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Youth Programs

GYMNASTICS FOR YOUTH
This class focuses on good technique and tumbling routines for beginning and intermediate gymnasts.   Skills are taught on an individual basis beginning with cartwheels, handstands and round-offs, as well as beam and bar skills.  Gymnasts will progress to more advanced skills like walkovers and handsprings as they gain strength, flexibility and coordination.   Children with previous gymnastics skills will continue to be challenged.  Beginners are welcome too! Parents/siblings are encouraged to stay, but class instruction is for paid participants only.

Ages: 5 ½-10 years
Day/Time: Th / 7-7:40pm
Location:  Field House Studio – 1000 S. 220th Street

Cost: 
Resident Discount Fee $86/8 classes
Non Resident Fee $89/8 classes
Instructor: Coaches from The Jungle Gym
Enrollment: 5 min / 12 max
Dates: 1/7-2/25
3/4-4/22
5/6-6/24


TIGER KIDS MARTIAL ARTS

Improve motor skills and coordination while building self-confidence through the use of martial arts and fun games (bag kicking and padded swordsparring)!  Registration for 7-week session includes a T-shirt for first time participants!  Instructor, Mitch Mayberry, is a International Champion and a 8th degree Master Instructor.   (Class for 3-4 year olds may end earlier.)

*Please note:  AAU membership required.  An additional fee of $12 (Payable to AAU) is required at registration.  AAU membership is good for one school year, (September 1st –August 31st).

Ages: 3 and up
Day/Time: W / 4:30-5:10pm—Beginning Class
**Advanced students will receive an additional
15 minutes of instruction from 5:15-5:30
Location: Field House Gym – 1000 S 220th Street
Cost: Resident Discount Fee $66/6 classes
Non Resident Fee $69/6 classes
Instructor:  Mitch Mayberry
Enrollment: 5 min / 20 max
Dates: 1/6-2/10
2/17-3/24
4/14-6/2 Resident Discount Fee $86/Non Resident Fee $89


ACROBATS FOR KIDS
What are Acrobats?  Ever been to the Circus?  We’re the performers who like to do flips and look “flexible”!  Acrobatics are both gymnastics and martial arts in style, perfect for both boys and girls.  Rolls, cartwheels, backbends, handstands and walkovers will be covered in addition to other cool moves.  A routine set to music will be learned in each class for an optional show in June, complete with costume!  Attire:  Bike shorts (no BUCKLES or ZIPPERS), leotards and /or tucked and fitted T-shirts.  Long hair needs to be pulled back in a pony tail.  *No shoes needed!

ACROBATS I—Beginners
Pre-Requisites:  None

Ages: 4 - 7 years
Cost: Resident Discount Fee $72/6 classes
Non Resident Fee $75/6 classes
Day/Time:  W / 5-5:55 pm
Location:       Field House Studio—1000 S. 220th St.

Instructor:     Melanie’s Dance Unlimited Instructors

Enrollment:     4 min / 12 max

Dates:          1/6-2/10\
2/17-3/24

ACROBATS II & III—Beginners
Acrobats II--Pre-Requisites:  None
Acrobats III—Pre-Requisites:  Forwards & backwards rolls, cartwheels, backbends from standing, splits, beginning gymnastics floor passes, and basic dance skills.

Ages: 8 - 12 years
Cost: Resident Discount Fee $53/6 classes
Non Resident Fee $56/6 classes
Day/Time:  W / 4:15-5:00pm
Location: Field House Studio—1000 S. 220th St.
Instructor:  Melanie’s Dance Unlimited Instructors
Enrollment:  4 min / 12 max
Dates: 1/6-2/10
2/17-3/24


KIDS HIP HOP
The most popular urban moves and grooves!  This class is fun, fast paced and will get your heart pumping!  Classes are taught by one of the Leading Hip Hop Divas in the area!  No experience necessary! 

Ages:  1st -5th Grade
Cost:   Resident Discount Fee $46/5 classes
Non Resident Fee $49/5 classes
Day/Time:   M / 5:15-5:45pm
Location: Field House Studio—1000 S. 220th St.
Instructor: 
Melanie’s Dance Unlimited 
Enrollment: 4 min / 12 max

Dates:   
1/4-2/8 (no class 1/18)
2/22-3/22

TEEN HIP HOP
Got MTV?  It’s never too late to learn to dance!  We specialize in older beginning students.  Our teen program is specifically designed with the adolescent in mind.  No tutus—No little kids in the class! Just teenagers that want to dance who had a little interest or opportunity to learn as a child, or quit after just a few basic years of dance education.  We’ll whip you into shape, improve your body-tone and technique and teach you how to dance in the process! No experience necessary!

Ages: 6-10th Grade
Cost:   Resident Discount Fee $46/5 classes
Non Resident Fee $49/5 classes
Day/Time:  M / 5:45-6:15pm
Location: Field House Studio—1000 S. 220th St.
Instructor:  Melanie’s Dance Unlimited

Enrollment:  4 min / 12 max
Dates:  1/4-2/8 (no class 1/18)
2/22-3/22


Beginner Dance 101
These classes are designed for the beginning dancer who wants to be introduced to the world of dance in an easy-learning environment.  We focus on self-esteem as well as grace, posture and beginning body technique in Ballet, Tap & Jazz.  Lots of fun with learning! –Marcus, can you put this blurb in before the TWO dance classes…thanks.

BALLET / JAZZ DANCE
Ballet is the true expression of classical art that provides strength, beauty, posture & grace.  It provides a strong foundation for all other dance forms and give a dancer poise We offer a well-rounded ballet program including stretching, injury prevention, Barre, Center and Across the floor work in Each Weekly Class, Terminology and proper technique are emphasized.  — perfect for the beginning dancer!

Our exciting Jazz / Ballet Combo class incorporates both Classic Technique and cutting-edge moves used in today’s musicals and videos.  Classes include stretch, Center Floor Work, turns & leaps.  Totally Cool, totally New stuff!  Designed for the student who wants to learn the latest moves and Find their Groove.

Girls:  Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Hair Bun (Ballet Skirts Optional)
Boys:  Solid White T-shirt, Solid Color Bike Shorts, Socks, Black Ballet Shoes

Ages:           K-3rd grade
Cost:          
Resident Discount Fee $53/5 classes
Non Resident Fee $56/5 classes
Day/Time:      M / 4-4:45 PM
Location:       Field House Studio—1000 S. 220th St.
Instructor:     Melanie’s Dance Unlimited

Enrollment:    4 min / 12 max
Dates:           1/4-2/8 (no class 1/18)
2/22-3/22

TAP DANCE
Perfect for both Boys and Girls.  Make lots of great noises with your feet in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.  We incorporate rhythm, technique & style into all our tap classes.  No experience required.  Based on the American tap dancing style, using the feet as an instrument.  Learn Rhythm, syncopation and timing! 

Girls:  Leotard, Light Colored Tights, Black Tap Shoes. ponytails (Hot Shorts, Skorts, Capris Optional)
Boys: Solid T-shirt, Solid Color Bike Shorts, Socks, Black Tap Shoes

Ages:  K-3rd grade
Cost:  
Resident Discount Fee $46/5 classes
Non Resident Fee $49/5 classes
Day/Time:  M / 4:45-5:15pm
Location:  Field House Studio—1000 S. 220th St.

Instructor:  Melanie’s Dance Unlimited

Enrollment: 4 min / 12 max
Dates: 1/4-2/8 (no class 1/18)
2/22-3/22

 

 

 
 
 

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