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Come bit bop around in this interactive mini jazz hip-hop class! We listen to upbeat songs and learn basic choreography for your little dancer.

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Join Ascension Dance Company! We’re looking for passionate dancers to join our competitive dance and performance team. About Us: Ascension Dance Company is a premier competitive and performance team affiliated with the Park Ridge Park District’s Dance Program. Our dancers receive top-tier training in a supportive and inspiring environment. Audition Details: Date: May 17 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley Street Can't make the audition? Contact Mat at mskorupski@prparks.org to arrange an alternative audition. What to Prepare: • Attire: Dancers must wear movable, active dancewear suitable for auditions. • Hydration: Bring a water bottle to stay refreshed. • Audition Requirements: Dancers must be prepared to learn and perform a short routine in front of a panel of company judges. Why Choose Ascension? • Affordable Excellence: Lower costs compared to private studios—our programs are offered at cost. • Expert Instruction: Learn from certified, experienced instructors with over 35 years of combined expertise. • Pathway to Success: Our dancers have gone on to Orchesis, Hawkettes, and collegiate dance programs. • Professional Facilities: Train in two state-of-the-art dance studios with top-quality floors, barres, and sound systems. • Positive Environment: We foster a supportive and inclusive dance community. Take the next step in your dance journey—audition for Ascension Dance Company. For questions or more information, email mskorupski@prparks.org.

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This beginner ballet and tap class incorporates steps and terminology with fairytale music. Participants use tiaras, wands, and horses.

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This free-flowing form of dance links ballet to jazz and teaches dancers to feel the music and move with the beat.

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The combination classes (i.e. Ballet/Tap, Jazz/Tap) teach skills from the various disciplines to develop a well-rounded dancer. Technique and terminology are taught. Please bring dance shoes for each type of dance to all classes.

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