Garden City Recreation Dance Conservatory Schedule Announced
The Garden City Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce the start of registration for its upcoming 2012-13 season. Director Felicia Lovaglio, along with Mary Searson and the rest of her staff, is excited to start off another fantastic year. The dance conservatory offers classes to Garden City residents ages 3 through adult which are non-performance based. Age is determined by the start date of the desired class. The schedule for this year’s youth classes is as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted):
Mondays
10:45 a.m.
Creative Movement for 3 to 5-year-olds
Noon
Ballet/Hiphop for 4 and 5-year-olds
1:15 p.m.
Ballet/Hiphop for 4 and 5-year-olds
3:45 p.m.
Hiphop for kindergarten-first grade
4:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for second-third grade
5:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for fourth-fifth grade
Tuesdays
11:30 a.m.
Creative Movement for 3 to 5 years
3:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for kindergarten-first grade
4:45 p.m.
Ballet/Hiphop for second-third grade
5:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for fourth-fifth grade
6:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for sixth grade and up
Wednesdays
1:15 p.m.
Creative Movement for 3 to 5 year-olds
2:30 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for 4 and 5-year-olds
3:45 p.m.
Ballet/Hiphop for kindergarten-first grade
4:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for second-third grade
5:45 p.m.
Contemporary Dance for fourth-fifth grade
6:45 p.m.
Ballet/Hiphop for sixth grade and up
Thursdays
11 a.m.
Ballet/Hiphop for 4 and 5 years
3:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for kindergarten-first grade
4:45 p.m.
Hiphop for second-third grade
5:45 p.m.
Hiphop for fourth-fifth grade
6:45 p.m.
Hiphop for sixth grade and up
Fridays
1:15 p.m.
Creative Movement for 3 to 5 years
2:30 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for 4 and 5-year-olds
3:45 p.m.
Ballet/Hiphop for kindergarten-first grade
4:45 p.m.
Ballet/Tap for second-third grade
Saturdays
11 a.m.
Creative Movement for 3 to 5 years
Noon
Tap for sixth grade and up
1 p.m.
Hiphop for sixth grade and up
Please note: This schedule is for information only. Registration information and fees will be listed on Friday, Sept. 7. As always, please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable.
Introducing 10 And Under Tennis At Community Park
The Village of Garden City Recreation Department is proud to announce that we will be adopting this USTA (United States Tennis Association) approved methodology for teaching children age 10 and under the game of tennis. Kids around the world have been successfully playing tennis using the 10 and under format for years. By using slower-moving and lower-bouncing balls, shorter and lighter rackets on smaller courts kids can get into the game easier, making tennis more fun from the start by boosting their confidence and building skill development. Each practice will be designed appropriately for the physical, mental and social skills of that age group. Emphasis will be placed on rallying and playing so that children want to learn the skills necessary to play with their friends on a team.
The recreation department knows its children will benefit from these changes to the program and hopes you will all continue to support the tennis program in the future. Please watch for the upcoming fall class schedule and registration information.
Floor Hockey Program For This Fall
*Roller blades are being traded in for sneakers this fall while the new roller rink is being constructed.
The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this fall it will offer an indoor floor hockey program (tournament style) for residents of the Village of Garden City. (This program will take the place of the popular fall roller hockey season while the new roller rink is being constructed.) The program will be open to ages 5-14 and will be held on Friday evenings at the St. Paul’s Field House. The program will begin on Sept. 14 and run for eight sessions at a cost of $40 per participant. For additional information or to register please visit the recreation administrate offices located at 108 Rockaway Ave.
We Need Your Help
In order to better serve patrons, the recreation department is updating its computer system. Please take the time to fill out a family info questionnaire. The questionnaire can be found at the administrative office, at Community Park, and at the pool. Please return all forms to the office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Your assistance will greatly help the recreation department provide its patrons with improved service.
