
Zeeland Rec Dance
Spring Recital Info + Tickets
Spring Recital 2023
Tickets:
Who Can Participate?
- Dance Fundamentals Classes: Must dance in a winter class
- Leveled Dance Classes: Must dance in Fall & Winter
Recital Information
- Dance Recital FAQ : What is it? How much does it cost?
- Recital Packet Spring 23
- Rehearsal Dates: June 10-14
- Shows: June 15, 16, 17
- Costume Pick Up Day: May 20 | 10am-1pm
- Recital Event Shirt Order: All orders due May 2nd
- How to Measure for a Dance Costume
- Hair & Makeup Tutorials
Summer
3-18 Yr Olds
The Zeeland Rec dance program includes opportunities for 3-18 yr olds in introductory classes, Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk (Hip Hop), Tap + more! We're honored to provide excellent dance training that improves coordination, develops artistic creativity and creates lasting friendships. Come join the fun... all are welcome!
Disney Dance Workshops (3-10 Yr Olds)
Disney Dance Workshops (3-10 Yr Olds)
Ready for a magical day? Join us for dancing, crafts, music and snacks themed by some of our favorite Disney characters! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Get ready for your Disney dreams to come true!
- Register Here
- Cost: $25r/$40nr
- Instructors: Cydney Sheneman & Annika Lamer
- Encanto (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, Jul 21 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm | Zeeland East HS North Studio
- Encanto (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Jul 28 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland East HS North Studio
- Frozen (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 4 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Frozen (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 11 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Rapunzel (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 18 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Ariel (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 25 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
Classes for New or Beginner Dancers (3 Yr Olds+)
New & BEGINNER Dancers: Weekly Summer Dance Classes
3 Yr Olds-5th Gr
Join us to receive excellent dance training, improve coordination, develop artistic creativity, make lasting friendships and have fun! These classes are for first-time dancers, newer dancers, or returning dancers who want to improve their fundamentals prior to our genre-specific classes. Participants will develop techniques that will help them in all dance genres as they get older (Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Tap, etc). All participants must be potty-trained. 5 Yr Olds: Register based on age at the start of the program. K-5th Gr: Register based on 2023-24 grade level
- Register Here
- Dance Class Descriptions: See "Dance Class Descriptions" tab
- Registration Deadline: Sat, July 1
- Late Registration Deadline ($15 Late Fee): Mon, July 10
- Summer Class Dates: July 17-Aug 18
- Summer Dance Showcase: Fri, Aug 18 (registration includes t-shirt)
- Studio Locations and Directions
- Shoe and Dancewear Guidelines
- Location Schedule: Due to security and safety updates in Cityside and Recreation the Recreation building will be closed throughout July. The first two weeks of summer dance (July 17-29) will take place at the Zeeland East HS dance studio. Please enter through the Dewitt Auditorium doors and follow the signs to the dance studio. Class are scheduled to return to the Zeeland Recreation Shoreline Studio for the last three weeks of summer classes (July 31-17)
- Contemporary (12 Yrs+): Mon | July 17-Aug 14 | 6:30-7:30pm | $43r/$58nr
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 5:15-6pm | $43r/$58nr
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Wed | Jul 19-Aug 16 | 5-5:45pm | $43r/$58nr
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Sat | Jul 22-Aug 12 | 8:45-9:30am | $36r/$51nr
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yrs): Sat | Jul 22-Aug 12 | 9:30-10:15am | $36r/$51nr
- Dance Fundamentals (5 Yrs-K): Wed | Jul 19-Aug 16 | 5:45-6:30pm | $43r/$58nr
- Dance Fundamentals (1st-2nd Gr): Wed | Jul 19-Aug 16 | 6:30-7:15pm | $43r/$58nr
- Dance Fundamentals (1st-2nd Gr): Sat | Jul 22-Aug 12 | 10:15-11am | $36r/$51nr
- Dance Fundamentals (3rd-5th Gr): Sat | Jul 22-Aug 12 | 11-11:45am | $36r/$51nr
- Musical Theater (10-14 Yrs): Wed | Jul 19-Aug 16 | 7:15-8:15pm | $43r/$58nr
- Tap Fundamentals (5 Yrs-2nd Gr): Mon | July 17-Aug 14 | 2:15-3pm | $43r/$58nr
- Tap Fundamentals (3rd-5th Gr): Mon | July 17-Aug 14 | 3-3:45pm | $43r/$58nr
- Jazz Technique (5th Gr+): Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 4:45-5:45pm | $43r/$58nr | Zeeland East HS - South Studio
- Pom Dance (3rd Gr+): Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 4-4:45pm | $55r/$70nr | Zeeland East HS - South Studio
- Summer Dance Showcase: Join us to watch all the kids have learned at our Summer Dance classes! No additional registration is needed to perform.
- Date: Fri, Aug 18th
- Location: Lawrence Street Park Bowl
- Mon & Tue Classes: Perform @ 5pm
- Wed, Thur, Sat Classes: Perform @ 6:30pm
Disney Dance Workshops (3-10 Yr Olds)
Ready for a magical day? Join us for dancing, crafts, music and snacks themed by some of our favorite Disney characters! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Get ready for your Disney dreams to come true!
- Register Here
- Cost: $25r/$40nr
- Instructors: Cydney Sheneman & Annika Lamer
- Encanto (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, Jul 21 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm | Zeeland East HS North Studio
- Encanto (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Jul 28 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland East HS North Studio
- Frozen (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 4 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Frozen (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 11 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Rapunzel (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 18 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Ariel (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 25 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
Classes for Returning Dancers (3 Yr Olds+)
Returning Dancers: Weekly Summer Dance Classes
3-18 Yr Olds
Join us to receive excellent dance training, learn fun choreography, improve coordination, develop artistic creativity, make lasting friendships and have fun! Our dance classes develop strong techniques in Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk and Tap. These weekly classes are for students who have been previously enrolled in our dance classes during the Winter 2023 session. Participants will continue building upon principles such as proper alignment, placement, turn-out, core control and more!
- Register Here
- Dance Class Descriptions: See black "Dance Class Descriptions" tab
- Registration Deadline: Sat, July 1
- Late Registration Deadline ($15 Late Fee): Mon, July 10
- Summer Class Dates: July 17-Aug 18
- Summer Dance Showcase: Aug 18 (registration includes summer dance shirt)
- Studio Locations and Directions
- Shoe and Dancewear Guidelines
- Location Schedule: Due to security and safety updates in Cityside and Recreation the Recreation building will be closed throughout July. The first two weeks of summer dance (July 17-29) will take place at the Zeeland East HS dance studio. Please enter through the Dewitt Auditorium doors and follow the signs to the dance studio. Class are scheduled to return to the Zeeland Recreation Shoreline Studio for the last three weeks of summer classes (July 31-17)
- Ballet Tech (A/B): Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 7:30-9pm | $48r/$63nr
- Ballet Tech (C): Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 6-7:30pm | $48r/$63nr
- Ballet Tech (D): Thur | Jul 20-Aug 17 | 6:30-8pm | $48r/$63nr
- Contemporary (12 Yrs+): Mon | Jul 17-Aug 14 | 6:30-7:30pm | $43r/$58nr
- Musical Theater (10-14 Yr Olds): Wed | July 19-Aug 16 | 7:15-8:15pm | $43r/$58nr
- Pre-Pointe (7th Gr+): Thur | Jul 20-Aug 17 | 3:30-5pm | $48r/$63nr
- Pointe A/B (Must Also Enroll in Ballet Tech A/B): Thur | Jul 20-Aug 17 | 5:00-6:30pm | $48r/$63nr
- Pre-Primary Continued: Wed | Jul 19-Aug 16 | 4:15-5:00pm | $48r/$63nr
- Secondary (A-D): Mon | July 17-Aug14 | 4:30-6:30pm | $58r/$73nr
- Tap (A-D): Mon | July 17-Aug 14 | 3:45-4:30pm | $48r/$63nr
- Secondary (E-H): Tue | July 18-Aug 15 | 2:45-4:15pm | $48r/$63nr | Zeeland East HS - South Studio
- Pom Dance (3rd Gr+): Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 4-4:45pm | $55r/$70nr | Zeeland East HS - South Studio
- Jazz Technique (5th Gr+): Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 4:45-5:45pm | $43r/$58nr Zeeland East HS - South Studio
- Primary: Tue | Jul 18-Aug 15 | 5:45-6:45pm | $48r/$63nr | Zeeland East HS - South Studio
- Summer Dance Showcase: Join us to watch all your kids have learned at our Summer Dance classes! No additional registration is needed to perform.
- Date: Fri, Aug 18th
- Location: Lawrence Street Park Bowl
- Mon & Tue Classes: Perform @ 5pm
- Wed, Thur, Sat Classes: Perform @ 6:30pm
Disney Dance Workshops (3-10 Yr Olds)
Ready for a magical day? Join us for dancing, crafts, music and snacks themed by some of our favorite Disney characters! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Get ready for your Disney dreams to come true!
- Register Here
- Cost: $25r/$40nr
- Instructors: Cydney Sheneman & Annika Lamer
- Encanto (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, July 21 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm | Zeeland East HS - North Studio
- Encanto (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, July 28 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland East HS - North Studio
- Frozen (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 4 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Frozen (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 11 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Rapunzel (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 18 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Ariel (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 25 | 3-4 Yr Olds: 9am | 5-6 Yr Olds: 10:30am | 7-10 Yrs: 12pm | Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
Dance Class Descriptions
Please use the below information as a guideline when determining the appropriate class for your child. Final placement in all classes is determined by the instructor.
Dance Fundamentals Classes (3 Yr Olds +): Designed for new dancers or returning dancers. Dancers will move to a variety of music, learn basic dance vocabulary and explore many dance principals through the use of fun imagery and well-rounded combinations. Dancer must be potty-trained.
Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary: These classes are for returning dance students. Dancers will continue building proper alignment, placement, turn-out and core control fundamentals. Dancers will also gain strength, flexibility and coordination while learning fun practice combinations and choreography.
Tap Fundamentals (5 Yr Olds +): Designed for new dancers or returning dancers. Dancers will learn basic tap movements that serve as the building blocks for more difficult tap movements. Dancers will also work on rhythm and musicality while also exploring basic music theory. Dancer must be potty-trained.
Tap Leveled Classes: Geared towards returning dancers. Dancers will work on rhythm, musicality and increasing speed while also working with weight-bearing and non-weight bearing tap vocabulary.
Ballet Technique Classes: Designed for returning dancers seeking an additional weekly class with a ballet focus. Dancers will grow their ballet vocabulary and build strength and flexibility. Besides moving through the components of a classical ballet lesson, dancers will be instructed in floor barre and other innovative techniques to encourage the use of the proper muscles in turn-out, extension, placement and alignment. Ballet Tech D is for dancers who are currently in 3rd grade with two or more years of recent and continuous experience (permission not necessary). Placement in Ballet Tech A-C is by recommendation of the instructor only. For all of our Ballet Tech classes, please allow for adjustments in placement to be made as needed. Experienced dancers new to our program should enroll in Ballet Tech D in order to be evaluated for proper placement.
Pointe (Enroll with Instructor Permission Only): Dancers must be dual enrolled in Ballet Tech A in order to enroll in Pointe class.
Jazz Technique (5th Gr +): This class is an opportunity for your dancer to increase the frequency and intensity of their training. Dancers will refine their technique in elements such as turns, jumps, and stylized movement.
Creative Movement Dance (5 Yrs-6th Gr) : This class is geared towards those interested in using their imaginations to explore elements of dance: time, space, and energy. The class will incorporate Anne Green Gilbert's educational methods, including the BrainDance. Dancers will learn how to collaborate to create their own unique compositions for the spring recital. This class is an excellent fit for dancers who love dancing but are looking for more freedoms than what they can get in the structure of a traditional dance class.
Jazz Funk (6th Gr +): Jazz Funk is a style of jazz dance that is the studio-based version of hip hop dance forms. New dancers in 6th grade and up should enroll in Jazz Funk Fundamentals.
Musical Theater (6th Gr +): This class is geared toward kids who love to sing and dance and want to explore the unique storytelling opportunities that musical theater provides through both choral and dance arts. Dancers will both sing and dance through choreography.
Pom (3rd Gr +): A recent year of dance, cheer, or gymnastics is required prior to enrolling in the class. This class is for students that want a fun introduction to dance team-style Pom. Dancers will gain arm stretch and power in movement. At the same time, cheerleaders and gymnasts will benefit from the movement quality that Pom as a dance form brings to their sport.
Contemporary (12 Yrs +): This class is geared towards experienced dancers. Dancers will focus on artistry and storytelling through contemporary technique and improvisation exercises. Registration includes a summer dance t-shirt.
Reminder to Current Dancers: Zeeland Rec Dance level dancers up once a year prior to the fall session. All dancers who completed the previous semester of dance classes will receive a placement letter for the upcoming school year at the beginning of August.
Those With Dance Experience But New to Zeeland Rec Dance: Welcome to Zeeland Rec Dance! If you're an experienced dance student new to our dance program, please enroll in a Dance Fundamentals class for evaluation to determine placement in an upper level class. Or, for an additional fee, new students may schedule a private evaluation in order to determine placement. Please call our office at 748-3230 to schedule an appointment. Questions? Contact Corrie Hilt at cmckiern@zps.org
Summer Dance Showcase
Summer Dance Showcase
Join us to watch all these kids have learned at our Summer Dance classes! No additional registration is needed to perform.
- Date: Fri, Aug 18th
- Location: Lawrence Street Park Bowl
- Mon & Tue Classes: Perform @ 5pm
- Wed, Thur, Sat Classes: Perform @ 6:30pm
- Showcase Length: Each show will be no more than 45 mins
Dance Intensive Camp (4th-12th Gr)
DANCE INTENSIVE CAMP
4th Gr: ½ Day (able to pick AM or PM)
5th-12th Gr: Full Day
Join us for a two-week dance intensive camp that will cover various genres of dance like Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Improv and more. Dance intensive will not perform in the Zeeland Rec summer dance showcase. Instead, a parent showcase will be held in the Shoreline Studio on Thur, Aug 10 for dance intensive participants.
In the past we have allowed participants to participate in only one week due to a scheduling conflict. We will continue to allow this if a participant can complete week one. Participating in week two, but not week one is not allowed.
- Register Here
- Dates: Mon-Thurs | July 31-Aug 3 + Aug 7-10
- Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio
- Instructor: Cydney Sheneman & Rachel Plaggemars
- Cost: $180r/$195nr (Full day)
- Cost: $90r/$105nr (Morning or Afternoon only)
- 8am-9:30am: Ballet
- 9:30am-10:30am: Jazz
- 10:30am-11am: Elective
- 11am-11:30am: Lunch
- 11:30am-12:15pm: Tap
- 12:15pm-1:15pm: Improv Choreography
- 1:15pm-2pm: Modern/Contemporary
- Parent Showcase: Thur, Aug 10
Spring
3-18 Yr Olds
The Zeeland Rec dance program includes opportunities for 3-18 yr olds in introductory classes, Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk (Hip Hop), Tap + more! We're honored to provide excellent dance training that improves coordination, develops artistic creativity and creates lasting friendships. Come join the fun... all are welcome!
Placement Week
Placement Week Schedule
All current dancers are asked to attend Placement Week from May 22-25. Please see the attached schedule for when your child has class.
- Placement Week Schedule
- Share your dances with other classes at a similar age/skill level
- Create camaraderie with other dance classes as you dance and share together
- Help instructors create class placements for next year
Dance Classes for New Dancers (3-18 Yr Olds)
New Dancers: Dance Fundamentals Classes
3 Yr Olds-5th Gr
Join us to receive excellent dance training, improve coordination, develop artistic creativity, make lasting friendships and have fun! These classes are for first-time dancers, newer dancers, or returning dancers who want to improve their fundamentals prior to our genre-specific classes. Participants will develop strong techniques that will help them in all dance genres as they get older (Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Tap, etc). All of our dance classes have a year-end Spring Recital performance in June. Performing in the recital is optional. Please be aware that there are additional fees in order to perform. Please see the “Spring Recital” tab below for full details. All participants must be potty-trained. All classes are closed to parents with the exception of parent watch day and parent check in days, please see the Fall/Winter Calendar linked below for these dates.
- Winter Class Dates: Feb 6-June 8
- Class Descriptions: For a description of each class, please see the “Dance Class Descriptions” tab below
- Recital Info: All of our dance classes have a year-end Spring Recital performance in June. Performing in the recital is optional. Please be aware that there are additional fees in order to perform. Please see the “Spring Recital” tab below for full details
- Spring Recital: June 15, 16, 17 | This is optional for dancers to participate in | More details will come later in the Fall
- Studio Locations and Directions
- Shoe and Dancewear Guidelines
- Weekly Class Schedule
- Fall/Winter Calendar
- Placement Week Schedule (May 22-25)
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Mon | 2pm
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Mon | 5:30pm
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Tues | 9am
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Tue | 10am
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Fri | 5:00pm
- Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Sat | 10am
- Dance Fundamentals (5-KG Gr): Fri | 5:30pm
- Dance Fundamentals (KG-2nd Gr): Sat | 11am
- Dance Fundamentals (3rd-6th Gr): Fri | 4:30pm
- Creative Movement (5 Yr Olds-2nd Gr): Tue | 6:15pm
- Creative Movement (3rd-6th Gr): Tue | 4:45pm
- Tap Fundamentals (5 Yr Olds-KG): Tue | 7pm
- Tap Fundamentals (1st-3rd Gr): Tue | 5:30pm
- Tap Fundamentals (4th-6th Gr): Wed | 6:30pm
- Jazz Funk Fundamentals (6th-12th Gr): Wed | 3pm
- Pom (3rd-12th Gr): Tue | 7:15pm
Dance Classes for Returning Dancers (3-18 Yr Olds)
WEEKLY DANCE CLASSES
3-18 Yr Olds
Our dance classes develop strong techniques in Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk (Hip Hop) and Tap. These weekly classes are geared towards students who have been previously enrolled in our dance classes. Participants will continue building upon principals such as proper alignment, placement, turn-out and core control. Dancers will also learn fun choreography, gain strength, increase flexibility, improve coordination, develop artistic creativity, make lasting friendships and have fun! Enroll based on 2022-23 grade level.
- Winter Class Dates: Feb 6-June 8
- Spring Recital: June 15, 16, 17 | This is optional for dancers to participate in
- Placement Week: May 22-25 | Classes will have a varied schedule
- Recital: June 15, 16, 17
- Fall/Winter Dance Calendar
- Fall/Winter Weekly Class List/Schedule
- Studio Locations and Directions
- Dancewear and Shoe Requirements
Dance Class Descriptions
Please use the below information as a guideline when determining the appropriate class for your child. Final placement in all classes is determined by the instructor.
Dance Fundamentals Classes (3 Yr Olds+): Designed for new dancers or returning dancers. Dancers will move to a variety of music, learn basic dance vocabulary and explore many dance principals through the use of fun imagery and well-rounded combinations. Dancer must be potty-trained.
Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary: These classes are for returning dance students. Dancers will continue building proper alignment, placement, turn-out and core control fundamentals. Dancers will also gain strength, flexibility and coordination while learning fun practice combinations and choreography.
Tap Fundamentals (5 Yr Olds+): Designed for new dancers or returning dancers. Dancers will learn basic tap movements that serve as the building blocks for more difficult tap movements. Dancers will also work on rhythm and musicality while also exploring basic music theory. Dancer must be potty-trained.
Tap Leveled Classes: Geared towards returning dancers. Dancers will work on rhythm, musicality and increasing speed while also working with weight-bearing and non-weight bearing tap vocabulary.
Ballet Technique Classes: Designed for returning dancers seeking an additional weekly class with a ballet focus. Dancers will grow their ballet vocabulary and build strength and flexibility. Besides moving through the components of a classical ballet lesson, dancers will be instructed in floor barre and other innovative techniques to encourage the use of the proper muscles in turn-out, extension, placement and alignment. Ballet Tech D is for dancers who are currently in 3rd grade with two or more years of recent and continuous experience (permission not necessary). Placement in Ballet Tech A-C is by recommendation of the instructor only. For all of our Ballet Tech classes, please allow for adjustments in placement to be made as needed. Experienced dancers new to our program should enroll in Ballet Tech D in order to be evaluated for proper placement.
Pointe (Enroll with Instructor Permission Only): Dancers must be dual enrolled in Ballet Tech A in order to enroll in Pointe class.
Jazz Technique (5th gr +): This class is an opportunity for your dancer to increase the frequency and intensity of their training. Dancers will refine their technique in elements such as turns, jumps, and stylized movement.
Creative Movement Dance (5yr-6th gr) : This class is geared towards those interested in using their imaginations to explore elements of dance: time, space, and energy. The class will incorporate Anne Green Gilbert's educational methods, including the BrainDance. Dancers will learn how to collaborate to create their own unique compositions for the spring recital. This class is an excellent fit for dancers who love dancing but are looking for more freedoms than what they can get in the structure of a traditional dance class.
Jazz Funk (6th gr +): Jazz Funk is a style of jazz dance that is the studio-based version of hip hop dance forms. New dancers in 6th grade and up should enroll in Jazz Funk Fundamentals.
Musical Theater (6th gr +): This class is geared toward kids who love to sing and dance and want to explore the unique storytelling opportunities that musical theater provides through both choral and dance arts. Dancers will both sing and dance through choreography.
Pom (3rd gr + ): A recent year of dance, cheer, or gymnastics is required prior to enrolling in the class. This class is for students that want a fun introduction to dance team-style Pom. Dancers will gain arm stretch and power in movement. At the same time, cheerleaders and gymnasts will benefit from the movement quality that Pom as a dance form brings to their sport.
Reminder to Current Dancers: Zeeland Rec Dance level dancers up once a year prior to the fall session. All dancers who completed the previous semester of dance classes will receive a placement letter for the upcoming school year at the beginning of August.
Those With Dance Experience But New to Zeeland Rec Dance: Welcome to Zeeland Rec Dance! If you're an experienced dance student new to our dance program, please enroll in a Dance Fundamentals class for evaluation to determine placement in an upper level class. Or, for an additional fee, new students may schedule a private evaluation in order to determine placement. Please call our office at 748-3230 to schedule an appointment. Questions? Contact Corrie Hilt at cmckiern@zps.org
Zeeland Youth Dance Company
Zeeland Youth Dance Company (ZYDC)
5th-12th Gr
The Zeeland Youth Dance Company is an auditioned ensemble that provides opportunities for experienced dancers in grades 5-12 to learn and perform choreography throughout the community. ZYDC members show a strong love of dance, and a passion for sharing dance with others. Learn more here.
Experienced Dancer But New To Zeeland Rec?
EXPERIENCED DANCER BUT NEW TO ZEELAND REC DANCE?
If you are an experienced dancer but our new to our dance program, please enroll in a Dance Fundamentals class for evaluation to determine placement in an upper level class. Or, for an additional fee, new students may schedule a private evaluation in order to determine placement. Please call our office at 616-748-3230 to schedule an appointment. Questions? Please contact Corrie Hilt, Leisure Coordinator, at cmckiern@zps.org

Dance Instructors
Rachel earned her BA in dance performance and choreography with an emphasis in education from Hope College. Ms. Plaggemars emphasizes ballet training as a foundation for well-rounded dancers and has loved watching her students grow technically and artistically through the program
Cydney graduated from Hope College with her BA in dance and religion education. Cydney enjoys helping students to not only learn a variety of dance genres and styles, but to also create their own works of movement art
Annika is currently majoring in communications with a minor in dance and a minor in meeting and event management at Grand Valley State University. Annika’s dance training was at Zeeland Recreation from the age of 3 through her senior year of high school, as well as, a teacher’s assistant at Zeeland Recreation for 6 years. She loves watching her students grow and develop into strong confident well-rounded dancers.
Tiffany Stegink is studying Early Childhood Education with a minor in dance at Grand Valley State University. Tiffany trained at Zeeland Recreation from first grade through her senior year. She enjoys seeing dancers develop a passion for dance and watching them grow not only technically, but artistically.