Registration for Center for the Arts Late Fall programs begins
September 27 for Wilmette Residents and October 4 for non-residents.
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.
View the tabs below for Center for the Arts department information and seasonal progra
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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 Programs
Art Department StaffPeter Walton: pinterest art, art club, ceramics
Michael Rose: pinterest art, art club, painting, science & art, drawing
Lee Guenther: ceramics, gym & art
Alexa Frangos: drawing
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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
Dance Coordinator: Kirsten MarkhamEmail: KMARKHAM@WILPARK.ORGTel: 847-920-3930
Dance Department Programs
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:
Our Dance Team instructors are Alex Goodreau and Christa Hamran.
Nutcracker Production InformationThe Nutcracker is presented each December by our Theater and Dance departments. Certain Fall classes participate in the Nutcracker production (look for classes that run for approximately 16 weeks, over both Early and Late Fall sessions). Email Kirsten Markham at kmarkham@wilpark.org with any Nutcracker Dance questions. For all other Nutcracker inquiries, contact Ann Marie Shipstad at amshipstad@wilpark.org.
2022 Nutcracker Production
Show Dates:Location: Community Recreation Center- Friday December 9 at 7 pm
- Saturday December 10 at 2 pm & 7 pm
- Sunday December 11 at 2 pm
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
Tickets: $11 reserved seatingTickets go on sale Friday November 18, 2022. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk or online.
Dance Department StaffKirsten 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
Jenny Mitchell: pre hip hop
Cassiday Zins: pre ballet, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary
Ruben Zapata: ballet, jazz
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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 ProgramsLate Fall 2022 Theater Programs
Wilmette Children's TheaterWCT Minis are open to children in Grades 1-4
Regular WCT programs are open to children in Grades 5-8Purchase tickets online here, when they're available
2022-23 Season
High School Musical, Jr. Willie Wonka Kids Frozen, Jr. Alumni Student-Directed Shows Performances:
October 14-16 & 21-23
Show times to be announced.
Auditions for actors grade 5-8: Wednesday, August 24
Click here to schedule an auditionPerformances:
February 25 & 26, 2023
Show times to be announced.
Auditions for actors grade 1-4: Wednesday, December 14
Audition scheduling will be available this fall.
Performances:
March 10-12 & 17-19, 2023
Show times to be announced.
Auditions for actors grade 5-8:
Monday and Tuesday, December 12 & 13
Audition scheduling will be available this fall.Eligible for actors in grades 1-5
Shows: May 5-7, 2023For more information, please contact:
Ann Marie Shipstad, Recreation Supervisor
Tel: 847-920-3927 | Email: amshipstad@wilpark.org
Theater Department StaffWendy Avon: Director of WCT, Play in a Box, Little Imps, Scene Study, Theatrical Study, Improv Troupe Director, Alumni Theatre Director & Private Acting Lessons
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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:- Wilmette Children's Pops Chorale
- Family Fiddle
Music Department ProgramsLate Fall 2022 Music Programs and Private Lessons
Music Department StaffPaula Eatman: violin (Thursdays & Fridays)
Dan Chase: piano (Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays)
Emily Shankman: Family Fiddle & voice (Tuesdays, Wednesdays)
Thomas Hart: Piano (Wednesday, Thursday)
Ultimate School of Guitar: guitar (Tuesdays & Saturdays)
Wilmette Pop's Children's Chorale: pops chorale (Wednesdays
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Art & Dance Parties
Looking to plan a party with an Art or Dance theme? We've got you covered! Learn all the details on our Parties page!