The week's events
-
ET KidZone Early Bird Registration
–
ET KidZone Early Bird Registration
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013ET KidZone is a quality before and after school program designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for kindergarten and elementary school children in Cary School District 26. ET KidZone participants will enjoy independent and organized activities in a supervised setting. Children will have the opportunity for indoor and outdoor play, activities such as crafts, group games, table activities, and time for homework and/or reading. A snack will be offered to participants in the afternoon.
Early Bird Registration is from Monday, June 19 - Sunday, July 2. Registration fees will return to their regular rates beginning Monday, July 3.
Click here for more information.
Babysitting Course - Safe Sitter Essentials–
Babysitting Course - Safe Sitter Essentials
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013This one day course will take you through a variety of essential skills in order to provide fun but safe babysitting opportunities to families with children. Throughout the day, you will learn safety skills, first aid and rescue skills, life and business skills, and more. The course is intended to be fun, interactive, and informative to prepare you for those unknown situations that may arise while babysitting younger children. Participants must bring a sack lunch, a water bottle, and a soft-sided baby doll.
Beginning Broadway–
Beginning Broadway
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Broadway is a musical theatre style dance class using techniques found in Broadway musical productions. Dancers will learn prop work, character building, acting for dancers, along with dance techniques to execute these performances. No class 7/3.
The program will be held on Mondays, 6/19 - 8/7 between 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Elementary Ballet–
Elementary Ballet
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Ballet is an academic dance form and technique is taught according to specific methods. It is best known for its unique features such as turnout of the legs, and it’s graceful, flowing and precise movements. Ballet is the basis of almost every dance style and its techniques are very important for classes such as lyrical, contemporary & jazz. No class 7/3.
The program will be held on Mondays, 6/19 - 8/7 between 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Ballet - Level 1–
Ballet - Level 1
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Ballet is an academic dance form and technique is taught according to specific methods. It is best known for its unique features such as turnout of the legs, and it’s graceful, flowing and precise movements. Ballet is the basis of almost every dance style and its techniques are very important for classes such as lyrical, contemporary & jazz. No class 7/3.
The program will be held on Mondays, 6/19 - 8/7 between 5:00 - 6:00pm.
Jazz/Hip Hop - Levels 1 & 2–
Jazz/Hip Hop - Levels 1 & 2
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Jazz is a style of dance incorporating grand body movements such as kicks, jumps, leaps, turns, tricks, etc.) to enhance its choreography. Ballet technique is used to execute movements with proper technique and body placement. Our jazz classes include several different categories including but not limited to jazz/funk, contemporary jazz, commercial jazz, and more. Hip-Hop is a style of dance constantly evolving with the culture of hip-hop music. Classes learn all different styles of hiphop by doing different combinations each week from different genres. Dancers use some breaking moves and tricks to
enhance the dances. No class 7/3.The program will be held on Mondays, 6/19 - 8/7 between 6:00 - 7:00pm.
-
Dance Camp
–
Dance Camp
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Join Inspiration Dance Studio for our summer dance camps! Our instructors will keep dancers engaged by exploring a variety of disciplines through their time. They will learn new techniques in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, Broadway, and more. During each camp, dancers will create a prop to use in a short performance at the end of the three days. Please bring a water bottle and a small healthy snack each day.
Session 1 meets Tuesday - Thursday, 6/20 - 6/22 between 12:00 - 3:00pm. The theme for the week is: Royalty.
Session 2 meets Tuesday - Thursday, 6/27 - 6/29 between 12:00 - 3:00pm. The theme for the week is: Disney.
Session 3 meets Tuesday - Thursday, 7/11 - 7/13 between 12:00 - 3:00pm. The theme for the week is: Super Heroes.
Session 4 meets Tuesday - Thursday, 7/18 - 7/20 between 12:00 - 3:00pm. The theme for the week is: Broadway.
Session 5 meets Tuesday - Thursday, 7/25 - 7/27 between 12:00 - 3:00pm. The theme for the week is: Welcome to the Jungle.
Session 6 meets Tuesday - Thursday, 8/1 - 8/3 between 12:00 - 3:00pm. The theme for the week is: Fun in the Sun.Special Needs Workout–
Special Needs Workout
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013This class is a fun way to work on strength and conditioning in a group setting. Participants will work on strength, conditioning, agility, flexibility, and more in this upbeat workout class. No class 7/4.
The program will be held on Tuesdays, 6/20 - 8/8 between 3:00 - 4:00pm.
Children's Hip Hop–
Children's Hip Hop
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Hip-Hop is a style of dance constantly evolving with the culture of hip-hop music. Classes learn all different styles of hip hop by doing different combinations each week from different genres. Dancers use some breaking moves and tricks to enhance the dances. No class 7/4.
The program will be held on Tuesdays, 6/20 - 8/8 between 4:00 - 4:45pm.
Pointe Intensive–
Pointe Intensive
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Ballet is an academic dance form and technique is taught according to specific methods. It is best known for its unique features such as turnout of the legs, and it’s graceful, flowing and precise movements. Ballet is the basis of almost every dance style and its techniques are very important for classes such as lyrical, contemporary & jazz. No class 7/4.
The program will be held on Tuesdays, 6/20 - 8/8 between 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Creative Ballet–
Creative Ballet
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Ballet is an academic dance form and technique is taught according to specific methods. It is best known for its unique features such as turnout of the legs, and it’s graceful, flowing and precise movements. Ballet is the basis of almost every dance style and its techniques are very important for classes such as lyrical, contemporary & jazz. No class 7/4.
The program will be held on Tuesdays, 6/20 - 8/8 between 5:00 - 5:45pm.
Dance Intensives–
Dance Intensives
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Dancers will spend the summer intensives working on skills in ballet, jazz, hip hop, Broadway, lyrical, conditioning, flexibility, lifts, tricks, choreography, and team building. The intensive is a great way for upper level dancers to focus on their technique and ability to pick up choreography in combinations without having to worry about an upcoming show. Join us for a wonderful way to dance the summer away.
Session 1 meets Tuesday, 6/20 & Thursday, 6/22 between 5:00 - 9:00pm
Session 2 meets Tuesday, 6/27 & Thursday, 6/29 between 5:00 - 9:00pm
Session 3 meets Tuesday, 7/11 & Thursday, 7/13 between 5:00 - 9:00pm
Session 4 meets Tuesday, 7/18 & Thursday, 7/20 between 5:00 - 9:00pm
Session 5 meets Tuesday, 7/25 & Thursday, 7/27 between 5:00 - 9:00pm
Session 6 meets Tuesday, 8/1 & Thursday, 8/3 between 5:00 - 9:00pm -
Tike's Tap
–
Tike's Tap
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Tap is a style of dance characterized by its unique percussion movements of the feet. The higher the level of tap the more difficult and quick the moves will be. No class 7/5.
The program will be held on Wednesdays, 6/21 - 8/9 between 3:15 - 4:00pm.
Children's Leaps, Kicks, & Turns–
Children's Leaps, Kicks, & Turns
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013The program will be held on Wednesdays, 6/21 - 8/9 between 4:00 - 5:00pm.
No class 7/5
Tap - Level 1–
Tap - Level 1
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Tap is a style of dance characterized by its unique percussion movements of the feet. The higher the level of tap the more difficult and quick the moves will be. No class 7/5.
The program will be held on Wednesdays, 6/21 - 8/9 between 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Junior's Leaps, Kicks, & Turns–
Junior's Leaps, Kicks, & Turns
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013The program will be held on Wednesdays, 6/21 - 8/9 between 5:00 - 6:00pm.
No class 7/5
Tap - Level 2–
Tap - Level 2
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Tap is a style of dance characterized by its unique percussion movements of the feet. The higher the level of tap the more difficult and quick the moves will be. No class 7/5.
The program will be held on Wednesdays, 6/21 - 8/9 between 5:00 - 6:00pm.
Beginning Lyrical–
Beginning Lyrical
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Contemporary/Lyrical are expressive and powerful forms of dance that heavily relies on the technique and skills learned in both ballet and jazz to execute its techniques. Students in these classes will form bonds with their classmates through the storytelling of each song played and the emotions they are asked to convey. Classes include improvisation, floor work, combinations, center, across the floor, partner lifts, and more. No class 7/5.
The program will be held on Wednesdays, 6/21-8/9 between 6:00 - 7:00pm.
Boy's Hip Hop–
Boy's Hip Hop
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Hip-Hop is a style of dance constantly evolving with the culture of hip-hop music. Classes learn all different styles of hip-hop by doing different combinations each week from different genres. Dancers use some breaking moves and tricks to enhance the dances. No class 7/5.
The program will be held on Wednesdays,6/21 - 8/9 between 6:00 - 7:00pm.
-
Music & Movement
–
Music & Movement
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Music & Movement is an introduction to ballet and jazz to set the foundation of upper level dances classes to come. Dancers will learn basic techniques while having fun, listening to music, and experiencing the joys of dance. No class 7/6.
The program will be held on Thursdays, 6/22 - 8/10 between 11:00 - 11:45am.
Special Needs Dance–
Special Needs Dance
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Dancers will take classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Broadway, lyrical, strength, and flexibility as well as play fun dance games. No class 7/6.
The program will be held on Thursdays, 6/22 - 8/10 between 3:00 - 4:00pm.
Jazz/Hip Hop - Level 1–
Jazz/Hip Hop - Level 1
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Jazz is a style of dance incorporating grand body movements such as kicks, jumps, leaps, turns, tricks, etc.) to enhance its choreography. Ballet technique is used to execute movements with proper technique and body placement. Our jazz classes include several different categories including but not limited to jazz/funk, contemporary jazz, commercial jazz, and more. Hip-Hop is a style of dance constantly evolving with the culture of hip-hop music. Classes learn all different styles of hiphop by doing different combinations each week from different genres. Dancers use some breaking moves and tricks to enhance the dances. No class 7/6.
The program will be held on Thursdays, 6/22 - 8/10 between 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Tap Intensive–
Tap Intensive
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Tap is a style of dance characterized by its unique percussion movements of the feet. The higher the level of tap the more difficult and quick the moves will be. No class 7/6.
The program will be held on Thursdays, 6/22 - 8/10 between 4:00 - 5:00pm.
-
Campfire Cooking
–
Campfire Cooking
Food, fire, and fun all in one! It's time to go beyond roasting hot dogs on a stick. Using the group cooking method, everyone participates in starting and managing a fire, preparing food, practicing knife safety, understanding the science behind how things cook with heat, following directions, and problem solving. Plus, we will relax and socialize while spending time outdoors. Various methods of outdoor cooking are explored including stick cooking, grilling, foil packets, Dutch Oven, skillet, and griddle cooking. Parents are welcome to enjoy campfire cooked food with their student at the end of class. Today's theme is: Breakfast.
Location: Larsen Park Shelter (700 Creekview Ln. Lake in the Hills)
Food Allergy/Sensitivity Notice: While we do our best to accommodate allergies or sensitivities, food may be prepared with or contain dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, or tree nuts unless otherwise noted.
Dress: Participants and staff should wear close-toed shoes while cooking outdoors. Long hair, strings, and cords should be tied back. No nylon or plastic clothing should be worn including shirts with plastic decals or lettering.
-
Margaritaville Day
–
Margaritaville Day
Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center1201 First StreetCary, IL 60013Join us for a fun-filled day at Sunburst Bay!
Margaritaville Day Schedule:
Open Swim 10am-6:30pm
DJ 10am-3pm
Kona Ice 11am-4pm
Limbo Game 10:30am
Freeze Dance 11:30am
Lifeguard Demonstration 12:30pm
Splish and Splash Duck Races 2pm
Lifeguard Demonstration 3:30pm
Hula Hoop Contest 5pmMusical Theater Junior Jammers–
Musical Theater Junior Jammers
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Students will sing, dance, and play theater games in a fun, nurturing environment. Ballet or jazz shoes are preferred. Clean gym shoes and socks are acceptable. Please bring a water bottle to class.
The program will be held on Saturday, 6/24 between 1:00 - 2:30pm.
Musical Theater Showstoppers–
Musical Theater Showstoppers
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Students will develop their artistic style through fun theatrical dance combinations and theater games. Ballet or jazz shoes are preferred. Clean gym shoes and socks are acceptable. Please bring a water bottle to class.
The program will be held on Saturday, 6/24 between 2:30 - 4:30pm.