2021-2022 Fall/Winter Registration is Open 

All Dance & Tumbling Classes begin Aug 30

Registration is for available class openings

Register online or come into the Pavilion 8am-8pm M-S

Sunday 12-6

Register by phone; 502-863-7865

The Pavilion will be closed for 21-29 for annual maintenance 

Register at the Pavilion 

 at the front desk 

by phone 502-863-7865

or on line at

www.gscparks.com

To register online, please call the Pavilion to verify user information: 502-863-7865

Dance Director: Artie Janow, Director                 Assistant Director, Veronice Carpenter,

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Scholarship Information: Only partial scholarships are offered for Dance and Gymnastics. Scholarships applications are available at The Pavilion and must be completed yearly  BEFORE registering for any of our classes. Scholarships do not cover costume fees. Poor class attendance may result in loss of a scholarship.

Class Cancellation Policy: If Scott County Schools are cancelled, we will assess the conditions by Noon. Dance and Tumbling class cancellations or delays will be posted on a text and at prdanceandgym.webs.com. 

P&R Dance & Tumbling Class

Descriptions

All day, times and descriptions subject to change without notice. 

KinderTap & Ballet: ages 5&6, 40 or 45 minute class. Curriculum is designed to introduce basic Ballet, Tap, and Jazz terms, technique and floor work. This covers Barr and center work, movement such as turns and leaps across the floor. Curriculum helps develop small and large motor skills and infuses coordination builders. Spring session also incorporates routine preparation for the Spring Recital. This class will perform in all Spring Dance Recitals. Spring Recital Costume fees due when Spring Fees are paid.

Toddlers, Tiara's, Tutu's and Tumbling ( 4T's): Ages 3&4, 30 minute class. Curriculum is designed to expose this age group to basic floor tumbling ( front rolls, bridges, cartwheels, low balance beam, hand/eye coordination games with bean bags, bubbles, etc,) following 1 and 2 step directions and developing listening skills. The tumbling segment covers the first 5 weeks of class in the fall and spring. The remainder of the session is devoted to creative movement and basic ballet center, movement across the floor and routine preparation for Spring Recital. Beginner ballet terms are introduced to this age level. . This class will perform in all Spring Recitals. Spring Recital Costume fees due when Spring Fees are paid.

Tap, Ballet, and Jazz Classes: Grades 1-5. 50 minute class. A student may take this class for 2 or more years before advancing to a higher level. Curriculum covers Tap, Ballet, Jazz fundamentals and techniques but on a more challenging level. Tap, Ballet, and Jazz center and across the floor work. Leaps and turns are stressed on a more challenging level. Spring session also incorporates routine preparation for the Spring Recital. This class will perform in all Spring Recitals. This class does one routine in the Spring Recitals. Spring Recital Costume fees due when Spring Fees are paid.

Pointe': This class is only available for the Jr. and Sr. Accelerated classes. It is designed for the more serious dance student. Curriculum is designed to strengthen toes, feet, ankles, legs and center core (upper body). Pointe' takes serious practice as well as ballet technique classes. Since students develop at different rates, going on Pointe’ is decided by the Ballet instructor and studio director. It may take several years of this class before a student is ready to actually go on Pointe'. Patience, dedication, and practice are required.  

Hip Hop: Ages 7-10 and ages 11-15: 45 minute class. Hip Hop is street dance culture infused with jazz favor. It has fast paced movements, balance based stunts, turns, and incorporates some Pop and Lock (unusual movements where body movements are isolated, accented, quick pulses, or held). This dance movement is constantly changing and many trends may be combined. The Hip Hop dance trend is loose so everyone can develop their own style and movements. Spring session also incorporates routine preparation for the Spring Recital. This class will perform in all Spring Recitals. This class does one routine in the Spring Recitals.  Spring Recital Costume fees due when Spring Fees are paid.

Mommy and Me KinderGym; ages 2&3, 30 minutes. This is a parent participation class. The Parent will be working with their child the entire class period. This is a fun and constructive class, designed to introduce a child to tumbling. Activities are focused on small and large motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, and basic tumbling (Balance beam, mat skills, songs, parachute, small hand manipulatives, and more). This is a fun class for the parent as well as the student. This class may perform in our Gymnastics Recitals. Participation is optional for 2&3 year olds.

Beginning & 1 years exp Boys Ballet Class: This class introduces young male students to the fundamentals of dance in a nurturing, all-boys classroom setting. Students will develop musicality, coordination, flexibility, physical fitness and ballet vocabulary in a fun setting. This class will perform in our Spring Recitals. Ages 5-8

Tap, Jazz, & Musical Theater; 1-6 grades This is a perfect class for the student who wants to dance but is on a beginner/intermediate level. A student may take this class for 2 or more years before advancing to a higher level. Curriculum covers Tap, Jazz and, Musical Theater basic fundamentals and technique. Class will focus on Jazz center, leaps, turns and across the floor work. . Short Musical Theater Dance routines will be introduced. The Spring session also incorporates one routine preparation for the Spring Recital. This class will perform in all Spring Recitals. Spring Recital Costume fees due when Spring Fees are paid.

Tumbling: Beginner ages: 1st - 5th grade.  50 minute class that teaches beginning tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, as well as drills and conditioning to help master these skills. This class is perfect for school-aged children who have completed KinderGym (6 year olds) or older children who are new to tumbling. This class will perform in the Spring Showcase.  Showcase costumes fees will be required for Spring Showcase.

Tumbling: Intermediate (ages 6+): 50 minute class that teaches intermediate tumbling skills such as round offs, handstands, backbend kick overs, backwalk-overs, falling back into a backbend from the standing position, as well as drills and conditioning to help master these skills. Athletes must have mastered a cartwheel, rolls, and pushing up into the backbend to enroll in this class. 

Prerequisite: Beginner Tumbling.  This class will perform in the Spring Showcase. Showcase costumes fees will be required for Spring Showcase.

Tumbling: Advanced (ages 6+): 50 minute class that teaches advanced tumbling skills such as front walkovers,sequence of skills, back handsprings, etc, as well as drills and conditioning to help master these skills. Athletes must have mastered a handstand, backbend kickover, round off, and be able to fall back into backbend from the standing position to enroll in this class. Prerequisite : Intermediate Tumbling.  This class will perform in the Spring Showcase. Showcase costumes fees will be required for Spring Showcase.

Tumbling Tots KinderGym: (ages 4-6): 30 minute class that teaches beginning tumbling skills, motor skills, coordination, core strength, and listening skills. Children will be expected to work independently in this class without a parent or guardian.  This class will perform in the Spring Showcase.  Showcase costumes fees will be required for Spring Showcase.

PRDG Performing Arts Company (PAC)

NEW Petite PAC.

Ages 6-10. This is the first step into performance and competition for our younger and more experienced dance students. We consider ability, attendance, and overall attitude in their previous classes before sending an invitation to audition. Request to audition will also be considered. The Petite PAC will perform at local events, parades and possibly a competition. They will take classes 2 hours a week with additional rehearsals and workshops on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. 

Jr Performing Arts Company (PAC) Entrance into this class is by audition only. Auditions are by invitation and by request. The Jr. PAC may perform in parades, ballgames, Thriller, and other community events. They will take classes 3 hours a week with additional rehearsals and workshops on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. 

Sr Performing Arts Company (PAC) Entrance to this class is by invitation to audition. Auditions held in summer and by request.

The Jr. PAC may perform in parades, ballgames, Thriller, and other community events.

They will take classes 3 hours a week with additional rehearsals and workshops on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. 

Performing Arts Company (PAC) Requirements

New Petites:

• 2 years of previous dance experience
• ages 6-10
• Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical technique will be taught
• Auditions will be by invitation. Request to audition will be considered on an individual basics.
• Petites classes will meet 2 hours a week
• Rehersals and/or workshops are required the 3rd Saturday of every month.
• Performances will be determined by Director.
• Jr. & Sr. PAC : These classes are designed for student with 4+ (Jr.) and 6-8+ (Sr.) years of dance experience. This program offers a full dance curriculum for the student who wants to excel In Tap, Ballet, Lyrical and Jazz. Hip Hop, Pom Pom, and Musical Theater dance styles may be covered.
• Age and grade level are considered in class placement.
• Lyrical & contemporary dance styles may be introduced at this level.
• The Jr. & Sr. Accelerated Dance Company will have more performance opportunities such as parades, community events, ballgames,
• and recitals.
• These classes meet twice a week for 3 hours total. Plus Saturday workshops, day and times TBA. Additional rehearsal times may be added when needed.
• Practice and strict attendance are mandatory.
• Class and costume fees are higher.
• There are 3 mandatory Saturday workshops throughout the year. More may be added.
• This year a new and deeper ballet curriculum will be introduced.
• The Jr. & Sr. Accelerated student may enroll in the pre-pointe’/pointe’ class.
• Company dance warm-ups (Jackets and Pants) are required. This cost may run from $115 to $125 depending on amount ordered.
• Ballet attire required (black tank leotard, pink tights and ballet shoes).
• Dance bags and journals are required. A NEW company dance bag may be ordered or use one of choice. Dance journal purchase will be the responsibility of the student.
• There may be additional performance attire required as the year progresses. Cost will be kept as minimal as possible.
• Strict class dance attire is required. See attire requirements.

PRDG Accelerated Company Warm-ups & Dance Bags

Accelerated Company Warm-ups: Jackets $80, Pants $35 (prices may fluctuate due to amount ordered)

This includes all logos and name personalization embroidery on left front of jacket.

Dance Bag $33 with PRDG logo: $8 more if personalized

100% Polyester Heavyweight 840 Denier, Fabric with PVC Coating, Large U-shaped Compartment, Zippered Side Pocket, Front Pocket with

Mesh Organizer, Detachable and Adjustable Padded Shoulder Strap, Heavy Duty Metal Hardware, 23" x 12" x 10.5"