Youth Dance and Theater

Registration for Youth Theater opens:

RESIDENTS: August 8 at 9am online and in-person at Jewett Park Community Center

NON-RESIDENTS: August 15 at 9am online and in-person at Jewett Park Community Center Broadway Bound: Peter Pan Jr. see pg. 23C In this fabulous performance-based class, young actors will get the opportunity to audition, rehearse, and perform a Broadway Jr. musical under the direction of Stefanie Guggenheim. With professional costumes, sets, and sound, performers will feel like stars on Broadway! Auditions for the fall 2022 musical, Peter Pan Jr. will be conducted during the second class and performances will be held at Caruso Middle School. All students are guaranteed a role in the production, but no particular role. Join us for this magical experience that celebrates both the theater process and product! Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 3-6 Instructor: Stefanie Guggenheim, Lana Whittington Min/Max: 20/36

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142706-01 8/23-12/6 (15) Tu 4-6P $625/687 No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/22

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Jr. High Improv

This one-hour class welcomes all levels of experience to join in the fun of spontaneous characters, fast paced games, and comedic scenes created on the spot! In addition to exploring improvisational games in class, students will also have an opportunity to PERFORM locally for the friends, family and the Deerfield community! Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 5-8 Instructor: Al Katz Mariani Min/Max: 6/25

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142707-01 9/8-12/15 (14) Th 4:45-5:45P $411/452 No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/24

Performers Troupe

Dedicated musical theatre students take the stage in this advanced and highly competitive musical theatre program. Directed by Stefanie Guggenheim, this class focuses on skill training, ensemble building, and performance, resulting in a full-scale musical production. Join us this fall for Into the Woods Jr.! Acceptance into the troupe is by AUDITION ONLY*; all accepted troupe members are guaranteed a role in the production.*Auditions for Deerfield Performers Troupe fall 2022 were held in May 2022 but there may be spots available. Anyone interested in auditioning should email Sarah Hall at info@sarahhalltheatre.com.

Tentative Show Dates: 12/1 & 12/4 (Caruso Middle School)

Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 6-8 Instructor: Stefanie Guggenheim Min/Max: 10/40

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142709-01 8/18-12/8 (16) Th 6-8:15P $705/780 No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/11, 11/24 little Footlighters see pg. 23C Little Footlighters increases creativity and self-confidence both onstage and off! Through theatre games, rehearsal and performance, students develop basic acting skills and rehearsal technique necessary to be successful in performance. Join us this fall as our cast takes to the stage with an original adaptation of The Descendants. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: K-2 Instructor: Sarah Tilford Min/Max: 6/20

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142710-01 9/7-12/14 (13) W 3-4:30P $473/520 No class dates: Sect. 01: 10/5, 11/23

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Mini Footlighters

Allow your mini thespian to discover the wonders of performance and play using their body, mind and imagination! Taught by Sarah Tilford, this class will bring out the dramatic spirit of any preschooler through games and story theatre. Parents are invited to attend the final class for an informal, fun-filled class show - a perfect fit for your little drama king or queen! Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: Pre-K Instructor: Sarah Tilford Min/Max: 6/20

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142711-01 9/9-12/16 (13) F 11:15A-12:30P $395/434 No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/11, 11/25

Deerfield Dance Studio instructors provide professional dance instruction to students ages three through adult. Housed in the Jewett Park Community Center, the large mirrored studio is complete with sprung wood floors for the health and safety of the dancers. The Deerfield Dance Studios team of professional teachers maintains a supportive, nurturing environment for all students. For complete biographies of instructors, please contact Laney Haupert at 847-572-2629 or email laney@deerfieldparks.org.

Bitty Ballet with lunch

Join our instructors from Chicago Loves Dances in this introductory class designed to introduce first-time dancers to ballet! We will learn basic ballet positions and skills while introducing your dancer to the world of ballet! Please bring a lunch and a water bottle to each class. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Age: 3-5 Instructor: Chicago Loves Dance Min/Max: 5/15

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151501-01 9/14-12/21 (13) W 11:15A-12:30P $325/377 No class dates: Sect. 01: 10/5, 11/23

Pre Ballet

This class is an introduction to ballet for new dancers! Students will focus on movement, energy, and positions. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Age: 3-5 Instructor: Rebekah Fontane Min/Max: 5/12

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152701-01 9/10-12/10 (13) Sa 9-9:45A No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/26 $210/261

Storybook Ballet

At storybook ballet, your child’s spirit comes alive through music and dance, while the magic of children’s stories inspire their imagination. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Age: 3-6 Instructor: Rebekah Fontane Min/Max: 5/12

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152702-01 9/10-12/10 (13) Sa 10-10:45A No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/26 $210/261

Ballet

This class is designed to both introduce your child to ballet and build upon their current ballet skills. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Age: 6-10 Instructor: Rebekah Fontane Min/Max: 5/12

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152703-01 9/10-12/10 (13) Sa 11A-12P No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/26 $243/303

Registration for Youth Dance opens: RESIDENTS: August 8 at 9am online and in-person at Jewett Park Community Center NON-RESIDENTS: August 15 at 9am online and in-person at Jewett Park Community Center

Breakdance see pg. 23C Under the creative direction of skilled Chicago Loves Dance break dancer students will learn choreography and poses, show off their creativity in free-style sessions and more. Chicago Loves Dance runs on the philosophy that dance should open your child’s creative abilities and be FUN! “We pride ourselves on teaching the self-esteem and socialization needed in everyday life through the activity of dance and performance.” The last day of the class will be a parent watch day where they will do a short performance to show off their new talents. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 1-3 Instructor: Chicago Loves Dance Min/Max: 5/25

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142705-01 9/15-12/15 (13) Th 4-5P $215/264 142705-02 9/8-12/15 (14) Th 5-6P $215/264 No class dates: Sect. 01, 02: 11/24

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Hip Hop see pg. 23C Under the creative direction of skilled Chicago Loves Dance instructors, students will learn choreography to newest pop/dance songs, show off their creativity in free-style choreography sessions and more. Chicago Loves Dance runs on the philosophy that dance should open your child’s creative abilities and be FUN! We pride ourselves on teaching the self-esteem and socialization needed in everyday life through the activity of dance and performance. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day where they will do a short performance to show off their new talents. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 1-3 Instructor: Chicago Loves Dance Min/Max: 5/25

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142703-01 9/6-12/13 (13) Tu 4-5P $210/260 142703-02 9/6-12/13 (13) Tu 5-6P $210/260 No class dates: Sect. 01, 02: 11/8, 11/22

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see pg. 23C Under the direction of Chicago Loves Dance instructors, students will learn cheers as well as poms choreography weekly in this upbeat class. They will learn 3-4 new cheers weekly, work on form, as well as add on to their poms dance routine. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: K-3 Instructor: Chicago Loves Dance Min/Max: 5/25

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141301-01 9/12-12/12 (11) M 4-5P $190/237 141301-02 9/12-12/12 (11) M 5-6P $190/237 No class dates: Sect. 01, 02: 9/26, 10/10, 11/21

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Pick your SQUAD

YOU Pick a DATE & TIME Pick a DANCE STYLE WE Customize a CLASS Provide the SPACE & INSTRUCTOR TEACH YOUR SQUAD TO DANCE!

Build Your Own Dance Troupe

Do you want to participate in some of the amazing dance classes Deerfield Park District and Chicago Loves Dance has to offer but are hesitant to join a class with people you do not know? Now’s your opportunity to gather your friends to build your own dance troupe! Deerfield Park District is partnering with Chicago Loves Dance to personalize your dance class! Bring a minimum of five participants and we will work with you to find a day/time that works with your Troupe’s schedule. Available classes: Cheer/Poms, Breakdance, Hip-Hop and Youth Yoga. Please reach out to Laney Haupert 847-572-2629 or laney@deerfieldparks.org for more info. 847-945-0650 | 33