Winter I Classes For Kids

Acrobatic Gymnastics is an ancient activity that emphasizes the combined beauty of dance and acrobatics. Choreographed gymnastics skills are featured, as well as three and four-man high pyramids, and hand-balancing. This international sport is a combination of competitive gymnastics and circus arts. Taught by Nourbol Meirmanov.

Kids explore physical expression, using a combination of dance and gymnastics. Taught by Sarah Goeden. For an Acro-Dance Class video, click here.

With members of Be the Groove - a Chicago-based rhythmic performance ensemble - students will explore new ways to make rhythm using the body. If you've ever wondered how to do cool snap rhythms or wanted to learn crazy stomping like in STOMP THE YARD, then this is the class for you! We will cover beatboxing, body percussion (snaps and footwork), and movement inspired by rhythmic dance, like stepping, gumboot, and hip hop. Taught by BTG ensemble member Kevin Brown.

Students gain an introduction to the Circus Arts, developing a basic skill set while increasing their strength and flexibility. Silks, lyra, unicycling, juggling, stilt-walking, tightrope, trapeze, and Spanish web are among the skills offered. Taught by Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi, Mandi Michalski and Paul Lopez. For a Circus Arts Class video, click here..

Learn Juggling, Unicycling, Stilt-Walking, Tightwire, and Rolling-Globe in this non-aerial, variety skills class. Taught by Paul Lopez.

For serious, aspiring contortionists or people who want a really good stretch. This extreme yoga class promotes flexibility, strength, and healthy circulation. Taught by Oyunchimeg "Oyuna" Yadamjav. For a Contortion Class video, click here.

In the spirit of Stomp!, Blue Man Group, and Hephaestus, this ensemble drumming class focuses on percussive expression, movement and story-telling. With the instructor, students will create a fully realized drum theatre piece which they will perform on the last day of class. Participants should have a good sense of rhythm, but formal percussion experience is not required. Taught by Jarrett Dapier.

Dancers at any skill level will be challenged by this extremely physical hip hop class. Students will learn popping, locking, funk-based movement, and other elements of contemporary hip hop. At students' request, the class may include elements of beatboxing. Taught by BTG ensemble member Nicole Pellegrino.

DATES TBD

Wednesday, 4-5 PM

$140

Intermediate/Advanced Level: 10-15 years old

DATES TBD

Wednesday, 5-6 PM

$140

This class focuses on gymnastics and tumbling, and using those skills, explores theatrical expression. Taught by Mandi Michalski and Jessie Fisher. For an Imaginastics Class video, click here.

Your child will develop strength, creativity, and self-esteem with our circus-themed parent-tot class! Benefits for parent and child alike. Taught by Sarah Goeden. For Parent-Tot Circus Class video, click here.

Parent and child work and play together in a fun, safe, structured class environment. Children learn a new "trick of the week" at each meeting. Taught by Mandi Michalski.

This class focuses on the use of body and movement skills to create characters, build environments, and tell stories. Students will be exposed to various physical performance techniques, including clown, viewpoints, improv, mask, and storytelling. Participants will improve their acting abilities, as well as their confidence, comfort level, and stage presence. Taught by Josh Lesser.

From handstands and cartwheels to walkovers and handsprings. Perfect for kids who want to learn basic tumbling skills. Taught by Paul Lopez and Mandi Michalski. For a Tumbling Class video, click here.