Richland Dance Information
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The Nutcracker
Richland's Dance Program has presented The Nutcracker each holiday season for many years. This year's performances are December 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. in Shilling Auditorium. A "Sugar Plum Tea" reception will be held after the Sunday performance. Tickets are $10 each and seating is reserved. Tickets may be purchased at the Shilling Office (SC08) or by calling 875-7211, ext. 240 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dance Classes
A variety of credit and non-credit dance classes are available both for children and adults. Adult Intro to Ballet, Jazz, and Tap are offered to teens and adults who wish to pursue a lifelong interest in dance. These are beginning and intermediate classes. See the course schedule and the non-credit course schedule for more information.
Ballet
A large selection of classes is available for students from 2 1/2 years of age to adults. Students begin their ballet training under the guidance of professional dance instructors and continue to advance through a succession of ballet and pointe classes that will bring them to the pre-professional stage of development. Annual presentation of the Nutcracker Ballet offers students the opportunity to participate in a full ballet production.
Jazz
Jazz classes ranging from Pre-Jazz to Advanced Jazz take the student from kindergarten through adult with progressive movements and dance exercises designed to increase the student's proficiency and flexibility.
Tap
Basic tap exercises, movements and combinations are presented in an atmosphere of fun and learning. More advanced students increase tap skills and add to their vocabulary of steps.
Tumbling
This class is designed for children ages 5-9 who would like to learn basic tumbling skills.
Hip Hop
A high-energy class that breaks down the basics of Hip-Hop and will have you moving to your favorite music.
Irish
Irish dance is the art of combining century old dance steps in centre, across the floor as well as manége (in a circle).
Richland Dance Instructors
Nancy McReynolds
Amy Little
Becky Olendorf
Jan Herrick
Accomodations
- Positive support and direction to students of the dance program by the Community Education staff.
- Large studio with wooden floor, ample lighting, mirrors, and barres.
- Second dance studio for additional classes.
- Central air-conditioning and heating.
- Spacious, comfortable waiting area.
- Fully-equipped Shilling Theatre for performances.
- Winter and spring dance concerts.
- Safe, well-lit, and spacious parking areas.
- Security personnel on duty at all times.
- Reasonable tuition fees and minimal costume expenses.
