EVANSTON STARS!
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All classes, unless specified as "non-performance", will be part of our 2023 Christmas Production Polar Express (The Musical Review) and 2024 Spring Production
The Lion King (The Musical Review)
Sept '23 - May '24 SCHEDULE
Registration Opens: Tues, Aug 1
Open House Registration: Thurs, Aug 31 from 6:30-8:00pm
Homecoming Parade Camp Dates (ages 8+): Aug 29, Aug 31, Sept 8, Sept 15, Sept 22 from 5:00-6:00pm
(Homecoming Parade scheduled for Fri, Sept 29)
Classes begin: Tues, September 5 (after Labor Day)
No School = No Classes (Oct 16, 17, 31. Nov 22, 23. Dec 19 - Jan 7)
Tentative Christmas Production Performance: Sat, December 2
Classes Resume: Mon, January 8
No School = No Classes (Jan 15. Feb 19. April 1-4)
Tentative Competition Days: last weekend in February & 1st weekend in May
Tentative Competition Showcase & Spring Production Performance: Sat, April 27
Jazz Competition Team Tryouts: Thurs, May 9 from 5:00-7:00pm
Monday classes
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Twinkling STARS! Competition Dance Team
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Dance Technique required for ages 8+
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Jazz Style Dance
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Shining STARS! Competition Dance Team
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Dance Technique required for ages 8+
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Jazz Style Dance
5:30 - 6:30 pm
*Dance Technique*
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Non-performance class
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Dance, Acro, & Flexibility skills needed for dancers
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REQUIRED for dance team members ages 8+
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Radiant STARS! Competition Dance Team
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Dance Technique required for ages 8+
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Jazz Style Dance
Tuesday classes
4:30 - 6:00 pm (8-18 years)
Cheer Squad
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Stunting/Tumbling/Jumps
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Cheer Competitions
6:00 - 7:00 pm (4-7 years)
Mini Cheer Squad
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Stunting/Tumbling/Jumps
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Cheer Competitions
6:00 - 7:00 pm (8-18 years)
Tumbling
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Non-performance class
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End-of-year in class showcase only
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Flexibility/Balancing/Tumbling
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Blazing STARS! Dance Team
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Dance Technique required for ages 8+
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Jazz Style Dance
Wednesday classes
4:30 - 5:15 pm (5-8 years)
Mini Hip Hop
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Tricks/Popping/Locking
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Dance Competitions
4:15- 5:15 pm (8-18 years)
Lyrical/Contemporary Combo
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Beginner to intermediate
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Non-competitive
5:15 - 6:00 pm (4-8 years)
Mini Tumbling
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Non-performance class
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End-of-year in class showcase only
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Flexibility/Balancing/Tumbling
5:15 - 6:15 pm (8-18 years)
Hip Hop
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Tricks/Popping/Locking
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Dance Competitions
6:15 - 7:00 pm (8-18 years)
Pop STARS! - Voice Lessons
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Tone/Intonation/Ear Training
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Novice to Expert Level
Thursday classes
4:30 - 5:15 pm (2-6 years)
Creative Dance
- Dance & Creative Movement
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2 yr olds may join class if a parent attends
4:30 - 5:30 pm (6-18 years)
Acrobatics
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Flexibility/Balancing/Tumbling
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Acrobatique Curriculum
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Non-performance class
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End-of-year in class showcase only
4:30 - 6:15 pm (8-18 years)
*NEW* Advanced Performing Acro/Tumbling
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Instructor approved
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Flexibility/Balancing/Tumbling/Partner Tricks
6:30 - 8:00 pm (6-18 years)
Musical Theatre
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High Demand Class. Register early!
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Singing/Dancing/Acting
WHY IS BEING IN A DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION GOOD FOR YOUR CHILD?
Develops Talents
In preparation for each production, cast members choose which classes to participate in to develop their understanding and abilities in their respective interests and talents. All classes unify together to produce each production.
Increases Confidence
Each cast member has an increased self esteem by mastering new skills, getting out of their comfort zone, and enhancing self discipline.
Is A Creative Outlet
By learning diverse skills, cultures, and classic tales the cast is able to enhance their appreciation for the arts and increase their creativity.
Improves Cognitive Skills
The way we instruct improves memory, ability to organize, and prioritize. These core skills are used by our brains to think, read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention. Many cast parents have reported an increase in academic results as a direct result of the disciplines learned while participating in production.
Gets Them Active
Cast members will experience an increase in coordination, flexibility, strength, reduced stress, improved posture, poise, and balance. These physical skills are crucial for youth with the increased use of technology and electronics in their lives.
Increases Social Skills
While working as a cast towards a common goal (Excellence & Fun on Production Day!), cast members are able to build vital communication skills, make friends, understand unity, create lasting memories, and develop emotional maturity.
PRICING
* MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENTS will be charged a $45 costume rental & cast t-shirt fee in addition to the fees below.
COMPETITION TEAMS MAY require costuming fees and will need to be paid through Venmo/Check by November 1.
Best
Value
ALL STUDENTS are cast members and will perform in the December production.
All-STARS!
Unlimited Classes
$80/month
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NO REGISTRATION FEE
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Get 50% OFF each additional siblings
(2 hours)
Dance Team w/technique
$55/month
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NO REGISTRATION FEE
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Get 50% OFF each additional siblings
45 - 60 min.
Class
$35/month
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NO REGISTRATION FEE
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Get 50% OFF each additional siblings
(2 1/2 hours)
Dance Team w/technique
$60/month
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NO REGISTRATION FEE
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Get 50% OFF each additional siblings
90 minute
Class
$45/month
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NO REGISTRATION FEE
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Get 50% OFF each additional siblings
MONTHLY PAYMENTS are withdrawn on the 2nd Tuesday of every month September through April
$15 off If you register by August 22
If you have difficulty registering online, please call Katie at 679-8183. General questions
about classes or the STARS! program, please call Caddie at 679-7369.
WE DO MORE THAN DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE...
WE DEVELOP STARS!
"The STARS! program is much more than a place to develop talents. It is a place where each child can feel loved, inspired, and challenged to develop the necessary skills to achieve anything they desire! I enjoy being able to share my love for dance and musical theatre!!! The pride I feel in seeing my cast perform is only secondary to the pride each child feels and continues to feel long after the curtain has come down."
CADDIE WELLING- President
Teaching Methods
Due to our unique teaching methods, cast members are efficiently prepared for production day in less than 12-14 classes.
Cast Gift & Parties
We believe in celebrating our accomplishments through a cast appreciation gift and party.
100% Non-Profit, Kid Focused, & Parent Run!
We believe that Every Child Is A STAR! To ensure the best experience possible, we involve parents in everything we do. Each parent is invited to get involved and become part of our STARS! board. Each session we work together to find ways to improve the program to better serve the children in our community.
Practice Videos
Each dance number for production and competition routines are recorded and uploaded online for cast members to practice with at home.
Cast T-Shirt
Each Musical Theatre class member receives a t-shirt or keepsake that is specially designed for each of our productions. All other classes & parents may purchase one for only $15.
Every Child Is A STAR!
Each child is treated as a STAR and the entire cast is encouraged to stay unified and true to themselves.
Role In Production
All classes participate and have a role in production. Only the Musical Theatre students are given public speaking roles in the production.
Custom Script
The scripts for our productions are written or edited by our Musical Theatre Director (Jenni Hogman) and are uniquely tailored to each cast.
Structured Program
Enjoy the benefits of a very structured and efficiently run program. This enables cast members to learn and excel in their talents.
TESTIMONIALS
Shayla Walker, Parent
The program that the STARS offer goes beyond expectations. I highly recommend this program if you want your child to have a family away from home.
Laura Clarito, Parent
Fantastic fun for young dancers! The teachers are excellent!
Kelli Davis, Parent
I'm so grateful that the STARS program has brought musical theater for children to our small community. Being in these productions has instilled so much confidence in my children. Thank you STARS!
Julie Lake, Parent
The Stars Program has been the best thing for my girls, they offer so much and they have amazing teachers and we love everything about this program!! They have learned so much and have grown tremendously through the Stars program!! I would highly recommend this program and you will love it as much as we do!!
Davey Butler,
Production STAR!
I get to be active rather than sitting on the couch.
Andrew Higdon, Parent
Both of my daughters grew up in the Evanston STARS program. I have watched them grow before my eyes through their involvement. I can honestly say both of them shine as STARS because of this wonderful program. They have learned so many skills that will always stay with them. In dance, cheer, and musical productions my girls have excelled because of the hard work put into the program by Caddie and her team. I highly recommend STARS to any parent and their children.
