Winter 2009 Programs
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- Performing Arts Programming
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Fall 2009 Programs
- Sports Programming
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- Performing Arts Programming
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Menomonee Musical Theater - register online
Grades: 2-8
For the serious musical theater student, this class features auditioning skills, improv, choreography and dance work, and voice and body training. Students work in a supportive, close-knit group to create individual and ensemble numbers for a Fall Showcase performance. Black jazz shoes or black ballet shoes required. Taught by Amy Ewaldt.
THE-101 Monday
4:30–6:00 pm
Grades: 2–8
Member/Non-Member: $135/$175
Location: Old Town Triangle
The Lake Forest Children’s Theatre Company Presents: Beauty and the Beast
The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life…and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventure than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.
Beauty and the Beast
Young Performers - register online
Grades: SK-1
Children involved in this program will attend weekly rehearsals to learn songs, dances and scenes leading up to the performance of a musical revue on stage! Theater games and team building activities are used to build confidence and acting skills. Each child will participate in an audition the first day of class, however everyone will receive a part! Absences must be limited to two class sessions. There will be a public performance – date, time and location TBA.
THE-401 Thursday
Sept. 17–Dec. 10 from 4:15–5:15 pm
Grades: SK–1
Member/Non-Member: $240/$280
Location: Drucker Center
No class on Thursday, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving
Beauty and the Beast
Performance Program - register online
Grades: 2-5
Children involved in this program will participate in weekly rehearsals to produce a full-length musical production! Each child will participate in an audition the first day of class, however everyone will receive a part! Absences must be limited to two class sessions. There will be a public performance – date, time and location TBA.
THE-501 Friday
Sept. 18–Dec. 11 from 4:15–6:15 pm
Grades: 2–5
Member/Non-Member: $300/$340
Location: Drucker Center
No class on Friday, Nov 27 for Thanksgiving break
THE-601 Saturday
Sept. 12–Dec. 12 from 9:30–11:30 am
Grades: 2–5
Member/Non-member: $300/$340
Location: Drucker Center
No class on Saturday, Nov 28 for Thanksgiving break
Tale Chasers - register online
Ages 5-7
From myths to legends to fables, students will adapt stories into original tales, developing new characters and acting out their creations! Session is nine weeks: Sept. 14–Nov. 10.
THE-301 Wednesday
4:15–5:15 pm
Ages: 5–7
Member/Non-Member: $210/$250
Location: Drucker Center
Jabberwocky Series - register online
These classes in personal skills and performance skills are taught using the imaginative, collaborative, and physical theater style as seen on the Lookingglass Main Stage. Sessions are ten weeks: Sept. 14–Nov. 10.
Personal Skills | Ages 10–18
Students will strengthen their individual skills necessary to work in a collaborative environment.
THE-201 Tuesday
4:30–6:00 pm | Ages: 10–18
Member/Non-Member: $300/$340
Location: Drucker Center
Performance Skills | Ages 10–18
Students will stage, rehearse and perform selections from a Lookingglass original production. Students will have a deeper understanding of working together, to perform scenes in one cohesive production. Session is ten weeks: Sept. 14–Nov. 10.
THE-302 Wednesday
4:30–6:00 pm | Ages: 10–18
Member/Non-Member: $300/$340
Location: Drucker Center
Creative Movement - register online
Ages 3-4
“Make yourself look like a bowling pin.” “Can you write your name with your body?” “What does this sound look like?” Aside from balance, coordination, and flexibility, dance education for young children introduces them to creative ways to interpret their world. Creative Movement is a great way for young kids to develop motor skills, gain body awareness, promote respect for self and others, and boost self-esteem while having a blast! Taught by Menomonee Club Performing Arts Coordinator, Lauren Warnecke. Note: children must be potty trained to enroll. Levels I and II contain different curriculum, so please adhere to age guidelines.
DAN-501 Creative Movement I Friday
9:00–9:45 am | Age: 3
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-502 Creative Movement II Friday
10:00–10:45 am | Age: 4
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
Ballet - register online
Grades: JK and Up
A must for any dancer, ballet is the foundation for all other forms of dance. It makes a dancer’s body strong, agile, and flexible. Ballet improves musicality, balance, and coordination.
DAN-305 Jr. Ballet Wednesday
4:15–5:00 pm
Grades: JK–SK
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-306 Ballet I Wednesday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-307 Ballet II Wednesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-106 Ballet III Monday
By invitation only!
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
No class Monday, Oct 12 for Columbus Day.
Hip-Hop - register online
Grades: JK and Up
Move your body to the funky groove of hip-hop as you learn the latest street dances.
DAN-103 Jr. Hip-Hop Monday
4:15–5:00 pm
Grades: JK/SK
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
No class Monday, Oct 12 for Columbus Day.
DAN-104 Hip-Hop I Monday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
No class Monday, Oct 12 for Columbus Day.
DAN-105 Hip-Hop II Monday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
No class Monday, Oct 12 for Columbus Day.
DAN-401 Hip-Hop III Thursday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
No class Thursday, Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
Jazz - register online
Grades: JK and Up
Develop a dancer's coordination and style. Refine how your body moves as you stretch, jump and turn with jazz technique. Stylistic diversity will lead to dance versatility.
DAN-101 Jazz I Monday
4:15–5:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
No class Monday, Oct 12 for Columbus Day.
DAN-303 Jazz II Wednesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-304 Jazz III Wednesday
7:00–8:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
Dance Medley - register online
Grades: JK and Up
Designed especially for those who love to dance, and want to explore all the endless possibilities! This class will touch on a variety of dance styles, including jazz, modern, hip-hop and ballet technique.
DAN-204 Jr. Dance Medley Tuesday
4:15–5:00 pm
Grades: JK/SK
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-205 Dance Medley I Tuesday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-206 Dance Medley II Tuesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Grades: JK and Up
Learn to make music and keep rhythm with your feet as you tap into all kinds of fun, mastering the fundamental skills of tap dancing.
DAN-201 Jr. Tap Tuesday
4:15–5:00 pm
Grades: JK/SK
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-202 Tap I Tuesday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-203 Tap II Tuesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
DAN-504 Tap III Friday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $235/$275
Location: Drucker Center
Youth Ensemble - register online
Grades: 11-18
Students in this class will be given the extraordinary opportunity to perform in a professional setting before a large, educated dance audience. A piece will be especially created for this group by one of the choreographers of Thodos Dance Chicago. The first 60 minutes of class will consist of ballet technique, followed by 90 minutes of rehearsal. Every effort will be made to replicate a professional dance environment. Enrollment is by audition only; written commitment to attend every rehearsal is requested. Auditions for all participants are the first day of class. Dancers are also encouraged to enroll in one additional weekly class at no extra cost.
DAN-109 Monday
5:00–7:45 pm
Ages: 11–18
Member/Non-Member: $510/$550
Location: Drucker Center