WAYS TO PLAY
Art, Dance, Music, Theater
LOCATION
Community Recreation Center 3000 Glenview Road
POINT OF CONTACT
Laura Grunschel
Recreation Supervisor
(847) 920-3927
lgrunschel@wilpark.org
POINT OF CONTACT
Kirsten Markham
Performing Arts Coordinator
(847) 920-3930
kmarkham@wilpark.org
Welcome to Center for the Arts
Art, Dance, Music, Theater Programs and Workshops
Registration for Spring+Summer programs begins at 10 am:
- March 17 for residents
- March 24 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.
Oh, The Parties You’ll Throw!
For a limited time, book your special celebration with tickets to a live performance of Seussical KIDS. Limited dates & times available February 13-22. Learn more HERE!
Elevé
For Dancers on the Rise!
Love Dance? Ready to train in all major styles, all year long? Join our new, dynamic dance class designed for young dancers who are ready to rise! We’ll train in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, musical theater and more! Register for your age group and enjoy a well-rounded, non-competitive community dance experience starting in Early Fall! Class meets Wednesdays, plus one additional dance class of choice each session is required.
- Elevé 1 (Age 6-9) – Wednesdays, 4-4:45 pm, 8/27-5/27
- Elevé 2 (Age 8-12) – Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm, 8/27-5/27
Registration opens 8/5 for residents, 8/12 for non-residents.
Explore Center for the Arts
Seasonal Programs
Browse our offerings and register for Center for the Arts programs. Now active:
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
Art Parties
Book an Art Party and get creative with friends and family on a special day.
Dance Parties
Celebrate with friends & family, and learn a specific style of dance from one of our instructors.
Wilmette Children's Theater
Auditions, ticket sales, show dates and more. Learn all the details about the Wilmette Children’s Theater.
Spring Dance Recital
Spring has sprung and our dancers are preparing another amazing performance for the Spring Dance Recital.
The Nutcracker Production
A Wilmette Park District tradition! View details for performances, ticket sales, cast info and more.
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
Anko Chang
- Art Club
- Adult Painting
- Make Art with Me
- Gym ‘n’ Art
- Capes, Comics, Kawaii: An Intro to Cartooning
- Preschool Enrichment for Early Childhood Center
Chrissy Cho
- Come Clay with Me
- Ceramics
- On the Wheel
- Adult Ceramics
Rose DeFluri
- Come Clay with Me
- Paint and Clay
- Ceramics
- On the Wheel
- Adult Ceramics
Nancy Fleischman
- Ceramics
- On the Wheel
Joanna Melville
- Sew Crafty! Class & Camp
- Costume Creations
- Halloween Bootique Costume Workshop
Michael Rose
- Art Club
- Painting
- Drawing
- Ones and Twos
- Make Art with Me
- Gym ‘n’ Art
- Family Art Nights
- Preschool Enrichment for Early Childhood Center
Nancy Rose
- Beginning Sewing
- Intermediate Sewing
- Ones and Twos
- Watercolor Painting
- Drawing
- Preschool Enrichment for Early Childhood Center
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.
Performing Arts Coordinator : Kirsten Markham
Write to us
Phone Number
Wilmette Dance Alliance Information
In this program (which takes place from August through June) our Dance Alliance Members participate in 2 competitions a year, performs in the annual Nutcracker production and dance recitals, as well as various local performances throughout the year such as Six Flags and Schaumburg Boomers. Participants also attend outings and workshops all while having fun with dance!
All Dance Alliance inquiries can be directed to:
Performing Arts Coordinator: Kirsten Markham
Write to us
Phone Number
Our Dance Alliance instructors are Jenna Weatherbie and Christa Hamran.
Dance Department Staff
Kirsten Markham
- Move With Me
- Creative Dance
- Hip Hop
- Pre Ballet
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
- Dance Exploration
- Lyrical
Christa Hamran
- Dance Alliance
- Pre Pointe
Hannah Russell
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
- Poms/Acro
- Adult Tap
- Meet Me at the Barre
- Strength and Conditioning
- Contemporary
- Lyrical
Lauren Russel
- Ballet
- Storytime Dance
Aimee Russon
- Pre Jazz/Acro
- Ballet
- Hip Hop
- Lyrical
- Contemporary
Jenna Weatherbie
- Dance Alliance
Ruben Zapata
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
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
Performing Arts Coordinator : Kirsten Markham
Write to us
Phone Number
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)
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