Dance Class
Dance instruction for beginner to advanced for boys and girls ages 3 to 17. A variety of dance classes include tap, ballet, poms, jazz, and hip hop. Program fee includes classes, recital and costume (full payment is required at the time of registration). Recital admission tickets for parents, siblings, etc. are $2 per person.
Parent Meetings: Tuesday, September 17 OR Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, room 310. View the 2019-2020 Calendar (PDF) for all important dates.
2019-2020 Dance Class Information (PDF)
Registration can be completed online or by calling 920-448-3365.
Age 3:
| Class | Day | Location | Teacher | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Dance Ballet (441450-19) | Wednesday (Oct 2-Feb 19) | King School at 4:45-5:15 pm | Leah | $93 resident/ $117 non-resident |
| Pre-Dance Ballet (441450-16) | Thursday (Oct 3-Feb 20) | City Hall at 4:45-5:15 pm | Breanna | $93 resident/ $117 non-resident |
Age 4-5:
| Class | Day | Location | Teacher | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Tap/Ballet (441450-03) | Tuesday (Oct 1-Feb 18) | Kennedy School at 4:45-5:25 pm | Stacie | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Beginner Tap/Ballet (441450-20) | Wednesday (Oct 2-Feb 19) | King School at 5:15-5:55 pm | Leah | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Beginner Tap/Ballet (441450-15) | Thursday (Oct 3-Feb 20) | Edison School at 4:45-5:25 pm | Nicole | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Beginner Tap/Ballet (441450-17) | Thursday (Oct 3-Feb 20) | City Hall at 5:15-5:55 pm | Breanna | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
Age 5-7:
| Class | Day | Location | Teacher | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poms 1A (441450-13) | Tuesday (Oct 1-Feb 18) | Kennedy School at 5:30-6:10 pm | Stacie | $108 resident/ $132 non-resident |
| Tap/Jazz 1A (441450-09) | Tuesday (Oct 1-Feb 18) | City Hall at 4:45-5:25 pm | Nicole | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Tap/Ballet 1A (441450-21) | Wednesday (Oct 2-Feb 19) | King School at 6:00-6:40 pm | Leah | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Tap/Ballet 1A (441450-18) | Thursday (Oct 3-Feb 20) | City Hall at 6:00-6:40 pm | Breanna | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
Age 7+:
| Class | Day | Location | Teacher | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap/Jazz 2 (441450-14) | Tuesday (Oct 1-Feb 18) | Kennedy School at 6:15-6:55 pm | Stacie | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Tap/Ballet 2 (441450-07) | Tuesday (Oct 1-Feb 18) | City Hall at 5:30-6:10 pm | Nicole | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Tap/Hip Hop 2 (441450-08) | Tuesday (Oct 1-Feb 18) | City Hall at 6:15-6:55 pm | Nicole | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
| Tap/Ballet 2 (441450-02) | Thursday (Oct 3-Feb 20) | Edison School at 6:15-6:55 pm | Nicole | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
Age 8+:
| Class | Day | Location | Teacher | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poms 1B (441450-11) | Monday (Sep 30-Feb 17) | City Hall at 5:15-5:55 pm | Jill | $108 resident/ $132 non-resident |
| Tap/Ballet 1B (441450-05) | Thursday (Oct 3-Feb 20) | Edison School at 5:30-6:10 pm | Nicole | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
Grade 6+:
| Class | Day | Location | Teacher | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poms 2/3 (441450-12) | Monday (Sep 30-Feb 17) | City Hall at 6:00-6:40 pm | Jill | $113 resident/ $137 non-resident |
| Tap/Jazz 2/3 (441450-10) | Monday (Sep 30-Feb 17) | City Hall at 6:45-7:25 pm | Jill | $98 resident/ $122 non-resident |
Pre-Dance Ballet: 0 year of lesson experience
Introduction to movement with music and basic ballet dance skills.
Beginner Tap/Ballet: 0-2 years of lesson experience
An introduction to movement with music and basic tap and ballet dance skills.
Tap/Ballet 1A: 0 years of lesson experience
Introduction to movement with music and basic tap and ballet dance skills.
Tap/Ballet 1B: 0-2 years of lesson experience
An introduction to movement with music and basic tap and ballet dance skills.
Tap/Ballet 2: 0-2 years of lesson experience
A continuation of more advanced tap & ballet dance skills. Must know basic tap skills: Shuffle, Ball-Change, Shuffle-Hop-Step, Flaps basic ballet skills: 1st-5th positions, Plie, Tendu
Poms 1A: 0-2 years of lesson experience
An introduction to movement with music and basic pom and dance skills.
**Includes Pom Fee**
Poms 1B: 0-2 years of lesson experience
An introduction to basic pom and dance skills.
**Includes Pom Fee**
Poms 2/3: 3+ years of lesson experience
A continuation of more advanced pom and dance skills that will include advanced choreography.
Must know basic jazz moves: push turn, jazz square, chasse, and basic knowledge of different formations.
**Includes Pom Fee**
Tap/Jazz 1A: 0-2 years of lesson experience
An introduction to basic tap and jazz dance skills.
Tap/Jazz 2: 3-4 years of lesson experience
A continuation of more advanced tap and jazz dance skills.
Must know basic tap skills: Shuffle, Ball-Change, Shuffle-Hop-Step, Flaps basic jazz moves: Push turn, Jazz Square, Chasse & knowledge of different formations.
Tap/Jazz 2/3: 3+ years of experience
Advanced development of jazz and tap dance movements that will include advanced choreography and memorization.
Must know basic jazz moves: push turn, jazz square, chasse
Tap/Hip Hop 2: 3-4 years of experience
A continuation of more advanced tap and an introduction to hip hop dance skills.
Must know basic tap skills: Shuffle, Ball-Change, Shuffle-Hop-Step, Flaps
Jill S. 
How many years have you taught at Green Bay Parks & Rec? 24
How many years of dance experience do you have total? Student at Delorit's School of Dance for 13 years. Total of 37 years of dance.
What classes are you teaching this year? Monday classes at City Hall - 1B Tap/Ballet, Intro Poms, Advanced Poms, Advanced Tap/Jazz
What is your favorite thing about teaching dance? I love being able to share my passion with my students, hoping that the same passion ignites in them. Feeling music flow through your body, and then using your body to express that is amazing!
Why do you love Green Bay Park and Rec Dance? I love being a part of Green Bay Park and Rec Dance, because it is my second family. When I originally started teaching, I only planned on doing it for a year or so. I couldn't imagine not spending my fall and winter dancing, and I plan to continue for many years to come.
What is your favorite style of dance? My favorite style of dance is tap. To me, there is no better way to express yourself than the click of taps on a floor.
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am married with three kids and two granddaughters. I work full time as a legal assistant, and am also getting my Master's Degree in Criminal Justice online through UW-Platteville. In my down time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching sports, baking, and going to our family cabin up north.
Is there anything else you'd like to add? Green Bay Park and Rec Dance is a great program for kids just starting out, to see how they feel about dance. It is a great program for kids that have been with us for a while to keep working on new skills. It is also a great program for kids that have been with other studios, and maybe gotten burnt out by multiple classes/competitions, but still want to just dance and have fun. Green Bay Park and Rec Dance is for anyone!
Breanna G.
How many years have you taught at Green Bay Parks & Rec? 2
How many years of dance experience do you have total? 19
What classes are you teaching this year? Tap/Ballet for the youngsters.
What is your favorite thing about teaching dance? I love passing my passion on.
Why do you love Green Bay Park and Rec Dance? We are all one big family!
What is your favorite style of dance? Ballet.
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I love any and all animals and creatures! (Seriously!).
Is there anything else you'd like to add? I was adopted all the way over from Russia when I was 3.
Leah S.
How many years have you taught at Green Bay Parks & Rec? 4
How many years of dance experience do you have total? I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I danced with Gertrude Delorit at her dance studio Delorit school of dance. I did tap and Jazz with Gert from 3-17 years old. I have now been with the Green Bay Park and Rec Dance for 4 years. 3 of my years here I was an assistant to an instructor. This is my year to branch out and teach my very own classes.
What classes are you teaching this year? I will be teaching a ballet class for 3 year olds, a tap/ballet class for 4-5 year olds and a tap/ballet class for 5-7 year olds.
What is your favorite thing about teaching dance? The fun and freedom to be yourself. Also the potential you see in these kids is truly amazing.
Why do you love Green Bay Park and Rec Dance? I love their love for our community! And how much they care about the art of dance for young kids! That isn’t available everywhere so it’s wonderful they have this amazing opportunity!
What is your favorite style of dance? Tap has always had a special place in my heart because ever since I was little I loved the sounds of dancing in unison and I love doing triplets.
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am 23 years old. Recently married to Andrew Selissen. We also recently added my new sister-in law to our family. I love baking, any kind of projects, learning about all things sports and of course dance! I work full-time at Aurora hospital in their cafe.
Is there anything else you'd like to add? I'm beyond excited to teach dance!
Stacie L.
How many years have you taught at Green Bay Parks & Rec? 22
How many years of dance experience do you have total? I have danced since I was a child.
What classes are you teaching this year? Tap/ Ballet/ Jazz/ Pom-Poms at Kennedy School
What is your favorite thing about teaching dance? Everything. The children, music & the dancing. The relationships that I have made with all of the families, the teachers and the staff.
Why do you love Green Bay Park and Rec Dance? You are very free to pick what you want to do for your songs, classes & costumes. The dance program is the best that I have seen around the community. The families come back year after year. And It is so affordable.
What is your favorite style of dance? Tap.
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I have been married to Willie for 17 years. I have 2 boys, Kyle 13 & Troy 9. I love to dance & love children, so the combination of the two make it a awesome job to have.
Nicole N.
How many years have you taught at Green Bay Parks & Rec? 6
How many years of dance experience do you have total? 20 years. I started teaching at Academy of Dance, the dance studio I took lessons from, in Escanaba MI. I was 18 when I started teaching, and 17 when I started working back stage.
What classes are you teaching this year? I'll be teaching various levels and combinations of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop.
What is your favorite thing about teaching dance? I love seeing students face's when they learn a new skill and they're overall excitement for coming to class.
Why do you love Green Bay Park and Rec Dance? I love this program because we offer quality classes for extremely reasonable prices so all families can participate. I really enjoy the team that I get to work with as well.
What is your favorite style of dance? Tap dancing.
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I love dancing, crocheting, sewing, painting, crafting, hiking, camping, and nature type activities in general. My father and brother live in Upper MI and my mother has passed. She loved music and dancing and gave me a love for the same.
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department Youth Dance Program is designed to give all students an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop & movement. Through this program, we hope your child(ren) will develop various character traits such as poise, confidence, and a positive attitude. The Youth Dance Program is a non-intimidating program that encourages socialization, basic fundamental skill, and fun!
GENERAL RULES
- Before each class, please make sure your child checks in with the Attendant. Children should arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the start of their class.
- Students tend to be more successful when parents congregate in waiting areas. However, parents will be allowed to watch their child on the first class of each month.
- As a general rule of thumb, classes will be cancelled due to inclement weather when the Green Bay School District cancels classes/after school activities. An email notification will be sent to parents. Please note, we are unable to give refunds for these cancellations or if a student misses class.
- Any student missing more than 3 consecutive weeks of lessons (without being excused) will risk being dropped from the class.
- All transfer requests (from one class to another) will be subject to space availability and approval by the Recreation Supervisor.
DRESS & EQUIPMENT
- Please wait until after the first day of class to purchase any dance attire. Your instructor will discuss some options with you during this time.
- There will be no mandatory participant dress requirements, including footwear, for any dance class! If a leotard is desired, parents will be responsible for the purchase price. Tap shoes are encouraged for tap classes. Jazz shoes are encouraged for jazz, pom & hip hop classes.
RECITAL
- Dress Rehearsal at West High School – Tuesday, February 25 or Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
- Rehearsals begin at 5:00 p.m. (performance times will vary).
- Recitals at West High School – Monday, March 2 or Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
- Recital begins at 6:00 p.m. Dancers should be in the cafeteria by 5:15 p.m.
- At recitals, each participating Tap/Ballet student will present one tap and one ballet number. Pom/Dance students will perform one number. Tap/Jazz, Adv. Jazz, and Tap/Hip Hop students will perform two numbers.