DanceOwatonna.com ( Last site update 1/25/2012 )
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, street jazz, pointe, pre-pointe, and offer dancewear, shoes, dance accessories: dance bags, tights, leotards, dance sweaters, legwarmers, and dance costumes.
Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance
255 SE 22nd St.
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-0074
Our mission is to provide professional dance instruction and instill
an appreciation for the art of dance in a safe, high quality studio enviroment.
We encourage students at all skill levels to excell to their fullest potential while
having fun and sharing their dance talents in the community.
Dance is infinite;
There is no end to the learning of dance;
There is a new style erupting daily;
There is a past we will never know fully,
and we can only Dance in the Now!
Improved coordination, balance, poise, agility, confidence,
and grace are just a few of the many rewards that Dance
generates.
NEW....
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Here is our Picture Day information handout....
Here is our 2012 Advanced Tickets information handout....
Here is our 2012 Spring Break information handout....
Here is our 2011 Holiday handout....
Here is our 2011 T-Shirt handout with the "Holiday Dance Week" information....
Here is our 2011 Christmas Holiday PARTY WEEK handout....
Oh what fun it is dancing on Halloween Week at the studio.
See these clips on Youtube;
Jill's Monday classes... Halloween Week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDJ_Bj_iQ0I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAZSW3TCs3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4w290AvdA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MttcUK737sM
Jill's Tuesday classes... Halloween Week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C34mJnibFSA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ilteJLEZss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx_nyslWUkA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clkayLwJR7Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Ry_5ZYvFo
Jill's Wednesday classes... Halloween Week.
http://youtu.be/xVg4jR-FYXs
http://youtu.be/-9KYIcyseiM
http://youtu.be/99WXee8liy0
http://youtu.be/dQlBGisxBYw
http://youtu.be/sKOV2MA9lTo
Jill's Thursday classes... Halloween Week.
http://youtu.be/27ss-e3l5ok
http://youtu.be/bgVDR8E2FVI
http://youtu.be/4QuP843YQ5I
http://youtu.be/PHWCf3PsH0g
http://youtu.be/yYH8tDn4u0w
Our 2011-2012 Dance Registration Form and Information...
To print the above portion of our registration form, right click on the photo
and choose "save as". The photo will need to be to be saved into your photos/pictures.
Once saved, you may then print the page.
Return with payment to;
Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance
255 SE 22nd St. / Owatonna, MN / 55060
Questions on class assignments or availability... call the office at 507-451-0074.
2011-2012 Dance YEAR AT A GLANCE information...
Our Studio
Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance is located at
255 SE 22nd St. / Owatonna, MN / 55060
Our office hours are August - May
Monday thru Thursday 2:30-6:30pm
Please call 507-451-0074 for our summer hours.
The Gotta Dancewear Shop is located inside our dance studio building.
Our custom built studio is "state of the art" with ample parking. We have two large class rooms
and a retail dancewear shop. There are rest rooms and water fountains in each class room.
The hardwood maple floors are sprung to provide the ultimate in dance performance. Both
dance rooms have closed circuit TV monitors allowing for parents to view classes in the lobby.
Our "Gotta Dancewear" shop offers all the quality dancewear necessary for dancers to move
comfortably with agility at remarkably reasonable prices. We supply the essentials: dance
shoes, leotards, pants, bikers, unitards, tights, skirts, legwarmers, and dance bags; as well as
the extras: hair accessories, tap buttons, jewelry, and an assortment of gifts.
"Gotta Dancewear" accepts Visa and Mastercard.
SINCE 1980, Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance students have shared
their love and dance talent by performing for the Steele County Free
Fair, Septemberfest, United Way, Cardiac Arrest Fund Raiser, CultureFest,
Blooming Prairie 4th of July Celebration, Cancer Telethon, Nursing
Homes, School Talent Shows, Faribault State Hospital, Adult Special
Recreation Program, Waseca Art in the Park, Festival of Trees, Junior
Miss, numerous church programs and plays.
We offer these classes...
U&Me (ages 2&3),
Creative Dance (ages 3-5),
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Street Jazz,
Pointe, and Dance Classes for Adults.
U & ME is a pre-creative 30 minute class which meets once each week
and is designed for 2-4 year olds who are not ready to be left alone in
class. Each dancer is accompanied by one adult each week, although it
does not always need to be the same person. Mom, Dad, big sister or
brother, or Grandma, etc. may accompany the dancer. U & ME is a won-
derful introduction to dance classes.
CREATIVE DANCE is a 30 minute class which meets once per week and is
designed for pre-school children ages 3-5. The class aims for a moving and
rhythmical knowledge of body parts, numbers, letters, shapes, locomotor
movements and directional movements. Each dance-song taught has a specific
movement and/or rhythmic purpose. As the year progresses, the movements
learned in the dance-songs will be combined together and used in a per-
sonality song. They will rehearse entrances and exits along with their
song for a concert performance. As they are learning to "dance," there
is an important underlying emphasis on strengthening and limbering
their bodies to build a dancer body. In this class there is never a "wrong"
dance movement. Their own movement is a necessary and purposeful
part of their dance learning.
BALLET-TAP Combination Class is a ¾ hour (Level 1) or one hour (Level 2) class
that meets once per week for students in kindergarten and older, or for those
who have a creative dance class background. In Ballet class, time is taken to
stretch, limber, and strengthen the body. The student will be learning fun
dance-songs using plie', tendu, passe', releve', and turns. These songs use Ballet
and rhythmic movements necessary in learning Ballet combinations. As the year
progresses, the movements learned at the barre and on the floor will be combined
and choreographed in a dance. Tap class begins at the barre. The steps
progress from one sound to two to three and so on until the student can
dance a complete routine by combining the steps in various ways.
Students practice the fundamental barre and floor steps in every class
in order that they develop skill in hitting the dance floor sharply for a
clear sound and in perfect time to the music. We adapt the Tap steps
into a personality song for performance.
BALLET-JAZZ-TAP Combination class is a 1 ½ or two hour class
(depending on the student's age) which meets once each week. There
are basically three levels: beginner-intermediate-advanced. Every class
aims to stretch, limber, and strengthen the body, as well as work on
technique by using steps, combinations, and turns. Ballet class starts
at the barre warming up the feet and body. Plie', tendu, degage',
develope', attitude, arabesque, balance', grande battement, and many
other Ballet movements are combined at the appropriate level and speed
being taught. On the floor, steps are taught (using the barre technique)
and are combined with varied musical rhythms and speeds corresponding
to the class level. Ballet is a very difficult, precise, and technical art form,
but with patience and dedication every student can benefit. Jazz class
students learn body isolation, across-the-floor movements, center floor
movements, and turns. The benefits of Jazz dance are similar to Ballet,
but the music and style are different. Tap class starts at the barre and
progresses, using a graded series. When the barre and floor combinations
at each level are completed, a Tap routine of that level is taught. In children's
classes, more than one routine is learned before advancing to the next level.
POINTE and PRE-POINTE Classes are offered to advanced students who
wish to take their knowledge of Ballet to another level. Pre-Pointe class is for
dancers with or without Pointe shoes and meets once per week. It begins by
teaching fundamental strengthening and warm up exercises necessary
to prepare students for dancing in Pointe shoes. Instruction begins at
the barre and moves to the floor using the same movements that are
common to Ballet classes. When students' legs, ankles, and feet are
strong enough to support wearing Pointe shoes, the teacher will
recommend that they begin wearing them in class. The process of
strengthening and stretching continues throughout the year. Pointe
class meets once per week and is a continuation of Pre pointe, with
increasingly difficult movements. All students in the class wear Pointe
shoes, and only dedicated students are invited to move into this level.
The movements learned in class are combined to create a dance that
will be performed in the concerts.
STREET JAZZ for 6th-8th graders is an add-on class to the student’s
regular technique-based Ballet-Tap-Jazz class. It can be taken alone
without a regular technique class in grades 9-12. Street Jazz explores
the new styles of movement that erupt daily. Styles vary with the teacher
and include a warm-up, technique and cool-down. Styles learned are combined
into a dance and performed in the concerts.
ADULT Classes are available at selected times during the dance year
and normally last eight weeks, meeting once per week. In these sessions,
the same classes that are available to students (Ballet, Tap, or Jazz) are
offered to adults. Tai Chi and Exercise classes have also been available.
We are open to suggestions for new upcoming classes; be sure to share
these with the studio office and ask to become a part of our adult infor-
mation mailing list.
*Dance classes are in session September-May
*Class fees are paid on a semi-monthly installment basis
*Tuition is nonrefundable but registered students may
make up missed
classes if available.
*Two spacious mirrored studios featuring sprung
maple
floors and
state-of-the-art sound systems.
*Waiting area for parents to watch their children via
tele-
vision monitors,
vending machines in lobby supply
snacks and
beverages, restrooms in both studios and in
lobby.
*Lobby with benches and heated vestibule with full view
of
the parking
lot.
*Students must wear appropriate dance attire in
class
(available in our
"Gotta Dancewear" shop).
*Advanced students are given the opportunity to assist teachers
and occasionally
teach class.
*Ask about our summer session and performance
*Our "Gotta Dancewear" shop offers all the
quality
dancewear
necessary for dancers to move comfortably
with agility at
remarkably reasonable prices. We supply
the essentials:
dance shoes, leotards, pants, bikers, uni-
tards, tights,
skirts, legwarmers, and dance bags; as well as
the extras: hair
accessories, tap buttons, jewelry, and an
assortment of
gifts. "Gotta Dancewear" accepts Visa and
Mastercard.
Meet our 2011 Staff
Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance is a member of the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce
2011 Staff / Assistant Teachers
Top row teachers; Katie Gillespie, Melynda Schultz, Jill Hoggard, Dave Hoggard, Kellie Fischer, Diane Skala
Bottom row assistants; Alyssa Anderson, Libby Ferch, Taylor Atkinson, Lauren Hoen, Shelby Wolfe, McKenna Hanson
2011 Seniors
2011 Seniors; Ali, Kacie, Hailey, Lindsey, Jack, Ashlyn, Libby, Alyssa
Leila, Taylor
Classes are September 2010 through May 2011
For class registration forms or information
you may call the studio office at (507) 451-0074.
A peek at one of our classrooms.
Saturday Aug. 13 Performance at the Owatonna Central Park
for the Farmer's Market Celebration.
Dancing Dads from our 2011 May performance ay OHS
Order the DVD of our 2011 May Concert
This year the show theme was...
"Mixin' It Up 2011"
(you can click on the photos below to make them bigger)
"Mixing It Up" shows were Saturday May 21 at 1:00PM and 6:30PM
Sunday May 22 at 1:00PM and 6:30PM at the Owatonna High School
Auditorium.
DVD Order Form for May 2011 Concerts
To print the DVD Order Form for May 2011 Concerts right click on the photo
and choose "save as". The photo will be saved into your photos. You may then
print the photo/form.
A.O.D. was at the 2010 Steele County FREE Fair.
See the clips from the Fair, click on the song title;
"Way you Make Me Feel" Fair video #1
" Accapella Tap" Fair video #2
"Merry Go Round" Fair video #3
"Dynamite" Fair video #4
"Baby Baby" Fair video #5
"I Just Wanna" Fair video #6
Pictured is the finale of one of FOUR shows in our May 2008 OHS performances.
See a video clip from one finale'...
click here;
2008 finale' clip
See our TV ad using 2006 May Concert footage;
TV ad
with our easy to sell coupon books!
Each book has a savings value of over $200.00 and sells for
only $20.00... $10.00 of each book sold goes to help pay
for your dance costume, or tuition!
Discount coupons in the 2010/2011 book are from SouthPark Lanes & Busters Grill,
Subway, Central Park Coffee Co., Pizza Ranch, Quiznos Subs, Taco Johns, Dary Queen,
Heartland Express Lube & Car Wash, Hy Vee, Costas, Toreys Restaurant,
and Huntington's Salon.
The Gotta Dancewear Shop is located in our dance studio.
Our Gotta Dancewear Shop has a GREAT supply of dance bags!
Here is a checklist to go in your bag.
Print this picture here;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/Hoggie/dancebag2.jpg
Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance holds a vision that dance as an art is basic to
educating our children. We are dedicated to building a future for dance education
as art, education and life! Thank you for helping make this vision a reality.
Jill
Jill Hoggard Academy of Dance
255 SE 22nd St.
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-0074
Email;
jillhoggardacademyofdance@gmail.com
Webmaster for this site is Dave "Hoggie" Hoggard
phone: 507-213-4440
email: davehoggiehoggard@gmail.com