Arts
DAnce classes
Intro I
Introduces 3 year-olds to basic dance concepts through the rhythm of music, the imagination of the child, and the motor skills of ballet.
Intro II
Allows 4 year-old dancers to develop fundamental skills of dance through creative play, using music, drama and ballet.
Level I
Introduces 6 - 8 year-olds to the basics of jazz, tap and ballet.
Level II
Continues to develop the skills of jazz, tap and ballet for the 8 - 10 year-old dancer.
Level III
Designed for students 8 - 10 who have had previous training. Classes are offered in jazz, tap and balllet technique.
Level IV
For students 9 - 11 who have had previous training. Classes are offered in the jazz, tap and ballet technique.
6 - 8th Grade Combo
Designed to introduce jazz and tap to Middle School students.
Hip Hop
Offered for 3 - 5th graders, 6 - 8th graders and High School students.
Company I
Designed for the more advanced 6 - 8th grade dancer/performer. Classes include ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap and pre-pointe.
Company II
For the more advanced 9 - 12th grade dancer/performer. Classes include ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap and pointe.
Adult Classes
Ballet, jazz and tap available.
Summer 08 dance camp
Take part in the Park District's first Dance Camp! Classes for beginners to advanced, preschool to adult. Ballet, jazz, tap and Hip-Hop will be offered. Classes meet once a week for 4 weeks. Try something new!
DATE: June 23 - July 18
FEE: $30R/$35NR per class
Click here for a Dance Camp Registration Form
Drama classes
The Park District's recreational drama program provides acting classes for students in grades K - Adult. Two 8-week sessions will be scheduled: Session I (September 10 - November 3); Session II (January 14 - March 8). Students will learn fundamentals of acting, including character development, vocal technique and improvisational skills through preparation and performance of monologues and/or scenes. Classes culminate in a presentation for family and friends.
DANCE & DRAMA CALENDAR
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
| August 24 - 26 | Registration at Arts & Recreation Center |
| September 5 | Dance Classes Begin |
| September 10 | Drama Session I Begins |
| November 3 | Drama Session I Ends |
| November 21 - 25 | Thanksgiving Break (Closed) |
| December 7 & 8 | Auditions for Spring Musical |
| December 16 | Winter Break |
| January 5 | Rehearsale for Spring Musical Begin |
| January 7 | Dance/Drama Classes Begin |
| March 1 | Drama Session II Ends |
| March 8 - 13 | Tech Week for Musical |
| March 14 - 16 | Spring Musical |
| March 17 - 23 | Spring/Easter Break (Closed) |
| May 7 & 8 | Dress Rehearsal for Dance Recital at Millikin University |
| May 9 - 11 | Dance Recital at Millikin University's Albert Taylor Theatre |
Under the direction of Marie Jagger-Taylor, Cultural Arts Supervisor
Call 422-8535 for more information.