Parks & Recreation: Star Catchers
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 The Winchester Star Catchers Dance Program begins 2012 by gearing up for its 10th anniversary season. Classes in all levels of hip hop begin Wednesday, Jan. 11 with ballet and contemporary classes beginning Saturday, Jan. 14. Price is $60 for 12 weeks of hip hop and contemporary; $36 for ballet.
Due to the 10th Anniversary show on Friday, June 1, the dancers will not have a recital at the end of the 12-week session in May. Instead, dancers participating in the anniversary show will sign up for an 8 week mini-session in order to finish preparing for the show on June 1. For the 8 week session, classes in all levels of hip hop begin Wednesday, April 11 with ballet and contemporary classes beginning Saturday, April 21. Price is $45 for 8 weeks of hip hop and contemporary; $36 for ballet. If you have any questions, please contact Joseph House at Winchester Cultural Center at (702) 455-7340.
Hip Hop:
Beginning Class: Wed./Fri. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Class: Wed./Fri. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Contemporary:
Sat., noon to 2 p.m.
Ballet:
Ages 3 to 5: Sat., 9:15 to 10 a.m.
Ages 6 to 10: Sat., 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Ages 11 and up: Sat., 10:45 a.m. to noon
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About the Winchester Star Catchers Dance Program
The Winchester Star Catchers Dance Program began as one hip-hop class with five students in 1999. In 2002, with more dancers enrolled, the youth decided they wanted to perform, and they chose the Star Catchers name.
Since then, the program has grown to include beginning, intermediate, advanced and performing team classes with students from ages 6 to 18. As the dancers perfected their skills, their interests overflowed to include more dance genres. Shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance” opened their eyes to other avenues, and they turned to Winchester Cultural Center and Star Catchers to meet their needs. Due to demand, a contemporary dance class for beginning and intermediate dancers was added to the schedule in 2008. As more dance genres become of interest, more classes will be added.
In 2007, the Winchester Star Catchers celebrated its fifth anniversary by participating in Disney’s Magic Music Days in Southern California. The dancers also have performed in the Helldorado Parade as well as multiple community events around the Las Vegas Valley. They also perform at various Winchester Cultural Center events throughout the year. In 2011, the team is planning another trip to the Magic Kingdom as it was invited back for a second time.
The hip-hop and contemporary dance programs run in 12-week sessions in the spring (beginning in January), summer (beginning in June) and fall (beginning in September) and hosts three annual recitals.
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