thinking about joining the Starliners? Team Auditions: (for Dancers 2nd grade and up) Tuesday, September 8, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Northland Recreation Center Wednesday, September 9, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Northland Recreation Center All potential team dancers must register for auditions online or at the Senior Community Center and then attend one of the two audition dates. There is no fee for auditions. All dancers will be notified via by Thursday, September 10, 2015 if they have made the team. Once notified, dancers must re- register online or at the Senior Community Center to pay the fee. The first team rehearsal will be Friday, September 11, 2015 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for all Starliners Dancers. There will be a mandatory parent meeting following the first practice at 6:00 p.m. Team Requirements: All dancers must make a minimum 90% of all practices to compete at competitions. Instructors will make all decisions regarding competition numbers and participation in performances. The Township will only cover the cost of the first group dance competition fee. Additional competition fees will apply. Shooting Starliners: Dancers must meet proficiency requirements in ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical styles as determined by instructional staff. Students must also be enrolled in Ballet and at least one of the following: Tap, Jazz, Jumps & Turns Jazz, Kids on Broadway or Lyrical Dance. Rising/ Shining Starliners: Dancers must meet proficiency requirements in ballet, jazz, tap and lyrical styles as determined by instructional staff. Students must also be enrolled in Ballet and at least two of the following: Tap, Jazz, Jumps & Turns Jazz, Lyrical Dance, Pointe or Teens on Broadway. Dance Team Cost $450 additional competition fees will apply. $475 (Non Resident)

4 Dance Class Descriptions Creative Dance Ballet and movement oriented programs designed to introduce students to ballet movements and improve overall body awareness. These classes do not include tap instruction. Ballet & Jazz Classes Classes will focus on the fundamentals of ballet and jazz techniques. All students will work on traditional ballet barre, center floor balance work and movement technique. Students should select the class appropriate to their grade level. Jumps & Turns Jazz Classes will focus on strengthening the dancers jumps and turning techniques. These tricks will be infused into combinations worthy of competitive dance techniques. Tap Classes Classes will focus on tap dance fundamentals that will result in solid training in all tap techniques. Classes will increase in technique difficulty as part of a comprehensive program. Hip Hop Classes Classes will teach a combination of classical jazz moves infused with hip hop, funk dance to popular pop and hip hop songs. Lyrical Dance The "Poetry of dance. Lyrical is a combination of jazz, ballet and modern techniques. Expressive in style, lyrical dance is usually set to a song with words that the dancer interprets through movement. Ballet training is recommended as a prerequisite to this class. Baton Classes Baton twirling improves eye-hand coordination, balance and core strength. Techniques will increase in difficulty according to grade level. Participants in this program march in the Livingston Memorial Day Parade as well as perform in the annual Recital. Kids on Broadway (3rd grade & up) Explore the world of Musical Theatre. Venturing into the history of Broadway, this class will focus on Broadway styles of dance, physical acting and song. Advanced Teens on Broadway (6th grade and up) Learn original Broadway choreography, explore dance improvisation and song. In this Intermediate to Advanced class (3 years of previous dance recommended), we will focus on the great Broadway choreographers, past and present. Preschool Dance Medley- Students will work on basic motor skills as they learn new dance movements in ballet, jazz and hip hop. Preschool Boys Intro to Dance- Boys will work on basic motor skills as they learn new dance movements in ballet, jazz and hip hop

5 Dance Classes Begin Wednesday, September 16th 2015 Monday Dance Classes Classes marked with an (! ) require approval by Instructor Tap and Baton Combo MCCC 4:00-5:00 PM 3 & 4 years old Janet Kelton Baton for Beginners MCCC 5:00-5:45 PM K- 1 st grade Janet Kelton Ballet for Beginners Northland 3:45-4:45 PM K- 2 nd grade Shannon Henriques Lyrical Dance Northland 3:45-4:45 PM 3 rd 5 th grade Andi Hopkins Ballet Northland 4:45-5:45 PM 3 rd 5 th grade Shannon Henriques Intermediate Lyrical Northland 4:45-5:45 PM 6 th grade & up Andi Hopkins Advanced Ballet*! Northland 5:45-7:15 PM 6 th grade & up Megan Hurley Kids on Broadway* Northland 5:45-7:15 PM 3 rd grade and up Andi Hopkins Pointe Ballet! Northland 7:15-8:15 PM 6 th grade and up Megan Hurley Tuesday Dance Classes Preschool Dance Medley LSCC 3:15-4:00 PM 3 & 4 years old Janet Kelton Baton 1 LSCC 4:00-4:45 PM 2 nd - 3 rd grade Janet Kelton Baton 2 LSCC 4:45-5:30 PM 4 th -5 th grade Janet Kelton Baton 3 LSCC 5:30-6:15 PM 6 th grade & up Janet Kelton Advanced Tap LSCC 6:15-7:15 PM 6 th grade & up Janet Kelton Advanced Lyrical Dance *! Northland 4:30-6:00 PM 6 th grade & up Andi Hopkins Jazz for Beginners Northland 4:00-5:00 PM K- 2 nd grade Shannon Henriques Boys Hip Hop Northland 6:00-7:00 PM K 4th grade Andi Hopkins Jumps and Turn Jazz Northland 5:00-6:00 PM 3 rd 5 th grade Shannon Henriques Hip Hop Intermediate Northland 6:00-7:00 PM 3 rd - 5 th grade Shannon Henriques Advanced Boys Hip Hop Northland 7:00-8:00 PM 5 th grade & up Andi Hopkins

6 Classes marked with an (! ) require approval by Instructor Wednesday Dance Classes Hip Hop for Beginners Northland 3:45-4:45 PM 2nd 4th grade Andi Hopkins Tap Northland 3:45-4:45 PM K 1st grade Janet Kelton Hip Hop for Beginners Northland 4:45-5:45 PM K 1st grade Andi Hopkins Tap Northland 4:45-5:45 PM 2nd- 5 th grade Janet Kelton Jumps & Turns Jazz*! Northland 5:45-7:15 PM 6 th grade & up Megan Hurley Pointe Ballet! Northland 7:15-8:15 PM 6 th grade & up Megan Hurley Thursday Dance Classes Hip Hop & Jazz Combo Beginner Northland 4:00-5:00 PM K 1st grade Shannon Henriques Preschool Boys Intro to Dance Northland 4:15 5:00 PM 3 & 4 year old Andi Hopkins Advanced Teens on Broadway Northland 5:00 6:30 PM 6th grade & up Andi Hopkins Hip Hop & Jazz Combo Northland 5:00-6:00 PM 2nd 4th grade Shannon Henriques Hip Hop Northland 6:30 7:30 PM 5th grade & up Andi Hopkins Friday Dance Classes- Starliners Competition Practice Shooting Starliners Team Practice Northland 3:30-5:45 PM TBA Janet Kelton Andi Hopkins Rising Starliners Team Practice Shining Starliners Team Practice Northland 4:30-6:45 PM TBA Janet Kelton Andi Hopkins Northland 5:00-7:15 PM TBA Janet Kelton Andi Hopkins Attire and Shoes Leotard and tights are recommended for classes but not required. We request dancers wear solid colors to class. Participants with long hair should have their hair tied back before class each week. White or pink ballet slippers are required for Creative Dance, Ballet and black Jazz shoes are required for all jazz classes. Tap shoes are required for tap classes.. Dance sneakers are required for Hip Hop. The studio does not provide or sell shoes. All baton class participants must provide their own batons, which are available at most music stores.

7 Saturday Dance Classes Creative Dance Northland 9:00-9:45 AM 3 years old Janet Kelton Intro to Jazz & Hip Hop Northland 9:30-10:30 AM K- 1 st grade Shannon Henriques Preschool Dance Medley Northland 9:45-10:30 AM 4 years old Janet Kelton Ballet Northland 10:30-11:30 AM 2 nd - 3 rd grade Shannon Henriques Tap Northland 10:30-11:30 AM K- 1 st grade Janet Kelton Ballet Northland 11:30-12:30 PM K- 1 st grade Shannon Henriques Tap ^ Northland 11:30-12:30 PM 2 nd - 3 rd grade Janet Kelton Lunch Break Northland 12:30-1:00 PM ^Children registered for both classes may bring a lunch to eat with the class. Jazz & Hip Hop Combo ^ Northland 1:00-2:00 PM 2 nd - 3 rd grade Shannon Henriques Tap Northland 1:00-2:00 PM 4 th and up Janet Kelton Ballet Northland 2:00-3:00 PM 4 th and up Shannon Henriques Jazz Northland 3:00-4:00 PM 4 th and up Shannon Henriques (^) Dancers enrolled in both Tap and Jazz/ Hip Hop Combo may bring a lunch to class to eat in between classes. Dance Cancellations There will be no dance class on the following days... Mondays: 10/12, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/28, 5/30 Tuesdays: 11/3, 12/29, 3/29, 6/7 Wednesdays: 9/23, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 3/30 Thursdays: 11/5, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 3/31, 4/21 Fridays: 11/6, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/12, 3/25, 4/1, 4/22, 5/27 Saturdays: 11/7, 11/28, 12/26, 1/2, 2/13, 3/26, 5/28 Inclement Weather Policy: Senior, Youth & Leisure Services will follow the Livingston Board of Education s school closings, unless notified elsewise by . All classes will be canceled if public schools are closed. This also applies with early dismissals due to inclement weather. There will be not be any make up classes due to inclement weather. Dance Classes Begin Wednesday, September 16th 2015

8 Annual Dance Recital The annual dance and Baton Recital is usually held the second Saturday in June. The recital is a ticketed event that will showcase performances from each class. The schedule during recital week will include up to two extra afternoon practices. Participation in these rehearsals is mandatory. Detailed information about the rehearsal and recital schedule is released each year in April. Ticket information is also released in April. Costumes for recital are provided by Senior, Youth and Leisure Services and the cost is included in your registration fee. Dress Rehearsal: June 9th & 10th 2016 Recital: June 11th 2016 *Estimated dates* Dance Academy Open House August 12th from 6-7:30 PM At Northland Recreation Center Visit our dance studio & enjoy performances Starliners Dance Auditions September 8th & 9th from 4-6:00 PM At Northland Recreation Center Registration Required Adult Dance Program Class Dates Times Instructors Adult Tap Wednesdays 9/16 12/15 6:00 7:00 PM Andi Hopkins All dance classes will be held at Northland Recreation Center. For more information on the adult dance programs / fees please contact SYLS at (973) ext. 260 or at Lbranquinho@livingstonnj.org For questions about The Livingston Dance Academy, call the SYLS office (973) or the Program Supervisor, Brittany Elsasser at Belsasser@livingstonnj.org Dance Classes Begin Wednesday, September 16th 2015