Youth & Adult Classes
Our instructors are driven to provide the same high-quality instruction as competitive schools, without the stress of constant competition. A good dancer is a good dancer, regardless of competitive experience. If you are a beginner, please contact either the Nazarene Arts Academy or the Park District of Oak Park directly to enroll in our recreational classes.
If you have prior Irish dance experience, please contact the instructors directly for correct placement. You may be able to join a class mid-semester.
Youth & Adult Classes
Sessions
- Fall
- September–December
- Spring
- January–May
- Summer
- June–August
Fall 2009 Schedule
Fall classes are currently available in Lemont and Oak Park, Illinois. We're still in the process of finalizing everything, so check back in late July and August for more concrete information.
Lemont — Nazarene Arts Academy, First Church of the Nazarene
12725 Bell Road
Lemont, Illinois
708-349-0454, ex. 32
- Session — September 5–December TBA (no classes TBA)
- Registration — In person or on the Nazarene Arts website
- Recital — Saturday, December TBA (Morning)
| Level | Grade | Type | Day & Time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory | Ages 5+ | Softshoe | Saturday, 11:30 AM–12 PM | First Church of the Nazarene, Lemont | Faye |
| Beginners 5+ | Ages 5+ | Softshoe | Saturday, 10–10:30 AM | First Church of the Nazarene, Lemont | Faye |
| Continuing Kids | Ages 6+ | Softshoe | Saturday, 12:45–1:30 PM | First Church of the Nazarene, Lemont | Faye |
| Adults | Ages 18+ | Softshoe | Saturday, 1:30–2:15 PM | First Church of the Nazarene, Lemont | Faye |
| Advanced Class 1 | All | All | Saturday, 10:30–11:30 AM | First Church of the Nazarene, Lemont | Faye |
| Advanced Class 2 | All | All | Saturday, 12–12:45 PM | First Church of the Nazarene, Lemont | Faye |
Oak Park — Fox Center, Park District of Oak Park
640 S. Oak Park Avenue, at Jackson Street
(2 blocks north of the Oak Park Blue Line Station)
Oak Park, Illinois
oakparkparks.com — Fox Center
- Session — September 8–December 1
- Registration — Check the Park District of Oak Park website for the latest registration information
- Recital — Saturday, December 5 at Beye School
Youth Continuing is specifically for dancers who have previous Irish dance experience.
| Level | Grade | Type | Day & Time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinder Irish | Kindergarten | Softshoe | Tuesday, 5:30–6 PM | Fox Center, Park District of Oak Park | Ashley |
| Youth Beginner | Grades 1–4 | Softshoe | Tuesday, 6–6:45 PM | Fox Center, Park District of Oak Park | Ashley |
| Youth Continuing | Grades 2–6 | Softshoe | Tuesday, 7–7:45 PM | Fox Center, Park District of Oak Park | Ashley |
| Adult Beginner | Ages 18 + Up | Softshoe | Tuesday, 8–8:45 PM | Fox Center, Park District of Oak Park | Ashley |
Private & Semi-Private Lessons, Workshops
Private and semi-private lessons as well as workshops are available year-round. Please contact Faye at 815-545-6823 or lfcruse@gmail.com to inquire, and she will guide you to the best Triallta member for instruction.
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Nazarene Arts Academy
12725 Bell Road
Lemont, Illinois
708-349-0454, ex. 32
chicagofirstnaz.org
Fox Center, Park District of Oak Park
640 S. Oak Park Ave at Jackson St
(2 blocks north of Oak Park Blue Line)
Oak Park, Illinois
oakparkparks.com — Fox Center