Attire & Curriculum Per Class
The style of dance wear varies according to the different dance types. It is important that the garments are made with lightweight, breathable, stretchy fabrics which provide dancers with comfort and freedom of movement. Below you will find the required attire for each of our dance classes.
T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts or baggy warm up gear are not allowed. Hair must be kept neatly away from face and neck either in a bun or a pony tail, short hair should be clipped back or held back with a cloth headband. No gum chewing allowed. No jewelry should be worn.
Me & My Shadow / Music & Movement / Pre-Ballet
Me & My Shadow
This class is designed to create a special bond between any adult family members and their 2 year old through creativity. We will work on popular nursery rhymes, how our bodies move to music and how rhythm and play can go hand in hand. This is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your little one!
Boys & Girls can wear whatever is easy to move in, if dance clothes are desired by the little one, we encourage that, but we simply want everyone enjoying moving together. The “Shadow” person also should be prepared to sit, stand and dance, so clothes they can move in should be worn.
Music & Movement
A progressive, preparatory program with emphasis centered around the development of rhythm and coordination introducing the child to creative movement. Children explore their potential as pertains to music, movement and dramatic characterization.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt & dark shorts, white socks and black ballet shoes or bare feet.
Girls Attire: Pink leotard & pink tights. Pink leather ballet slippers or bare legs and bare feet
Pre Ballet
A progressive, preparatory program with emphasis centered around the development of rhythm and coordination introducing the child to the basic elements of ballet while still nurturing their creative minds by continuing to explore music, movement and dramatic characterization.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt, black or navy shorts, sweatpants, or tights, black ballet shoes with elastics sewn on.
Girls Attire: Plain ballet pink leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet shoes with elastics sewn on. Hair must be in a ponytail or a bun, (bun is preferred). Short hair must be pulled back out of the face. No leotards with skirts attached and no skirts.
* Pre Ballet II & III Classes: Also require black tap shoes.
Tap
Incorporating jazz and musical theatre, tap builds understanding of rhythms, syncopation, and coordination.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt, black/navy sweatpants, black tap shoes. Girls Attire: Leotard as per ballet class or black, black or pink tights
or jazz pants, black tap shoes. Hair worn up and out of face.
Ballet I - VII
Designed for children, professionally aspiring students, or those studying for personal enjoyment. Curriculum is based on the Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus. The R.A.D. is an international organization whose purpose is to maintain high standards of teaching by means of a graded syllabus.
Boys Attire: White T-shirt or leotard, black shorts, dance pants, or tights. Black ballet shoes with elastics sewn on.
Girls Attire: Hair MUST be in a ponytail or a bun (bun is preferred). Short hair must be pulled back out of the face. Pink tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn on, leather or canvas.
Ballet leotard colors are as follows:
Ballet IA & Ballet IB: Pink leotard
Ballet II: Red leotard
Ballet III & III/IV: Blue leotard
Ballet IV: Green leotard
Ballet V/VI/VII: Any solid color leotard
Jazz / Leaps & Turns
Set to modern & contemporary music, jazz techniques are taught in progressive levels through a series of warm-ups and combinations.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants or dance pants, black jazz or ballet shoes.
Girls Attire: Leotard as per ballet class or black tank leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black jazz shoes. Hair must be worn up and out of the face.
Modern
Modern dance explores all possibilities of movement, incorporating ballet and other ethnic dance. Modern Dance comes from the earth, using gravity for its benefit instead of trying to defy gravity like in ballet. All styles are taught to provide a solid foundation of expression. Recommended to become a well-rounded dancer.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants, bare feet. Girls Attire: Leotard as per ballet class or in black, black or pink
tights or jazz pants, bare feet. Hair must be up and out of face.
Adult
Lyrical & Contemporary
Lyrical combines both ballet and jazz technique together, set to different styles of music. Different songs and lyrics often serve as inspiration for different movements and expressions.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants or dance pants, black jazz or ballet shoes.
Girls Attire: Leotard as per ballet class or black tank leotard, black tights or jazz pants, tan jazz shoes or ballet shoes. Hair worn up and out of face.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a high energy class. Unlike other methods, hip hop encourages students to do steps with their own style and flair. Hip Hop also involves basic break dancing techniques to help build balance and strength. All of these elements work together to help students learn balance, coordination, and discipline.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants or dance pants, black jazz sneakers suggested. You may wear sneakers but they may NOT be what you wore in off the street.
Girls Attire: T-shirt, jazz pants or pants you can move in, black jazz sneakers suggested, you may wear regular sneakers but NOT what you wore in off the street. Hair must be worn up out of face.
Pom
Attire: shorts and a t-shirt with sneakers that are clean from outside elements. One set of silver cheerleader pom poms is also required. Click here to find the pom poms needed for this class.
Acro
New this year! Pre-School Acro is designed for children aged 3-5. In this class, students will learn balance, flexibility, and strength along with basic tumbling. Exercises of focus will include coordination skills (skipping, galloping, etc.), rolls, pre-cartwheel, prehandstand,bridge, and rhythm games. The goal of this class is to introduce young children to acrobatic dance.
Boys Attire: White t-shirt or leotard, black shorts, convertible tights, or dance pants. Bare feet. Or gymnastic clothes that they can move in.
Girls Attire: Ballet pink leotard, black shorts, convertible tights, or dance pants. Bare feet. Or gymnastic clothes that they can move in.
Dance Wear Purchase & Exchange
Dance wear purchase: Dance attire can be purchased at Bobby’s Dance Wear – 13471 West Center Road, (402) 334-1225
Exchange: Contact Esther at (402) 334-6404 if you have outgrown, wearable dancewear or shoes, as an exchange program may be available.
Dance Department Policies
Dance Department Policies
Dance Department Policies
NEW STUDENTS
- All students must be registered prior to the first day of class.
- Students must be a minimum of 3 years years of age by September 1st and potty trained.
- All new students, with the exception of Music & Movement and Pre-Ballet, must contact the dance director for proper class placement. Placement will be determined by the director and instructors.
- Me and My Shadow class requires your child to be accompanied by an adult.
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ALL STUDENTS
- T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts or baggy warm up gear are not allowed.
- Hair must be kept neatly away from face and neck either in a bun or a pony tail, short hair should be clipped back or held back with a cloth headband.
- No gum chewing allowed
- No jewelry should be worn.
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ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is required in all classes and is essential to the progress of the student. Students are expected to come and watch class if they are injured. In case of absence, the parent needs to notify the Performing Arts Department by calling (402) 334-6406. Classes missed may be made up during the current semester by consulting the instructor or director. Students should arrive with sufficient time to dress and warm up prior to class.
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REFUNDS
Refunds will be given only in cases of prolonged illness, with medical verification. There are no refunds for voluntary withdrawal or missed classes.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, there will be a message on the Performing Arts Department’s outgoing voicemail: (402) 334-6406. Please check 1 hour prior to the start time of your class to find out if class is canceled or continuing. We DO NOT follow suit with school closings, so please call. You may also call the Front Desk at (402) 334-8200 or Member Services at (402) 334-6426 to get the latest information.
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PARENT OBSERVATIONS
Fall Semester parent observations will be held in October. Spring Semester observations will be only for Music & Movement classes. (All other classes will participate in the recital.) Parents and friends are encouraged to come. Parents may arrange to observe classes at other times by contacting the Dance Director. You may always come and observe classes on the TV monitors in the hallway. Parents are not to sit in classes unless they have permission by the teacher.
*Observation policy subject to change in order to align with covid health directives.
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FIELD TRIPS
Special field trips are offered for various dance performances in the area. We meet beforehand, discuss what we are going to see, then go and enjoy. As events draw near, information will be made available and sign-up sheets will be posted. Field trips are open to students, parents and friends.
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WORKSHOPS & FILMS
Various workshops are offered in areas of interest for our dance students, including master classes with guest teachers, special lectures, stage make-up, injury prevention, etc. Information will be made available as events draw near.
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PERFORMANCES
As dance is a performing art, performance experience is an important element in dance training. Students will be informed of different performing opportunities available to them. Each year there is a culminating performance in May, every other year we do a Grande Story Ballet and on the off year we will do a Themed performance. Older students are encouraged to audition for our JCC Dance Training Company for more performance opportunities.