Oak Park Class Schedule
1146 Chicago Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-386-1833
Check out our action shots:
This is our Dad's Dance from recital 2008. 
They are our superheroes!
      CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE
1146 Chicago Ave. at the corner of Harlem & Chicago Ave.
serving Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Forest Park and surrounding communities.
Classes in BLUE begin in 2012
Call to sign up today! Print it here.

BALLET/POINTE
  • Monday 8:00-9:15pm      BALLET      Teen/Adult      Beginning & Experienced          Amanda
  • Tuesday7:00-8:30pmBALLETTeen/AdultIntermediate & Advanced              Kathy
  • Tuesday8:30-9:00pmPOINTETeen/AdultIntermediate          Kathy
The pointe class is a continuation of the 7:00pm ballet.  It is not a separate class.
Pointe Policy: Students on pointe must attend ballet class twice per week (on two separate days).  It is the teacher’s responsibility & decision as to when a student may begin training on pointe. 
Evaluations are done on an individual basis.
  • Wednesday 4:00-5:00pmBallet/Pointe 10 -14 yr olds Experienced       Cayleigh
  • Wednesday 5:00-6:00pmBALLET6 - 9 yr olds    Beginning & Experienced         Cayleigh
  • Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm Ballet/Pointe   Teen/Adult All Levels                     Cayleigh
Beginners are welcome in the above class.  It is an all levels class.  Dancers may wear pointe shoes with the instructors permission.  Please see the above pointe policy.  
  • Saturday9:00-10:30am   BALLETTeen/AdultAll Levels    Cayleigh
  • Saturday10:30-11:00pm  Pre-POINTE Teen/Adult    All Levels         Cayleigh
  • Saturday11:00-12:00pm BALLET10 - Teen  Experienced & Intermediate     Cayleigh


BALLROOM WORKSHOPS
Learn a new style each week including Waltz, Fox Trot, Rumba, Tango & More!
Ballroom Workshops are offered in six week sessions, tuition is $90 per person.  No partner required.
  • Friday6:30-7:30pm Introduction to BallroomTeen/Adult        Jesus
February 24 - March 30  
See below for specific workshops for Salsa & Latin Dance.


BREAKDANCE WORKSHOPS 
Our next workshop is TBA, check back here for information soon!   Teacher: Daniel


COMBINATION
Combination classes can include, tap, ballet, tumbling, creative movement and as the children get older jazz and hip hop moves may be introduced.   Combination classes are popular and some may be closed due to maximum enrollment, please call for more information.
  • Monday4:00-5:00pmCOMBINATION3 - 5 yr oldsBeginning                       Colleen
  • Monday4:00-5:00pmCOMBINATION6 - 8 yr oldsExperienced                 Judy
  • Tuesday     1:30-2:30pmCOMBINATION4 - 6 yr oldsBeginning & ExperiencedMegan
  • Tuesday     4:00-5:00pmCOMBINATION5 - 7 yr oldsBeginning & ExperiencedMegan
  • Tuesday     5:00-6:00pmCOMBINATION3 - 4 yr oldsBeginning     Megan
  • Wednesday6:00-7:00pmCOMBINATION4-6 yr oldsBeginning& ExperiencedCayleigh
  • Saturday     9:00-10:00am    COMBINATION3 - 4 yr oldsBeginning      Alyssa
  • Saturday    10:00-11:00am   COMBINATION5 - 7 yr olds     Beginning & Experienced Alyssa
  • Saturday    11:00-12:00pm   COMBINATION7 - 10 yr olds   Beginning & Experienced Alyssa
  • Saturday    12:00-1:00pm    COMBINATION3 - 4 yr oldsBeginning       Alyssa


EXERCISE
  • Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm    ZUMBA will resume in March 14, 2012 Teen/Adult        Judy
Zumba class tuition is $10 per class, pay as you attend OR buy four classes for $32!
  • Wednesday 8:00-9:00pm    PILATES will resume in March 14, 2012 Teen/Adult    Vanessa
Pilates class tuition is $10 per class, pay as you attend OR buy four classes for $32!
  • Saturday    12:00-1:00pm   STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY Teen/Adult All Levels               Cayleigh


HIP HOP
  • Sunday1:30-2:30pmHIP HOPKids     All Levels      Sidney
  • Sunday2:30-3:30pmBOYS HIP HOP Kids & Teens   All Levels      Sidney
  • Sunday3:30-4:30pmHIP HOP10-Teen     All Levels      Sidney
  • Sunday4:30-5:30pmHIP HOPTeen/Adult All Levels      Sidney
  • Monday5:00-6:00pmHIP HOP6 - 9 yr oldsBeginning & Experienced  Colleen
  • Monday7:00-8:00pmHIP HOP9-Teen  Beginning & Experienced      Judy
  • Tuesday4:00-5:00pm     HIP HOP10 - 14 yr olds   Experienced & Intermediate Kathy
The above class will resume in March, call for details.
  • Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm     HIP HOP7 - 10 yr olds     Experienced                          Judy
  • Thursday     5:00-6:00pm     HIP HOP8 - 11 yr olds     Experienced                          Judy
  • Friday          4:30-5:30pm     HIP HOP8 - 11 yr olds     Beginning                         Amanda  

JAZZ
  • Tuesday5:00-6:00pmJAZZ     11 – TeenIntermediate           Kathy
  • Thursday     6:00-7:00pm     JAZZ/TAP        7 - 11 yr olds   Beginning & Experienced    Danielle
  • Thursday     6:30-8:00pm     JAZZ/LYRICAL   Teen/Adult     Invite Only                               Kathy
The above class is for advanced dancers, permission required for registration.


LYRICAL
  • Thursday     6:30-8:00pm     JAZZ/LYRICAL   Teen/Adult     Invite Only                               Kathy
The above class is for advanced dancers, permission required for registration.
  • Friday    5:30-6:30pmLYRICAL10 – TeenAll Levels                         Jesus


PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
The troupe performs multiple times per year.  This is a non-competitive class open to all students, however there are other special requirements and pricing.  For more information click the link.


   SALSA/LATIN WORKSHOPS
  • Monday6:00-7:00pm KIDS LATIN DANCE TEAM    8 - Teen    All Levels              Miguel
  • Monday7:00-8:00pm SALSA/LATIN Continuing       Teen/Adult                        Miguel
  • Monday8:00-9:00pm BACHATA  Continuing            Teen/Adult                             Miguel
No partner required. Salsa/Latin Workshops are offered in four week sessions, tuition is $60.
February 6 - February 27March 5 - March 26


TAP
  • Monday5:00-6:00pmTAP8 - TeenExperienced                            Judy
  • Thursday     4:00-5:00pm     TAP8 - 11 yr olds     Beginning & Experienced       Judy
  • Thursday     6:00-7:00pm     JAZZ/TAP        7 - 11 yr olds     Beginning & Experienced  Danielle


VOICE
Set up private lessons with our voice teacher.  Call for details.  Tuition is $30 per half hour lesson. 
Lessons can be scheduled during open time slot, we are happy to work with your schedule. 


PRIVATE LESSONS AND RENTALS: The studio is available for private lessons and rentals for private parties, such as Birthday Parties.  These can be scheduled during any open time slot.   Private lessons are offered in all styles of dance including ballroom and latin styles as well as voice lessons.  See pictures below from Birthday Parties.    

Level  Codes:
Beginning: no previous experience
Experienced: dancers with one to three/four years experience,
beginners welcome with the understanding the class moves at a fast pace!
Intermediate: 3+ years experienced
Intermediate-Advanced / Advanced
All means everyone is welcome, beginners through advanced students


ABOUT TUITION:
Students have the option of paying by the class or by the month.  We can also set up automatic billing and payments options.  Discounts are automatically given for families or students who enroll in two or more classes per week. 
Tuition is non-refundable and may not be transferred, extended, deducted, credited or froze.
In addition to tuition there is a yearly family registration fee.  Feel free to call the studio for more information

STUDIO POLICIES:
A copy of our policies are posted at the studio, for more information please click the link.  

MORE CLASSES
Keep an eye on our website for announcements reagrding new classes.  We do our best to update the schedule and keep the web page up to date. Are you looking for something we are currently not offering?  Drop us an e-mail at demairadancestudios@comcast.net on the contact us page or give us a call at 708-386-1833.  You can also check out our class offerings at our Chicago location.   
We appreciate your input!
Look for more fun photos on our PHOTOS & BIOS page and CONTACT US page!
Recital 2011
Studio Highlights:

Recital Sign Up and costume deadlines have been moved to February 12!

Wednesday Fitness Classes resume March 14:
ZUMBA 7:00-8:00pm
PILATES Mat Class 8:00-9:00pm. 
Cost is $10 per class, pay as you attend or purchase four classes in advance for $32!    

Congratulations To Our Scholarship Winner:
Margaret Stadtwald, Read her essay here!

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Birthday Parties:
In addition to dance lessons, you can use our space for private events.  Have your next celebration here.  Click for more information.
NEWS & EVENTS
ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS HERE!
Secure your spot in class by
registering on-line!
We are now set up to accept credit card payments on-line, however, you can register without making an on-line payment.  Classes are filling up fast so be sure to register today. See pictures from our registration celebration on our photos and bios page!

Current students can pay tuition here.

RECITAL NEWSLETTER

How to measure for costumes.

These are some of our smallest dancers in our recent recital.  See more pictures on our photos and bios page. 
A Sleeping Beauty Valentine
A Special Ballet Class for Kids
February 11th at 3pm
Children will meet the princess, hear the story of Sleeping Beauty and dance to the beautiful accompanying classical music ~ a great introduction to this ballet tradition. The class is one hour long and suitable for
children ages 3 - 8 years old. Tuition is $10. Call to register.