The Youth Pre-Professional program is an exclusive training program, attendance is by invitation only. Students are required to take Classical Ballet, Jazz, Modern and other classes when appropriate. 

YPP students may be asked to perform at events outside of CMDC’s normal curriculum performances. Additionally, YPP students may be trained for pre-professional competitions.  Students interested in a position in YPP must speak with the Director for assessment.

Hiplet® 1 & 2 (advanced students only)
Hiplet is the registered trade mark and dance genre of Homer Hans Bryant and Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center. Hip Hop movement is performed En Pointe with an urban/classical emphasis. Students must be granted permission to enroll in Hiplet®.

Intermediate Ballet (boy and girls ages 13+)
Students at this level must have at least 3 years of classical ballet training, and be familiar with ballet terminology. Focus is placed on barre, center work, petit allegro, adagio, and pirouettes.
 
Girls prepare for Pointe by developing strength in feet, ankles, and legs.

Teen Ballet (boy and girls ages 13+)
This class is designed to expose teens to classical ballet. This class is fast paced and designed for teenagers who have little exposure to ballet, but may have experience in other dance genres.

Focus is on improving flexibility, balance, proper posture, and placement.

Jazz 1 through 4 (boys/girls, ages 7+)
Our Jazz classes are exciting and full of rhythm! The instructors teach Jazz dance technique, terminology, movement and proper execution. The repertoire varies from traditional Jazz to Lyrical Jazz.

Modern 1 through 4 (boys/girls, ages 7+)
This class teaches the Modern Dance Technique of Lester Horton. Focus is based on angular movement, with emphasis on core strength and body alignment.

Tap basic, 1 & 2 (boys/girls, ages 5 – 14)
This class teaches basic and intermediate Tap technique. Focus is on musicality, rhythm and syncopation.  

Hip Hop 1 – 2 (boys/girls ages 7+)
This is a high energy class which teaches discipline and the latest urban, “street-styled” moves.

Pre-Ballet 1 & 2 (boys/girls, ages 6 – 10)
These classes build on the creative movement instruction. The focus is placed on developing good posture, balance, coordination, muscularity, and exposure to the fundamentals of Ballet including terminology and demonstration.  

Beginning Ballet (boys/girls, ages 9 – 13)
This class is fun and exciting! Young dancers work on improving ballet positioning. Focus is placed on correct foot and arm placement, work at the barre, confidence, discipline and increased vocabulary (terminology).

African 1 & 2 (boys/girls ages 5+)
This class includes dances from West Africa and the Caribbean. It is a fun and exhilarating class for children of all ages. The focus is on teaching rhythmic patterns and the intricacies of ethnic dance movement.

Creative Movement A, B, & C (boy & girls, ages 3 – 5)
These classes are designed to introduce 3 – 5 year olds to basic movement, coordination, rhythm and discipline. Children work on basic motor skills while moving to music and having fun. The Creative Movement curriculum is divided into three levels. As the students progress, the teachers focus on flexibility, balance, coordination, self control and group participation.

TUITION & FEES
Are payable in full on or prior to the beginning of the first class. Any student with outstanding balances will not be able to register for classes until all outstanding balances are paid in full.

PAYMENT PLAN
A contract must be signed and agreed upon, prior to the student’s first day.  Initial payment at time of registration should be equal to the first of three monthly installment payments.  Must provide credit card or leave post-dated checks. 

TUITION REFUND/CREDIT POLICY
All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Students who withdraw during a semester will still be held responsible for payment.  Refunds or credits will be pro-rated and issued due to special circumstances with the provision of a   doctor’s affidavit, identifying a prolonged illness or injury. 

Refunds or replacement cards will not be issued for lost/stolen class cards.

CANCELLATION POLICY
The CMDC reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment or inconsistent attendance.