Tutus and Twirls! A 3-Day Summer Dance Sampler for ages 5 to 6

Tutus and Twirls for ages 5 to 6
A 3-day Summer Dance Sampler
August 13-15, 2026
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00AM

This 3-day summer sampler is ideal for students new to the NEIU Community Dance Program and looking to enroll in a session of fall dance classes.

Participants will explore movement skills necessary for later dance training: strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. The class introduces basic ballet barre work and use of turn out. Basic movement vocabulary used in basic modern, jazz and ballet techniques is utilized. This class emphasizes the coordination of movements to a specific rhythm and uses creative activities to encourage students to solve problems through movement.

1. Registration is required of all participants and must include current information, as well as a signed agreement to all terms and conditions for participation, release and waiver.
2. Parent policy (Pre-Ballet): In the event that an issue arises with your child we kindly ask that all parents stay on the premises during your child’s class (potty emergency, injury, behavior issues, etc.). If you are unable to stay, we ask that you make arrangements with another parent.
3. Parents are not allowed in the studio to observe class unless invited by the instructor. Only children enrolled in classes will be allowed in the studio. All other children must be supervised by an adult. We ask that guests and other observers ask permission from the instructor before observing any classes.
4. Proper attire is required of all students. This includes: ballet slippers and jazz shoes, leotards, tights, leggings, or tight fitting workout clothing. For safety reasons, no street clothing (t-shirts, sweatshirts or other non-form fitting attire or street shoes are allowed. No jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets, are permitted. Hair must be secured back from the face. Please consult the instructor or program coordinator with questions about the required attire for a particular class.
5. Food, gum and drinks (except water) are prohibited inside the studio. Cell phone/electronic device use during class is not allowed. Students not observing these rules will be asked to leave.
6. Parking on campus requires the purchase of a permit in the Police Office. If we are able to make some passes available we will do so.