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pmdance is an Arts Partner in Residence at the
Chicago Park District's River Park.
After over 40 years teaching, cultural administration, choreographing, and dancing professionally, Phil Martini has established this residency at beautiful River Park. Programs include;
"I hope you will join me, whether you are a beginner, taking class for conditioning, enjoyment, or have built a life in dance as I have. We have so much to explore together."
Phil Martini - pmdance

Adult Ballet I, Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Beginning level ballet instruction which includes leg and arm positions, introduction to barre exercises, vocabulary, center floor practice, and across the floor practice. This level of instruction encourages the growth of proper body alignment, and correct movement execution. Summer registration starts 4/20/26.
Adult Ballet II, Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This level of ballet technique builds upon the basics learned in Adult Ballet I by including a more complete barre exercise sequence, expanded vocabulary, center, and across-the-floor compositions. Focus continues on proper alignment, and movement execution with emphasis on range of motion and combination retention. Summer registration starts 4/20/26.
Adult Ballet III, Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. River Park
This intermediate/advanced level class is designed for the more experienced dancer. All elements of the previous levels are included with the addition of more complex barre, center, and across the floor exercises including the introduction of longer adagio, petit and grand allegro combinations. Summer registration starts 4/20/26.
Adult Multi-level Modern Dance, Saturdays, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
This dance program focuses on free form movement with a technical foundation. Drawing on Cunningham, Graham, Horton, among other modern dance techniques, the student explores organic movement exercises and compositions with an emphasis on clear articulation, dynamics, rhythm, and the concept of fall and recovery. Students work at their own technical and ability level. Improvisational elements within the program reinforces the students “ownership” of the movement. Summer registration starts 4/20/26.
Adult Ballet Conditioning, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This program uses ballet technique exercises to enhance strength and range of motion. The concepts of core conditioning within the structure of ballet technique are made accessible to the dancer and non-dancer alike. No dance experience is required but this program can be useful for persons who are currently taking dance technique programs through the personal development of strength and alignment. Summer registration starts 4/20/26.
Adult Multi-level Yoga/Pilates, Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A combination of Vinyasa Yoga (Vinyasa flow) and Pilates core conditioning mat work are placed in combination for a total body work-out. Yoga forms will be modified to achieve maximum range of movement while traditional Pilates mat exercises further connect the student to “working from their core”. The class is a blend of basic Yoga stretch and core conditioning, Yoga form sequence, Pilates core exercise mat work, finishing with a standing form sequence. Summer registration starts 4/20/26.

Youth Modern Dance, Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Through "movement play" and exercises that present the student physical challenges and problem solving, this contemporary dance program explores various dance styles while teaching basic dance technique and compositional tools. Fall '26 registration begins on 8/3/26.

Adult Single Admission
For any adult class offered.
Adult 5 Class Card
For any adult classes offered.
Residencies Available
Contact Phil for details,
pmdance@att.net/773-675-0903



In residence at the Chicago Park District's River Park
5100 North Francisco Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625, United States
Call/Text: 773-675-0903 Email: pmdance@att.net Hours of operation (During Session) are during regularly scheduled program times. Follow pmdance on Facebook & Instagram; @pmdance60

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