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Youth Dance
Katie McLuckie, Fine Arts Manager • 688-3667 • kmcluckie@peoriaparks.org

CLASS LOCATION CODES
AT A GLANCE NCC =Noble Center Classroom (upstairs)
These classes are a progressive NCA=Noble Center Auditorium (downstairs)
program of dance instruction. A dance FDS = Betty Merkel Ford Dance Studio at Franciscan Rec Complex
revue will be held each April with
costumes for any/all students in the Noble Center (in Lakeview Park) Franciscan Recreation Complex
youth dance program. Please note that 1125 W Lake Ave, Peoria 908 Sterling Ave, West Peoria
students in dance lessons do not have
to participate in the dance revue.
DRESS CODE:
CLASS INFORMATION
Ballet - is the study of a specific set • Broadway Bound
of controlled movements and their Girls: Leotard, tights, ballet and tap shoes
terminology, designed to develop Boys: t-shirt, black tights, shorts or jazz pants, ballet and tap shoes
strength, grace and flexibility. • Ballet
Jazz - combines graceful techniques Girls: Leotard, tights and Ballet shoes
and fast-paced dancing to create many Boys: t-shirt, black tights, black shorts or black jazz pants, ballet shoes
different expressions in motion. • Tap
Tap - develops coordination, timing, Girls: Leotard, tights, t-shirt, jazz pants or shorts and tap shoes
memory and rhythm skills. Boys: t-shirt, shorts or jazz pants and tap shoes
Acrobatics - consists of balancing skills • Jazz
such as somersaults, headstands, and Girls: Leotard, tights, t-shirt, jazz pants or shorts and jazz shoes
cartwheels which increase flexibility Boys: t-shirt, shorts or jazz pants and jazz shoes
and coordination. • Acrobatics and Tumbling
Leotard, unitard, or sweat pants and gym shoes
Students must meet the minimum
age requirement by the first day of
class. Continuing, intermediate and The PPD Dance
advanced classes are for students with Shoe Exchange Program is partially
previous experience or instructor’s funded by a grant from
approval. We know how fast children grow and how it affects your
budget. We’re here to help with a box of pre-used dance
Dance Birthday Parties pg. 104 shoes in assorted sizes available at the Ford Dance Studio.
Our students may exchange a pair of shoes for any one pair in
the box or donate any dance shoes in good condition.

Broadway Bitsies - Dance and Tumbling for Tots: Ages 2-3
Dance and tumbling class for our youngest Broadway stars! Class covers basic tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling pre-skills to get students
ready for formal dance and tumbling classes. Students will hop, jump, sway, sing and tumble with fun music and motions specific to the
age and attention span of the young child! Required: socks (not tights), ballet shoes and tap shoes.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77894 Tu: 1/24-3/28 3:30-4:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77895 W: 1/25-3/29 2:00-2:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77896 W: 1/25-3/29 5:00-5:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS

Introduction to Ballet I: Ages 3-5
Learn the fundamentals of dance such as rhythm, coordination and creative movement while you prepare for barre work.
Code Day-Date Time Fee-R/NR Instructor Location
77884 W: 1/25-3/29 4:00-4:50 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS
77885 Th: 1/26-3/30 4:30-5:20 pm $73/$85.50 TBD FDS

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