LDC MISSION:To promote human connection and community by fostering

creativity and collaboration.

Registration begins

July 8, 2019Classes begin

September 9, 2019

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Mindful dance instruction in Creative Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Jazz Funk,

Tap, Modern, Dance Composition, and Music Theatre Dance for ages 18 months through

adult.

2019-2020 Class Schedule and Information Guide

FALL 2019-2020 at La Crosse Dance Centre

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At La Crosse Dance Centre, dance is an art form, not a commercial endeavor. We are committed to bringing the highest quality dance

education to each and every student through classes, rehearsals, and performances. Our program ensures that every student enjoys a

structured yet enriching and encouraging environment most conducive to learning. At LDC, our philosophy is to train our students as dance artists.

We do not attend dance competitions because we feel dance as an art cannot possibly be judged with a score card. We do not believe in putting

dancers, dance, or young dance artists into any type of box, but rather we strive to provide a safe, yet challenging environment in which we can help our students break out of boxes. We make every choice regarding

our program with the intention of helping our young dance artists realize they have the strength and gifts within themselves to do whatever they choose to do, and their time with us will be a nurturing time for them to

explore who they are and who they want to become. Dance is our language, or medium for this.

Each class and rehearsal at LDC exemplifies the above philosophy. Instructors teach safe, progressive warm ups which concentrate on keeping dancers’ bodies healthy and strong by achieving proper

technique. Students learn about important kinesthetic and anatomic principles as they develop an appreciation for dance and explore their own

creative processes. We are committed to each student’s entire dance education, providing the student with a strong and thorough base, so as

to be able to pursue dance at a collegiate or professional level as well as gain a lifetime passion for the art form. Individual attention is one of our fundamental beliefs for executing this commitment; class size is limited to no more than sixteen students. Above all, students of all ages have fun while gaining self-confidence, learning valuable skills in cooperation and

working with others, and acquiring critical thinking skills obtained from an arts education.

La Crosse Dance Centre: Comprehensive dance education promoting

human connection and community by fostering creativity and collaboration.

Dance is a performing art. At LDC we offer our students unique performing opportunities that stretch far beyond the traditional dance recital. These performing opportunities are quite fun and educational for students and

audiences alike.

LDC’s 30th Anniversary “Nutcracker Ballet”LDC produces the annual “Nutcracker Ballet” each December at Viterbo

Fine Arts Center. Students involved in the “Nutcracker Ballet” also have the unique opportunity to educate their peers as they perform a special school

matinee for 800-1100 area school children, with a question and answer session that follows the performance. Students age five and up audition in

late May/ early June to be a part of the “Nutcracker Ballet” cast. Our 30th Anniversary “Nutcracker Ballet” will be held December 13 at 7:30 pm,

December 14 at 4:00 pm, and December 15 at 2:00 pm at Viterbo University’s Main Theatre.

LDC is home to eight performing ensembles: KinderKinetic, Youth Kinetic I, Youth Kinetic II, Youth Kinetic III, Tap Ensemble I, Tap Ensemble II, Tap Ensemble III and La Crosse Dance

Company. Members of all eight performing ensembles are invited to perform as ambassadors of dance at various community functions as well as LDC

performances throughout the year. Auditions for the performing ensembles are held in early June. 

LDC’s Spring Sharing and Spring PerformanceOur Dance Season here at LDC is ended with two wonderfully unique

performance experiences. Dancers in all our technique classes have the option to participate in a Sharing, tentatively scheduled for May 16, 2020 at the Cavalier Theatre. There is no extra cost to participate in the Sharing. Tickets for friends and family to view their dancer’s work at the Sharing will be sold at LDC for $12 a piece, beginning in late April/early May. Three separate Sharings will be presented, and dance artists in each Sharing will be separated by age group. The Sharing provides a unique opportunity for the dance artists to choose and make what they present to their family and

friends at the end of the dance season.

Dance artists in LDC’s Performing Ensembles will perform in LDC’s Spring Performance, featuring our original dance versions of “Paper Bag Princess” and “The Lorax,” as well as repertory pieces. This Spring Performance is

tentatively scheduled for May 29-May 31, 2020, in Viterbo’s LaCroix Black Box Theatre. Please inquire about Performing Ensemble fees.

 

Performing Opportunities at La Crosse Dance Centre

La Crosse Dance Centre PoliciesPlease read the following information carefully. Keep this information at

hand for reference during LDC’s 2019-2020 Dance Season. These policies have been developed to ensure each student will have the most

positive experience dancing at LDC!

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SNOW DAYS

During inclement or questionable weather, please call LDC at 783-5155 after 3:00pm Mon.-Fri. and after 8:00 am Saturdays and listen to the voice mail message. A mass e-mail will also be sent in event of class cancellation, and we will post inclement weather cancelations on facebook.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is necessary for a student to obtain the most from class. However, we understand certain absences are unavoidable. Students who wish to make up a missed class should ask the instructor which LDC class would be the most appropriate to attend. There are no refunds for missed classes. If a student is more than fifteen minutes late for class, they may be asked to observe class rather than participate. Proper warm-up is extremely important to avoid injury. As a courtesy to the instructor and fellow students, please avoid tardiness. Students who wish to participate in the Spring Sharing must adhere to certain attendance policies that will be outlined at the beginning of the dance season.

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION & UPDATES

Email is our main source of communication. Please read all information carefully.Please also make it a habit to check your dancer’s bag each week or look at posted announcements in the LDC lobby. Certain information will also be available on our website. We go to great lengths to try to keep you informed; PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY. Someone will be available to answer questions during LDC’s Office Hours.

La Crosse Dance Centre Dress CodeGENERAL DRESS CODE AND STUDIO RULES

-Please wear proper dance attire for all classes and rehearsals-All students must have hair completely pulled back away from the face and off the neck -No dangly jewelry, baggy clothing or gum in any class -Water (only) bottles are allowed, no food in the studios please!-Proper dance shoes are required

DRESS CODE SPECIFICS:Ballet: Any color leotard, ballet pink tights, ballet skirt or shorts if desired, split sole pink canvas or leather ballet shoes. Hair in a ballet bun. Male students wear jazz or yoga pants and a tight fitting top.

Jazz: Any color leotard or tight fitting top. Yoga pants, tights, jazz pants, or leggings. Black split sole jazz shoes. Please do not wear shorts without tights to class. Dancers should have a pair of knee-pads that they keep in their dance bags at all times.

Tap: Any color leotard or tight fitting top. Yoga pants, tights, jazz pants, or leggings. Dancers in Tap III through VI must have black jazz tap oxfords.

Modern and Dance Composition: Any color leotard or tight fitting top. Yoga pants, tights, jazz pants, or leggings. Dancers may wear modern shoes or go barefoot.

Music Theatre Dance: Any color leotard or tight fitting top. Yoga pants, tights, jazz pants, or leggings. Black split sole jazz shoes. Please do not wear shorts without tights to class. Dancers should have knee-pads that they keep in their dance bags at all times. Hip Hop/Jazz Funk: Any color leotard or top, pants that allow full movement, and tennis shoes or hip hop shoes with clean soles that are only worn in the dance studio. Dancers should have knee-pads that they keep in their dance bags at all times.

Young Dancers: Any color leotard and tights with skirt if desired. Leather ballet shoes for Creative Movement, and Kindedance classes.Black paten leather tap shoes with a button closure for tap classes. Introduction to Dance students need tap shoes and ballet and/or jazz shoes.

Mindful Stretching and Ballet Conditioning, Pilates, Movement Lab: Any color leotard or tight fitting top. Yoga pants, tights, jazz pants, or leggings. Please be prepared to go barefoot. You may bring a yoga mat if you wish.

SHOP LOCAL! We encourage our students to purchase dance wear and ballet, tap, and jazz shoes at Amanda’s Academy of Dance! www.amandasacademy.com/retail

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**Dedicated Dancers pay $8 per month for each Specialty Class taken in a week in addition to the $170.

**Professional Track students pay $6 per month for each Specialty Class taken in a week in addition to the $195.

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2019-2020 TUITION RATES

Ask about our Family, Buddy

Program, and College Student

Discounts!

CLASS CARDS are available for adults at a rate of $50 for 5 classes. Please inquire for details.

DROP IN RATE IS $12 PER CLASS. Only adult students are permitted to drop into classes. Please inquire for details.

La Crosse Dance Centre PoliciesTUITION AND ENROLLMENT POLICIES

Class sizes are kept small.Here at LDC, we believe individual attention is essential to a dancer’s progress.Therefore, we accept no more than 12 students in any class for ages 3-6, and no more than 16 students in any class for ages 7 through adult. Register early to ensure your place in class.

First and last month’s tuition and a $25.00 registration fee are due upon registration (Registration fee is $10.00 for each additional family member.) Tuition rates are based on the mid-September 2019 through mid-May 2020 Dance Season, including LDC holidays, not by the class or month. 28 weeks of classes are guaranteed, but 29 weeks are scheduled, allowing for one cancelation due to instructor illness or inclement weather.

Enrollment constitutes a commitment to attend the entire 2019-2020 Dance Season. You may choose to pay this in nine monthly installments, pay a few months at a time, or pay for the entire season at the beginning of the season. LDC does not accept credit or debit cards. Tuition is not refundable for any reason after the first two weeks of the season, except for serious medical reasons (a slip from your doctor is required) or moving out of town. If a dancer wishes to withdraw from a class, parent or guardian must provide written notification 30days in advance. There will be a $10.00 administrative fee for every dropped class after the first two weeks of the dance season.

Payment is due the 1st of each month, payable by the 7th. Payment must be in the LDC Office by 5:00 pm on the 7th of the month. Payments made after the seventh of any month will be assessed a $15.00 late fee. Please remember that, if you are paying in monthly installments, tuition is due for December. There is a $35.00 service charge for returned checks.

LDC's studios are available for rental for $15 per hour.Please inquire.

At LDC, we want anyone who has the desire to dance to be able to dance. If financial hardship arises for your family, or you know someone who would like to dance but is having trouble affording tuition, please talk to Nikki Balsamo so arrangements can be made.

Private Lessons: Students may schedule private lessons with an LDC Faculty member for $35 per hour and $18 per half hour. Different rates apply when LDC Faculty are hired individually to choreograph for students. Please inquire.

LDC’s Dedicated Dancer Program is a special program designed for students who are passionate about dance. Dedicated Dancers pay a monthly fee of $170 and can take 5 - 9.75 hours of dance per week at their level or below in any style they choose.  Dedicated Dancers may also take Specialty Classes at a rate of $8 per month for each Specialty Class taken in a week in addition to the $170.

With the Dedicated Dancer fee, dancers also are able to rent studio space at no charge during the regular dance season (mid-September through mid-May), based on studio availability. Dedicated Dancers also receive one free hour-long private lesson with Artistic Director and Owner Nikki Balsamo between September 9, 2019 and May 16, 2020.

Dedicated Dancers are those dancers 10 years and older who take at least 5 hours of technique class per week.

The Professional Track is a special program designed for dancers wishing to pursue a career in any aspect of dance.  Professional Track Students pay a fee of $195 per month and can take ten or more hours of classes per week at their level or below in any style they choose.  Professional Track Students may also take Specialty Classes at a rate of $6 per month for each Specialty Class taken in a week in addition to the $195.  

With the Professional Track fee, dancers also are able to rent studio space at no charge during the regular dance season (mid-September through mid-May), based on studio availability. Professional Track Dancers also receive one free hour-long private lesson with Artistic Director and Owner Nikki Balsamo between September 9, 2019 and May 16, 2020.

Professional Track Dancers are those dancers 10 years and older who take at least 10 hours of technique class per week.

Fees and hours for “Nutcracker Ballet” rehearsals, and performing ensemble rehearsals are not included in the Dedicated Dancer or

Professional Track Programs.

LDC'S DEDICATED DANCER PROGRAM

La Crosse Dance Centre Specialty Programs

LDC'S PROFESSIONAL TRACK PROGRAM

Please note that all classes are closed to observers, with the exception of our Open Weeks listed in our schedule of events.

Classes with six students or less are subject to cancellation or combination with another class.

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTORCaregiver and Me Mondays, 4:15-4:45 Nikki Balsamo(18 months by 9/1/19) *Caregiver joins child for this class.*

Creative Movement Mondays, 4:45-5:15 Megan Dockendorff(3 - 4 year olds) Wednesdays, 5:00-5:30 Anna McConahay

Fridays, 4:30-5:00 Jen TeBeestSaturdays, 9:30-10:00 a.m. Nikki Balsamo*Caregiver does not join child for these classes.*

Kindedance I Wednesdays, 6:15-7:00 Nikki Balsamo(5 year olds) Fridays, 4:30-5:15 Nikki Balsamo

Kindetap I Wednesdays, 7:00-7:15 Nikki BalsamoFridays, 5:15-5:30 Nikki Balsamo

(5 year olds) *These classes must be taken in conjunction with the preceding Kindedance I class.*

Kindedance II Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 Anna McConahay(6 year olds) Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 Nikki Balsamo

Kindetap II Wednesdays, 6:15-6:45 Anna McConahay(6 year olds) Thursdays, 5:00-5:30 Anna McConahay

Introduction to Dance Mondays, 4:45-6:15 Nikki Balsamo(7 year olds)

YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS

LDC’s 2019-2020 Dance Season

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTORJazz I Thursdays, 5:30-6:15 Anna McConahayJazz II Thursdays, 6:30-7:15 Nikki BalsamoJazz III Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 Nikki BalsamoJazz IV Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15 Nikki BalsamoJazz V Mondays, 6:45-8:00 Jen TeBeestJazz VI Tuesdays, 8:15-9:15 Nikki Balsamo

JAZZ

LDC’s 2019-2020 Dance Season

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTORBallet I Mondays, 5:00-6:00 Jen TeBeestBallet IIa Saturdays, 11:00-12:00 Jen TeBeestBallet IIb Mondays, 6:45-7:45 Nikki BalsamoBallet III Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 Nikki BalsamoPre-Pointe I Tuesdays, 5:00-5:30 Nikki BalsamoBallet IV Fridays, 5:00-6:30 Jen TeBeestPre-Pointe II Fridays, 6:30-7:00 Jen TeBeest*Students in Ballet III and Ballet IV are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to take two ballet classes per week. Students who take

Pre-Pointe II must take two ballet classes per week.Ballet V Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 Jen TeBeestPointe I Wednesdays, 6:00-6:45 Jen TeBeestBallet VI/VII Tuesdays, 5:45-7:15 Angela ImhoffPointe II/III Tuesdays, 7:15-8:00 Angela ImhoffBallet V-VII Fridays, 5:00-7:00 Tammy SchmidtBallet III-VII Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am Jen TeBeestBoys' Ballet Fridays, 6:15-7:00 Nikki Balsamo(8-13 year olds, no previous experience necessary)

*Ballet III-VII on Saturdays is an opportunity to work on barre and a bit of centre one more time each week. Focus will be on strengthening. This class is highly encouraged for our

Ballet students!**Students in Ballet V, VI, or VII must take TWO ballet classes per week and are HIGHLY

encouraged to take three ballet classes per week. Students enrolled in any pointe class must register for and participate in the ballet class immediately before it. Pointe students MUST

take a minimum of eight ballet classes per month to remain en pointe. This means you must take at least two ballet classes per week and make up missed classes. Ballet students may register for and take the ballet level below their own level, in addition to their own level, to

get in the required number of classes.

BALLET

TAPCLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTORTap I Thursdays, 5:00-5:30 Megan DockendorffTap II Thursdays, 5:30-6:15 Megan DockendorffTap III Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 Megan DockendorffTap IV Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 Nikki BalsamoTap V Mondays, 5:15-6:15 Megan DockendorffTap VI Thursdays, 7:15-8:15 Nikki BalsamoBoys’ Tap Fridays, 5:30-6:15 Nikki Balsamo(8 years and older, with at least one year of tap experience)

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTORModern and Dance Composition I Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Nikki Balsamo(10 years through 6th grade)

Modern and Dance Composition II Saturdays, 12:30-2:00 Nikki Balsamo(6th-8th grade)

Modern and Dance Composition III Saturdays, 11:00-12:30 pm Nikki Balsamo(9th grade and older)

MODERN AND DANCE COMPOSITION

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTORGrade School Jazz Funk Mondays, 6:00-6:45 Jen TeBeest(8 year olds through 5th grade)

***WATCH FOR HIP HOP WORKSHOPS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS AND HIGH SCHOOLERS!

HIP HOP/

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTORGrade School Music Theatre Dance Tuesdays, 4:15-5:00 Nikki Balsamo(8 years old through 5th grade)

Middle School Music Theatre Dance Mondays, 8:00-9:00 Nikki Balsamo(6th grade through 8th grade)

High School Music Theatre Dance Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 Nikki Balsamo(9th-12th grade)

MUSIC THEATRE DANCE

LDC’s 2019-2020 Dance Season

JAZZ FUNK

LDC’s 2019-2020 Dance Season

Pilates Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 Angela Imhoff(9th grade through adult)

PilatesCLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTOR

Adult Beginning Tap Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45 Jen TeBeest*This class meets 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9)

Adult Advanced Beg/Intermediate Tap Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45 Jen TeBeest*This class meets 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13)

*Tuition for Adult Beginning Tap is $61.25 for the 5 class session. **Tuition for Adult Adv.Beg/Int. Tap is $61.25 for the 5 class session. ***Class cards will no longer be able to be purchased for Adult Tap classes, though we will honor class cards already in your possession.

****We will be offering more adult dance in this time slot in the spring; if you have suggestions or requests, please let us know!

Mindful Stretching and Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Jen TeBeestBallet Conditioning

MINDFUL STRETCHING AND BALLET CONDITIONING (7th-12th grade)

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTOR

ADULT DANCE COATLITION (For dancers ages 18-118)

CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTOR

Movement Lab: Saturdays, 12:30-2:00 Angela ImhoffInjury Prevention and Recovery for Dancers

Movement Lab: Injury Prevention and Recovery for Dancers (9th grade and up)CLASS DAY AND TIME INSTRUCTOR

Specialty Classes *Please note these classes are not included in the Dedicated Dancer and Professional Track Tuition rates. Please ask for details.*

*This class will only meet on specified Saturdays, with schedule to follow. This class will follow a separate pricing structure.

La Crosse Dance Centre's 2019-2020 Calendar

July 15 Register for the 2019-2020 Dance Season by July 15 and pay NO REGISTRATION FEE!

August 13 Tickets for LDC’s 30th Anniversary “Nutcracker Ballet” go on sale at Viterbo University Fine Arts Center, www.viterbo.edu/fac 608-796-3100.

September 7 Come join LDC at Steppin’ Out in Pink, walking with “Team Roberta Smith!”

September 9 Classes Begin

October 11-13 La Crosse Dance Company performs collaboration with the Pump House Regional Arts Center at the Pump House.

November 18-23 Open class week. The last few minutes of each class will be open for friends and family to observe.

November 24 - La Crosse Dance Centre’s Holiday Break. Classes will resume Monday, January 5 January 6.

December 13-15 LDC’s 30th Anniversary “Nutcracker Ballet!” Don’t miss this holiday classic! Performed at Viterbo University at 7:30 on Friday, 4:00 on Saturday, and 2:00 on Sunday.

December 21 Members of La Crosse Dance Company and Youth Kinetic perform “Strauss Waltzes” with the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 at Viterbo Fine Arts Center!

January 6 Classes Resume!

March, 2020 LDC Dance Artists have the opportunity to attend Elevate Youth Dance Festival in the Twin Cities.

April 7-13 LDC’s Spring Break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 14.

May 11-16 Last week of clasees.

May 12 or 14 Tentative date for LDC’s Sharing Dress Rehearsal

Saturday, May 16 Tentative date for LDC’s Sharing Performance at the Cavalier Theatre. Times TBA.

May 29-31 Tentative date for LDC’s Spring Performance, featuring our performing ensembles!

Weeks of June 1 and Auditions for LDC’s 31st Annual “Nutcracker Ballet” and LDC’s June 8 Performing Ensembles, details TBA.

La Crosse Dance Centre2716 Commerce StreetLa Crosse, WI 54603

Phone: (608) 783-5155Email: nikki@lacrossedancecentre.org

www.lacrossedancecentre.org

La Crosse Dance Centre2716 Commerce StreetLa Crosse, WI 54603