Join the
C.A.S.T.
Creative Arts in the Summer Time
Peoria Ballet invites children ages 5-12 to enjoy five FUN-filled days exploring
- Dancing
- Singing
- Acting
- Visual Arts
July 7-11, 2008
8:45 a.m.-noon
Age Groups:
5-7
8-10
11-12
A one-of-a-kind summer camp that promises to build your child’s self-esteem in a safe, positive and FUN learning environment!
· Children will learn the arts from some of the best and most accomplished instructors in the Peoria area
· Children will be divided into age-appropriate groups and receive classes every day in each of the four disciplines
· The camp will conclude with a performance on Friday highlighting the students’ accomplishments. Parents, friends and relatives are invited to attend!
Cost: $100 per child
C.A.S.T. Members
Lise Higgins - Dancing
Ms. Higgins has been dancing and performing in the Peoria area for many years, beginning with ballet classes from Jack Slater, who was the original director of the Peoria Civic Ballet. She was a dance student at Illinois State University, Parkland College and Illinois Central College. Ms. Higgins performed as a member of the Peoria Ballet Theater and with the Peoria Ballet Company; she has also performed in numerous community theater production. Ms. Higgins is a teacher at Montessori School.
Pat White - Acting
A well known local actress and dancer in Central Illinois, Ms. White has taught drama programs and children's theater productions for many years. Her professional experiences include lead roles of Ado Annie in Oklahoma, Adeline in Guys and Dolls, and Dolly in Hello Dolly. Ms. White has also choreographed and directed musicals at Peoria Players, Illinois Central College, and Caterpillar Chorus and numerous children's productions. Ms. White received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Speech and Theater from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's Degree from Bradley University. She brings a new direction to Peoria Ballet as the acting and creative expressions teacher.