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Youth Dance Program

The Recreation Department and Premiere Plus will again bring classes for dancers age 3 through teen to you. This 30-week program will culminate with our annual spring recital tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2011.

For your convenience, payment for this 30 week program will be divided into two 15 week sessions, with payment due at our fall registration and again in January. Dancers must be registered in both sessions to perform in our spring recital. Costumes for our performance range in price from $50 to $65. A non-refundable deposit of $30 will be due the week of November 1. A complete schedule of important dates, parent observation days, and program breaks will be available at the 1st class.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Pre-School

Bouncing, clapping, singing, skipping and making new friends...imagine having all of this fun while learning to follow directions, to take turns and to cooperate. Dancers must be the age listed by September 1, 2010.

Introduction to Dance

This class is designed to be a fun-filled introduction to Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Broadway Style. This age group likes to try different things. Here's their chance!

Hip-Hop Jazz

Each age division and level will be provided with a challenging and energetic warm up, isolations, pop and lock hip moves, along with traditional turns, jumps, progressions and combinations.

Dance Team

Precision timing, flexibility, tumbling, jumps, turns, floor work, toe touches, splits, split leaps, along with basic technique and hip hop moves are what dance teams are all about. Take dance from an experienced dance team coach and learn what you need to know!

Ballet

Foundation for all dance forms. This class will teach technique, terminology, body placement and posture, along with basic ballet steps and combinations.

Musical Theatre Dance

This is a form of theatre that combines music, song and dance. Ms. Megan is the choreographer for Warren Civic Theatre and we are happy to offer her talents and experiences to our young dancers here in Clawson.

REQUIREMENTS

Please be aware that our classes and lesson plans are designed to be fun, but dance is an art form and technical skills are stressed. Self-discipline and respect for your instructor and classmates is expected from every dancer in the program. Good attendance and a good attitude, along with practicing at home and being prepared will make class fun and help you to be your best. Proper dance attire is important. Dancewear, spandex leotards, unitards, tights, dance pants, fitted dance tee-shirts, any color or style should be worn to every class. NO STREET CLOTHES! Long hair should be in a pony tail or a bun. To avoid injury, no jewelry. The following shoes are required for each subject:

Musical Theatre Dance: Students need black split soled jazz oxfords

Pre-School Dance & Intro to Dance: Students should have pink or white ballet shoes (not slippers)

Tap: Students need black tap shoes

Hip-Hop Jazz & Dance Team Prep: Students need black split-sole jazz oxfords

These styles of shoes are readily available at Payless Shoes, JC Penny catalogue, or any store specializing in dancewear, such as En'Pointe on 14 Mile Road in Clawson - 248.435.8998.

CLASS SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:

MONDAY - MEGAN (INSTRUCTOR)

4:30 - 5:25 pm Pre-School Dance Combo 4-5 year olds $88
5:30 - 6:25 pm Intro to Dance Combo K - 2nd grade $88
6:30 - 7:10 pm Musical Theatre Dance 1st - 3rd grade $78
7:15 - 7:55 pm Dance Team Prep 2nd - 4th grade $78
8:00 - 8:40 pm Teen Hip Hop Jazz 4th grade & up $78

WEDNESDAY - TIFFANY (INSTRUCTOR)

4:30 - 5:10 pm Intro to Dance K - 2nd grade $78
5:15 - 5:45 pm Tap K - 2nd grade $68
5:45 - 6:25 pm Pre-School Dance 3 & 4 year olds $78
6:30 - 7:10 pm Hip Hop Jazz 2nd - 4th grade $78
7:15 - 7:55 pm Hip Hop Jazz II 4th grade & up $78

 

**Non-Residents - $5 additional charge**

The second session payment is due the 1st week in January


Tuesday - Evening

 

 

                                                               Sports Starters (Ages 3-5)

 

A fun introduction to individual sports skills. Various balls, bean bags and hula hoops will be used to help your toddlers understand and execute the skills of running, catching, throwing, and kicking. Class emphasis is on participation, effort and FUN! Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Held at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson.

Instructor: Coach John Arndt, Leisure Unlimited

Tuesdays

5:00-5:45 pm

Cost: $59/6 weeks

DATES:

Session 1 Sept. 21 - Oct. 26
Session 2 Nov. 9 - Dec. 14
Session 3 Jan. 18 - Feb. 22
Session 4 Mar. 8 - April 12

 

Kiddie Sports (Ages 4-6)

Introduce your youngsters to a variety of sports including pickleball, soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey, tee-ball, volleyball, kickball, football and a few surprises! We teach sports fundamentals with fun, progressive drills and games. Children improve their individual skills and work at their own pace. Our emphasis is on teamwork, cooperation and effort. Bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. Held at the Hunter Community Center in Clawson.

Instructor: Coach John Arndt, Leisure Unlimited

Tuesdays

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Cost: $59/6 weeks

DATES:

Session 1 Sept. 21 - Oct. 26
Session 2 Nov. 9 - Dec. 14
Session 3 Jan. 18 - Feb. 22
Session 4 Mar. 8 - April 12

 

 

Wednesday - Afternoon/Evening

 

 

 

                         Sports Starters (Ages 3&4)

 

A fun introduction to individual sports skills. Various balls, bean bags and hula hoops will be used to help your toddlers understand and execute the skills of running, catching, throwing, and kicking. Class emphasis is on participation, effort and FUN! Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Held at the Royal Oak Salter Center.

Instructor: Coach John Arndt, Leisure Unlimited

Wednesdays

4:00-4:45 pm

Cost: $59/6 weeks

DATES:

Session 1 Sept. 22 - Oct. 27
Session 2 Nov. 3 - Dec. 15
Session 3 Jan. 19 - Feb. 23
Session 4 Mar. 9 - April 13

 

Kid Sports & Games (Ages 4-6)

Introduce your youngsters to a variety of sports including pickleball, soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey, tee-ball, volleyball, kickball, football and a few surprises! We teach sports fundamentals with fun, progressive drills and games. Children improve their individual skills and work at their own pace. Our emphasis is on teamwork, cooperation and effort. Bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. Held at the Royal Oak Salter Center.

Instructor: Coach John Arndt, Leisure Unlimited

Wednesdays

5:00 - 5:55 pm

Cost: $59/6 weeks

DATES:

Session 1 Sept. 22 - Oct. 27
Session 2 Nov. 3 - Dec. 15
Session 3 Jan. 19 - Feb. 23
Session 4 Mar. 9 - April 13

 

Youth Basketball (Ages 6-9)

Jump into the fast-paced game of basketball. For the beginning and intermediate player. Using progressive drills and games players will learn dribbling, passing, positions, shooting techniques, offenses and defenses. Kids will scrimmage during class time. Emphasis is on effort and teamwork. Wear tennis shoes, bring a water bottle and a ball (ball is optional). Held at the Royal Oak Salter Center.

Instructor: Coach John Arndt, Leisure Unlimited

Wednesdays

6:00-6:55 pm

Cost: $59/6 weeks

DATES:

Session 1 Sept. 22 - Oct. 27
Session 2 Nov. 3 - Dec. 15

Gymnastics Program

Clawson Parks and Recreation in a partnership with Troy Gymnastics has revived the popular gymnastics program. All equipment is new at this state of the art facility at 1600 W. Maple just west of Crooks. All registrations held at the Hunter Community Center. All instructors are USA Gymnastics members. A $25 yearly insurance fee is required to be paid at the first class.

CLAWSON RESIDENTS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL CLASSES BY REGISTERING AT HUNTER.

All sessions are now on a monthly basis.

Session 1 August 30
Session 2 October 25
Session 3 January 3
Session 4 February 28

For complete listing of class offerings call the Recreation Department at 589.0334.

 

Parent/Tot Drop-In Gym

The gym at the Hunter Community Center is available to play with your infants through pre-school children. Bring your own play things. NO COST.

Fridays

9:00-11:00 am

Starts September 17

 

Youth Bowling

This is a popular program for youngsters of all ages. Cost is $6.00 per week which includes two games of bowling or 1-1&1/2 hours, whichever comes first. This program includes weekly league average sheets, pizza & coke, special awards, shoe rental and a participation award. Coaching will be available. An absent fee of $1.00 will be charged by the bowling alley.

Registration held at the Hunter Community Center. $6 to be paid at the Recreation Department. Weekly fee paid at Thunderbird Lanes.

Location: Thunderbird Lanes

Bumper Bowling (Ages 4-7):

Tuesdays

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Bowling (Ages 8 & Up)

Tuesdays

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Dates: Sept. 14 - Dec. 14

A new session will begin in January

Junior Golf Lessons

Instructor: Jim Dahline

The City of Clawson is proud to announce a partnership with The First Tee of Michigan, a non-profit junior golf program designed to teach golf, as well as life skills. The core of the program involves golf instruction, which includes putting, chipping and full swings as well as rules, safety and etiquette. The skill portion of the program focuses on 9 core values, which include honesty, sportsmanship, respect and courtesy. Once a child completes the program, they are eligible for various clinics and are able to play golf at a substantial discount. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Classes held at the Van Dyke Golf Dome

Six 30 minute classes

Ages: 5 - 15

Session VII:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5:30 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am

Thursday class is intermediate

Begins the week of September 28

-MUST PURCHASE BALLS-

Check the First Tee website at www.thefirstteedetroit.org


Roots and Shoots

The Roots and Shoots Club is a community service club for kids. The mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment. Kids are encouraged to develop projects that matter to them. The projects wil be driven by the interests and abilities of each club member.

Date: September 16 - December 16

Meeting Day: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: Hunter Community Center

Cost: $25/child with parent participation

           $50/child (without parent participation - ages 8+)

           $10/child for "Junior Leader" (ages 12+ that woud like to be an assistant)

Contact: Nicole Siwak - nicolesiwak@yahoo.com / (248) 302.8947

 

Infinite Path Martial Arts

Hunter Community Center

A full-time, top-quality martial arts school located inside the Hunter Community Center. Your child can start at any time. No hidden costs! All students receive individual instruction from head instructors Christopher and Robyn Scafone. The Scafone’s have worked with thousands of students of all ages and ability levels. Call to schedule a free introductory class and come see for yourself, a learning environment second to none! Call to schedule a free introductory class! 248.336.8488 or visit us at www.Infinitepath.net.

 

Junior Kung Fu

Hunter Community Center

A safe, nurturing, exciting program specifically desinged to meeet the learning needs of young children: discipline, attention span, confidence and self-esteem, listening to parents and teachers, positive attitude, working individually and within a group, communication, fitness, balance and coordination, healthy foods, stranger danger and more. Ages 4 –6.

Tuesday - Thursday 5:30 - 6:00pm

 

Kids Kung Fu

Hunter Community Center

A comprehensive discipline of the mind and body in a safe, age-appropriate, non-competitive program designed especially for kids. Parents see immediate improvements in all areas of the students life: discipline and self-control, confidence, and self-esteem, concentration, patience, respect, setting and achieving goals, partner skills, leadership and public speaking, grades at school, relationships and responsiblities at home. These are the life skills your child needs! Different tuition plans available. Ages 7 and up.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm

 

Spanish Immersion Montessori Pre-school (Age 2-6 years)

This is a Spanish immersion program that uses the Montessori philosophy. It is one of a few schools in the USA that combine the Montessori philosophy of education with language immersion schooling, and has been enjoying steady growth since February 2002.

The Spanish environment surrounding our activities enables your child to develop a functional use of Spanish, and at the same time practice early childhood educational concepts. The curriculum also incorporates group activities to reinforce the fun of Spanish in song, movement and games. This program is designed for children who have no previous knowledge of Spanish and incorporate those who already speak the language.

A minimum of 2 day attendance required. School runs Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. Class hours are 9:15 am - 12:15 pm, and extended care is available. Preschool runs from September to June, however applications are accepted throughout the year. Also open during the summer.

For more information contact Maria VanDyke at 248.597.9930/248.597.9932 or visit www.spanishfortoddlers.com.

**Adult Spanish classes are coming up - please call!




Clawson Youth Sports

Clawson Junior Basketball
Billy Shellanbarger, 248.320.6878

Clawson Junior Baseball / Softball
Ben Kulp, 248.867.0100 / Marcy Costine, 248.435.0206

Clawson Mavericks Football
Kim McGrath, 866-435-3074 ext. 7

Clawson Youth Soccer
Michelle Baron, 248.249.3546
www.clawsonyouthsoccer.org.

 

Updated Tuesday, December 2, 2008

 

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