Dance Classes

Recital Information

Mommy & Me

The Sunset Dance Academy holds two recitals each year -- a Spring Recital and a Holiday Recital. Costume fees for recitals are included in dance class fees. Recitals are held in the Geneva High School Auditorium.

Ages 18-29 months In this class, tots will be guided through dance and creative movement/play with a parental figure. Tots need dance attire, adults need comfortable clothing.

Tiny Toes / Pre-Ballet

Ages 2.5-6 Tiny Toes and Pre-Ballet classes introduce simple ballet movements and terminology through fun music, choreography, and props.

Dance Classes Dance Companies

Ballet / Tap / Jazz

Ages 3+ Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet, tap, or jazz. Classes will focus on technique, proper body alignment, coordination, and rhythm. Students will be introduced to barre, center work combinations, and routines

Lyrical / Hip Hop

Ages 5+ Lyrical is a fusion of ballet and jazz, and allows the dance to express emotion through the movements. Hip Hop emulates the dance steps seen in music videos and on dance teams.

Dance Companies Performance Company

Ages 4.5 + Performance Company members receive an introduction to our dance company experience by participating in recitals and performances, without the intensity of competitions. Auditions are not required for Performance Company.

Sunset Dance Company

Ages 5+ Company members study and perform at a higher level, taking three or more classes a week. Participants will learn in a supportive environment, and be encouraged to bring forth their best effort. Company members will compete at two competitions each season, and have the opportunity to perform at a variety of local events. Dance Company auditions are held each August. A fullyear commitment is required.

Dance Attire Required dance attire for all classes includes: • Leotard with pink or tan tights. • Ballet skirts may be worn for ballet. • Black tights or tight jazz pants may be worn for jazz. • Ballet shoes with laces cut off for ballet, jazz shoes for jazz & hip hop, tap shoes for tap. Please label shoes with the dancer’s name! • Hair pulled away from face (bun or braid). • No baggy clothes, street clothes, or gym shoes.

710 Western Avenue Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-4542

genevaparks.org

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS Katie Behrens is the Geneva Park District’s Sunset Dance Academy coordinator. She has taught at the Geneva Park District since 2001, and has also been a dance instructor at the St. Charles School of Dance, the Sugar Grove Park District, and West Chicago Park District. Katie has been dancing her entire life. She began her official training at Dancescape in St. Charles when she was nine years old, and has studied ballet, jazz, modern, lyrical, pointe, tap, and hip hop. Her parents founded The St. Charles School of Dance in 1991. Katie graduated from the Chicago Academy for the Arts with a Dance emphasis diploma, and studied at Northern Illinois University. She holds a Group Fitness Certification from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and is currently studying to become a certified Health Coach. Katie teaches Mommy and Me, Tiny Toes, Combo, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Company classes. She enjoys helping her students discover the joy of dance while watching them grow into the art. Katie grew up in St. Charles, and lives in Sugar Grove with her husband Scott.

Jenifer Camery started dancing at the age of three, and has continued studying ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop throughout her life. Jenifer was a member of the Batavia High School Dance Team, learned flamenco dancing while studying abroad in Spain, and earned a dance and performing arts endorsement at Northern Illinois University while earning an elementary education degree with a minor in Spanish. Jenifer has taught dance at a variety of studios, and coached the Dynamic Dance Allstars teams to Nationals several years in a row. She has been an instructor at the Geneva Park District since 2014 and teaches Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling, Cheer and Poms, and the Angels competitive team. For Jenifer, dance is a way to escape. She loves the way that dancing makes her feel, and how it allows her to take a break from life and just live in the moment. Jenifer is currently a second grade teacher in Batavia. Besides teaching and dancing, she loves to travel to new places, meet the people, try their food, and learn their dances and how they celebrate their culture.

Haleigh Hutchinson has been dancing since she was three years old. She has trained at The Dance Center at Columbia College of Chicago, Pineapple Studios in London, and North Central College. Haleigh has a BA in Musical Theatre Performance with a Minor in Dance from North Central College. In 2009 Haleigh was accepted to the Rockettes Summer Dance Intensive in NYC. Haleigh has performed in a variety of professional musical theatre venues in the Chicagoland area as well in Connecticut. Haleigh is trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, musical theatre dance, and hip-hop. Haleigh has been with the Sunset Dance Academy since August of 2015. Haleigh enjoys teaching not only the importance of good dance technique, but also the positive life lessons learned through a dance education.

Ryann Marszalek began dancing at the age of four while living in England, and danced her way around the United States while growing up as part of an Air Force family. She has studied ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, and pointe; and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, specializing in Dance from Michigan State University. Ryann has been an instructor with the Geneva Park District for almost 8 years, and teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tiny Toes, Lyrical, Tumbling, and Gymnastics. She previously taught at DanceQuest in Plainfield. She loves watching the kids’ excitement when they reach their goals, or discover something new about dancing that they love. Ryann lives in Batavia with her husband, Peter, and their two dogs, Duke and Prince. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, painting, and gardening.

Debbie Von Oehsen has had a lifelong love of dance. She began to study dance at the age of three, and continued enrolling in every dance class she could. In college, Debbie studied ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary dance at Northern Illinois University and was a member of the NIU Silverettes Dance Line. Currently, Debbie teaches first grade at Grace McWayne Elementary School in Batavia, IL. She holds a Master’s Degree in Reading Instruction from Aurora University and a degree in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Dance Performance from Northern Illinois University. Debbie was formerly the Head Junior Varsity Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach for the Batavia High School Dance Team, the founder and artistic director of Dynamic Dance Allstars Dance Company, and has taught at many dance studios around the Fox Valley area. She presently is keeping her love of dance alive as a dance instructor at the Geneva Park District, and as a coach of the Geneva Angels Competitive Cheerleading and Pom Team.

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CLASS NAME Ballet/Tap

Recital Class

AGES

DATES

TIMES

LOCATION

FEES RES / NR

INSTRUCTOR

NO CLASS

# OF CLASSES

COURSE NUMBER

x

3-6

1/9-5/15

9:15 - 10:00 am

SCC-106

$190/$210

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210310-01

2.5-3.5

1/9-3/20

10:00 - 10:30 am

SCC-106

$62/$82

Katie B

1/16, 2/20

9

1110302-01

Tiny Toes x

3-6

1/9-5/15

10:30 - 11:15 am

SCC-106

$190/$210

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1110303-01

Pre-Ballet

x

3-6

1/9-5/15

12:15 - 1:00 pm

SCC-106

$190/$210

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1110303-02

Ballet/Tap

x

3-6

1/9-5/15

1:00 - 1:45 pm

SCC-106

$190/$210

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210310-03

Jazz/Tap

x

3-6

1/9-5/15

1:45 - 2:30 pm

SCC-106

$190/$210

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210303-01

Pre-Ballet

x

4-6

1/9-5/15

3:15 - 4:00 pm

SCC-105

$190/$210

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1110303-03

Ballet 1

x

5+

1/9-5/15

3:15 - 4:00 pm

SCC-106

$190/$210

Ryann M

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210304-01

Intermediate Jazz Instructor Approval Only

x

6+

1/9-5/15

4:00 - 5:00 pm

SCC-105

$190/$210

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210314-01

Ballet/Tap

x

5-8

1/9-5/15

4:00 - 5:00 pm

SCC-106

$201/$221

Ryann M

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210310-11

Lyrical Company A Invitation Only

x

Invite Only

1/9-5/15

5:00 - 6:00 pm

SCC-105

$136/$156

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210329-01

Advanced Lyrical Invitation Only

x

Invite Only

1/9-5/15

6:00 - 7:00 pm

SCC-105

$201/$221

Katie B

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210327-01

Hip Hop 1

x

6-9

1/9-5/15

6:15 - 7:00 pm

SCC-106

$190/$210

Debbie V

1/16, 2/20, 3/27

16

1210316-01

Recital Class

AGES

DATES

TIMES

LOCATION

FEES RES / NR

INSTRUCTOR

NO CLASS

# OF CLASSES

COURSE NUMBER

Ballet/Tap

x

3-6

1/10-5/16

9:30 - 10:15 am

SCC-106

$206/$226

Katie B

3/28

18

1210310-04

Pre-Ballet

x

3-6

1/10-5/16

10:15 - 11:00 am

SCC-106

$206/$226

Katie B

3/28

18

1110303-04

Ballet/Jazz

x

3-6

1/10-5/16

11:00 - 11:45 am

SCC-106

$206/$226

Katie B

3/28

18

1210309-01

Ballet/Tap

x

3-6

1/10-5/16

11:45 - 12:30 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Katie B

3/28

18

1210310-05

Pre-Ballet

x

4-6

1/10-5/16

3:30 - 4:15 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Haleigh H

3/28

18

1110303-10

Jazz 2 Instructor Approval Only

x

5+

1/10-5/16

3:15 - 4:15 pm

SCC-105

$218/$238

Katie B

3/28

18

1210312-01

Ballet 2 Instructor Approval Only

x

5+

1/10-5/16

4:15 - 5:15 pm

SCC-106

$218/$238

Haleigh H

3/28

18

1210305-01

Intermediate Ballet Instructor Approval Only

x

Invitation Only

1/10-5/16

4:15 - 5:15 pm

SCC-105

$218/$238

Katie B

3/28

18

1210307-01

Tap/Musical Theatre Company

x

Audition Only

1/10-5/16

5:15 - 6:15 pm

SCC-106

$153/$173

Haleigh H

3/28

18

1210329-05

Tap Company Technique Instructor Approval Only

x

Audition Only

1/10-5/16

6:15 - 7:00 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Haleigh H

3/28

18

1210302-01

Musical Theater

x

6+

1/10-5/16

7:00 - 7:45 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Haleigh H

3/28

18

1210318-02

CLASS NAME

WINTER 2017 DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE

y Tuesda

Pre-Ballet

CLASS NAME

Recital Class

Mommy and Me Tiny Toes

ay Thursd

AGES

DATES

TIMES

LOCATION

FEES RES / NR

INSTRUCTOR

# OF CLASSES

COURSE NUMBER

18- 29 mos

1/11-3/22

9:45 - 10:15 am

SCC-106

$75/$95

Katie B

11

1110300-01

2.5-3.5

1/11-3/22

10:15 - 10:45 am

SCC-106

$75/$95

Katie B

11

1110302-02

NO CLASS

Pre-Ballet

x

3-6

1/11-5/17

10:45 - 11:30 am

SCC-106

$206/$226

Katie B

3/29

18

1110303-05

Ballet/Tap

x

3-6

1/11-5/17

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Katie B

3/29

18

1210310-06

Ballet/Jazz

x

5+

1/11-5/17

3:15 - 4:00 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Ryann M

3/29

18

1210309-04

Lyrical 1

x

6+

1/11-5/17

4:00 - 5:00 pm

SCC-106

$218/$238

Ryann M

3/29

18

1210324-01

Hip Hop 1

x

4-6

1/11-5/17

4:15 - 5:00 pm

SCC-105

$206/$226

Staff

3/29

18

1210316-02

Hip Hop 2

x

7+

1/11-5/17

5:00 - 5:45 pm

SCC-105

$206/$226

Staff

3/29

18

1210317-01

Pre-Ballet

x

3-6

1/11-5/17

5:45 - 6:30 pm

SCC-105

$206/$226

Staff

3/29

18

1110303-06

Ballet 1

x

6-14

1/11-5/17

6:30 - 7:15 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Staff

3/29

18

1210304-02

Recital Class

AGES

DATES

TIMES

LOCATION

FEES RES / NR

INSTRUCTOR

NO CLASS

# OF CLASSES

COURSE NUMBER

2.5-3.5

1/12-3/23

10:45 - 11:15 am

SPRC

$75/$95

Katie B

11

1110302-03

CLASS NAME Tiny Toes Ballet/Tap

x

3-6

1/12-5/18

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

SPRC

$206/$226

Katie B

3/30

18

1210310-08

Jazz/Tap

x

3-6

1/12-5/18

Noon - 12:45 pm

SPRC

$206/$226

Katie B

3/30

18

1210303-02

Performance Company A

x

4.5-6

1/12-5/18

3:15 - 4:15 pm

SPRC

$218/$238

Katie B

3/29

18

1210329-07

Pre-Ballet

x

4-6

1/12-5/18

3:30 - 4:15 pm

SCC-106

$206/$226

Haleigh H

3/30

18

1110303-07

Finale Company (All Company Dancers)

x

Audition Only

1/12-5/18

4:15 -5:15 pm

SCC-106

$135/$155

Katie B

3/30

18

1210329-06

Ballet 1

x

5-8

1/12-5/18

4:15 - 5:15 pm

SCC-106

$218/$238

Haleigh H

3/30

18

1210304-03

Performance Company B

x

6-10

1/12-5/18

5:15 - 6:15 pm

SCC-106

$218/$238

Katie B

3/30

18

1210329-08

WINTER 2017 DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE

sday e n d e W

CLASS NAME

Recital Class

Tiny Toes

ay Saturd

AGES

DATES

TIMES

LOCATION

FEES RES / NR

INSTRUCTOR

2.5-3.5

1/13-3/24

10:00 - 10:30 am

SCC-106

$75/$95

Ryann M

NO CLASS

# OF CLASSES

COURSE NUMBER

11

1110302-04

Pre-Ballet

x

3-6

1/13-5/19

10:30 - 11:15 am

SCC-106

$198/$218

Ryann M

3/31,4/14

17

1110303-08

Ballet/Tap

x

3-6

1/13-5/19

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

SCC-106

$198/$218

Ryann M

3/31,4/14

17

1210310-09

Ballet/Jazz

x

3-6

1/13-5/19

12:00 - 12:45 pm

SCC-106

$198/$218

Ryann M

3/31,4/14

17

1210309-02

Ballet/Tap

x

5+

1/13-5/19

3:30 - 4:15 pm

SPRC

$198/$218

Jessica G

3/31,4/14

17

1210310-07

Hip Hop 1

x

6+

1/13-5/19

4:15 - 5:00 pm

SPRC

$198/$218

Jessica G

3/31,4/14

17

1210316-05

Recital Class

AGES

DATES

TIMES

LOCATION

FEES RES / NR

INSTRUCTOR

NO CLASS

# OF CLASSES

COURSE NUMBER

2.5-3.5

1/14-3/18

8:30 - 9:00 am

SCC-106

$69/$89

Jeni C

3/25, 4/1, 4/15

10

1110302-05

CLASS NAME Tiny Toes Ballet/Tap

x

3-6

1/14-5/13

9:00 - 9:45 am

SCC-106

$182/$202

Jeni C

3/25, 4/1, 4/15

15

1210310-10

Pre-Ballet

x

3-6

1/14-5/13

9:45 - 10:30 am

SCC-106

$182/$202

Jeni C

3/25, 4/1, 4/15

15

1110303-09

Ballet/Jazz 1

x

5+

1/14-5/13

10:30 - 11:15 am

SCC-106

$182/$202

Jeni C

3/25, 4/1, 4/15

15

1210309-03

Jazz 1

x

6+

1/14-5/13

11:15 - Noon

SCC-106

$182/$202

Jeni C

3/25, 4/1, 4/15

15

1210311-01

5+

1/14-5/13

1:45 - 2:30 pm

SCC-105

$144/$164

Toni

3/11, 3/25, 4/15

15

1210328-01

Irish Step 1 and 2

WINTER 2017 DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE

Friday

Spring 2017 Sunset Dance Academy Recital Information Dress Rehearsal, Pictures & Recital Dates may be May 19 or 20, more details will be available in April.

Participants will be measured for costumes during the first class. Parents will be required to attend first class for a brief meeting. Costume is included in fee.

2017 Dance Recital Dates: May 20 or 21* *Date subject to change

Dress Rehearsal & Picture: Geneva High School Auditorium

Information regarding what recital your dancer(s) will be in will be out after Spring Break, in April Every effort is made to get siblings in different classes in the same show, however it is not guaranteed. Please note: dancers may be in different shows that may be scheduled on different days.

Purchase dance tights and shoes through us!

Please order tights by April 15, code 1210331-01, and pick up at the Sunset Community Center front desk. Please order recital flowers to give your dancer by April 15. Tan Tights: $8 pair - 1210331-01 / Tan Jazz Shoes: Adult $36 - 1210337-05 or Child $33 - 1210337-03 / Pink Ballet Shoes: Adult $21 - 1210337-01 or Child $20 - 1210337-02 It is recommended to order dance shoes by December 28 to pick up at the first class.