Southgate Recreation Department

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FALL DANCE & GYMNASTICS 2011-12

 Dance Classes will be held at the Southgate Civic Center, 14700 Reaume Pkwy in Southgate,  

Classes start September 21st. 

Online registration starts August 1st at  www.southgaterec.com     

Late Registration will be taken at the Recreation Office, 14700 Reaume Pkwy in Southgate, 734-258-3035, x2           

Tuition payments will be taken in 4 installments. 

1.  $45 non-resident due at registration

2.     $45 due Nov 9^th

3.     $45 due Jan 25th

4.     $45 due March 21st

Or payment in full at time of registration for entire dance year at a discount price of $150.  

Checks payable to the City of Southgate. 

Installment payments made after due date will be charged a $5.00 late fee per class. Note:  Refunds to persons dropping classes will be made ONLY before second class meeting, regardless of attendance.  Registration fee is not refundable. 

Students must be registered for all 4 dance sessions to be eligible to participate in the Dance Recital.   

Recital:  May 23, 2012 – Southgate Anderson High School -  $5.00 Recital Tickets – General Admission 

Dress Rehearsal:  May 22, 2012– Southgate Anderson High School   

 2011-12 Schedule 

 

Classes held each Wednesday at the Southgate Civic Center:

                        Loft  - 2^nd Floor                     Banquet Room - 1^st Floor

5:00-5:30                                          Beg 5-8 year old Hip Hop

5:30-6:00         Int 6 & up Hip Hop                Pre-School Ballet

6:00-6:30         Int. 6-9 year old Tap               Beg 5-8 year old Gymnastics 

6:30-7:00         Beg 5-8 year old Tap              Int. Gymnastics                    

7:00-7:30         Int 6-9 year old Gymnastics   Beg 5-8 year old Ballet

7:30-8:00         Adv 8 & up Tap                      Adv. Gymnastics            

8:00-8:30         9 & up Hip Hop               Adv 8 & up Ballet

 

 

Christine Sickle:  Dance Southgate Director        Member of Dance Masters of Michigan/America         

                                                                                         Member of Cecchetti Council of America       

                                                                                         Member of Dearborn Community Arts Council

Certified Examiner of Dance Teachers thru Dance Masters of America 

www.sicklesdance.net      

Dance class questions call (313) 278-1035

 

Dance Class Descriptions

• Pre-School Ballet - This course is the basic introduction to the art of ballet for 3-4 year olds.  Students will learn basic technique of plie, tendus, retire, saute' jumps, arm movements, skips and turns.
• Pre-School Gymnastics - This course is the basic introduction to tumbling for 3-4 year olds.  Students will learn stretching and coordination exercises, forward rolls and cartwheels. 
• Beginner Ballet - Students will learn the classical ballet technique.  Students will learn barre exercises, center work and turns across the floor.  Ballet is the basis and foundation for all dance disciplines to develop grace, poise, coordination and flexibility. 
• Intermediate Ballet - This course is the intermediate instruction for classical ballet technique for students who have completed the beginner course. Students will work on developing their ballet technique and mastering higher level ballet combinations. 
• Advanced Ballet - This course is the advanced instruction for classical ballet technique for students who have completed the intermediate course. Students will work on developing their ballet technique and mastering higher level ballet combinations. 
• Beginner Tap - Students will learn the "Happy Feet" tap technique of shuffles, flaps and ball change and put them into combination steps.  Students will develop rhythm and coordination, while moving their feet to the percussive sounds of the music.
• Intermediate Tap - This course is the intermediate instruction for tap technique for students who have completed the beginner course.  Students will work on intermediate level rhythm exercises and combinations. 
• Advanced Tap - This course is the advanced instruction for tap technique for students who have completed the intermediate course.  Students will work on more advanced rhythm exercises and combinations. 
• Beginner Hip Hop - Students will learn the basic instruction for hip-hop technique of stretching, performing isolation moves, exercises across the floor and learn dance combinations.  Dancers will also learn popular Hip Hop and Dance Video Moves.
• Intermediate Hip Hop - This course is the intermediate instruction for students who have completed the beginner hip hop course.  Dancers will learn more difficult isolations and dance combinations as seen in Hip Hop and Dance Video routines.
• Advanced Hip Hop - This course is the advanced instruction for students who have completed the intermediate hip hop course.  Dancers will learn advanced  isolations and dance combinations as seen in Hip Hop and Dance Video routines
• Beginner Gymnastics - This course is the basic Gymnastics technique.  Students will stretch, perform strength drills, learn front & back rolls, headstands, cartwheels, and work toward more advanced stunts. 
• Intermediate Gymnastics - For students who have completed the Beginner Gymnastics course.  More advanced tumbling and gymnastic skills will be developed. 
• Advanced Gymnastics - For students who have completed the Intermediate Gymnastics course.  More advanced tumbling and gymnastic skills will be developed as students work towards more advanced stunts.  For students who can perform front limbers.

 

Dance Attire & Shoes:

•  Ballet, Gymnastics – Girls: Pink Leather Ballet Shoes; Boys: Black shoes

• Tap Dancing – Black Tap Shoes

• Hip Hop – Black Jazz Shoes 

• Ballet & Gymnastics – Any color leotard & tights

• Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop – Any color leotard & tights, or aerobic/workout outfit 

Shoes can be purchased at Payless or any dancewear supplier  (Dancin' Feet on Eureka Rd)

Dance Attire is available almost anywhere children clothing is sold