Youth Dance and Theater

Sarah Hall theatre Company Mini Footlighters

This winter/spring, 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: PreK Instructor: Sarah Tilford Min/Max: 6/20

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242711-01 1/13-5/19 (16) F 11:15A-12:30P $540/594 No class dates: Sect. 01: 3/31, 4/7

Sarah Hall theatre Company Little Footlighters

Perfect for K-2nd grade, 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 winter/spring as our cast takes to the stage with an original adaptation of Cinderella! Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: K-2 Instructor: Sarah Tilford Min/Max: 6/20

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242710-01 1/18-5/17 (17) W 3-4:30P $653/717 No class dates: Sect. 01: 3/29

Sarah Hall theatre Company 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 with instructor Al Katz-Mariani, students will have an opportunity to PERFORM locally for friends, family, and the Deerfield community this spring! Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 5-8 Instructor: Al Katz- Mariani Min/Max: 6/15

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242707-01 1/19-5/18 (17) Th 4:45-5:45P $498/547 No class dates: Sect. 01: 3/30

Sarah Hall theatre Company Broadway Bound: High School Musical Jr.

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 winter/spring musical, High School Musical Jr (rights pending), 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 theatre process and product!

Tentative Show Dates: 4/28 & 4/29

Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 3-6 Instructor: Stefanie Guggenheim, Lana Whittington Min/Max: 8/40

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242706-01 1/10-5/2 (15) Tu 4-6P $625/687 Some Sundays 1-2:45P No class dates: Sect. 01: 2/21, 3/28

Sarah Hall theatre Company Performers troupe: Joseph and the Amazing technicolor Dreamcoat

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 winter/spring for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (rights pending)! Acceptance into the troupe is by AUDITION ONLY*; all accepted troupe members are guaranteed a role in the production. *Auditions for Deerfield Performers Troupe winter/spring 2023 session will be held on December 7, 2022. Anyone interested in auditioning should email Sarah Hall at info@sarahhalltheatre.com.

Tentative Show Dates: 4/27 & 4/30

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

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242709-01 1/12-5/4 (16) Th 6-8:15P $705 Some Sundays 3-5:15P No class dates: Sect. 01: 3/30

Pre-Ballet

This class is an introduction to ballet for beginners! Class is structured to be enjoyable and engaging while learning the basics of ballet technique. Dancers will participate in a warmup, proper stretching, and a variety of barre and floor exercises. Class will center on confidence, coordination, and focus. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Age: 3-5 Instructor: Rebekah Fontane Min/Max: 3/8

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251501-01 1/21-3/18 (8) Sa 9-9:45A $141/175 251501-02 1/21-3/18 (8) Sa 9:45-10:30A $141/175 No class dates: Sect. 01: 2/18; Sect. 02: 2/18

Youth Ballet

This class is designed to introduce newcomers to ballet as well as build upon current ballet skills. Dancers will be introduced to arm and feet positions, proper ballet technique, and terminology. Please send your dancer to class in a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes with long hair pulled back. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Age: 6-10 Instructor: Rebekah Fontane Min/Max: 3/8

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252701-01 1/21-3/18 (8) Sa 10:30-11:30A $149/185 No class dates: Sect. 01: 2/18

Cheer/Poms

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. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day where they will do a short performance. Location: Jewett Park Comm Ctr Grade: 1-6 Instructor: Chicago Loves Dance Min/Max: 5/25

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241301-01 1/13-3/24 (11) F 5-6P $203/244

HipHop

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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242703-01 1/10-3/21 (10) Tu 5-6P $185/221 No class dates: Sect. 01: 2/21

Breakdance

Under the creative direction of skilled Chicago Loves Dance break dancers, 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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242705-01 1/9-3/20 (8) M 5-6P $149/185 No class dates: Sect. 01: 1/16, 2/20, 3/6