To dance is to live. What I want
is a school of life.
Isadora Duncan
Lynn Marie's School of Dance is in its 6th year of dance education. We offer a wide variety of classes that focus on strong techique and dance excellence, while providing a fun and positive atmosphere.
We pride ourselves on accomodating all levels of dance from toddler to adult, and beginner to advance student.
Our staff is continually furthering their dance education in order to provide new and exciting choreography to our dancers. We strive for personal attention and really work with each individual dancer to reaching his or her own personal dance goals.
Thank you for your interest in our studio and we hope to see you dancing soon!
Printable Schedule
10-11AM Ballet/Tap/Tumble
Ages 3-4
11-12AM
12-1PM
1-2 PM Ballet/Tap/Tumble
Ages 3-5
(1:30 - 2:30)
2-3 PM Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ages 4-6
(2:30 - 3:30)
3-4 PM Ballet/Tap/Tumble Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ages 3-4 Ages 4-6
4-5 PM Lyrical I Jazz I Boys Only Ballet I Pre-Ballet
Ages 8-11 Ages 9-11 Hip Hop/Jazz Ages 9-11 Ages 6-8
(4:30 - 5:30) Ages 5-8
5-6 PM Ballet II Tap II Pre-Hip Hop Hip Hop II Pre-Jazz
Ages 12-14 Ages 12-14 Ages 6-8 Ages 12-14 Ages 6-8
(5:30 - 6:45)
6-7 PM Dance Team Production Lyrical II Ballet/Tap/Jazz Jazz II Beg. Tumbling
(6:45 - 7:30) Ages 12+ Ages 4-6 Ages 12-14 Ages 4-7
(6:00 - 7:15)
7-8 PM Turns & Leaps Tap III Hip Hop I Ballet III Tumbling
Ages 9+ Ages 14+ Ages 8-10 Ages 14+ Ages 8+
(7:30 - 8:30) (7:15 - 8:30)
8-9 PM Jazz III Hip Hop III
(with Ms.Lynn) Ages 14+
(8:00 - 9:15) (8:30 - 9:30)
Instructors Ms. Lynn Ms. Lindsey Ms. Trish Ms. Tracy Dance: Ms. Lynn
Tumbling: Ms. Sheri
Lynn Marie's School of Dance hosts an annual recital at Bloom Trail High School in Chicago Heights, IL.
The tentative date for the 2011 recital is:
To participate in the annual recital all students must be enrolled in a dance class by December 1st.
Measurements for costumes are taken during the month of December and students will receive their costume after Easter Break. In order to perform in the recital all studio balances including costumes charges must be paid in full by May 1st.
If you would like to receive additional information regarding this year's recital please email the studio at lynnmarie_dance_sbcglobal.net.
Baby Stars
Any student age 3-5 enrolled at the studio can be a member of the Baby Stars dance team. There is no audition for this level. Baby star members learn 1 routine for 6 weeks and compete at one local competition plus the studio recital. Registration for this team will begin after Christmas Break. Practice schedule is based on studio availability and this team practices one hour a week, once a week, for a duration of 6 weeks leading up to the competition. More information of competition dates and practice times will be available after Christmas Break.
Rising Stars
Students that wish to compete as a Rising Star soloist or in a duet must be enrolled in the unlimited package at the studio. This includes taking 4.5 or more hours of dance per week, in ANY combination of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, turns and leaps or lyrical classes. A soloist or a duet team may enter any or all competitions that Lynn Marie's School of Dance is attending at their own discretion. All solos/duets will be choreographed by a staff member or outside professional dancer/choreographer.
Star Production Team
Any student currently enrolled in a pre-level dance class or higher at the studio is eligible to be part of the production team. The production team members are required to be enrolled in at least 1 hour of dance class per week. A student can be enrolled in any dance class including ballet, jazz, hip hop, turns and leaps or lyrical class. Members are required to attend both their regular scheduled classes and attend the weekly hour long production class held on Mondays. The production team is required to perform in the annual studio recital and compete in 3 local competitions in the recreational category. There is no audition for this level and Monday practices for the production routine will start in October and end with the annual studio recital. More information for tentative competition dates will be available in September.
If you wish to receive additional information regarding dance team please email Ms. Lynn at lynnmarie_dance_sbcglobal.net
Lynn Gelatka I have been dancing for over 25 years and have extensive training in tap, ballet, modern, jazz, pointe, lyrical and hip-hop. I received my B.S. degree in chemistry with a minor in dance & mathematics from the University of Kentucky. I was vice-president of University of Kentuckys Dance Ensemble. I have choreographed many routines for the semi-annual ensemble shows where I won an outstanding choreography award for the 75th anniversary program.
After college I attended dance classes in Chicago and was part of a professional dance team, DanzForce, where we competed both in UDA and NDA competitions. Our team won a US Championship, and became first-runner up as National Champion.
This is my 6th year in business, but my 13th year in teaching dance education. I have taught at various dance studios and dance classes both in Illinois and Indiana; I have choreographed and taught technique classes to different studio dance teams throughout Indiana and Illinois. This is my 9th year as a technique judge for Illinois Drill Team Association and I am also Special Events Officer of the organization. Recently, I have co-founded a summer dance workshop/competition, Push the Limit, where I have been working with professionals from "So You Think You Can Dance" like Mollee Grey, Thayne Jasperson, and Kyle Hill. I have also had the privilege to work with Tokyo and a NYC Rockette Dani Betchel. My expertise in judging and dance has taken me all over the country including New York, Missouri and California. I love teaching dance and I'm honored to be a part of your child's dance education.
Lindsey Beebe I began training at age 8 and instantly fell in love with the art form. As I grew up, I was given the opportunity to teach and realized how much I enjoyed sharing my passion with others. My best asset as a dance teacher is my love for artistry and expression. I believe good technique is the important thing, but I most enjoy taking young dancers to the next level by helping them find the breath, emotion, and movement quality behind the steps. I am 25 years old and have been teaching dance for the last 9 years including the disciplines of ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and beginning adult classes. I have my Bachelors in Fine Arts in Dance from Wichita State University, majoring in Musical Theater. I have extensive experience with recital choreography and recital planning. I have also done quite a bit of freelance choreography for musicals and performances for high school students. Currently, I am on scholarship at Joel Hall & Dancers in Chicago, IL.
Tracy Hallberg I have been dancing for 18 years and graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a B.A. in Dance. I am trained in ballet, pre-pointe, pointe, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. While attending Columbia I had the privilege to work with Jeff Hancock, Reggie Wilson, and more. I also had the opportunity to take master classes with members from Merce Cunningham Company, Alvin Ailey Company, Joe Goode, Urban Bush Women, and many more. I enjoy working with children and love to further their knowledge through the gift of dance. Dance is a huge part of my life and I am excited to share my dance knowledge with my students. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and dancing away. See you all in the fall.
Trish Moran (Ms. Trish) I have over 25 years of dance experience with a background in tap, jazz, ballet, tumble, adult classes and hip hop, but my true passion is teaching toddlers how to dance. I have instructed at various studios in both Illinois and Indiana for the past 10 years. This will be my 5th year working at Lynn Maries studio teaching various classes and choreographing for the Rising Stars dance team. I am heavily involved in the Beecher community, was just elected President of the PTO and promote the dance studio and its dancers through community organized events like the Chalk Walk and Hot Chocolate routine for the school reading night. I am passionate about dance and excited about starting another year together!
Sheri Aardema I have over 20 years of gymnastics experience. My first job was at the early age of 15 when I was an assistant instructor for Gymnastics Plus in Lansing, IL. When the owner moved, she handed me over the business where I have been running Gymnastics Fun for the past 16 years. I have a passion for the art of tumbling, my daughter is currently a level 7 competitive gymnast and my other 2 girls are on the dance team at Lynn Maries. I have taken to other interests such as fitness and aerobics and currently teach ladies exercise classes, and TaeBo at various fitness locations in Illinois and Indiana. I am excited about helping the tumbling classes again at the studio and look forward to meeting you all!
All classes meet once a week and every student is guaranteed 3-5 weeks of dance classes per month.
Tuition is based on a monthly price.
SINGLE STUDENT RATE
If a student is enrolled in..
1 dance class per week = $42 per month
2 dance classes per week= $78 per month
3 dance classes per week= $114 per month
4 dance classes per week= $150 per month
Unlimited dance classes per week = $200 per month
Advance Level Classes 1hr 15 minutes = $45 (there is no discount on advanced level classes)
Annual Registration Fee $30 (per family)
SIBILING RATES
Any combination of children/classes is acceptable
(Example #1: $114/month = 2 children, one enrolls in 1 dance class per week, the other child takes 2 dance classes per week -OR- 3 children each wanting one dance class per week)
5 dance classes per week= $186 per month
Toddler Class
Pink leotard, Pink tights, Pink skirt,
Pink ballet shoes, Black tap shoes
Ballet/Tap/Jazz - Age: 4-6
Leotard & tights (any color).
Jazz shorts, Jazz pants, or skirts.
Pink ballet shoes, Black tap shoes,
Black jazz shoes
Ballet Class
Black leotard, Pink tights,
Ballet skirt (optional), Pink ballet shoes
Jazz Class
Leotard & tights (any color), Jazz
shorts, Jazz pants or Capri pants
Pre-level & Level I: Black jazz shoes
Level II & III- Tan jazz shoes
Tap
Dance attire - All levels: Black taps
Boys Class
T-shirt, Cotton shorts or Cotton pants.
White tennis shoes & Black jazz
shoes
Lyrical
Dance attire
Barefoot or Dance paws
Hip Hop
Clean white tennis shoe
Tumbling
Tight fitting shirt or leotard,
Cotton shorts or cotton pants.
White tumble shoes
Hair
Hair must be pulled away from face
and secured in a low pony tail or
bun. No wispy ends.
1. Tuition is due in full the first class of each month. Any late tuition will be
charged a $15 fee.
2. Tuition, costumes, recital tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
3. Students are allowed to make-up a class within 2 weeks of their absence
due to family emergencies or illness. Missing because of a school activity
does not count toward the make-up policy.
4. There will be no make-up classes for scheduled studio vacations. You are
guaranteed 3-5 weeks of dance class per month. (All classes from Sept.
until May, will be taught for either 34 or 35 weeks)
5. There are no refunds on any missed dance classes. It is your responsibility
to come to a make- up class.
6. If your child withdraws for a month or more of dance classes and wishes to
return during the same dance year; another $30 registration fee will apply.
7. Dropping off your child for class and leaving their siblings to watch is not
acceptable. An adult must accompany all children that are not participating
in dance class
8. The teacher reserves the right to withdraw any student from dance class
due to inappropriate behavior.
9. There is NO TALKING to students from the viewing area while they are in
the classroom.
10. Lynn Maries Studio has the right to eliminate parent viewing if it becomes
disruptive for the students in class.
Address:
985 Dixie Highway Beecher, IL 60401
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708.946.1969
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