Dance Programming June-August 2021

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THORNTON DANCE PROGRAMKENDRA KEEFE, DANCE SPECIALISTkendra.keefe@ThorntonCO.gov • 720-977-5937

DANCE INSTRUCTION LOCATIONS: Trail Winds Recreation Center (TWRC)13495 Holly St.Thornton Community Center (TCC)2211 Eppinger Blvd.Carpenter Recreation Center (CRC)11151 Colorado Blvd.

REGISTRATION DATESAll classes in the dance program qualify for Ongoing Registration. This allows you to register for dance classes beginning on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 a.m. If we experience any closures, we will continue to offer classes virtually.Register one of three ways: online at gocot.net/registration, by phone at 720-977-5901 or in-person at one of our three recreation facilities listed above.

SESSION DATES* I JUNE 14-AUGUST 14No classes July 3.40-minute classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63R/$76.50NR 55-minute classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72R/$90NR Adult Tap, Moving & Music, and Kids Camp Dance Sampler all have unique session dates and fees. Please see class descriptions for more information.*Dates are subject to change based on the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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MOVING & MUSIC I AGES WALKING-3 This class will focus on basic motor skills and interacting with others in a casual play-like environment while introducing parents and tots to the fundamentals of dance. This class will prepare your child to attend a dance class by themselves. Parent participation is required. Offered in two four-week sessions. Fees: $28R/$34NR per sessionSession 1: Jun 15-Jul 6Session 2: Jul 13-Aug 3527505-C Tu 10:20-11 a.m. TWRC527505-G Th 10-10:40 a.m. TWRC 527505-I Fr 10:15-10:55 a.m. TWRC

PRESCHOOL COMBO LEVELS 1 & 2 I AGES 3-5 An introduction to ballet, jazz, and tap designed for preschool ages without the assistance of their parents. Each class will focus on ballet, jazz and tap styles while also allowing for free time to explore the movement of dance. Combo students start at Level 1 and will progress to higher levels at the instructor’s discretion. Students will continue to learn proper technique and form while advancing levels. Ballet shoes and tap shoes are required.

LEVEL 1527510-A1 Mo 9:15-9:55 a.m. TWRC 527510-B1 Mo 5:15-5:55 p.m. TCC527510-C1 Tu 9:30-10:10 a.m. TWRC 527510-E1 We 9:15-9:55 a.m. TWRC 527510-F1 We 2:05-2:45 p.m. TCC 527510-G1 Th 10:50-11:30 a.m. TWRC 527510-I1 Fr 11:15-11:55 a.m. TWRC527510-J1 Fr 2:15-2:55 p.m. TWRC 527510-K1 Sa 1:45-2:25 p.m. TWRC 527510-L1 Sa 4-4:40 p.m. CRC

LEVEL 2 527511-C1 Tu 5:30-6:10 p.m. TCC527511-E1 We 10:15-10:55 a.m. TWRC 527511-I1 Fr 12:15-12:55 p.m. TWRC 527511-J1 Fr 5-5:40 p.m. CRC

Our recreational dance students have two performance opportunities per year. An outdoor performance in June and a formal recital in December.Summer dance students will focus on learning and advancing their dancing technique, while our fall students will focus on preparing for our December recital.

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PRESCHOOL BALLET I AGES 3-5 An introduction to ballet for preschool ages without the assistance of their parents. Classes will include ballet and creative movement with free time to explore dance and movement. Ballet shoes are required.

527520-A1 Mo 10:15-10:55 a.m. TWRC527520-C1 Tu 11:15-11:55 a.m. TWRC 527520-E1 We 11:15-11:55 a.m. TWRC 527520-G1 Th 12-12:40 p.m. TWRC 527520-I1 Fr 9:15-9:55 a.m. TWRC 527520-J1 Fr 4:15-4:55 p.m. TCC

DANCE COMBO LEVELS 1 & 2 I AGES 5-17 A combo class studying ballet, jazz, and tap while focusing on correct technique and terminology. Combo students start at Level 1 and progress to higher levels at the instructor’s discretion. Dancers will continue to improve their technique, dance form and terminology as they progress. Ballet shoes and tap shoes are required.LEVEL 1 YOUTH I AGES 5-7 527530-A1 Mo 6:15-7:10 p.m. TCC 527530-E1 We 3-3:55 p.m. TWRC 527530-I1 Fr 3:45-4:40 p.m. CRC 527530-K1 Sa 12:30-1:25 p.m. TWRC 527530-L1 Sa 5-5:55 p.m. CRCLEVEL 2 YOUTH I AGES 5-7527531-A1 Mo 3-3:55 p.m. TWRC527531-E1 We 4:15-5:10 p.m. TWRC 527531-I1 Fr 4:15-5:10 p.m. TWRC 527531-K1 Sa 2:45-3:40 p.m. TWRCLEVEL 1 JUNIOR I AGES 8-10527532-E1 We 5-5:55 p.m. TCC 527532-G1 Th 6:30-7:25 p.m. TCCLEVEL 2 JUNIOR/PRE-TEEN I AGES 8-13527533-I1 Fr 7:45-8:40 p.m. CRCLEVEL 1 PRE-TEEN/TEEN I AGES 11-17527534-C1 Tu 7:30-8:25 p.m. TCC

DANCE INSTRUCTION LOCATIONS:Trail Winds Recreation Center (TWRC) I 13495 Holly St.Thornton Community Center (TCC) I 2211 Eppinger Blvd.Carpenter Recreation Center (CRC) I 11151 Colorado Blvd.

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HIP-HOP CLASSES I AGES 3-17 An age-appropriate hip-hop class introducing students to the different elements of hip-hop. The preschool classes are taught without the assistance of their parents. As students progress, they will engage in advancing hip-hop skills and learn more complex movement and choreography. Sneakers are required.

PRESCHOOL I AGES 3-5527540-A1 Mo 11:15-11:55 a.m. TWRC 527540-C1 Tu 2:15-2:55 p.m. TWRC 527540-I1 Fr 10:15-10:55 a.m. TCC 527540-J1 Fr 3:15-3:55 p.m. TWRC 527540-K1 Sa 2-2:40 p.m. CRC

YOUTH I AGES 5-7 527544-C1 Tu 4:30-5:10 p.m. TWRC 527544-D1 Tu 6:30-7:10 p.m. TCC 527544-E1 We 3:35-4:15 p.m. CRC 527544-I1 Fr 6-6:40 p.m. CRC 47544-K1 Sa 3-3:40 p.m. CRC

JUNIOR I AGES 8-10527546-E1 We 6:15-6:55 p.m. TCC 527546-K1 Sa 5-5:40 p.m. TWRC

PRE-TEEN/TEEN I AGES 11-17527547-G1 Th 7:45-8:25 p.m. TCC 527547-I1 Fr 6:55-7:35 p.m. CRC

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BALLET I AGES 5-17 A ballet class focuses on learning proper technique and terminology with an emphasis on the correct placement of the arms, legs and body while dancing. Classes include barre, centre and across the floor ballet movement. Ballet shoes required.YOUTH I AGES 5-7 527550-A1 Mo 4:15-4:55 p.m. TCC 527550-C1 Tu 3:30-4:10 p.m. TWRCJUNIOR I AGES 8-10527555-G1 Th 3:45-4:25 p.m. TWRCPRE-TEEN/TEEN I AGES 11-17527557-A1 Mo 7:20-8 p.m. TCC BALLROOM SAMPLER I AGES 5-17 The ballroom sampler class will introduce students to ballroom styles such as Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, and Cha-Cha. Partners are not required. Smooth-soled shoes are recommended. Classes are held in the Columbine Room.JUNIOR I AGES 8-10527572-A1 Mo 5:20-6:15 p.m. TWRCPRE-TEEN I AGES 11-13527573-A1 Mo 6:30-7:25 p.m. TWRCTEEN I AGES 14-17527574-A1 Mo 7:35-8:30 p.m. TWRC CHEERLEADING & POM I AGES 4-10 This class focuses on the basics of cheerleading and poms. Sneakers are required.527597-A1 Mo 3:50-4:45 p.m. CRC LYRICAL JAZZ I AGES 5-17 Students will learn jazz and contemporary ballet styles while expressing emotion through movement. Each class will focus on proper dance techniques with center floor work and across the floor movement as well as choreography combinations to challenge the body physically while expressing emotion. Lyrical shoes, ballet shoes, jazz shoes or bare feet are acceptable for these classes.YOUTH I AGES 5-7527580-E1 We 2:05-2:45 p.m. CRC 527580-I1 Fr 5:15-6 p.m. TWRCJUNIOR I AGES 8-10527585-E1 We 2:50-3:30 p.m. CRC527585-G1 Th 5:30-6:10 p.m. TCCLEVEL 1 PRE-TEEN/TEEN I AGES 11-17527586-K1 Sa 3-3:40 p.m. TWRCLEVEL 2 PRE-TEEN/TEEN I AGES 11-17527587-K1 Sa 4-4:40 p.m. TWRC

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MUSICAL THEATER DANCE I AGES 5-10 Explore Broadway dance styles set to songs from musicals old and new! Work will include stretching, across the floor progressions, Broadway-style combos and expression of emotion and storytelling through dance. 527565-C1 Tu 12:15-12:55 p.m. TWRC527565-G1 Th 3-3:40 p.m. TWRC

ADULT TAP I AGES 16+ Get a great workout while learning how to tap dance in a non-judgemental and fun atmosphere. Classes are taught at the beginner and intermediate level. All levels of tap experience are welcome. Tap shoes are required. Session dates are subject to change based upon the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fees: $35R/$42.50NR per sessionSession 1: Jun 15-Jul 13 Session 2: Jul 20-Aug 17527593-C Tu 6:15-7 p.m. TWRC

PRIVATE LESSONS I ALL AGESWe offer private and semi-private lessons for those students who are looking for an extra challenge, a little bit of extra help, or who are preparing for a special event. Fees: $24R/$28NR per 30-minute session; $66R/$78NR three 30-minute sessions. Pricing is for a maximum of five participants.Contact Kendra Keefe at 720-977-5937 for registration and other information.

CITY OF THORNTON DANCE TEAMSAnnual tryouts are held in August. Our dance teams perform ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and urban jazz throughout the Denver metro area all year long. Team dancers have the opportunity to compete in two or three competitions and attend one convention per season. Keep an eye out for our teams at Thornton festivals. For information on auditioning for dance teams or having our teams perform for your special event, contact Kendra Keefe at 720-977-5937.Please make sure your contact information is up-to-date so you can receive class updates and other key information regarding your child’s dance class.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS• WHAT SHOES DO I NEED?

BALLET: Ballet shoes with an elastic strapCOMBO: Ballet shoes and tap shoes HIP-HOP/CHEER: Sneakers and socksLYRICAL: Lyrical shoes, jazz shoes, ballet shoes or bare feetBALLROOM: Smooth-soled shoes, jazz shoes or ballet shoes ADULT TAP: Tap shoes

• WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? ALL CHILDREN’S COMBO OR BALLET: Girls should wear a leotard and tights (skirt optional) and boys should wear sweats or shorts and a t-shirt; HIP-HOP/CHEER: Athletic/workout attireLYRICAL & BALLROOM: Leotard and shorts or leggings ADULT TAP: Athletic attire that you can move freely and comfortably in.

• CAN I REGISTER FOR A DANCE CLASS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SESSION? Thornton Dance can often accept new students at anytime. However, late enrollment during a session that includes a performance must be approved.

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KIDS CAMP DANCE SAMPLER I AGES 2½-10 These classes are offered as a paired class with our summer kids camp participants and camp staff will escort your child between kids camp and kids camp dance classes. You may also register for these dance classes individually. Classes will include a variety of dance styles and movement games and activities to keep your child active all summer long.

Session 1: Jun 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28R/$34NRSession 2: Jun 28-Jul 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28R/$34NRSession 3: Jul 26-Aug 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21R/$25.50NR

AGES 2½-6 527560-C Tu 11:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m. TWRC527560-E We 11:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m. TWRCAGES 5-10527561-G Th 11:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m. TWRC527561-I Fr 11:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m. TWRC