Winter 2009 Programs

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The Lake Forest Children’s Theatre Company
Presents: Annie Junior  - register online

Based on the popular comic strip, Annie Junior tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt, and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a loveable mutt named Sandy.

Annie Junior
Young Performers | Grades: SK­–1  - register online

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
Jan. 28–April 22 from 4:15–5:15 pm
Grades: SK–1
Member/Non-Member: $240/$280
Location: Drucker Center
No class April 1st

Annie Junior
Performance Program | Grades: 2–5  - register online

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
Jan. 22–April 23 from 4:15–6:15 pm
Grades: 2–5
Member/Non-Member: $300/$340
Location: Drucker Center
No class February 19 and April 2

THE-601 Saturday
Jan. 16–April 24 from 9:30–11:30 am
Grades: 2–5
Member/Non-member: $300/$340
Location: Drucker Center
No class February 20, March 28 and April 3

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 10 weeks: Jan. 11–March 21.

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 develop a deeper understanding of working together to perform scenes in one cohesive production. Session is ten weeks:
Jan. 11–March 21.

THE-302 Wednesday
4:30–6:00 pm | Ages: 10–18
Member/Non-Member: $300/$340
Location: Drucker Center

Tale Chasers | Ages 5–7  - register online

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: Jan. 11–Mar. 21.

THE-301 Wednesday
4:15–5:15 pm
Ages: 5–7
Member/Non-Member: $210/$250
Location: Drucker Center

Creative Movement | Ages: 3–4  - register online

“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! Note: children must be toilet-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: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-502 Creative Movement II Friday
10:00–10:45 am | Age: 4
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

Ballet | Grades JK & Up  - register online

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: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-306 Ballet I Wednesday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-307 Ballet II Wednesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-106 Ballet III Monday
By invitation only!
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center 

NEW!--Ballet IV
By instructor approval only!
Saturdays, 9:00-10:15 a.m.
Ages:  13-18
Member/Non-Member:  $360/$400
Location:  Drucker Center

Tap Dancing | Grades JK & Up - register online

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: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-202 Tap I Tuesday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-203 Tap II Tuesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-504 Tap III Friday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

Hip-Hop | Grades JK & Up - register online

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: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-104 Hip-Hop I Monday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-105 Hip-Hop II Monday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-401 Hip-Hop III Thursday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center


Jazz | Grades JK & Up - register online

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: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-303 Jazz II Wednesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-304 Jazz III Wednesday
7:00–8:00 pm
Grades: 4 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

Dance Medley | Grades: JK & Up - register online

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: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-205 Dance Medley I Tuesday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–3
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

DAN-206 Dance Medley II Tuesday
6:00–7:00 pm
Grades: 3–8
Member/Non-Member: $360/$400
Location: Drucker Center

Youth Ensemble | Ages 11-18 - register online

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 specially 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: $660
Must be Menomonee Member
Location: Drucker Center