Dance Staff Alicia Cross Engelhardt Cindi Adkins Deborah Waters Bigger Ballereenies Saturdays, 1:15-2pm Ages 5-6 Your young dancer will continue to develop movement basics in this energetic class. Some children start at this level based on age and ability, but it is intended for students who have completed Teeny Ballereenies or the equivalent and are ready to learn some new ballet skills. Each session concludes with a demonstration of all that we ve learned. 7362 7363 Youth Beginning/Continuing Ballet Saturdays, 2:15-3pm Ages 6-12 Young dancers will gain understanding of proper ballet techniques used in this invigorating class! Some children start at this level based on age and ability, but it is intended for students who have completed Teeny Ballereenies, Bigger Ballereenies, or the equivalent. These split sessions are perfect for busy schedules. Parents may observe the first and last class of each session. For all other meetings, please relax in the lobby. 7371 7372 Director, Tap Instructor Belly Dance Instructor Ballet Instructor For registration help: Call 217-367-1544 and press 0. Other questions about dance programs: Call Niki Hoesman at 217-367-1544, ext. 276. Teeny Ballereenies Dance with Me Saturdays, 10:15-10:45am Age 2 with Adult Teeny Ballereenies Dance with Me is a fun place to enter the wonderful world of dance and movement. Be a part of the music and the movement of ballet with fun exercises perfect for adventurous and imaginative little ones. Adults participate along with the Ballereenies to give them the confidence and one-on-one support that they need. 7368 7369 Teeny Ballereenies Saturdays Ages 3-4: 11-11:30am Ages 4-5: 9:15-10am Teeny Ballereenies is a fun place to enter the wonderful world of dance and movement. Be a part of the music and the movement of ballet with fun exercises perfect for adventurous and imaginative little ones. No class February 18 & March 19. Ages 3-4 7364 7365 7366 7367 Ages 4-5 URBANA PARK DISTRICT urbanaparks.org/register 217-367-1544
Children s Tap Tuesdays, 6-6:55pm Ages 8-13 Energize both your body and your soul! No previous tap experience is necessary. Learn basic steps and rhythm, choreography and style. Support and instruction will vary based on the dancer s skills and abilities. No class February 18 & March 19. Jan 22-Apr 23 $80R/$120NR Jan 8 $96R/$144NR Jan 15 7383 Adult Beginning Tap Dance Tuesdays, 7-7:55pm If you are a beginning dancer and want to try tap for the first time, this class is for you. Learn basic steps and rhythm, choreography and style. You will be amazed how much fun you can have with tap. No class February 18 & March 19. Jan 22-Apr 23 $80R/$120NR Jan 8 $96R/$144NR Jan 15 7381 NEW! Latin Dance 101 Mondays, 6-7pm Learn the basics to the art of Latin dances such as Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue, and Salsa. Basic steps, turns, and developing fluid footwork will be the focus of the class. An easy-to-follow, lighthearted class that requires no partnering or dance experience. Jan 14-Feb 18 $28R/$42NR Jan 3 $33R/$49NR Jan 10 7384 NEW! Latin Dance 102 Mondays, 6-7pm After mastering the basic steps and turns in Latin Dance 101, of Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue and Salsa, you will be comfortable and ready to learn to integrate and add transitions and numerous spin combinations in succession of each other. No partner required. Mar 11-Apr 22 $28R/$42NR Feb 28 $33R/$49NR Mar 7 7385 Adult Intermediate/Advanced Tap Tuesdays, 8-8:55pm This class expands on the choreography and rhythms taught in Adult Beginning Tap. It is for students with at least four semesters of tap experience. No class February 18 & March 19. Jan 22-Apr 23 $80R/$120NR Jan 8 $96R/$144NR Jan 15 7382 Belly Dance 101 Thursdays, 6-7pm Trying out basics like hip shimmies, drops and lifts and infinity loops, plus snake arms, shoulder shimmies, some turns and traveling. Then learn to connect individual movements into small combinations. Veils may also be explored. Classes will incorporate a fusion of numerous Belly Dance styles and build confidence, body comfort, coordination and awareness. This beautiful art form celebrates women of all types in a comfortable and energizing atmosphere. Jan 17-Feb 21 $28R/$42NR Jan 3 $33R/$49NR Jan 10 7374 Belly Dance 102 Thursdays, 6-7pm Journey further into the world of belly dance and find adventure at every turn. Delight in learning jewels, pendulums, egyptians, myas, and swivels. Explore more movements, combinations and transitions, with a focus on fluid connections in succession, adding arm embellishments. Previous Belly Dance experience recommended. Mar 14-Apr 25 $28R/$42NR Feb 28 $33R/$49NR Mar 7 7375
Belly Dance Choreography 101 Thursdays, 7-8pm Learn a fun and easy-to-follow choreography routine to one piece of music. By the end of this class you will have learned a dance that you can perform for others or just yourself. Some prior belly dance experience is required. Jan 17-Feb 21 $28R/$42NR Jan 3 $33R/$49NR Jan 10 7514 Belly Dance Choreography 102 Thursdays, 7-8pm Have a fun time learning more intricate choreography, which may include changing of formation and optional short solos of your favorite moves within the group choreography. Previous intermediate dance experience required. Mar 14-Apr 25 $28R/$42NR Feb 28 $33R/$49NR Mar 7 7376 Blues Dance Tuesdays, 6:45-8:15pm Like blues music? Learn basic dance skills that make it so fun to dance the blues and that will get you on the dance floor in no time! Blues dancing is a partnered dance characterized by pulsing, a relaxed yet athletic posture, rhythm play and improvisation. Historically blues dance includes various types of African American vernacular social dances that developed in different regions of the country since the early 1900s that are now seeing a revival in many major cities in the US and abroad. No partner or previous experience required! Jan 15-Feb 19 $23R/$35NR Jan 1 $28R/$42NR Jan 8 7387 Partner Blues Dance Tuesdays, 6:45-8:15pm Improve your blues dance skills, learn more moves and explore the different types of blues dance! This partnered dance characterized by pulsing, a relaxed yet athletic posture, rhythm play and improvisation includes a family of African American vernacular social dances that developed in different regions of the country since the early 1900 that are now seeing a revival in many major cities in the US and abroad. No partner required! Completion of Blues class or consent of instructor required. Mar 12-Apr 16 $23R/$35NR Feb 26 $28R/$42NR Mar 5 7388 Swing Dance Sundays, 6-7:15pm Open practice until 8pm Age 15 and Up Jazz tunes got you tapping your toe? Learn basic and intermediate swing dance moves and move from toe tapping to getting out on the dance floor! Swing dancing (including jitterbug, swing, Charleston and lindy hop ) is an often-energetic partner dance, characterized by pulsing, a relaxed yet athletic posture, and improvisation. It is one of the most fun and versatile dances, appropriate for a wide range of music, from 1940 s jazz to modern Christmas tunes! For Beginner Swing, sessions 1, no previous experience required; the moves taught will be different from those covered in Fall 2018, but still at the beginner level. In Intermediate Swing, session 2, you ll learn more intricate moves, cool dips and tricks, musicality, and dance creativity; this class is open to anyone who has taken any of the UPD beginning swing dance classes, or by permission of the instructors. Note: There s a discount if you sign up for both Beginner and Intermediate Swing. No partner or special shoes required. No class on March 17. Jan 27-Feb 24 $23R/$35NR Jan 13 $28R/$42NR Jan 20 7389 Mar 10-Apr 14 $23R/$35NR Feb 24 $28R/$42NR Mar 3 7390 Both Sessions $36R/$56NR Jan 8 $48R/$68NR Jan 20 7504 URBANA PARK DISTRICT urbanaparks.org/register 217-367-1544
Friday Night Contra Dances with the Urbana Country Dancers Fridays, 8-11pm - New Dancer Orientation at 7:30pm January 4-6, 18, 25»» January 4-6: The 32nd Annual Chambana Jan Jam at the Illini Union February 1, 15, 22 March 1, 15, 29 April 5, 12, 19 Fee: $5 at the door/$4 students and seniors All Ages - children must be supervised at all times Join us for fun, energetic dances with great live string-band music on a beautiful sprung-wood floor. All dances are taught by our callers and experienced dancers will welcome you and other new dancers. No partner or experience is necessary. Contra Dancing is the American descendant of English Country Dancing and has figures similar to those from square dancing (swing, do-si-do, etc). Please bring an additional pair of clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor and refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. For more information and updates about dances, workshops, musician jams, pre-dance potluck dinners, and special events, sashay to http://urbana-contra.org/ or call the UCD Hotline: 217-359-8225. English Country Dancing with the Central Illinois English Country Dancers Saturdays, 7-10pm or Sundays, 2-5pm Sunday, January 20 - First hour is an introduction Sunday, February 17 Saturday, March 16 Sunday, March 17 Sunday, April 14 Saturday, May 4 Sunday, June 9 Fee: $3 at the door Age 14 and Up English Country Dancing was popular in England, Europe and the Colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. A forerunner of American square dance and contra dance, it has been featured in movie adaptations of Jane Austen s books. Programs will consist primarily of the dances and music from England in the 1600s and 1700s and from the American Colonial and Revolutionary periods. All dances will be taught at these social and recreational programs where there is always live music provided by the Flatland Consort. Partners, costumes and experience are not necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a separate pair of clean, soft-soled, non-marking, non-street shoes to help protect the floor. For more information, call Jonathan Sivier at 217-359-8225 or visit www.centralillinoisecd.org. Photo Credit: Urbana Country Dancers
School s Out Days Ages 5-12 When you are out of school for the day, get around town with the Urbana Park District. Each day includes a field trip and/or group games and new activities. All movies will be rated G or PG. Children will ride MTD buses to field trip locations. Please bring a lunch and beverage for your child; morning/afternoon snack will be provided. Time Field Trip Tuesday, January 22 7:30am-5:30pm Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center $38R/$57NR Jan 8 $46R/$69NR Jan 15 7349 Friday, February 15 7:30am-5:30pm Urbana Boulders $38R/$57NR Feb 1 $46R/$69NR Feb 8 7347 Monday, February 18 7:30am-5:30pm Arrowhead Bowling $38R/$57NR Feb 4 $46R/$69NR Feb 11 7346 Friday, April 19 7:30am-5:30pm Elevate $38R/$57NR Apr 5 $46R/$69NR Apr 12 7353 Friday, May 10 1-5:30pm Meadowbrook Park $17R/$27NR Apr 26 $20R/$30NR May 3 7351 Spring Break Day Camp Monday-Friday, March 18-March 22, 7:30am-5:30pm Ages 5-12 Kick back and spend your spring break exploring, going on field trips, playing games, and making crafts! Bring a lunch and water bottle daily, and remember to dress for mess. Morning/afternoon snack will be provided. Camp drop-off begins at 7:30am and scheduled activities begin by 9am. Mon, Mar 18 $38R/$57NR Mar 4 $46R/$69NR Mar 11 7355 Tues, Mar 19 $38R/$57NR Mar 5 $46R/$69NR Mar 12 7356 Wed, Mar 20 $38R/$57NR Mar 6 $46R/$69NR Mar 13 7357 Thurs, Mar 21 $38R/$57NR Mar 7 $46R/$69NR Mar 14 7358 Fri, Mar 22 $38R/$57NR Mar 8 $46R/$69NR Mar 15 7359 All Days $168R/$252NR Mar 4 $210R/$315NR Mar 11 7360 Family Night Saturday, February 9, 6-8pm All Ages with Guardian Calling all dads, moms, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, cousins, grandpas, and grandmas! Bring someone special to our Family night! You and your guest(s) will enjoy a tasty dessert bar that kids and adults will love, a fantastic DJ, and craft projects you can do together and keep as a souvenir! Both the adult and the child/ren must register. $30/couple + $8/ea. additional guest Jan 26 7378 $40/couple + $10/ea. additional guest Feb 2 7378 Additional Guest 7379 Painting Basics Thursdays, 6-7:30pm Lake House in Crystal Lake Park Learn the how-to s of painting and create beautiful works to take home! Class will be taught by local artist Carol Farnum. Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity and excitement. Jan 24-Feb 28 $40R/$60NR Jan 10 $48R/$72NR Jan 17 7391 Mar 14-Apr 25 $40R/$60NR Feb 28 $48R/$72NR Mar 7 7392 URBANA PARK DISTRICT urbanaparks.org/register 217-367-1544
NEW! Kids Cook Saturday, February 16, 2-6pm Ages 8-12 Send your kids to have an exciting cooking experience that they can share with your whole family! Kids will take a four-hour cooking class, from 2-6 pm, where they will learn to prepare a simple meal. As class is drawing to a close, please grab the rest of the family and join us, at 6 pm, in eating all the yummy foods your child/ren have cooked up! Registration for the child is required as well as an RSVP to nahoesman@urbanaparks.org from the rest of the group. Feb 16 $25R/$38NR Feb 2 7394 FREE! Youth Summer Theatre Audition Workshop April 6 & 13, 12-2pm Ages 6-18 (just finished senior year of high school) Learn music and choreography for the upcoming Youth Summer Theater performance of Into the Woods. We will learn basics to help get you prepared for auditions. You are welcome to come to both sessions or just one. Registration is required to participate but the workshops are offered free of charge. Registration Deadline April 6 March 30 7344 April 13 April 6 7505 NEW! Competition Cook-Off Saturday, March 23, 1-4pm All Ages Prepare your version of the popular dish macaroni and cheese. Adult/ child teams will compete for titles including best dish, most creative, and most unusual. Winners will receive a gift basket of their choosing full of kitchenware, foods, and other goodies. Help us choose the winning mac & cheese by tasting up to twelve versions that our teams have cooked-up! This is a free event with a suggested $1 donation to the Youth Scholarship Fund. The first 50 taste testers will be accepted. Email nahoesman@urbanaparks.org to reserve a spot or show-up the day of! Mar 23 $25/per entry Mar 9 7393 NEW & FREE! International Foods Fair Saturday, April 6, 1-4pm All Ages Share food with your neighbors and friends from cultures different from your own. Register for a table and prepare dishes specific to your culture. Be ready to share small samples and test out other foods. This event is an open house and it is not required that you provide a table to attend come eat with us! Register for a table by calling Niki at 217-367-1544 ext. 276 or sending an email to nahoesman@urbanaparks.org. We will accept up to 15 entries, so reach out soon to reserve your spot! Youth Summer Theatre Auditions: Into the Woods April 19, 5-8pm & April 20, 12-5pm Call Backs: April 21, 1-5pm Ages 6-18 (just finished senior year of high school) Auditions will take place at the. Call 217.367.1544 ext. 276 or visit: https://bit.ly/2q8ezld to schedule an audition time for the chorus or a named role. If you are unable to make these scheduled time, ask about making alternate arrangements. Sign-ups for technical work will be accepted any time during auditions. Audition Type Day Time Friday, April 19 4-6pm Chorus Auditions Saturday, April 20 10-11am Children will be taught a number from the show and will sing and dance in groups of 10-15 for 30 minutes. Friday, April 19 6-8pm Solo Auditions Saturday, April 20 11am-12pm & 1-5pm Prepare a song to sing. An accompanist will be provided for those who bring sheet music. Children will perform their number and dance in small groups for one hour Call Backs Sunday, April 21 1-5pm Call backs will be done in two phases and will include script readings, dance movement auditions and possible singing repeats. Children will be contacted if they are to attend call backs.