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Art, Dance, Music, Theater
Welcome to Center for the Arts
Summer 2023 Art, Dance, Music and Theater
Summer programs will be posted on May 9. Registration begins at 10 am on Tuesday, May 23 for Wilmette Residents, and May 30 for non-residents.
About
The Center for the Arts at the Wilmette Park District offers a well-rounded curriculum including dance, music, theatre and art. Through classes, workshops and special events, the Center for the Arts provides ample opportunity for individuals to express ideas and emotions that cannot be communicated with language alone. The Center for the Arts is located in the Community Recreation Center at 3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette.
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Additional Info
Art
Art Department General Information
Wilmette Park District strives to provide a comprehensive art program by offering classes for all ages and media. In addition to our regular weekly classes, we offer :
- Family workshops
- Seasonal theme workshops
- Adult workshops
- Art birthday parties
- Ceramics classes
- Hybrid classes (such as Gym & Art)
Art Department Staff
Michael Rose
- Pinterest Art
- Art Club
- Painting
- Science & Art
- Drawing
- Family Art Nights
- Early Childhood Arts
Nancy Rose
- Pinterest Art
- Art club
- Painting
- Watercolor
- Sewing
- Drawing
TJ Nakano
- Ceramics
Anko Chang
- Ceramics
- Gym & Art
Sarah Ortielb
- Ceramics
- Gym & Art
- Early Childhood Art
Dance
Dance Department General Information
Wilmette Park District strives to provide a comprehensive dance program by offering classes for all ages and styles of dance. In addition to our regular weekly classes, we offer:
- Dance workshops
- Dance birthday parties
- Annual Nutcracker Production
- Annual Spring Dance Recital
- Competitive Dance Team
If interested in 30 or 60 min private dance lessons please contact Kirsten Markham for more information.
Dance Coordinator : Kirsten Markham
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Wilmette Dance Team Information
The Wilmette Dance Team is a year-long program with auditions during the summer. Dancers who missed the summer audition and would still like to join the team are encouraged to contact Dance Coordinator Kirsten Markham.
More information will be posted about the 2022-2023 season. All Dance Team inquiries can be directed to:
Dance Coordinator : Kirsten Markham
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Our Dance Team instructors are Alex Goodreau and Christa Hamran.
Dance Department Staff
Kirsten Markham
- Move With Me
- Creative Dance
- Hip Hop
- Pre Ballet
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
- Dance Club
Alex Goodreau
- Dance Team
Christa Hamran
- Hip Hop
- Dance Team
Jamie Horban
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Hip Hop
- Tap
- Meet Me At The Barre
Hannah Russell
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
Cassiday Zins
- Pre Ballet
- Ballet
- Tap
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
- Contemporary
Ruben Zapata
- Ballet
- Jazz
Theater
Theater Department General Information
Wilmette Park District offers a comprehensive children’s theater program by offering group and private acting classes. In addition to our weekly classes we offer acting workshops and various performing opportunities such as:
- Fall and Spring Children’s Theater Performances for grades 5 – 8
- Spring Mini Show Performances for grades 1 – 4
- Annual Nutcracker Performances
- Spring Student-Directed Show Performances
- Improv Troupe Performances
- Broadway Bound Summer Camp
Theater Department Staff
Wendy Avon
- Director of WCT
- Play in a Box
- Little Imps
- Scene Study
- Theatrical Study
- Improv Troupe
- Director
- Alumni Theatre Director
- Private Acting Lessons
Music
Music Department General Information
Wilmette Park District offers a comprehensive music department by offering group and private classes. We offer private piano, guitar, ukulele, voice and violin classes. We also have group lesson opportunities such as:
- Family Fiddle
Music Department Staff
Paula Eatman
- Violin (Thursdays & Fridays)
Thomas Hart
- Piano (Wednesday, Thursday)
Ultimate School of Guitar
- Guitar (Tuesdays & Saturdays)
Dan Chase
- Piano (Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays)
Wilmette Pop's Children's Chorale
- Pops Chorale (Wednesdays)
Emily Shankman
- Family Fiddle & Voice (Tuesdays, Wednesdays)
