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Allegro Dance Company Intensives

The Allegro Dance Companies are two invitation-only ensembles of advanced dancers who demonstrate high levels of commitment and skill and who wish to perform at venues beyond an annual recital. Led by Donica Luzwick, the ensembles appear at Park District and community events throughout the year. Summer Intensives meet Tuesday evenings beginning June 15 through August 17, and will prepare dancers for performances at HPPD picnics, the Schaumburg Flyers game, IAPD Day at the Illinois State Fair, Schaumburg Septemberfest, and other local events.

Attire: Leotard, stirrup/convertible/footless tights OR capri length jazz pants, black jazz shoes and black character shoes (Capezio “New Yorker”). Hair must be worn in a bun. No athletic clothes. BOTH companies will be required to purchase additional Allegro performance wear.

Dance Camps

Designed to fit around the family vacation, two summer Dance Camps, meeting July 12 through July 23, offer a concentrated look at a variety of dance styles plus simple scripts and ways to create minimalistic costumes and scenery.

The morning Dance Camp for ages 5 to 9 will be based on the theme of “Toy Story.” Instructor Donica Luzwick will introduce creative movement, rhythm, and Dance fundamentals. Attire: Leotard with tights, biker shorts, or jazz pants. Ballet or jazz shoes acceptable. No jeans or athletic shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail.

Afternoon Dance Camp for ages 10 and up will be based on the theme of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and will develop a variety of dance skills, introduce choreography, and explore simple scripts, costumes and scenery. Beginners and advanced dancers will benefit from an opportunity to deepen knowledge, gain physical strength, and participate in an ensemble. Attire: Leotard and stirrup/footless/convertible tights or capri length jazz pants, black jazz or ballet shoes. No jeans or athletic shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail.

Dancers in both camps will give a performance for family and friends during the last half-hour on the final day of class. Please bring a snack each day. One water bottle per dancer per day will be provided.