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
Dance and Theater Coordinator
(847) 920-3930
kmarkham@wilpark.org
Welcome to Center for the Arts
Spring+Summer Art, Dance, Music, Theater Programs and Workshops
Registration for spring and summer programs begins at 10 am:
- March 12 for residents
- March 19 for non-residents
About
Introducing a new opportunity for Wilmette Children’s Theater alumni and rising 8th graders. Our Summer Theater Intensive production, Little Women, will be performed at the historic Wallace Bowl.
- Rehearsals: Tuesday/Thursday 4-6:30 pm and Saturdays 1-4 pm.
- Performances: July 25-28.
- Registration Code: 513100-02
Click Here to register!
Explore Center for the Arts
Seasonal Programs
Browse our offerings and register for Center for the Arts programs. Now active:
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.
The Nutcracker Production
A Wilmette Park District tradition! View details for performances, ticket sales, cast info and more.
Spring Dance Recital
Spring has sprung and our dancers are preparing another amazing performance for the Spring Dance Recital.
Additional Info
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
Michael Rose
- Pinterest Art
- Art Club
- Painting
- Science & Art
- Drawing
- Family Art Nights
- Early Childhood Arts
Nancy Rose
- Pinterest Art
- Art club
- Painting
- Watercolor
- Sewing
- Drawing
TJ Nakano
- Ceramics
Anko Chang
- Ceramics
- Gym & Art
Sarah Ortielb
- Ceramics
- Gym & Art
- Early Childhood Art
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.
Dance and Theater Coordinator : Kirsten Markham
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Phone Number
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:
Dance Coordinator : Kirsten Markham
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Phone Number
Our Dance Team instructors are Alex Goodreau and Christa Hamran.
Dance Department Staff
Kirsten 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
Hannah Russell
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
Cassiday Zins
- Pre Ballet
- Ballet
- Tap
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
- Contemporary
Ruben Zapata
- Ballet
- Jazz
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
Dance and Theater Coordinator : Kirsten Markham
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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 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)