We
are happy to offer some of the most unique classes in
a variety of creative arts. In addition to the popular standards
such as Tap, Ballet, Art, Drama and Musical Theatre, Starland is breaking
new ground with state-of-the-art Computer Arts and unique children's classes such as So You Think You Can Dance, Kids Cafe', Disney Dance Jams, Behind the "Scenes", Fashion Design and Superhero Boot Camp.
Are you seeking Mommy and Me Classes in the Chicago area?
Starland Kids offers a wide variety of mommy and me classes
for preschoolers including parent and child music and movement classes.
Starland classes are organized by child's age and grade.
New classes for Fall 2010 are notated in blue.
* Ongoing registration is prorated accordingly.
Baby: One's and Two's Classes
We are excited to announce our new Mommy and Me classes, developed to bring out the best in each age level. From Wonderful Ones to Terrific Twos and then on to Brush To The Beat and our Pre-K programs, we grow with your child.
Wonderful Ones (12-23 mos.)
Our one-year-old program is full of music and movement. We explore our growing independence and physical dexterity as we climb and jump on our gross motor skills play center. Circle time follows with many of our favorite children's songs, and a few new ones to learn together. We will play with rhythm sticks, instruments, scarves, and beanbags as we celebrate together, concluding each class with bubble time! A wonderful time for our Wonderful Ones!
Terrific Twos (2 yrs)
Our two-year-olds are fast developing pretend play, balance, interpersonal relationships and fine motor skills. We play to these new strengths by creating daily obstacle courses, "around our town" imagination play and incorporating crafts into our weekly themes. We join together each day with circle time to sing and play and will explore new instruments throughout the semester. Teamwork and imagination are encouraged and social/emotional strengths are supported in our Terrific Twos program!
2 1/2 - Preschool Age Classes (PreK is separate)
Princess Ballerinas (2.5-3.5 yrs)
Learn to dance like your favorite fairy princess! In this unique class,
students will enhance their balance & poise as well as hand/feet coordination
through basic ballet skills. They have the added opportunity to dress
up and implement the tools they've learned like a real princess! The dance
skills build confidence and an appreciation for dance, and the play encourages
children to express themselves through movement and music. Required Attire:
leotard, pink or white tights and ballet slippers.
Tiny Tumblers (2.5-3.5 yrs)
Tiny Tumblers is a class designed to teach your child basic skills to aid them in learning correct and proper tumbling. The curriculum will include different tumbling tricks each week and will be used to create fun routines.
Brush to the Beat (3 yrs)
This one-hour class is designed to combine music and art appreciation. Your child will explore their inner musician and create their own masterpieces. Students will tune into a multitude of artistic and muscial activities designed to bring out the miniature Mozart and Picasso in your child.
Storybook Theater (3-4 yrs)
Using classic stories and nursery rhymes, this class introduces young children to the joy of telling stories on stage. The material is familiar and well loved for the comfort of the budding theater-student. We will explore an new story each day and encourage children to bring in their favorite stories and songs to class.
Superhero Boot Camp (3.5-4.5 yrs)
Children love pretend play and imitating their favorite action heros. Such play can be a great outlet for energy and a wonderful stimulus for children's imagination. In this class, your children will learn about cooperation and team work as they sequence a story together, negotiate how play will proceed, and solve problems as a group through physical activity.
Tap/Ballet (3.5-4.5 yrs)
A basic introduction to ballet technique for young minds. Utilizes beginning
tap technique to explore and learn rhythm and counting in dance.
Ballet II (3.5-4.5 yrs)
(pre requisite for this class is Princess Ballerinas)
We will take the next step in pre-ballet incorporating fairy princess fun while spending more time on technique.
PreKindergarten - Kindergarten
Classes
Drama Explorers
Drama Explorers - A class to nurture your child’s imagination and help them lean important social skills while playing! In this class students will have access to countless props and tools to engage them in active learning. Classes will follow the interest of students, while guiding them to explore more deeply into different topics and themes, such as: playing “office” or pretending like we are the owners of a zoo. This dramatic exploration of role playing helps children create and explore different social environments and learn how to relate as a group. Within the realm of play students can create and learn together in a safe and nurturing environment. So come play with us, and learn in Starland’s imagination station.
Musical Theater Dance
"Oliver, Annie and Wicked, oh my!" In this class, we will sing and dance to songs from our favorite musicals. The dances are designed to act out your child's favorite characters.
Kids love the whole process of adding ingredients together, creating something unique and seeing (and tasting) their own masterpiece. In Kids Cafe', we will learn about nutrition, cooking skills, food and cooking safety, meal planning and more by utilizing games and activities that cater to your child's natural curiousity surrounding food and fun. Cooking teaches kids to plan and make choices. This class enhances motor skills, math skills, language skills and develops self confidence. We will provide all the ingredients and colorful aprons. We don't use any sharp or risky materials, our classes are safely designed for children.
In this upbeat class, we will be dancing to all of your child's favorite songs by Disney artists such as Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez.
Singing and Music
"Mini Maestros" or Rhythm and Rhyme: This class introduces young students to the basics of musical structure through rhythm games, songs and play. Your child will learn early note reading, train their ear to recognize instruments and write their own songs, all while laughing, shouting dancing and having fun.
This semester we focus on singing, learning up to four songs to perform at our final class. This is a great pre-cursor or companion to formal lessons on an instrument.
Broadway Bound I
Great for beginning or continuing Broadway Bound students. The fun continues with a brand new show, fresh activities and loads of creativity. We will spend our first weeks telling classic stories together in our lead up to a student-written, 10 minute mini-musical. This class is a favorite for it's emphasis on inclusion, music, pretend play and fun. If you love the spotlight, this is the class for you!
Kindergarten Krossroads
Kindergarten Krossroads is one hour enrichment program that will give your child the opportunity to expand their learning beyond the school day. Kindergarten Krossroads emphasizes creative thinking, academic skill development, and imagination to help Kindergarteners learn and grow in a dynamic and nurturing environment. Students will participate in a daily Academic Enrichment class where they will enjoy exploring thematic units through active hands-on activities. The curriculum will include reading, writing, scientific and mathematical concepts, Spanish language instruction, artistic expression, interactive play and more. Kindergarten Krossroads is the perfect blend of learning and fun for the active Kindergartener!
Stepping Stones (Kindergarten Prep)
In this class, your child will be taking meaningful 'steps' on their road to learning.
S/he will be exposed to basic skills that will help prepare them for kindergarten.
Through songs, rhymes, games and movement, we will cover such skills as: calendar, weather, counting, numbers, patterns, shapes, colors, letters, letter sounds, etc. Our goal is to make this a fun and exciting experience which will instill the love of learning for future school setting.
Hip Hop/Poms
Students will learn movements that has elements of poppin', locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style.
This combination class will the incorporate poms into the class.
Ballet III
Ballet III class is a fun combination of ballet technique and ballet choreography. Students learn all the basic ballet steps. In addition, excitement occurs in each class as the dancers create theatrical ballet dances such as "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty". You won't believe the improvement in posture, poise, and graceful athleticism when you enjoy the performance at the end of the semester.
So You Think You Can Dance
Based on Fox's hit show, students will learn differnet genres of dance. Every other week we will focus on a different style - from hip hop to ballroom! So you think you can dance? Come find out!!
GYM
The perfect class to let your child's energy explode! Exercise, sports, team building skills, races and fun are all thrown into to Starlands very own GYM class. Every week introduces your child to tons of new games and great skills.. Get ready to be out of breath!
Little BYTES
Watch as your child's comfort and control
in using the computer increases weekly, while building their reading skills at the same time with Lexia Reading Readiness Software Program. This software resource provides introductory information, concept or skill development and practice in English-Language Arts for Pre-K through 2nd grade students at an individual level in a computer lab environment. Lexia software includes an Auto Placement tool, helping students quickly and seamlessly begin using Lexia at their individually-suited skill level. Intelligent Branching: Once a student is placed at the appropriate level and activity based on the teacher’s assessment of the student’s needs, a recursive branching system that is built into the Lexia software automatically directs a student to the needed level of activity difficulty, depending on the student’s response. Students are given support throughout the activities with cues offered when needed and additional lessons provided when they experience difficulty.
Science
Is your child always asking questions? Does s/he always want
to know just how and why things work? In this class, a
mini MENSA for your ever-inquisitive child, s/he will explore
science and the arts in a fully hands-on, very interactive
environment. Experience bubbleing lava, natural wonders,
sensory observations, and a variety of scientific experiments
to amaze and enjoy. A new adventure every week!
So You Think You Can Dance
Based on Fox's hit show, students will learn differnet genres of dance. Every other week we will focus on a different style - from hip hop to ballroom! So you think you can dance? Come find out!!
1st - 3rd Grade Classes
Poms
This class will incorporate all the different elements of Poms dance. Learn the basics of poms dance with kick lines, pom passes, arm motions, jumps, turns and leaps. You will be working with fast upbeat music that is typical for getting a crowd pumped up and excited. This is also a good preparation for dance team try-outs.
Mixed Media
Mixed Media: students will experiment with a variety
of two dimensional materials like papers, paints,
photographs and many other collage items. We will
learn some printing techniques and look at the works
of other collage and assemblage artists such as Robert
Raushenberg and Jasper Johns.
Jazz Funk
This class combines fresh & fun jazz combinations with technique while dancing to their favorite music! (Kids will need jazz shoes or flexible gym shoes and wear movable clothing)
Hip
Hop (Beginners)
Students will learn movements that has elements of poppin', locking, and breaking as well as freestyle
movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style.
Act One
Some of the best shows are simply too long/tough or involved for children to perform in full. This is why we are offering “Act One”: a workshop performance of One-Act portions of famous musicals. We will try out for parts, rehearse scenes and songs and have a 30-40 minute performance, in costume, at the conclusion of the class. Some shows being considered are West Side Story, Hairspray,The Little Mermaid, Lion King, Les Miz, and others!
Musical Revue I (Theater I)
If you loved Musical Review, this class is for you! We continue our singing and dancing skills and incorperate more creative storytelling and games. Great for continuing Theatre I students planning to move to Theatre II next year as well as beginners looking to try performing. We have a 15 minute performance at the culmination of the class.
Comedy Theatre (Theater II)
Every seen "who's line is it anyway" how bout "Second City" or "Saturday Night Live". Dramatic comedy comes naturally to young actors and this is the place to let it shine. We will work on sketch comedy routines, improv games and anything else the group comes up with. Our final showcase will include original stand up routines, games and the presentation of our work. Guaranteed to be a hit with your "class clown"
"Oliver, Annie and Wicked, oh my!" In this class, we will sing and dance to songs from our favorite musicals. The dances are designed to act out your child's favorite characters.
4th-8th Grade Classes
Hip
Hop (intermediate)
Students will learn movements that has elements of poppin', locking, and breaking as well as freestyle
movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style.
Solo Singing
For the experienced performer looking to polish their solo skills. Have you been a part of "Musical Review" and "Act One"? Are you looking for a class to practice singing solos and acting one-on-one? "Showstoppers" is for you! We will meet once a week for an hour and 15 minutes and each student will prepare a solo song and a scene for the final showcase. Space is limited as only 10 children are admitted in each class, to allow for intensive work with the director. A great option for our actors who are "ready for something bigger" at a one-day-a-week pace.
Fashion Design
Do your kids dream of growing up to be a glamorous fashion designer? Perhaps they just love making clothing and accessories for fun. In this unique Starland class, students will use presentation boards to develop their design, then cut, sew, tye-dye, adorn and embelish their very own wardrobe. Join us for a fashion show of our creations at the end of each semester.
Glee Sing & Swing Choir
Do you love to sing? Do you love to dance? Do you wish you were on GLEE? Well now you can be part of Starland's very first GLEE CLUB! Each class will be dedicated to singing and dancing to musical theatre, oldies, and some of your favorite current radio tunes! At the end of the session, you will have the chance to perform these musical numbers for your family and friends in true GLEE style.
Dance Techniques
A class designed to focus in on specific dance steps and techniques to strengthen your child's dance performance.
Behind the Scenes
In this unique Starland class students will design the show sets, and learn and manage the sound and lights for our show performances at the end of each semester.
Adult Classes
Hip Hop
Hip Hop encompasses
movement that has elements of poppin', locking, and breaking as well as freestyle
movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. |
