High School Summer Dance
High School Summer Dance
Coordinator/Instructor: Nancy Clyde
Instructors: Dedrick L. Anthony, Katy Allen-Nyenbrink, Pierre Banks, Kristi Cook, Carla Davis, Dennis Davis, Judi Jaekel, Jill Landes, Tracey O’Neal-McQueen, Tracy Morris, Rael Orao, Rachel Plaggemars, Cydney Remy, and Angie Yetzke.
Students entering 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, as well as Zeeland Dance Program alumni are invited to stay in shape over the summer months with a summer dance program. This program is designed to meet the needs of the HS dancer or alumni who want to continue their dance training throughout the summer months. Summer is a great time to get extra attention from instructors, learn new skills, refine technique, and experiment with choreography! Class sizes are smaller than those offered as part of the high school curriculum and offer a chance for individual feedback. The summer program is HIGHLY recommended for students hoping to move above the Dance I level during their high school experience.
Classes will run daily Monday-Friday during the months of June and July. Limited classes will be offered in August. The calendar will include classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary/modern, lyrical, musical theater, and tap. Class offering times will vary with some morning, some afternoon, and some early evening options.
A minimum of 10 classes will be offered at each level. Students with experience are encouraged to dance up to one level above and one level below their perceived placement. Beginning students are encouraged to attend all beginning and open level classes.
Purchase a punch card and attend only the classes that work with your schedule. Punch cards may only be used by the purchaser. No refunds are given on unused cards. Please note: Program must meet minimum in order to run.
Cost: $60 = 10 classes
$100 = Unlimited classes
Punch cards may be purchased at the Recreation office or from a high school dance instructor beginning Tuesday, April 13. Calendars will be available no later than Monday, May 3. Please note: Refunds will not be available. NO exceptions. (Per class fee is $15 and is available to guests of punch card participants.)
Class Levels Featured:
Open Level: classes will be available to all levels of dancers; accommodations will be made by the instructor.
Beginning Level: Classes designed for dancers with little to no experience in the dance discipline or a desire to work on basic technique, skill, and placement.
Intermediate Level: Classes will be designed for students with one to two full years of consecutive dance experience.
Advanced Level: Classes will be designed for students who have achieved placement in Dance IIA or Dance Ensemble or students who have a minimum of three years consecutive experience in the private sector.