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Winter registration is open, session begins 1/7/25.
Saturday classes meet on 11/30 not 12/7. Ballet III make-up, 12/10. Thursday classes make-up, 12/12, which is the final class meeting of the fall session. Winter '25 session begins 1/7/25. Scroll past class descriptions for full calendar.
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. In a spacious first floor auditorium space and a third floor studio, he has established himself as his own teaching entity.
Classes 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. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
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. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
Adult Ballet III, Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
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. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
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. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
Adult Multi-level Yoga/Pilates, Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 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 first part of the class is a base yoga stretch followed by a yoga form sequence, the second part is Pilates core exercise mat work finishing with a standing form sequence. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
Youth Ballet I, Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.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. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
Youth Ballet II, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This level of ballet technique builds upon the basics learned in Youth 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. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
Youth Modern Dance, Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 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.
Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
Spring Break '25 Youth Dance Camp, Monday through Friday, 3/24/25-3/28/25, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Program participants will explore contemporary dance styles through movement play & creation, combination instruction, and alignment exercises. Students should wear comfortable clothes in which they can move easily and athletic shoes, although we may also be working bare footed. Students should also bring a water bottle and snack each day. A short presentation of class work will be presented on the final day at 12:00 p.m. to which family and friends are invited. Winter '25 pay links open 12/2/24.
Adult Single Admission
For any adult class offered.
Adult 5 Class Card
For any adult classes offered.
Residencies Available
Contact us for details.
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
pmdance
In residence at the Chicago Park District's River Park, 5100 N. Francisco, Chicago, IL 60625. Email; pmdance@att.net . Call/text; 773-675-0903
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