Youth Level Information:

In order to help parents better understand which classes would be best for their child, the Barrington Park District has included different levels for each class. Below is a basic description of the four different levels of dance offered.

Pre Classes: Very basic introduction to dance. Ages: 2 – 4 years. No previous dance experience required.

Level I Classes: An introduction to a given style or styles of dance technique, class etiquette, and basic choreography. Approximate ages: 4 – 7 years. No previous dance experience required.

Level II Classes: An intermediate approach to a given style or styles of dance technique, class etiquette, and choreography with a slightly faster-pace teaching style to give the students the ability to grow as a dancer with technique, flexibility, strength, and style. Dancers are encouraged to retain and perform skills and routines and will be encouraged to begin expressing themselves through performance. Approximate ages: 7 – 10 years. No previous dance experience required but recommended.

Level III Classes: An intermediate- advanced teaching approach of a given style or styles of dance technique, class etiquette, and choreography. Students will be held more accountable to retain and perform skills and routines and will be encouraged to express themselves individually through performance. Approximate ages: 8 – 12 years or instructor approval. Previous dance experience preferred.


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2024 Spring Recital: E-Motions of Dance

Important Recital Information
The recital theme this year is “The E-Motions of Dance.” All participants in Winter/Spring youth dance will be in the Barrington Park District’s annual Spring Dance Recital (except for Bitty Ballet and Twinkle Toes). You must register for all dance classes by Friday, January 12, 2024. You must be able to participate in the recital (no prorations and no exceptions).

 

Recital Costumes & Fees
A costume is required to participate in the Spring Recital. Costume fees are included in your registration fee. The number of costumes your child will need depends on the number of individual classes he/she is registered for during the season.  Combo  classes only require one costume to be purchased and will only perform one style of dance in the recital. Students will be measured on the first day of class for their costumes. Dance teachers must be notified by the first day of class if your child is not participating in the Spring Recital. If your child has any special costume needs, please email Heather at hgoldman@barringtonparkdistrict.org. There will be an additional fee for a digital download recording of our performance. Details to follow.

 

Special Notes
Bitty Ballet and Twinkle Toes do not participate in the recital due to their young age. They will have a short performance at the end of the last day of class in the Dance Studio for family/friends.

 

Important Mandatory Dates

•   Early bird discount deadline $5.00 OFF: 12/29/23.

•   Registration deadline: 1/12/24.

•   Dress rehearsal – BHS Auditorium (for all classes except Bitty Ballet and Twinkle Toes). Tiny Ballerina classes: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:30pm. All other dance classes: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 5:00pm.

•   Dance pictures: Saturday, May 18, 2024. Time TBD.

•   Dance recital: Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:00pm.