1. art and entertainment
2. dance

DANCE
2014 - 2015 Season
Member of the Cecchetti Council of America
Member of the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters
Member of National Dance Education Organization
Chapter of National Honor Society for Dance Arts
Our
39 th Yea
r
Lake Forest Dance Academy
The Lake Forest Dance Academy is proud to celebrate our 39th year
of providing quality dance programs for all ages!
We offer a variety of classes including Dance Play, Creative Dance, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip
Hop, Tap and Pom. We offer challenging programs designed for the serious dance student.
We also provide classes for children, teens and adults who simply love to dance or just want
to experience the rewards of this artistic discipline.
Everyone and anyone can and should dance!
Live It! • Dance It! • Love It!
Why Choose Lake Forest Dance Academy?
Founded in 1974, Lake Forest Dance Academy is the oldest established dance studio in the area,
with a
long-standing tradition of excellence in all forms of dance, from classical ballet, jazz and tap; to hip
hop, to the
cutting edge of today’s contemporary dance scene!
Did you know that LFDA is the only local studio that…
• offers induction into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts
• offers a complete certification in the Cecchetti Method of Ballet
• provides you with the most cost-effective, comprehensive dance program available
• has concerts, competitions and recitals of all levels of dance including 11 highly
accomplished performance companies
We are proud of our highly educated and trained faculty
dedicated to total student development.
Did you know that LFDA faculty members include…
• graduates with Masters degrees from the University of Michigan and Tisch School of the Arts, New York
University; undergraduate degrees from Northwestern University, Barat College, University of Wisconsin,
Columbia College, Sarah Lawrence College and other top university dance programs
• graduates of London’s Royal Academy of Dance, the Kirov Academy of Ballet and Ballet Theatre of St.
Petersburg Conservatoire; a former American Ballet Theatre soloist, Radio City Music Hall Rockette and past
members of Gus Giordano Company, Joel Hall Dancers, River North, Luna Negra and Thodos & Dancers
• certified members of the National Dance Education Organization, National Honor Society for Dance Arts, Chicago
National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Masters of America and the Cecchetti Council of America. We
have the only local teachers to hold the highest level Teaching Certificate awarded in the Cecchetti method!
• members active in the regional and national dance convention circuit as judges and guest faculty and the
rehearsal director for the acclaimed Chicago Tap Theatre
• adjunct faculty members of Lake Forest College, Carthage College and Northwestern University
Choose Lake Forest Dance Academy.
For more information, please contact Director Sandy Ragsdale, 847-810-3948
2
Photos courtesy of Kathleen Weinstein Photography® and Kelly Stachura Photograpy©
Registration Dates:
Returning Student Registration:
Wednesday, July 9 - Wednesday, July 23, 2014
New Resident Registration:
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
New Non Resident registration:
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Second Session Resident Registration:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Second Session Non Resident Registration:
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Dates to Remember
First Day of Regular Classes:
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
No Attendance Day:
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thanksgiving Break: NO CLASSES
Tuesday, November 18 - Saturday, November 29, 2014
Observation Week:
Saturday, December 13 - Friday, December 19, 2014
Winter Break: NO CLASSES
Saturday, December 20, 2014 - Saturday, January 3, 2015
Spring Break: NO CLASSES
Saturday, March 28 - Monday, April 6, 2015
Photo Day:
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Last Day of Regular Classes:
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Dance Parties Create Special Memories!
Book Your Dance Birthday Party Today!
Let your birthday child and friends
experience the magic of dance!
The party will be filled with music, theater, dance, movement
games and stories all pertaining
to the theme of your choice. Some
themes are The Nutcracker (a
favorite in December!), Sleeping
Beauty, Swan Lake, Coppelia, The
Magic Toy Shop, The Little Mermaid; Broadway shows like High School
Musical; and other popular kid shows! The simple favorite Dancing
Fun and Games is always a hit. For children 8 years and up, we also
have a Hip Hop Happening party! You invite the guests and we will
provide the fun! Contact Sandy Ragsdale at 847-810-3948 for more
information, availability and fees.
AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES:
Auditions for 2015-2016 Performance Companies &
Pom Force Team Tryouts:
Friday, May 28 - Saturday, May 29, 2015
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
Holiday Extrava-Dance-A:
Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Company Benefit “Passion to Dance” Performance:
March 2015
PreSchool Recitals & Photo Day:
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - Dress Rehearsal & Photos
Sunday, May 3, 2015 - Recital
Mandatory Recital Rehearsals:
Saturday, May 9 - Friday, May 15, 2015*
*A detailed schedule will be published with the recital material by
mid-March. Keep this entire week open!
Spring Recital Weekend:
Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17, 2015*
*A detailed schedule will be published with the recital material by
mid-March. Keep this entire week open!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Company Cares Workshop:
Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Master Class:
Sunday, January 18, 2015
PRESCHOOL Workshops:
Explore the enchanting world of dance! These delightful workshops will
bring to life the story and characters of favorite dance stories. Learning
dance skills and technique, developing creative and imaginative
expression and working on associated arts and crafts projects will be
part of each workshop. Choreography, music, books and video will be
used to enhance the experience.
Please PACK A LUNCH! An
informal performance will be given
at the end of the workshop!
One Day Workshops:
Dancing with Isabelle
Please bring a doll!
Monday, October 13, 2014
Code # 34650
Frozen Dancing
Monday, January 19,
2015
Code # 34651
3
Dance Academy Half Year Classes
HALF YEAR CLASS Fee Structure
Session I: Preschool and Adult Classes
September 2, 2014 - December 19, 2014
Session II: January 5 - May 3, 2015
Sign up with the Winter Brochure
PROGRAM FEES are paid PER STUDENT for each session. See class schedule insert+ for
fees. Recital fee of $35 may apply on the second session.
PreSchool Academy Classes
Lake Forest Dance Academy is a member of the National Dance Education
Organization and as such employs and implements the sets of standards
developed by the organization. These standards provide a continuum of learning
and teaching dance for infants through professionals. The Standards for Dance
in Early Childhood are based on neurological development, motor development,
social development, and cognitive development as well as artistic learning. We
base our program for infants through six years of age on these guidelines of
what children should know and be able to do in the arts-making processes of
performing, responding to and interconnecting dance.
Our program follows the belief that dance can and should play in the development
and learning of young children; that all children have a right to enjoy dance and
that they will receive numerous benefits from participation in dance education.
We use a conceptual approach to dance curriculum and instruction; we don’t just
teach steps and routines. We educate children in the use of their body, moving
through space and time with energy, to explore and discover; to create and to
share. This facilitates the learning process, as the child connects linguistic,
kinesthetic, spatial, temporal, and energetic concepts in action and idea.
We hope that you join us in our Happy Dancing!
Baby Dance is a unique class that focuses on appropriate movement for building babies’ bodies
and brains. Dancing with your baby to a wide variety of music, you will learn how movement
enriches a child’s cognitive and physical development. These exercises layer learning with
appealing rhythm, melody, touch and movement to establish strong neural networks early on in a
child’s life, all through the bonding agent of play. Nannies and daycare givers as well as moms and
dads are always welcome.
Dance Play is interactive movement, dance games and wonderful music making this a perfect
introduction to dance class. Favorite songs, colorful scarves, huggable teddy bears...join us and
experience the pure joy of movement! Nannies and daycare givers as well as moms and dads are
always welcome; adult companions are required.
Class Attire: 4
Comfortable clothes, Bare feet, Hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
PreSchool Academy Classes
Our Fall sessions of Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, Modern and Tap will perform in an informal
showing on the last day of classes in December. Registration for the winter/spring classes
will be in December. Watch for the schedule in the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Winter
/ Spring Program Guide. PreSchool Academy winter / spring classes culminate in a spring
recital on stage and in beautiful costumes on May 3, 2015!
Creative Dance I Captivates your child and his/her love of movement in a wonderful exploratory
dance course. It is the perfect transition class from Dance Play to the 45 minute Creative Dance II
and a great foundation for further movement training whether it is dance or sports.
Creative Dance II introduces the basic elements of movement: time, space, energy, relationships
and the coordination of our bodies. Locomotor and rhythmic skills are taught with an approach that
emphasizes the child’s natural creativity. Fun props and stories are used!
Class Attire: Comfortable clothes, Bare feet, Hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
Pre-Ballet I introduces beginning ballet steps and positions. French terminology,
rhythmic skills, creative concepts and short dance sequences combined with lots of
hopping, skipping and galloping make this class the perfect fit for your active child
and his/her love of music and movement.
Pre-Ballet II builds upon the basic ballet steps and positions introduced in PreBallet I. French terminology is also introduced. This class is the one for active
kindergarteners who love music and movement. (Pre-Ballet I is not a prerequisite).
Pre-Ballet w/ Modern are combination classes which teach both
PreBallet steps and positions and Creative concepts thru basic
modern dance skills. For the creative spirit!
Pre-Ballet w/ Tap are combination classes
which teach both Pre-Ballet steps and
positions and beginning Tap skills. Let
your dancers make music and rhythm with
their feet!
Pre-Hip Hop is the class for your child who loves music videos and
can’t stop moving to the beat! They will learn the most basic
elements such as posture, rhythm and isolation in this high
energy and fun introduction to the hip hop genre.
Pre-Tap is an introductory tap class which is just the venue
for every child who loves to tap their toes and make music
come alive! They will also begin to understand timing and
rhythm. Coordination of mind and body is developed through
familiar nursery rhymes and fun sound games.
Class Attire: Hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
Pre-Ballet
Solid pink leotard, Pink tights, Pink
ballet slippers
Pre-Ballet w/ Modern Same as above with convertible tights
Pre-Ballet w/Tap
Same as above with black tap shoes
Pre-Hip Hop
Comfortable clothes and black
athlectic shoes
Boys - Solid white shirt/ black
sweatpants, Black ballet and/or tap shoes Pre-Tap Same as above with Black tap shoes
(Please no laces: replace with elastic tap ties or velcro.)
5
Adult Academy Classes
Our Adult program offers classes suited to the beginner wanting to explore
the world of movement as well as the experienced dancer wanting to get back
into class. Our instructors teach flexible material suited to the needs and
abilities of the participants. Everyone can and should dance!
Adult Ballet Stretch: Stretching is vital to muscular wellness. It increases circulation,
eliminates toxins and enhances flexibility, strength and balance. Use of breath and isolated
stretching exercises allows the body to restore overall wellness. Ballet floor barre work is
perfect! GET BACK TO THE BASICS AND SIMPLY STRETCH !
BeMoved® is the highly acclaimed new dance fitness experience for adults of all ages
and skill levels. Each week focuses on a different musical genre such as Bollywood, Gospel
Pop, Swing, Latin and Disco. The easy to follow warm up flows into fun and engaging dance
combinations sure to inspire anyone from first time dancers to professionals. BeMoved®
inspires participants to embrace dance as a lifelong path to health, joy and fulfillment.
Belly Dance Beginning: In this class students will learn the ancient art of Raks
Sharki (dance of the east). Beginning steps and combinations as well as common musical
rhythms will be taught. There will also be instruction in veil and Saidi cane work.
Belly Dance Continuing: In this class students will learn the ancient art of Raks
Sharki (dance of the east). Intermediate steps and combinations as well as common
musical rhythms will be taught. There will also be instruction on finger cymbals, veil,
Saidi cane, Isis wings and gypsy skirt work.
Salsa Sizzle: Want to shimmy and shake? Want to learn sultry moves? In salsa students will
learn classic and modern shine work, rhythmic timing to latin music, and dynamic ways to fuse their own
style and personality into the dance. Students will work with genres Salsa romantica, Salsa Dura, and Latin
Jazz all based on New York on 2 movement.
Interested in Adult Ballet, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop or Tap?
Call 847-810-3948 to inquire about opportunities.
Irish Dance Academy Classes
From beginner to champ, students are instructed in a nurturing and caring environment. Our choreography focuses on
form and technique as well as stamina and flexibility. Students are never required to compete but all are given the opportunity.
Intro to Irish Dance: is offered to preschool students who are taking Irish dance for the first time! Dancers will learn
basic skills and beginner dances such as the traditional Irish Jig. (Dancers are not required to purchase shoes or socks yet)
Beginner 1 Irish Dance: is offered to students ages 7 and up. New dancers will begin with the basics. Dancers who
have been dancing for at least 1 year will learn more difficult dances and can begin competing in competitions!
Attire: Dancers are required to have Irish dance soft shoes and socks.
Advanced Beginner/Novice Irish Dance: is offered to students who have been dancing for at least 3 years.
Dancers will learn both soft and hard shoe dances and compete in competitions.
Attire: Dancers are required to have soft AND hard shoes.
Open/PC/Champ Irish Dance: This class is offered to the most advanced dancers who have been dancing for 5+
years. Dancers compete at higher levels and wear solo dresses.
6
Dance Academy Full Year Program
As a member of the National Dance Education Organization, Lake Forest
Dance Academy embraces the Professional Teaching Standards of Dance
in the Arts including the mastery of dance content, skills and knowledge in
relationship to education and community and the implementation of reflective
practice. Our curriculum is based on a creative, conceptual approach which
develops the joy and passion of dancing as it connects linguistic, kinesthetic
and spatial concepts in the teaching and learning of technical skills and
choreography.
Annual Spring Recital May 15-17, 2015
Dancers who have regularly attended classes and wish to perform are eligible
for the recital and will be given the opportunity to dance on stage for family and
friends! We will be at Lake Forest High School’s Raymond Moore Auditorium the
weekend of May 15-17, 2015. Mark your 2015 calendars now for this exciting
culmination to our dance season! During the week prior to the recital,
all students will be required to attend extra rehearsals.
Participation in the recital is assumed and recital fees to offset the cost of
costumes, theater rental, technical crew and additional staffing will be assessed
at the time of registration. A full refund of these fees will be given only if the
Dance Academy is notified in writing of the non-participation of a student prior
to November 1. Tickets for the recital will be available on-line in
late March 2015.
ANIDA SEDALA MEMORIAL MERIT AWARD
Lake Forest Dance Academy established this award in
honor of Anida Sedala (1927-2001), former Director of the
Academy (1974 -1995). Anida moved to the United States
from Nokia, Finland in 1949, opened a ballet studio in Lake
Forest and was on the faculty of the Gus Giordano Dance
Center in Evanston for over 30 years. Anida was founder and
Artistic Director of Lake Shore Dance Theatre and a devoted
advocate of the Cecchetti Method of classical ballet. In 1956
Anida and her sister Pirkko founded the Cecchetti Council
of America’s Midwest Committee. Anida coached many teachers and became a
nationally recognized Cecchetti Method adjudicator. The recipient of this award is
a Cecchetti student exhibiting dedication, potential and love of dance. The annual
award consists of tuition for one ballet class for one
full season (September-May).
Eleanor Asma
2014 Anida Sedala Memorial
12th Annual Merit Award Recipient
FULL-YEAR CLASS FEE
STRUCTURE
Session:
Recital Classes
September 2, 2014 - May 17, 2015
PROGRAM FEES are paid PER STUDENT for each class. See class schedule insert for fees. A fee of $65 for each
Recital Class will be applied to your first payment. No
Recital Fee for Pointe I, Pointe II, Strength Conditioning for
Dancers and Choreography.
1st Payment:
50 % of the Total Fee will be due at the time of
registration.
2nd Payment:
All transfers, drops and / or additions need to be
completed by November 1, 2014 at which time the 2nd
payment will be determined, bills will be mailed and the
balance due by December 1, 2014. A discount of your
total fee will be applied to your 2nd payment bill based
on the following scale:
Two Classes10%
Three Classes20%
Four Classes25%
Five or More Classes 30%
Raising the Barre AWARD
Morgan Cohen
2014 Raising the Barre
7th Annual Award Recipient
This award is presented to the dance student who has shown extraordinary
leadership and dedication to Lake Forest Dance Academy as well as
technical achievement and performance skills in multiple dance disciplines
including Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Tap. Nominated by the entire faculty
and Directors, this award consists of tuition for one dance class for one full
season (September – May).
Outstanding Achievement
The Modern dancer must understand and incorporate the use of time,
In Modern Dance Award
space, energy and relationships in all aspects of performance. Highly developed skills in creative improvisation and strong versatile technique are
looked for in determining nominations for this award. It is an exceptional
Deanne Hoaglund
dancer who will receive this award. This award consists of tuition for one 2014 Outstanding Achievement in Modern
modern dance class for one full season (September-May).
2nd Annual Award Recipient
7
Ballet Academy Classes
Our ballet program is a carefully designed curriculum that takes the student from
Introductory (Ballet Standards A & B) through Intermediate and Advanced levels of
instruction. Our school also offers Graded Cecchetti Ballet Method Classes as well as
Contemporary Ballet classes. All ballet classes are designed to endow the human body
with all of the qualities essential to dance: balance, poise, strength and flexibility. Training
in ballet is necessary to improve development in all dance forms. French terminology,
alignment, control and coordination are stressed throughout every level offered.
Lake Forest Dance Academy will again host the Cecchetti Council of
America Midwest Committee Winter Workshop in February 2015. Chicago
area Master teachers and National guest artists will give Cecchetti graded
Ballet classes as well as classes in other dance disciplines. Don’t miss this
exciting event! Watch for details!
Cecchetti I through Cecchetti V Cecchetti classes give the student a firm foundation in classical ballet
technique, language and theory as well as offer opportunity for certification by the Cecchetti Council of America. The Cecchetti syllabus develops strong classical lines, solid anatomical placement, as well as beautiful jumps,
leaps and beats. The Cecchetti Method of Ballet is endorsed by Lake Forest Dance Academy because of its
careful regard for the laws of anatomy, its teaching of movement theory and the foundation it can provide for all
styles of dance. Once the Graded syllabus has been accomplished, those students wishing to be certified (with
the instructor’s approval) may take the examination. Chicago area exams are held in early winter and spring.
Examination is entirely optional and will incur added fees. Examination and certification is not mandatory for
advancement in Cecchetti classes.
Ballet Standards A is an introductory ballet class for 6&7 year old boys and girls. Students learn ballet
terminology and placement as they develop poise and musicality. Classical ballet is introduced in a fun and
creative environment.
Ballet Standards B is a classical ballet class for 7&8 year old boys and girls. Students learn proper
placement and French terminology at the barre and in the center. Good posture, poise and musicality
are emphasized within a fun and creative environment based on the Cecchetti Ballet Syllabus.
Ballet I covers the basic fundamentals of classical ballet and is a good beginning level for
the 8 year old and up. Balanced exercises at the barre and center are introduced to gain
strength, good posture, placement and discipline. French terminology, correct body alignment
and proper technique are emphasized as well as introduction to turns leaps, skips and jumps
across the floor.
Ballet I-C is a continuation of Ballet I with greater emphasis on the student’s
development and coordination and execution of steps and combinations of steps.
Good posture and alignment become more established, barre and center work
continue to develop the student’s technique, strength and flexibility. Basic body
positions, turns and free movements crossing the floor continue to challenge the
beginning ballet student.
Ballet II includes all barre and center work from Ballet I & Ballet I-C with increased speed
and execution of proper technique of steps and combinations of movements. Coordination
of arms with legs and feet, as well as greater emphasis on turns and combinations of
movements across the floor are introduced at this advanced beginner level.
8
Ballet II-C continues the study of Ballet II with more concentration on
pirouettes, turns, adage and allegro and combinations of movements.
Coordination of arms with movement of legs, feet and head
positions, are emphasized as well as the continued
development of speed, execution of proper technique and
control musicality, poise and grace.
Ballet III is an intermediate class with longer combinations, greater variance of tempo and an
introduction to beats, and multiple turns. Placement, alignment and previous technique needs to be well
established in order to accomplish work at this level. Most students spend at least 3 years at this level.
Ballet III-C continues the study of Ballet III. For serious dancers wishing to pursue pointe work, twice
weekly classes are required for this level and above. Students taking two ballet classes at this level are
eligible for added Pre-Pointe classes at the discretion of the teacher.
Ballet IV is an advanced intermediate class which continues the study of classical ballet including barre,
center, adagio, petite allegro and grande allegro. Students on pointe must commit to a minimum of two
ballet classes weekly and register for Pointe I.
Ballet IV/ V is an advanced ballet class with more difficult barre and center work exercises. Barre and
center combinations increase in length and vary in tempi. Adagio and allegro become more intricate and
gain momentum. Multiple turns and various leaps, jumps, and combinations continue to challenge the
advanced dancer. Grande allegro and pointe work are included at this level as well.
Ballet V is an advanced class which continues the study of classical ballet including barre, center,
adagio, petite allegro and grande allegro. Students on pointe must commit to a minimum of two ballet
classes weekly and register for Pointe II.
Pre-Pointe is a supplemental class for serious students who wish to pursue point work. Students must
be concurrently registered in Ballet III and a second ballet class.
Pointe I is a supplemental class for serious students who have been approved for pointe work by their
teacher and who want to take classical ballet to the next level. Students must be concurrently registered in
Ballet IV and a second ballet class.
Pointe II is a supplemental class for serious students who have been approved for pointe work by their
teacher and who want to take classical ballet to the next level. Students must be concurrently registered in
Ballet V and a second ballet class
Teen Ballet I covers the same basic fundamentals of classical ballet as Ballet I, but is geared towards
the older dancer who may progress a bit faster and may include the continued syllabus Ballet I-C. The
teachers of this level are careful to teach the basics and keep the students interest by varying steps and
music.
Teen/Adult Ballet II covers the same barre and center work as Ballet II and II-C , but is geared for
the older dancer who may be able to progress a bit faster. Turns and combinations are explored with a
concentration on transitional steps and reinforcement of poise, grace and proper placement.
Class Attire: Solid black leotard, Pink tights (no shimmer), Pink
ballet slippers Please note: Short dance skirts
may be worn only at the discretion of the teacher. Hair is to be worn in buns for all ballet classes.
Boys - Solid white shirt/ black sweatpants, Black
ballet shoes.
“The recital was a wonderful program
-- sophisticated, edgy, and fun. It was
a terrific combination of dances and
music. Thank you!”
- Elise
9
Jazz Academy Classes
Our academy jazz classes blend the technical styles of ballet and modern; while teaching
principles of correct placement, line and movement quality in an upbeat, ever moving
environment. Jazz dance showcases individual style, and originality, unique movements,
fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Various music styles will be used in our energetic
and fun classes.
Intro to Jazz is designed to transition the child from PreSchool Dance to the Graded Levels. This
class will challenge the child who has studied on a pre-school level while also serving to introduce
beginning students to the jazz dance form.
Jazz I provides a strong technical foundation while exploring rhythm and movement dynamics
through energetic exercises and choreography.
Jazz II syllabus provides a deeper understanding of jazz technique including a focus on pirouettes
in various styles. Strength is enhanced through leaps, jumps and core work.
Jazz III is the stepping stone for more advanced jazz and contemporary work. It further explores
jazz technique and introduces the contemporary/lyrical style into the exercises and choreography.
Concurrent registration in a Ballet class is
required at this level and above.
Jazz IV consists of intermediate jazz and
contemporary/lyrical work. This is a 1 1/2 hour class
which presents material at a challenging pace.
Jazz V consists of advanced jazz and contemporary/
lyrical work. This 1 1/2 hour class focuses on more
complex floorwork and leaps and turns in various
combinations. This level demands a mature approach
to the understanding of movement.
Teen Jazz I classes are designed for older students
with little or no dance background who would like to
begin the study of jazz dance.
Teen/Adult Jazz II offers continued jazz dance study
in a professional environment focusing on leaps and
turns. This is a great class for adults interested in a
basic jazz dance class.
Teen/Adult Jazz III offers intermediate jazz for
teen and adult dancers.
Teen/Adult Latin Jazz Combine the solid skills
and technique of Jazz dance and the sizzle
of Latin Jazz and you’ve got a great class
with trendy music and fun routines. This is a
perfect class for trying out new dance forms or
brushing up on your moves.
Class Attire:
Solid color leotard, Tan tights
(no shimmer), Tan jazz shoes
Black jazz pants may be worn
at the discretion of the teacher.
Hair is to be worn in bun or
ponytail.
Boys- Solid white shirt/
black sweatpants, Black jazz
shoes.
10
Pom Academy Classes
Our Poms program is an amazing energetic one which teaches the fundamental skills and
components of pom. The skills students learn will prepare them for auditioning for their
school pom team as well as other team.
Pom I lays the foundation upon which the tricks will be learned. We focus on core strength,
stretching and strengthening the muscles along with basics of our jazz syllabus.
Pom II classes are designed to teach, learn and achieve all the different basic level
tricks from turns, to unique jumps and leaps. We will add difficulty by adding multiple
turns and different preparations for jumps.
Pom III is where the dancers learn to unify as a team and look as one crisp
dancer. We increase the difficulty of the jumps by adding switches and
turns; require having a clean single pirouette on both right and left sides.
Pom IV is an advance class by placement only.
Class Attire:
Solid color leotard, Tan tights (no shimmer),
Tan jazz shoes, Black jazz pants may be worn at the discretion of the teacher.
Hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
Supplemental Academy Classes
Jazz Jumps and Turns classes build on the skills learned in our Jazz and Poms technique
classes with a specific focus on turns, leaps and jumps. The first portion of class will be
dedicated to stretching, conditioning and technique while the second half will focus on
improving turning and jumping skills.
Jumps and Turns I is an extension of our Jazz II and Poms III syllabi and is available to students
by teacher recommendation. We will continue to work on flexibility, strength and tricks.
Jumps and Turns II is an extension of our level III Jazz syllabus. Here dancers continue to move
forward with layering multiple tricks in fast combinations.
Jumps and Turns III is an extension of our level IV Jazz syllabus. Dancers will continue to grow with
rapid moving combinations filled with direction changes, level changes, multilple turns and leaps.
Jumps and Turns IV is an advanced skills class.
Strength & Conditioning for Dancers will focus on toning opposing muscle groups to
complement and enhance technical dance skills. These classes will promote injury prevention,
endurance and muscle strength through the use of resistant bands and other training equipment.
Class Attire:
Solid color leotard, Tan tights (no shimmer), Tan jazz shoes
Black jazz pants may be worn at the discretion of the teacher.
Hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
Boys - solid white shirt, black sweatpants, tennis shoes
Choreography
This class is designed to get your creativity flowing! You will learn different techniques
and concepts to help put your own ideas into motion. With these skills you will develop,
create and perform your very own work.
11
Hip Hop Academy Classes
Hip Hop dance over a short span of time has dominated popular and dance culture through
mediums such as music videos, television shows and the internet. Hip hop classes teach
the techniques needed to master such movement styles as popping, locking, breakdancing,
freestyle and other dance forms associated with the popular music and performance artists of
today. Class will consist of a warm-up, technical exercises to increase strength and isolation and
choreographed combinations to improve style and performance quality. Intertwined into each
class is also an improved knowledge of hip hop history, musicality, body awareness, athleticism
and the family values of what is real hip hop culture.
Intro to Hip Hop is designed for young boys and girls, age 6-8, to begin the discovery of the most basic
elements of hip hop such as posture and isolation in an educationally fun atmosphere.
Hip Hop I provides boys and girls with a basic understanding of the foundational movements and
concepts associated with hip hop dance. Students will learn appropriate posturing, movement, and style
through center exercises and choreography.
Hip Hop II provides a continuing understanding of hip hop technique with a greater emphasis on concepts
such as musicality, fluidity, and sharpness of movement. Warm-ups, exercises, and choreography
increase in difficulty and complexity to work dancers physically as well as mentally.
Hip Hop III increases the dancer’s technical ability through exploring various styles of hip hop movement
and applying them to longer more complex choreography. An increased knowledge of musicality as
well as an understanding of subtlety and dynamic variation is emphasized to increase abilities in a
performance setting.
Hip Hop IV consists of intermediate hip hop movement and a greater vocabulary of dance steps.
Strength and precision are increased through more difficult floor and coordination exercises, as well as
longer combinations to increase dancers’ abilities in learning and maintaining choreography.
Hip Hop V is an advanced level course designed to challenge experienced hip hop dancers at a
fast pace. Difficulty is increased through more powerful floor work, intricate choreography, longer
combinations and improvisation. Hip Hop V strongly emphasizes the concept of teamwork and precision
needed to perform with a mature group of dancers.
Teen Hip Hop I classes are designed for older students who have little or no previous dance experience
and wish begin studying hip hop dance at a comfortably challenging pace.
Teen/Adult Hip Hop II classes are designed for older students and adults who have little experience and
wish to study hip hop dance at a comfortably challenging pace.
Class Attire:
Comfortable clothing (athletic wear) , Black Athletic Shoe **No jeans, skirts or jeggings** Your teacher may request leotards, tights and / or dance shoes.
Hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
12
Tap Academy Classes
Tap dance is an upbeat form of American dance that was influenced greatly by African
rhythms and Irish dance styles. It is characterized by using tap shoes and the floor as a
percussive instrument. Our tap program focuses on principles of rhythm, musicality, tap
history, and performance quality. Instructors have a variety of tap expertise and will lead
students in tap technique through traditional and current tap steps and styles. Students will
explore the dance and performance aspects of broadway tap, the musical side of rhythm tap
and everything in between.
Intro to Tap provides a technical foundation for the beginning tap dancer with a focus on the sounds
that make up various tap steps. Students will develop an understanding of rhythm and musical skills.
They will learn basic tap steps such as shuffles, flaps and paradiddles through a variety of center,
across the floor exercises and choreographed combinations.
Tap I will give students a basic vocabulary of tap steps and terminology. They will begin to explore
music theory and the history behind steps and dances they learn in class. Through a variety of
combinations they will work on principles of timing and technique.
Tap II will continue to explore intermediate variations of previously learned material, and begin to
work on a variety of turning steps and time steps. Students will learn to count tap steps and continue
to work concepts of musicality.
Tap III will give students a greater understanding of music theory with an emphasis on dynamic
qualities such as polyrhythm, tempo, shading and time signature. Focus on more advanced
movement and vocabulary, as well as concepts of improvisation will be
explored at this level of study.
Tap IV students will continue to work on more advanced
tap technique by applying principles of clarity, speed and
rhythm. More complicated variations of previously learned
skills will be developed, challenging students with a variety
of pullback and wing variations, as well as traditional
dances dating back to the 1930’s.
Tap V is designed for the advanced tapper who has a
clear understanding of musicality and movement based tap
skills. Students will combine tap steps into more advanced
rhythmic patterns and adapt choreography to a variety of
styles while giving respect to clarity, speed and precision of
sound. Students will also have the opportunity to explore teaching and
choreographic skills.
Teen Tap I classes are designed for older students with little or no
dance background who would like to begin the study of Tap dance.
Teen/Adult Tap II will explore beginning/ intermediate variations of
material, and begin to work on a variety of turning steps and time
steps. Students will learn to count tap steps and continue to work
concepts of musicality. A perfect class for adults with limited tap
experience.
Class Attire:
Solid black leotard, Tan tights (no shimmer),
Black tap shoes, (level II & up Black Tap Oxford) Hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
Boys - Solid white shirt/ black sweatpants,
Black tap shoes.
13
Modern Academy Classes
Modern dance is the exploration of the basic elements of dance: time, space, energy,
relationships and the coordination of our bodies. It builds on the student’s natural creativity
to develop an understanding of the essence of all dance forms. Strong technique, strength,
flexibility, and nurturing the love of dance is the goal of our modern dance program. Styles
taught include: Martha Graham, Horton, Cunningham, Humphrey-Limon and Release
techniques as well as the Arve and GAGA techniques.
Intro to Modern is designed to transition the child from PreSchool Dance to the Graded Levels.
This class will challenge the child who has studied on a pre-school level while also serving to
introduce beginning students to the modern dance form.
Modern I introduces the basics of modern dance and encourages
creative study through improvisation techniques.
Modern II deepens skills and choreographic understanding while
focusing on pirouettes in various forms as well as strengthening
through core work, jumps and leaps.
Modern III focuses on technique and is the stepping stone for more
advanced modern work. Concurrent registration in a ballet class is required at
this level and above.
Modern IV consists of intermediate modern technique. This is an extended time class
which presents material at a challenging pace.
Modern V consists of advanced modern technique. This class demands a mature
approach to the understanding of movement and the principles of choreography.
Teen Modern I classes are designed for older students with little or no dance
background who would like to begin the study of modern dance.
Teen/Adult Modern II level classes provide the opportunity to study the basic modern dance
techniques and concepts in a professional environment. This is a faster moving class which is
the perfect course for adults as well as older teens.
Class Attire: Solid black leotard, Black convertible
footless or stirrup tights (no shimmer),
Bare feet. Black leggings or capris may
be worn for class. Hair is to be worn in
bun or ponytail.
Boys - Solid white shirt/ black
sweatpants, bare feet.
14
Performance Groups
The award winning dancers of LFDA’s Performance Companies have been locally and
nationally recognized for their dedication and passion to the art of dance. The companies
are designed to give dancers an opportunity to take their training to the next level, gain
performance experience and share their talent with
See
their community. Members perform choreography
from highly accredited directors and guest artists
LFDA website for
while gaining invaluable friendships and selfCompany Rosters!
esteem. Auditions for these groups are held
annually in May and are open to all students
wanting to share their love of dance.
Prelude Dance Theatre
“A performing company designed to prepare aspiring dancers for the next
level of performances.”
Prelude Dance Theatre (PDT) was formed in 2001 to give dancers an
opportunity to enhance their training and gain performance experience as
well as share their talent with the community. PDT performs choreography
in various techniques including ballet, jazz and modern.
Directors: Kim Fletcher-Stibal, Valerie Gonzalez, Hilliary Vaccarello and
Kristy White
Euphony Tap Ensemble
“A tap dance company that is pleasing to the eyes and ears.”
Euphony Tap Ensemble (ETE) was formed in 2003. ETE is designed to
give tappers an opportunity to enhance their training and gain performance
experience as well as share their talent with the community.
Director: Jenna Jozefowski
Hip Hop Evolution
“Hip hop, the dance of the streets, is always evolving.”
Hip Hop Evolution (HHE) was formed in 2010. HHE is designed to give
dancers an opportunity to explore varying styles of hip hop movement while
building confidence, strength and rhythmic precision. Directors: Richard Ashworth and Denita Inez
Pom Force Dance Team
LFDA Pom Force was formed in 2012. Pom Force was designed to give
students ages 10-15 an opportunity to enhance their pom and dance
skills while gaining performance experience and sharing their talent
with the community. Skills studied will include jumps, turns, kick-line,
synchronization and precision. Pom Force will perform in LFDA’s annual
recital along with additional performances throughout the year.
Coach: Kristy White
15
Lake Forest Dance Academy Faculty 2014-2015
SANDY GOETZ RAGSDALE (Director)
began her early dance training with Anida Sedala,
former Lake Forest Dance Academy Director, and with
Gus Giordano. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in
Dance from Sarah Lawrence College and her Master
of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Michigan.
She was on the faculty of the University of Michigan’s
Dance Department for two years. She has performed,
taught and choreographed in Paris, France, Geneva,
Switzerland and New York City as well as in the
Chicago area. Sandy choreographs for CenterStage
in Lake Forest and Lake Forest High School. She is past President of the Lake
Shore Chapter of the Sacred Dance Guild of America. Sandy holds her Associate IV
Teaching certificate from the Cecchetti Council of America and is a member of the
National Dance Education Organization and National Dance Honor’s Society. She
is an Adjunct Professor of Dance in the Theater Department of Lake Forest College.
This will be Sandy’s thirty first year teaching for Lake Forest Dance Academy and her
18th year as the Director of the dance program. She has been sharing her passion
for dance for 50 years in our community!
Dance Academy Staff
RICHARD “Fusion” ASHWORTH began dancing
at the age of two, receiving most of his training at the Legein
Dance Academy of Performing Arts and conventions around
the New England Area. Richard attended the University of
New York in Buffalo receiving a BFA in Dance in June 2007.
During his time at UB, Richard performed and choreographed
for the university’s Zodiaque Dance Company (Director Tom
Ralabate) as well as the Zodiaque Studio Ensemble and
Young Choreographers Showcases. Richard has apprenticed for the Lehrerdance
Company (Director Jon Lehrer); is a guest principle of the Configurations Dance
Theatre (Director Joseph Cipolla) and performs with the Pick of the Crop Dance
Company (Director Elaine Gardner). He has also established himself as a teacher,
joining the faculty of several dance education organizations including Dance Masters
of America and the Interdanza Organization of Mexico. Richard also participates
in international hip hop battles and has professionally busked (street performed) on
street corners around the world. He is an eight time winner of Buffalo’s, NY’s Battle
at Buffalo and has received acclaim in Western New York as a Hip Hop and Funk
Styles dancer, teacher and historian. He currently resides in Chicago and is the
Rehearsal Director of Chicago Tap Theatre. Richard will be teaching at LFDA for his
sixth year and will be directing Hip Hop Evolution for the 2014-2015 season.
MILANA ASTORINO graduated from National Louis
University with a BA in Sports Management/Exercise Science.
She received her exercise group instruction and personal
training certification from American Council on Exercise. She
is a certified Zumba instructor and engages herself in dance/
fitness workshops to keep up with the latest changes and
innovations. She currently teaches fitness dance classes for all
ages; and is a training coach for individuals including dancers
and athletes.
HOLLY CURTIS grew up in New York City with a love for
dance. Holly graduated from Northwestern University with a BS
in Psychology. She competed on the NU Gymnastics team and
was a Big 10 Cheerleader. Holly is the former Dance Director
for the Libertyville Park District and is currently teaching Zumba
Dance Fitness for The City of Highland Park & Deerfield and
Restorative Stretching/Yogalates for the City of Lake Forest
Fitness Center. She holds her Cecchetti Council of America
Grade I Teacher’s Certificate. Currently, Holly is our Birthday Party Guru as well as
teaching in our Toddler and Preschool programs. This will be Holly’s tenth year at
Lake Forest Dance Academy.
16
LIZZIE DAVIS is a graduate of the Royal Academy of
Dance in London and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Ballet
Studies from Surrey University U.K. For eight years she
performed as principal and soloist with the Chelsea Ballet
London where her roles included the title role in Act II Pas de
Deux from Giselle, Dawn in Coppelia and the Pas de Trois
from Swan Lake, as well as many roles in the Nutcracker.
She also had the role of Marie Taglioni recreated on her by
the director and former soloist of Rambert Ballet when the Chelsea Ballet restaged
the romantic ballet, Pas de Quatre. Lizzie has danced with groups in Europe and
Africa; and has taught in Africa, the U.S. and Europe, the Education Department of
Birmingham Royal Ballet, Barat Conservatory of Dance and College of Lake County
amongst other North Shore schools. Lizzie lectures on ballet/dance history as well as
worship dance. Lizzie holds her Level VI Licientiate Professional Cecchetti Teacher’s
Certificate from the Cecchetti Council of America. She is excited about starting her
tenth year with LFDA and will be LFDA’s Ballet Coordinator for the second year!
KIMBERLY FLETCHER-STIBAL has been dancing
professionally for the past 20 years. She has toured nationally
and internationally with several dance companies including
Black Box Theatre, Dance Chicago Touring Company (“The
Stars of Dance Chicago”), LehrerDance, Koresh Dance
Company, Philadanco, and Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. At
Giordano, Kim served as an Assistant Associate Director and
principal dancer for 12 years. Kim also danced for 6 years in the
Radio City Christmas Spectacular as a Radio City Rockette. Kim had the opportunity
to work with many renowned choreographers including Randy Duncan, Roni Koresh,
Mia Michaels, Milton Myers, Davis Robertson, and the father of American jazz dance
Gus Giordano. Kim received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of the
Arts in Philadelphia,PA. Kim earned her degree in dance education to combine her
passion for dance with her love for teaching. Kim’s teaching has taken her all over
the world as she has taught in several Universities and Festivals in North America,
Asia, South America and Europe. Kim is inspired and energized by the development
of young dancers. As a teacher, she is committed to help each of her students reach
their individual potential as a dancer. Kim is happy to be a Director of Prelude Dance
Theatre. She has been with LFDA for six years.
VALERIE GONZALEZ received her Master of Fine
Arts degree in Dance Performance and Choreography
from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
She was a guest teaching artist in the dance program of
Western Michigan University and has served on the faculty
of several diverse New York, Chicago and Wisconsin
studios. She is one of the original master teachers of
Dance Exchange, a collaborative workshop with schools
in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Valerie has trained and performed with notable
companies such as Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago II, River North Chicago
Dance Company, Chicago Arts Project, Joel Hall Dancers and TJ & Co. Dance
Theatre. Valerie’s experiences have allowed her to perform across the country and
internationally. She has choreographed for the Second Avenue Dance Company, TJ
& Co. Dance Theatre, Terpsichore Dance Company, Lake Forest Dance Academy’s
Prelude Dance Theatre, numerous competitive entries, high school musicals and
orchesis groups. Valerie is a Adjunct Instructor of Dance at Carthage College and is
thrilled to continue to mentor students through the art of dance. She feels blessed
to be a part of the growth of so many wonderful dancers. She serves as a Director
of Prelude Dance Theatre and Manager of all Performance Companies. This is her
twelfth year with LFDA.
Brittany Goodrich received her B.A. in Communications and English from Lake Forest College where she instituted
the Lake Forest College Pom Squad in 2006. She has been
part of the Dance Magic Competition team where she ranked
nationally, earned top awards at NDA and was chosen to perform at the 2005 Orange bowl National Championship. Brittany
is currently the Dance Director at Lake Bluff School of Dance.
Brittany believes every child has a gift of music and dance within
them and it is her gift to bring that out and help her students
shine! This is her second year with LFDA.
BRENDA GOOD HELLWIG received a B.A. Degree
Cum Laude from Bowdoin College. She pursued graduate
dance courses from Columbia University and Northwestern
University. Brenda directed her own troupe, the Good
Company Dancers and has choreographed and performed
in such venues as the Auditorium Theater, Symphony
Center, the Harold Washington Library, Navy Pier, and
the Park West in Chicago and in several other parts of the
United States; her choreography and dancing has appeared
on various television stations and in independent films and she has won grants from
the State of Illinois Arts Council and the Chicago Music and Dance Alliance. Brenda
was the past Director of Dance for the Village of Libertyville and has been a guest
teacher at Adlai Stevenson High School and Lake Forest High School. Brenda holds
her Level V Professional Cecchetti Teachers Certificate; and is currently studying
the VI Level. She has been a member of the Midwest Committee of the Cecchetti
Council of America since 1997 and has served as publicity chairman of this group.
She has twice earned a scholarship to the International Cecchetti Ballet Teacher’s
camp at Hope College. Brenda also teaches and performs Raks Sharki (Middle
Eastern Dance). This will be Brenda’s tenth year with LFDA.
ASHLEY HITCHCOCK received a BS in Biology from
Texas State University- San Marcos; and attended Columbia
College of Chicago to earn a BA in Dance. Ashley has been
performing and competing for 22 years. Some of her most
memorable years include: four years with the East Central
High School Honeybee Dance Team, where she also served
as Colonel; three years with the Texas State Strutters Dance
Team where she also served as Junior Lieutenant; and
choreographing and teaching with Show Makers of America.
One of Ashley’s proudest accomplishments has been establishing and directing Main
Stage Dance Studio in New Braunfels, Texas. In addition to dance, Ashley is a gymnast and has coached gymnastics for the last seven years. Currently, she is coaching
at Libertyville Gymnastics Academy and is excited to start her third year with Lake
Forest Dance Academy.
DENITA INEZ is a dancer, choreographer, and instructor.
Denita Inez is known for her energetic style and dynamic
musicality. She is currently on staff at Lake Forest dance
Academy and Dancing with Class under May I Have This
Dance. Denita is currently dancing with Modern Clave, a
Latin dance company. She is also an independent freelance
dancer and is a guest dancer for Chicago Dance Crash
where she was a company member for two years. Denita
is known as one of the top dancers in Chicago for Latin
dancing. Denita Inez received her her Bachelors of Science in Dance at Wayne
State University. She has also trained with Deeply Rooted and Alvin Ailey American
Dance Theater. She danced in works by Rosen Mercedes, Samantha Shelton,
Christopher Huggins, Kevin Jeff Iega, Richard Amaro, Lisa McCall and Raymond
Robinson. As a performer, Denita Inez is revered for her musicality and unique
movement style. This will be Denita’s third year at LFDA and second year director of
HHE juniors.
LINDSAY HOUGH, from Vienna, Virginia, started
dancing at the age of 4 at a local YMCA and was inspired to
dance by Miss Pat. During her early years, Lindsay danced
competitively with Gainesville Dance Center (formerly
known as The Dansations) under the direction of Patricia
Bray. Lindsay graduated from East Carolina University with
a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Dance Performance with a Jazz
concentration. While training at East Carolina University,
Lindsay performed works choreographed by Tommi
Galaska and Teal Darkenwald. Lindsay has also participated in various summer
dance intensive programs and studied dance at the Gus Giordano Dance Center on
scholarship. Lindsay has had the privilege to work with choreographers, Ray Leeper,
Marinda Davis and Amber DeGaray. Lindsay is with Inaside Chicago Dance as a
performing apprentice and is excited to be on staff for her third year at Lake Forest
Dance Academy.
LISA JACOBS danced at Barat College as an undergraduate. She has apprenticed for the Joseph Holmes
Chicago Dance Company and Deeply Rooted Dance
Productions. She is a founding member of the Zephyr
Dance Ensemble. She has taught and choreographed tap,
ballet, jazz and modern to students of all ages including
Lake County College’s Fear No Art Festival. She was the
dance director at the Jack Benny Center for Performing Arts
in Waukegan, has been a dance counselor at the Northbrook YMCA and currently
teaches at Libertyville Park District. She also teaches private piano lessons. Since
becoming accredited in 2003, Lisa has been teaching T’ai Chi Chih, a moving
meditation, for the Waukegan Park District, Libertyville Park District, at the Cancer
Wellness Center in Northbrook, and Grayslake, and has given lecture demonstrations around Chicagoland. Lisa holds a Cecchetti Council of America Grade I
Teacher’s Certificate and is excited to return to Lake Forest Dance Academy for her
seventh year.
JENNA JOZEFOWSKI graduated from The
University of Akron with a BA in Dance and a minor in
Business Administration. During college, she performed
with The University of Akron Dance Company where she
was known for choreographing tap pieces for student
performances. She is a member of the Midwest Committee
of the Cecchetti Council of America and currently holds
a Grade III Teacher’s Certificate. Professionally, she has
performed with Joel Hall Dancers II, RASA Dance Chicago
and Chicago Dance Crash. She is currently working as an independent performance
artist and choreographer; performing and presenting her work in Rebound Dance
Festival, Dance Chicago, Chicago Freelance Dance and Inaside Chicago Dance’s
Choreographic Sponsorship Event. Jenna also enjoys practicing and teaching yoga,
UltraBarre, and all things fitness related. She has completed several yoga teacher
trainings through White Lotus Foundation and CorePower Yoga, where she teaches
yoga and coaches BootCamp programs. She looks forward to her 6th year as
Director for Euphony Tap Ensemble, and her eighth year of teaching at Lake Forest
Dance Academy.
Veronica Lilja - Dance instructor Veronica Lilja
competed and performed in Irish Dance for 16 years. She
became a two-time regional champion, was nationally
ranked 3rd, and is a World Medal Holder. She also
performed with the Baltimore, Fort Worth, Knoxville, and
Ottawa Symphonies in the show “Celtic Celebration”.
Veronica is a TCRG (Certified Irish Dance Instructor) at
the O’Hare School of Irish Dance and loves sharing her
passion with her students. This will be her second year
with LFDA.
r hearts speak”
“To watch us dance is to hear ou-Hopi Indian Saying
17
AMY ROSE trained on scholarship at American Ballet
Theatre School, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Ruth Page
Foundation School of Dance. She performed with Chicago
Ballet in “The Nutcracker” and “Alice in Wonderland” before
joining American Ballet Theatre at the age of sixteen. Amy
danced as a soloist with ABT in principal, soloist and character
roles from 1979-1992, including her role opposite Mikhail
Baryshnikov. She has guested with the Universal Ballet in
Korea, Japan and China, and performed at Jacob’s Pillow. In
1992 she joined Pacific Northwest Ballet where she was a featured dancer on the
company’s tour to Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Rose has been on the faculty for the
American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensives for the last twelve years and has been
teaching in the Chicago area for eleven years. She is currently a faculty member at
area schools and is also the ballet mistress for Ballet Theater of Illinois. She has
coached students for various competitions. Amy Rose is an ABT Certified Teacher,
who has successfully completed the ABT Teacher Training Intensive in Primary
through Level 7 of the ABT National Training Curriculum. This will be Amy’s third year
at LFDA.
AMY SPECTOR Amy graduated from The Dance Center
of Columbia College Chicago, where she received her B.A.
in dance. While at Columbia she had the privilege of studying
under renowned dance educators and choreographers such
as Carrie Hanson, Darrell Jones, Jan Erkert, Krenly Guzman,
Paige Cunningham, Jeff Hancock, Lisa Gonzales, and Liz
Burrit as well as master classes with various national and
international choreographers and dance companies. Amy
has studied Gaga technique with the world-renowned Batsheva Dance Company in
Israel. Amy has performed with the Leopold Group, Thread Meddle Outfit, Johnathan
Meyer/Khecari Dance Theater and at Around the Coyote and Rebound Dance
Festivals. Amy is happy to be teaching at LFDA for her second year.
Janet Sickles received a BS in Dance Education
from Wayne State University. While there, she was on faculty
at Cranbrook Academy of Arts and Roeper City and Country
School. She was a member of the Joel Hall Dancers
and an apprentice with Hubbard Street Dance Company
and has had the opportunity to work and study with many
well-known choreographers including Homer Bryant, Gus
Giordano, Randy Duncan, Warren Conover, Larry Long, Jan
Ekert, Nan Shinefeld, and Anna Paskeva. She also was
a Chicago Luvabull and has worked as an independent artist for industrial shows
and entertainment companies. Janet is a certified Balance Body Pilates teacher
and a member of the Pilates Method Alliance She has worked at many high schools
including Highland Park, Deerfield and New Trier in their fine arts programs and with
their orchesis programs. Her approach to teaching dance brings all the elements of
movement together emphasizing proper alignment, core stability, muscular balance
and flexibility. This will be Janet’s second year at LFDA.
“Thank you for helping our children astound themselves!
The recitals were beautiful and we are so proud of the
grace and growth. Thank you for being part of this
village, raising our children.”- Ann
MARY TARPLEY began dancing under the tutelage of
Frances Taylor of Ballet Durango. She continued her training
at Interlochen Arts Academy as a dance major and graduated
from The Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance
in London, UK. Mary went on to tour in Paris, London and
throughout Italy before returning to the States, where she
danced for State Street Ballet Santa Barbara, was a Soloist for
Santa Barbara Ballet, and joined the City Ballet of Los Angeles
as a Principal dancer and choreographer. Mary also dance
extensively for Invertigo Dance Theatre under the direction of Laura Karlin. Now in
Chicago, Mary is a First Company member of Chicago Dance Crash and her recent
choreography has been featured in Dance Chicago, Dancers Against Cancer, Tarpley
Dance Ensemble, and Youspoke.org. She currently teaches at numerous studios
around Chicago and is a program director for Dance at The Den Theatre. Mary is
excited to be on the staff at Lake Forest Dance Academy for her third year!
LESLIE TREECE holds her B.A. in Dance with a minor
in psychology from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo,
Michigan. After performing throughout Michigan, Ohio and
Wisconsin, Leslie moved to Chicago and continued to perform
at such venues as Athenaeum Theatre, Northwestern University
and Columbia College. Leslie holds the Cecchetti Council of
America Level V Teacher’s Certificate. She also is a certified
Level 1 BeMoved Teacher and will be teaching this exciting
new form of dance/fitness for LFDA for a second season this year. She has been
teaching on the North Shore for twenty years and is excited to be back at LFDA for
her seventeenth year of teaching. Leslie is LFDA’s PreSchool Coordinator.
HILLIARY VACCARELLO started dancing at the age of
three in Madison Wisconsin, and continued her training with the
Milwaukee Ballet and the Kirov Academy of Ballet. She furthered
her education in dance at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point. There she received her B.A in dance and was selected to
perform at the Kennedy Center. Upon graduating, Hilliary joined
Thodos Dance Chicago for 6 years. Her professional career with
the company allowed her to perform throughout the United States
and work with renowned choreographers. She made her film
debut as a dancer in the movie “Public Enemies,” starring Johnny Depp in 2009. Her
choreography has been set on numerous high school dance programs, universities,
advertising agencies, and other productions. Hilliary is honored to be on faculty at
Lake Forest Dance Academy for eight years and continues to serve as the Company
Technique Mistress.
KRISTY WHITE has been dancing and performing in
Chicago since the age of six. She received her training from
such notable teachers as Laura Wade, Jeff Hancock, Eduardo
Villaro and Wilfredo Rivero as well as Chicago National
Association of Dance Masters and Dupree Jazz Forum. Kristy
has performed in Dance Explosion with TJ & Company and as
a member of Luna Negra Dance Ensemble of Chicago. She
has participated in the “Who’s That Girl” Benefit for AIDS and
“Dance for Dreams.” Kristy’s choreographic credits include
“A Chance to Dance” (TJ & Company,) Lake Forest High
School musical, competitive pom pom squads and dance ensembles. Kristy began
teaching for LFDA in 1998 and continued with us for five wonderful years, she took a
brief hiatus to extended her dance career and become a certified massage therapist. Kristy is thrilled to be returning to the LFDA faculty for her third year as Pom Force
Dance Team Coach and Prelude Dance Theatre Trainee Director.
18
Lake Forest Dance Academy Registration & Refund Policy:
•
•
•
•
Students who have completed LFDA classes in Spring 2014 have first priority. Beginning July 9, 2014 at 8:30 am and ending
July 23, 2014 at 4:30 pm, students may register in the Rec Center office by mail, fax, walk in on a first come, first served
basis. Registration received before July 9, 2014 at 8:30 am and registration received by fax on or before July 9, 2014 will
be processed before the end of business July 9, 2014 . Only returning student registrations will be accepted and processed
through July 23, 2014. Registration on-line at LFRec.com, is available only for all entry level classes; you must have a User ID
and PIN to register. Call the Rec Center Office at 847-234-6700 or email to [email protected] to get your pin numbers.
New students who are residents of Lake Forest may register with the regular Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Fall
registration.
New students who are not residents of Lake Forest may register with the regular Fall Non Resident registration.
For refund policy please see our website for full details.
Lake Forest Dance Academy Placement Policy:
•
•
•
All classes higher than Level I require placement confirmation for registration.
Class progression and advancement is determined by the LFDA faculty. Placements are mailed to returning students in June.
The Dance Academy reserves the right to determine class re-assignments for students who are not registered in the appropriate
level class. This promotes progress and minimizes the risk of physical strain.
New students wishing to register for classes requiring Placement Recommendations must attend an audition placement class.
To schedule auditions please call the Dance office at 847-810-3948.
Lake Forest Dance Academy Attendance & Dress Code Policy:
•
•
The dance office must be informed in advance of all absences. Three (3) absences, excused or unexcused will result
in probation, which could prevent a student from further participation in class and/or the recital; this will be at the instructor’s
prerogative. Excused absences are illness, injury, bereavement, or required religious and school commitments. These missed
classes may be made up, after notifying the dance office, during the same session at the same or lower class level. Please
call the Dance office at 847-810-3948 to report all absences.
Strict attention to dress code is essential for good dance discipline and will be adhered to in all classes! For required attire
please see dance class pages of the Dance Academy brochure or our web site.
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association
The Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) is an intergovernmental partnership of ten park districts and two cities, including Lake Forest. The
Association provides year-round recreation and leisure opportunities for children, teens, adults and seniors with disabilities. Individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional,
social, or other disabilities residing in the northern suburbs are eligible to participate. NSSRA recognizes that some people with disabilities prefer to attend Recreation Department programs and in that
case, NSSRA can help residents with Inclusion and Cooperative Program services. NSSRA provides Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department staff with training, guidance, help with modifications
of rules and other areas of adaptation. When deemed necessary, the Association can provide extra staff, sign language interpreters, behavior management support, disability awareness, mobility
training and other adaptive assistance. For more information about NSSRA programs and services, please call 509-9400, e-mail them at [email protected] or check out their website at www.nssra.org.
19
Lake Forest Dance Academy
of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department
400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-810-3948 Fax: 847-615-4251
www.LFRec.com
RETURNING STUDENTS
PRIORITY
REGISTRATION
July 9, 2014 - 8:30 AM
through
JULY 23, 2014 - 4:30 PM
r
u
o
r
o
f
y
l
i
m
r dance fa
Join ou
!
39th Season
• Comprehensive programming at affordable rates
• Pre-dance through pre-professional program
• Acclaimed ballet program with Cecchetti Council Accreditation
• Professionals and teachers with advanced degrees in dance
• High awards & accolades in local / national competitions
Lake Forest Dance Academy
Full Year
Class Schedules
Full Year: September 2, 2014 - May 16, 2015
Registration
All full year classes only open subject to availability.
Call Sandy Ragsdale, Director of Lake Forest Dance
Academy for information, at 847-810-3948.
Revised 11/20/14
Ballet
September 02 - May 16, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Ballet Standards A
34421
Mon
3:45- 4:30
6Y - 7Y
A. Hitchcock
Studio 1
R: $307
NR: $368
Ballet Standards B
34422
Mon
3:45- 4:30
7Y - 8Y
V. Gonzalez
Studio 3
R: $307
NR: $368
Ballet Standards B
35138
Mon
3:45- 4:30
7Y - 8Y
S. Ragsdale
Studio 5
R: $307
NR: $368
Ballet I
34423
Thu
4:00- 5:00
8Y - 10Y
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet I
34647
Sat
10:45-11:45
8Y - 10Y
B. Good Hellwig
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet I-C
34424
Mon
4:30- 5:30
9Y and up
A. Hitchcock
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet II
34425
Thu
5:00- 6:00
9Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet II-C
34427
Tue
5:00- 6:00
10Y and up
A. Coussens
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet II-C
34428
Sat
10:00-11:00
10Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet III
34430
Tue
7:00- 8:00
10Y and up
A. Coussens
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet III
34429
Thu
6:00- 7:00
10Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Ballet III-C
34431
Tue
5:00- 6:15
11Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 2
R: $481
NR: $577
Ballet III-C
34432
Wed
6:30- 7:45
11Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $481
NR: $577
Ballet III-C
34433
Sat
9:45-11:00
11Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $481
NR: $577
Ballet IV
34434
Tue
5:00- 6:30
12Y and up
A. Rose
Studio 3
R: $548
NR: $658
Ballet IV/ V
34435
Wed
8:15- 9:30
13Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $481
NR: $577
Ballet IV/ V
34436
Sat
11:30-12:45
13Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $481
NR: $577
Ballet V
34437
Tue
7:00- 8:30
12Y and up
A. Rose
Studio 3
R: $548
NR: $658
Cecchetti I
34438
Wed
6:00- 7:00
9Y and up
B. Good Hellwig
Studio 5
R: $418
NR: $502
Cecchetti I
34439
Sat
2:30- 3:30
9Y and up
L. Treece
Studio 3
R: $418
NR: $502
Cecchetti II
34440
Sat
1:30- 2:30
10Y and up
L. Treece
Studio 3
R: $418
NR: $502
Cecchetti III
34441
Wed
4:00- 5:00
11Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 5
R: $418
NR: $502
Cecchetti V
34442
Wed
5:00- 6:30
12Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $548
NR: $658
Pre Pointe
34449
Tue
6:15- 6:45
11Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 2
R: $205
NR: $246
Pre Pointe
34450
Wed
7:45- 8:15
11Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $205
NR: $246
Pre Pointe
34451
Sat
11:00-11:30
11Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $205
NR: $246
Pointe I
34452
Tue
6:30- 7:00
11Y and up
A. Rose
Studio 3
R: $205
NR: $246
Pointe I/II
34453
Sat
12:45- 1:15
11Y and up
L. Davis
Studio 3
R: $205
NR: $246
Pointe II
34454
Tue
8:30- 9:00
11Y and up
A. Rose
Studio 3
R: $205
NR: $246
Teen Ballet I
34443
Wed
7:30- 8:30
11Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Teen/ Adult Ballet II
34447
Tue
6:45- 7:45
12Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz
September 02 - May 18, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Intro to Jazz & Modern
34467
Tue
4:45- 5:30
6Y - 8Y
A. Spector
Studio 1
R: $307
NR: $368
Jazz I
34648
Thu
5:00- 6:00
8Y - 10Y
D. Inez
Studio 5
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz I-C
34469
Wed
5:00- 6:00
9Y and up
L. Hough
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz II
34470
Tue
4:00- 5:00
10Y and up
A. Coussens
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz II-C
34472
Tue
6:00- 7:00
10Y and up
A. Coussens
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz III
34474
Wed
4:00- 5:00
11Y and up
V. Gonzalez
Studio 3
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz III
34475
Thu
7:45- 8:45
11Y and up
H. Vaccarello
Studio 3
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz III-C
34477
Tue
7:45- 8:45
12Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz III-C
34649
Mon
8:30- 9:30
12Y and up
K. White
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz IV
34478
Wed
8:15- 9:30
12Y and up
L. Hough
Studio 2
R: $481
NR: $577
Jazz V
34480
Wed
6:45- 8:15
12Y and up
L. Hough
Studio 2
R: $548
NR: $658
Teen Jazz I
34483
Thu
7:45- 8:45
11Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Teen/Adult Jazz II
34485
Thu
6:00 - 7:00
12Y and up
D. Inez
Studio 5
R: $418
NR: $502
Teen/Adult Jazz III
34486
Tue
8:00- 9:00
12Y and up
A. Coussens
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Choreography
September 02 - May 12, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Choreography
34561
Tue
7:30- 8:30
11Y and up
A. Spector
Studio 5
R: $418
Modern
NR: $502
September 02 - May 13, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Intro to Modern & Jazz
34467
Tue
4:45- 5:30
6Y - 8Y
A. Spector
Studio 1
R: $307
NR: $368
Modern I
34459
Wed
4:00- 5:00
8Y - 10Y
D. Inez
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Modern II
34460
Tue
5:30- 6:30
9Y and up
A. Spector
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Modern II-C
34461
Wed
7:00- 8:00
10Y and up
D. Inez
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Modern III
34462
Wed
8:00- 9:00
10Y and up
D. Inez
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Modern IV
34640
Mon
7:30- 8:45
11Y and up
A. Spector
Studio 4
R: $481
NR: $577
Modern V
34641
Mon
6:15- 7:30
12Y and up
A. Spector
Studio 4
R: $481
NR: $577
Teen Modern I
34464
Mon
5:30- 6:30
11Y and up
A. Hitchcock
Studio 5
R: $418
NR: $502
Teen/Adult Modern II
34465
Tue
6:30- 7:30
12Y and up
A. Spector
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Happy
Dancing!
Tap
Class
September 03 - May 14, 2015
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Intro to Tap
34492
Mon
3:00- 3:45
6Y - 8Y
B. Goodrich
Studio 2
R: $307
NR: $368
Tap I/I-C
34493
Wed
4:00- 4:45
8Y - 10Y
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $307
NR: $368
Tap II/II-C
34494
Wed
5:45- 6:30
9Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $307
NR: $368
Tap III/III-C
34496
Mon
6:45- 7:30
11Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $307
NR: $368
Tap IV
34497
Thu
7:45- 8:30
10Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $307
NR: $368
Tap V
34498
Thu
6:00- 6:45
10Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $307
NR: $368
Teen Tap I
34499
Thu
7:00- 7:45
11Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $307
NR: $368
Teen/Adult Tap II
34500
Mon
7:30- 8:15
12Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $307
NR: $368
Hip Hop
September 03 - May 14, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Intro to Hip Hop
34501
Mon
4:45- 5:30
6Y - 8Y
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $307
NR: $368
Hip Hop I
34503
Thu
4:00- 5:00
8Y - 10Y
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Hip Hop II
34505
Wed
4:00- 5:00
9Y and up
L. Hough
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Hip Hop III
34506
Mon
5:45- 6:45
10Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Hip Hop IV
34507
Thu
6:45- 7:45
11Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Hip Hop V
34508
Thu
8:30- 9:30
12Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Teen Hip Hop I
34514
Thu
5:00- 6:00
11Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Teen/Adult Hip Hop II
34515
Mon
8:15- 9:15
12Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 2
R: $418
NR: $502
Irish Dance
September 02 - May 12, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Irish Step Dance Introduction*
35139
Tue
3:45 - 4:15
4Y - 6Y
V. Lilja
Studio 5
R: $146
NR: $172*
Irish Step Dance Beginner 1
34535
Tue
4:15 - 5:00
6Y and up
V. Lilja
Studio 5
R: $418
NR: $502
Irish Step Advanced Beginner/Novice
34536
Tue
5:00 - 6:00
8Y and up
V. Lilja
Studio 5
R: $435
NR: $522
Irish Step Dance Open/PC/Champ
34537
Tue
6:00 - 7:15
8Y and up
V. Lilja
Studio 5
R: $481
NR: $577
* Intro class is a semester class and the dates of the class are January 5 - May 1, 2015.
Poms
September 03 - May 15, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Pom I
34488
Fri
4:00- 5:00
8Y and up
A. Fernandez
Studio 3
R: $418
NR: $502
Pom II
34489
Fri
5:00- 6:00
9Y and up
A. Fernandez
Studio 3
R: $418
NR: $502
Pom III
34490
Mon
6:30- 7:30
10Y and up
K. White
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Pom IV
34491
Thu
8:30- 9:30
10Y and up
K. White
Studio 1
R: $418
NR: $502
Supplemental Classes
September 02 - May 16, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Jazz Jumps & Turns I & II
34522
Thu
8:45- 9:30
10Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
R: $307
NR: $368
Jazz Jumps & Turns I
34523
Sat
11:00-12:00
10Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz Jumps & Turns II
34525
Sat
12:00- 1:00
11Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz Jumps & Turns III
34526
Tue
8:45- 9:30
12Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 2
R: $307
NR: $368
Jazz Jumps & Turns III
34527
Sat
1:30- 2:30
12Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 5
R: $418
NR: $502
Jazz Jumps & Turns IV
34528
Sat
2:30- 3:30
13Y and up
M. Tarpley
Studio 4
R: $418
NR: $502
Strength & Conditioning for Dance I*
35185
Sat
1:15- 2:00
8Y and up
M. Astorino
Studio 1
R: $197
NR: $236 *
* Strength & Conditioning for dance is a semester class and the dates of the class are January 5 - May 1, 2015.
Performance Companies:
By Audition Only!
August 18 - May 14, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Company Technique A
34455
Thu
6:30- 7:45
8Y and up
H. Vaccarello
Studio 3
$480
Company Technique B
34456
Thu
5:15- 6:30
8Y and up
H. Vaccarello
Studio 3
$480
Company Technique C
34457
Thu
4:00- 5:15
8Y and up
H. Vaccarello
Studio 3
$480
PDT Sr.
34410
Mon
7:30- 9:30
8Y and up
V. Gonzalez
Studio 3
$925
PDT Int.
34409
Mon
6:00- 7:30
8Y and up
V. Gonzalez
Studio 3
$875
PDT Jr.
34408
Mon
4:30- 6:00
8Y and up
V. Gonzalez
Studio 3
$875
PDT Trainee
34415
Thu
7:30- 8:30
8Y and up
K. White
Studio 1
$500
ETE Sr
34406
Wed
8:30- 9:30
8Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
$550
ETE Int.
34412
Wed
6:30- 7:30
8Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
$550
ETE Jr.
34414
Wed
4:45- 5:45
8Y and up
J. Jozefowski
Studio 4
$550
HHE Sr.
34413
Tue
8:30- 9:30
8Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 1
$550
HHE Int.
34407
Tue
7:30- 8:30
9Y and up
R. Ashworth
Studio 1
$550
HHE Jr
34411
Wed
5:00- 6:00
8Y and up
D. Inez
Studio 1
$550
Pom Force Dance Team
34416
Mon
7:30- 8:30
8Y and up
K. White
Studio 1
$500
Spring Break Fun Special Events
“Schoolhouse Rock Live”
Musical Theater Mini Camp
(grades 1-8)
Participants in LFDA’s Musical Theater Mini Camp will create
a musical production of “Schoolhouse Rock Live” all in one fun
filled week! All students enrolled will sing, dance and act in the
show. They will also design the program book, and much more.
The first day of camp students will be asked to do a simple
dance audition, read from the script and sing a short solo. Wear
clothing that you can move in and bring a healthy (no nuts)
snack! Remember, EVERYONE will perform; auditions are just
to cast specific roles.
Loc:
Lake Forest Recreation Center, Studio 3
Instr: A. Coussens
Fee:
R: $280NR:$336
35189 Mon-Fri
9:00am-12:00pm
Mar 30-Apr 3
Book Your Dance
Birthday Party Today!
Let your birthday child and
friends experience the magic of
dance! The party will be filled
with music, theater, dance,
movement games and stories
all pertaining to the theme of
your choice. Some themes are
The Nutcracker (a favorite in
December!), Sleeping Beauty,
Swan Lake, Coppelia, The
Magic Toy Shop, The Little
Mermaid; Broadway shows like
High School Musical; and other
popular kid shows! The simple
favorite Dancing Fun and Games
is always a hit. For children 8
years and up, we also have a
Hip Hop Happening party! You
invite the guests and we will provide the fun!
Private & Semi Private Dance Lessons Available too!
Contact Sandy Ragsdale at 847-810-3948
for more information, availability and fees.
Holiday Extrava-Dance-A:
Kick off your holiday season with swinging Santas, a Rockette kickline and so much more! Join the Performance Companies of Lake
Forest Dance Academy as they present a holiday show for all ages.
Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 4:00pm
Dance Master Class:
Take a class with one of Chicago’s top professionals.
Sunday, January 18, 2015 1-3pm Fee: $40 Code:35243
Passion to Dance Benefit:
Enjoy the talents of the Performance Companies in their premiere
event of the season! Tickets available in dance office.
March 15, 2015
Lake Forest Dance Academy Recitals:
Preschool Recital 2015:
“A Few of My Favorite Things!”
Who: When:
Where:
All Lake Forest Dance Academy Creative II,
PreBallet I and II and Pre Hip Hop classes
Saturday May 2 is Dress Rehearsal and
Picture Day, Sunday May 3 is the show!
Gorton Community Center Stage
This recital is meant to be a stress free, FUN experience for all!
We are very aware that anything and everything can happen when
we put children this age on stage and we firmly believe that it is
all good! Your child may stand there and stare at the audience for
the entire time; she/he may perform beautifully; she/he may see
you and decide to go sit with you instead of dancing at all! It is all
a good positive way to introduce your child to performing on stage.
All information and order forms for the PreSchool recital will be
posted on the Dance Academy Preschool Recital page of the city’s
web site after the first of the year.
Full Year Classes Annual Recital 2015:
Who: All Lake Forest Dance Academy classes Introductory and Standards levels through Adult & Lake Forest Dance Academy Performance Companies
When: Friday May 15 7:30 pm and Sunday May 18 1:00 and 4:00 pm
“LIGHTS, CAMERA, DANCE!” featuring music and dance
inspired by the movies and our Level I and above classes and Performance Companies!
When: Saturday May 16 1:00pm
“THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” featuring our award
winning scholarship students and graduating senior dancers,
Rich Ashworth of our faculty as the Phantom, and our exqui
site ballet students and performance company members!
Where: Lake Forest High School’s Raymond Moore Auditorium
Tickets: Available on line in mid-March 2015
Join us for a delightful weekend of wonderful choreographers and
passionate dancers all sharing what they love best!
Lake Forest Dance Academy
Winter / Spring 2015
PreSchool & Adult
Class Schedules
Semester II: January 5 - May 1
Dance Play is interactive movement, dance games and wonderful music making
this a perfect introduction to dance class. Favorite songs, colorful scarves, huggable
teddy bears...join us and experience the pure joy of movement! Nannies and
daycare givers as well as moms and dads are always welcome; adult companions
are required.
January 05 - April 27, 2015
Parent & Tot
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Dance Play
34727
Mon
10:15-10:45
18M - 30M
L. Jacobs
Studio 4
R: $99
NR: $119
Dance Play
34724
Sat
9:30-10:00
18M - 30M
B. Good Hellwig
Studio 5
R: $99
NR: $119
Creative Dance I Captivates your child and his/her love of movement in a wonderful exploratory dance course. It is the perfect transition class from
Dance Play to the 45 minute Creative Dance II and a great foundation for further movement training whether it is dance or sports.
Note: Creative Dance I is a non-recital class.
Attire: Comforable clothes, bare feet, hair is to be worn in bun or ponytail.
January 05 - May 01, 2015
Preschool
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Creative Dance I
35140
Mon
10:45-11:15
30M - 3Y
L. Jacobs
Studio 4
R: $99
NR: $119
Creative Dance I
35141
Mon
12:30- 1:00
30M - 3Y
L. Jacobs
Studio 4
R: $99
NR: $119
Creative Dance I
35142
Wed
9:45-10:15
30M - 3Y
H. Curtis
Studio 2
R: $99
NR: $119
Intro to Irish Dance:
Intro to Irish dance is offered to students who are taking Irish dance for the first time! Dancers will learn
basic skills and beginner dances such as the traditional Irish Jig. (Dancers are not required to purchase
shoes or socks yet)
Irish Dance
January 05 - May 01, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Irish Step Dance Introduction
35139
Tue
3:45- 4:15
4Y - 6Y
V. Lilja
Studio 5
R: $146
NR: $172
Revised 11/12/14
The following classes will culminate in a Spring Recital on stage and in beautiful costumes! This year’s Recital will
take place at the newly renovated John Hughes Auditorium at Gorton Community Center, May 3, 2015. Tickets will be
available March 2015. Photo Day and Dress Rehearsal will be May 2, 2015.
Intro to Irish Dance is offered to preschool students new to Irish Dance! Dancers will learn basic skills and beginner dances such as the
traditional Irish Jig.
Creative Dance II introduces the basic elements of movement: time, space, energy, relationships and the
coordination of our bodies. Locomotor and rhythmic skills are taught with an approach that emphasizes the
child’s natural creativity. Fun props and stories are used!
Pre-Ballet I introduces beginning ballet steps and positions. French terminology, rhythmic skills, creative
concepts and short dance sequences combined with lots of hopping, skipping and galloping make this class the
perfect fit for your active child and his/her love of music and movement.
Pre-Ballet II builds upon the basic ballet steps and positions introduced in Pre-Ballet I. French terminology is
also introduced. This class is the one for active kindergarteners who love music and movement. (Pre-Ballet I is
not a pre-requisite).
Pre-Ballet w/ Modern are combination classes which teach both PreBallet steps and positions and Creative
concepts thru basic modern dance skills. For the creative spirit!
Pre-Ballet w/ Tap are combination classes which teach both Pre-Ballet steps and positions and beginning
Tap skills. Let your dancers make music and rhythm with their feet!
Pre-Hip Hop is the class for your child who loves music videos and can’t stop moving to the beat! They will
learn the most basic elements such as posture, rhythm and isolation in this high energy and fun introduction to the hip hop genre.
PROGRAM FEES are paid PER STUDENT for this session. In addition a fee of $45 applies to below classes (except Irish
Step) for those participating in the recital. Non participation form needs to be to us by January 10, 2015 if your child
will not be in the recital.
*Have lunch with your dance buddies with our Dance Lunch Connection! LFDA staff will supervise; lunch, pickup or
drop off at Kinderhaven, and changes of attire! Students must be registered for both classes.
Call Sandy Ragsdale for more information at 847-810-3948.
Preschool
January 05 - May 01, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Creative Dance II *
35149
Mon
12:15- 1:00
3Y - 4Y
A. Spector
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Dance Lunch Connection*
35177
Mon
11:30-12:15
3Y - 6Y
L. Jacobs
Game Room
R: $99
NR: $119
Creative Dance II *
35152
Tue
11:45-12:30
3Y - 4Y
B. Good Hellwig
Studio 3
R: $146
NR: $172
Dance Lunch Connection*
35179
Tue
11:00-11:45
3Y - 6Y
B. Good Hellwig
Game Room
R: $99
NR: $119
Creative Dance II
35148
Tue
11:45-12:30
3Y - 4Y
L. Treece
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Creative Dance II
35151
Sat
10:30-11:15
3Y - 4Y
J. Sickles
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Irish Step Dance Introduction
35139
Tue
3:45- 4:15
4Y - 6Y
V. Lilja
Studio 5
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I
35154
Mon
11:15-12:00
4Y - 5Y
A. Spector
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I
35155
Mon
12:45- 1:30
4Y - 5Y
L. Treece
Studio 3
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I
35156
Wed
12:30- 1:15
4Y - 5Y
H. Curtis
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I
35159
Sat
11:15-12:00
4Y - 5Y
J. Sickles
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I with Tap
35163
Mon
2:15- 3:00
4Y - 5Y
A. Spector
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I with Tap
35162
Tue
12:30- 1:15
4Y - 5Y
B. Good Hellwig
Studio 3
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I with Tap
35188
Fri
11:45-12:30
4Y - 5Y
A. Spector
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I/II with Modern
35160
Mon
3:45- 4:30
4Y - 6Y
A. Spector
Studio 4
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet I/II with Tap
35192
Fri
4:00- 5:00
4Y - 6Y
L. Jacobs
Studio 4
R: $187
NR: $224
Pre-Ballet II*
35165
Mon
11:00-11:45
5Y - 6Y
L. Treece
Studio 3
R: $146
NR: $172
Dance Lunch Connection*
35178
Mon
11:45-12:30
3Y - 6Y
L. Treece
Game Room
R: $99
NR: $119
Pre-Ballet II
35169
Tue
4:00- 4:45
5Y - 6Y
S. Ragsdale
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet II
35168
Sat
12:30- 1:15
5Y - 6Y
J. Sickles
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Pre-Ballet II with Tap
35170
Mon
3:45- 4:45
5Y - 6Y
B. Goodrich
Studio 2
R: $187
NR: $224
Pre-Ballet II with Tap
35171
Fri
12:30- 1:30
5Y - 6Y
A. Spector
Studio 2
R: $187
NR: $224
Pre-Hip Hop
35176
Thu
4:15- 5:00
4Y - 6Y
D. Inez
Studio 2
R: $146
NR: $172
Semester I: Adult Classes
Loc:
LFDA Dance Studios
Dates: January 05 - May 02, 2015
Note: No Classes March 30 - April 6, 2015
For Full Year Adult / Teen Classes in Ballet, Jazz,
Latin Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Modern see our Full
Year Class Schedule.
Adult
January 05 - April 30, 2015
Class
Code
Day
Time
Age
Instructor
Studio
Fee
Adult Tap
35184
Mon
9:30-10:15
14Y and up
L. Jacobs
Studio 4
R: $148
NR: $178
Ballet Stretch & Condition
35180
Wed
10:30-11:30
13Y and up
H. Curtis
Studio 2
R: $197
NR: $224
Belly Dance Beginning
35182
Thu
9:00-10:00
13Y and up
B. Good Hellwig
Studio 4
R: $197
NR: $236
Belly Dance Continuing
35183
Thu
10:00-11:00
13Y and up
B. Good Hellwig
Studio 4
R: $197
NR: $236
Workshops
Special Events
dance me a story
workshop
Lake Forest Dance Academy
Preschool Recital 2015:
“Some of My Favorite Things!”
(4-8Y)
Explore the enchanting world
of dance! These delightful
workshops will bring to life the
story and characters of favorite
dance stories. Learning dance
skills and technique, developing
creative and imaginative
expression and working on
associated arts and crafts
projects will be part of each
workshop.
Choreography,
music, books and video will
be used to enhance the
experience. An informal performance will be given at the
end of the workshop!
Loc:
Fee:
Instr:
34651
Lake Forest Recreation Center, Sudio 3
R: $25 NR: $30
LFDA Dance Staff
Mon
1:30pm-3:30pm
Jan 19
Frozen Dancing
Who: All Lake Forest Dance Academy Creative II,
PreBallet I and II and Pre Hip Hop classes
When: Saturday May 2 is Dress Rehearsal and
Picture Day, Sunday May 3 is the show!
Where:Gorton Community Center Stage
This recital is meant to be a stress free, FUN experience
for all! We are very aware that anything and everything
can happen when we put children this age on stage and we
firmly believe that it is all good! Your child may stand there
and stare at the audience for the entire time; she/he may
perform beautifully; she/he may see you and decide to go
sit with you instead of dancing at all! It is all a good positive
way to introduce your child to performing on stage.
All information and order forms for the PreSchool recital will
be posted on the Dance Academy Preschool Recital page
of the city’s web site after the first of the year.
Book Your Dance Birthday Party Today!
Let your birthday child and friends experience the magic of
dance! The party will be filled with music, theater, dance,
movement games and stories all pertaining to the theme of
your choice. Some themes are The Nutcracker (a favorite
in December!), Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Coppelia,
The Magic Toy Shop, The Little Mermaid; Broadway shows
like High School Musical; and other popular kid shows! The
simple favorite Dancing Fun and Games is always a hit. For
children 8 years and up, we also have a Hip Hop Happening
party! You invite the guests and we will provide the fun!
Contact Sandy Ragsdale at 847-810-3948
for more information, availability and fees.
Lake Forest Dance Academy 2014-2015
Returning Student Registration November 17, 2014
Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department
Date: ____________________
400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-6700 Fax: (847) 615-4251
Family Name: REGISTER ON-LINE:
Register on-line at LFRec.com,
Address:
Home Phone: (
)
Cell Phone: (
)__________________________________
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________
Phone: (
New Phone Number?
) ________________________________
New Address?


Email Address:_______________________________________
used for monthly newsletter and office use
ATTENTION! Please fill out your registration form COMPLETELY.
Don’t forget to sign the Liability Waiver on this form.
Participant’s Name
Age
Grade
School
Birthdate
Sex
M or F
Dec. 9, 2014
MAIL IT IN:
Mail your registration form and check, money order, or credit card
information for the total fees to:
Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Dept.
400 Hastings Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
FAX IT IN:
Fax in your registration form with your Visa or MasterCard information.
Fax: (847) 615-4251
WALK IT IN: Dec. 9, 2014
Bring your registration form and fees in person to the Recreation Department
during building hours.
Activity
Code#
Activity
Name
Course
Fee
$
$
$
$
Yes I would like to donate to
Friends of Lake Forest Parks &
Recreation Fund
Production
Fee
$
$
$
$
Contributions to Scholarship Awards
The Dance Development Fund
Performance Companies
Please Check
Total
$
$
$
$
$
Sub Total $
Payment Due at Registration $
Please read this form carefully and be aware that by registering for and participating in this program(s), or by registering your minor child/ward for participation in this program(s), you will be waiving your rights and/
or the rights of your minor child/ward to all claims for injuries you or your minor child/ward might sustain arising out of this program(s) and you will be required to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Lake Forest
Recreation Department and the City of Lake Forest for any claims arising out of participation in said program(s).
Risk of Injury
“As a participant in the program, or as a parent or legal guardian of a participant under 18 years of age, I
recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of
injuries, including death, damages, or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities
associated with this program.”
ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO THIS:
_______________ DAY OF _____________________, 201___
Authorized Signature
Waiver of Injury Claims
“I agree to waive and relinquish any and all claims I may have arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program.”
________________________________________________________
Release from Liability
“I do hereby fully release and discharge the Lake Forest Recreation Department and the City of Lake Forest and
its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damage or loss which I
or my minor child/ward may have or which may occur on account of participation in the program.
The Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department encourages participation by everyone! If you
or a family member have special needs and would like to participate in a program, we will be
happy to make accommodations to meet your needs. Please indicate below if you would like
information regarding our integration programs and/or accommodations for program participants
according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
YES, please call with information.__________
”Indemnity and Defense
“I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Lake Forest Recreation Department and the City
of Lake Forest and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death,
damages and losses sustained by me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way
associated with the activities of the program.”
In the event of any emergency, I authorize the Lake Forest Recreation Department to secure from any licensed
hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed reasonable and necessary for my minor
child’s immediate care and agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered.
I have read and fully understand and agree to the above Participant Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement.
Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian
Americans with Disabilities Act
If you do not hear from us within two weeks prior to the start date of a program, we encourage you to contact the Recreation Department.
Medical Concerns
Please note any diet limitations, allergies, special medications, or additional conditions
which may affect participation.
Name: ______________________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________
Card # _________________________________________________
Expiration Date _____________________________________________
Authorized Signature _______________________________________________
Check
Cash
Credit Card