Youth & Adult Classes
Sessions
- Fall
- September–December
- Spring
- January–May
- Summer
- June–August
Fall 2008 Schedule
Fall classes are available in Lemont, Joliet, Oak Park and Berwyn, Illinois.
Lemont — Nazarene Arts Academy, First Church of the Nazarene
12725 Bell Road
Lemont, Illinois
708-349-0454, ex. 32
- Session — September 9–December 9 (no classes November 24–29)
- Registration — June 1–September 7, in person or on the Nazarene Arts website
- Recital — Saturday, December 13 (Morning)
| Level | Age | Type | Day & Time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory/Beginner | 4+ | Softshoe | Tuesday, 4:15–4:45 PM | First Church of the Nazarene | Faye |
| Continuing* | 6+ | Softshoe | Tuesday, 4:45–5:30 PM | First Church of the Nazarene | Faye |
| Intermediate** | 10+ | All | Tuesday, 5:30–6:30 PM | First Church of the Nazarene | Faye |
| Intermediate** | 10+ | All | Saturday, 10:00–11:00 AM | First Church of the Nazarene | Faye |
* Continuing Level is labeled “Intermediate” on the Nazarene Arts website and registration form.
** Intermediate Level is labeled “Advanced” on the Nazarene Arts website and registration form.
Joliet — TBD
- Session — September through early December
- Registration — Keep an eye out; registration information will be emailed soon.
| Level | Age | Type | Day & Time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | 12+ | All | TBD | TBD | Ashe |
Oak Park — Fox Center, Park District of Oak Park
640 S. Oak Park Ave at Jackson St
(2 blocks north + 1 block west of the Oak Park Blue Line Station)
Oak Park, Illinois
oakparkparks.com — Fox Center
- Session — September 9–December 2. (No dance classes the week of November 24–29.)
- Registration — Check the Park District of Oak Park website for the latest registration information. You can also download Oak Park’s Youth Dance catalog as of August 25 (PDF) here.
- Recital — Saturday, December 6 at Beye School. Dress rehearsal at 12 PM (Noon); Recital at 2 PM.
| Level | Grade | Type | Day & Time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Irish | Kindergarten | Softshoe | Tuesday, 4:00–4:30 PM | Barrie Center, Park District of Oak Park | Ashe |
| Youth Beginner | First Grade + Up | Softshoe | Tuesday, 5:00–5:50 PM | Barrie Center, Park District of Oak Park | Ashe |
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Private and semi-private softshoe lessons are available year-round. Please contact Faye at 815-545-6823 or lfcruse@gmail.com to inquire!
| Level | Type | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Wedding Dance | Wednesday evenings | Faye |
Workshops
Workshops in solo and group dancing are available year-round. Please contact Ashley at 815-931-8298 or ashleymidd@gmail.com to inquire!
Our Levels
- Introductory/Kinder Irish
- Specifically for our youngest dancers (starting at age 4½), concentrating on basic movements. Dancers should be attending kindergarten — or, if registering for a Summer class, attending kindergarten in the coming Fall.
- Beginner
- Introduction to Irish dance steps for dancers in first grade and above.
- Continuing
- Dancers who have developed a basic understanding of Irish dance, and are ready to learn more complicated skills and rhythms.
- Intermediate
- Dancers who have developed a solid understanding of Irish dance, and are ready for hardshoe. At this level, dancers are encouraged to begin choreographing their own steps, with and without the instructors’ help. Traditional sets taught at this level are St. Patrick’s Day and The Blackbird.
- Preliminary
- Dancers who have passed the Intermediate grade exam and are ready for more difficult material, including slow-speed treble jigs and hornpipes, and more difficult traditional sets.
- Advanced
- Dancers who have passed the Preliminary grade exam, and are ready to further explore dance in company- and self-motivated study. May include study towards teachers’ certifications and/or experience planning and running performances.
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Nazarene Arts Academy
12725 Bell Road
Lemont, Illinois
708-349-0454, ex. 32
chicagofirstnaz.org
Rialto School of the Arts
15 E. Van Buren St
Joliet, Illinois
815-726-7171 Ex. 203
rialtosquare.com
Fox Center, Oak Park Park District
640 S. Oak Park Ave at Jackson St
(2 blocks north + 1 block west of the Oak Park Blue Line Station)
Oak Park, Illinois
oakparkparks.com — Fox Center
Peggy Rose Dance Academy
6829 W. Stanley Ave
Berwyn, Illinois
708-788-8960
peggyrosedance.com