Local Nutcracker Performance

Performing Arts Limited is proud to present its 9th Annual Nutcracker production.  Our local production features dancers from 28 different schools.  After our preview performances at Christkindlmarket and Lincolnwood Town Center, we are pleased to present our full ballet on Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 and Sunday, December 6th at 2:00.
The box office is open online at http://www.performingartslimited.com/nutcracker/boxoffice.htm
and at Performing Arts Limited during reception hours remaining this week, Tuesday - Thursday 4-7

The Land of the Sweets

Christkindlmarket Nutcracker Performance

Join us Friday at the Christkindlmarket to enjoy a free preview of our Nutcracker production.

Noon-1:00 Dancers from PAL will take the stage at the market.







http://www.christkindlmarket.com/events/performing-arts-limiteds-nutcracker-revue/

PAL performing at two local Winter Festivals

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/worth-the-trip/Ultimate-Guide-to-Winter-Festivals-and-Events-in-Chicago-Area-341201282.html      

PAL is looking forward to dancing at two of these wonderful festivals; the Christkindlmarket on Friday, November 27th at noon, and Navy Pier's WinterWonderFest on Tuesday, December 22nd at 1:00.

Pumpkin Party

PAL's Pumpkin Party returns!

October 24th 6pm-8am October 25th

A fun evening for the dancers in support of the 2015 Nutcracker and future productions!

$15.00 to participate gets you a pumpkin to decorate and pizza from Candlelite.

The evening continues with special activities...call us at 773.262.3262 or email us at info@performingartslimited.com for all the fun details! RSVP by October 19th!

Costume Sale Today

Costume Sale!!  Let your creativity run wild, and build the most unique Halloween costume ever.  $5.00 a costume with children, teen and adult costumes available in limited quantities.  Sale from 9-3 today at Performing Arts Limited.

Actor's Workshop at PAL for ages 8-12

Want to improve your public speaking? Prepare for a play? Act goofy? Get creative?

Take the ACTOR'S WORKSHOP!

We'll work on diction, articulation, character embodiment, improvisation, and line delivery (and having a BLAST the whole time).
Students will get a chance to explore different aspects of acting and will also get to write their own monologues.

SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS OR 8-WEEK SESSION ~ CONTACT PAL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!

info@performingartslimited.com / 773.262.3262
Performing Arts Limited 2740 W. Touhy Avenue Chicago, IL 60645

Improv (Dance improvisation/choreography) at PAL for ages 10+

Contact us if you'd like to attend a free trial class in Improv, Dance improvisation/choreography with Miss J. Lindsay Brown for ages 10+ this season on Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm!

2015-16 Season Classes begin on Tuesday, September 8th.

Nutcracker Callbacks

Nutcracker callbacks are being held at Performing Arts Limited, Sunday, August 30th.
11:00-11:30 Ages 4-7
11:30-1:00 Ages 8-11
1:00-2:00 Ages 12+

2015 Nutcracker Auditions

Performing Arts Limited is pleased to invite dancers ages 5+, student and professional, to audition for its 9th-annual production of The Nutcracker, to be performed this December 5th and 6th at Northside College Prep H.S.! 

Auditions are open to PAL students as well as the general public.

Sunday, August 23

3:00pm at Performing Arts Limited

2740 W. Touhy Avenue

Chicago, IL 60645

To audition:

Please come ready with your resume and headshot and schedule. There is a $10/person audition fee. Please wear dance attire and ballet shoes (if you have them). If you have any questions, please reach out to us before the auditions, we're happy to help!

Information about the production can be found on our Nutcracker website, www.performingartslimited.com/nutcracker

Glenwood Arts Fest

PAL takes the stage in front of Lifeline Theatre at 1:00 on Saturday, August 15th.  Audience members will enjoy highlights from our most recent production, "Lullaby of Broadway"
http://www.glenwoodave.org/GAAF/entertainment

Celebrate School's Back- Let's Dance!

PAL Performs at the Space Alien Ball at Harold Washington Library

Join us at 6:20 and 7:00 for performances at National Night Out!

Movies in the Parks- Frozen

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=fe0fd833e900e534be0deac93&id=5910fe8158

FREE tote to the first 20 families to register for their fall classes. Today only 4:00-7:00.

Revised 2015 Summer Class Schedule

Click to view summer class schedule by age

Click to view summer class schedule by day

Behind the Curtain- The Nutcracker

Join us for a fun evening at PAL.

Families are invited to come learn more about the show during our interactive Nutcracker open house.

March 15-21 Makeups Week Schedule

(Regular classes will not be held March 15-21. Only the makeup classes being offered will be held. Please find those listed below. Regular classes will be held on Saturday, March 14, and we will resume normal schedules on March 22.)

SUNDAY 3/15
9:15-10:00am Toddle Tots (ages 3-4) with Miss Maria
10:00-10:45am Tap/Ballet-Beg. (ages 5-7) with Miss Maria

MONDAY 3/16
4:30-5:15pm Jazz/Hip-Hop (ages 5-7) with Miss Kate
6:30-7:45pm Ballet/Pre-Pointe (11+) with Miss Tiffany
7:00-8:30pm Ballet/Jazz (Teen, Women's Only) with Miss Lindsay

TUESDAY 3/17
No classes

WEDNESDAY 3/18
No classes

THURSDAY 3/19
(There will be a limited offering of music lessons with Ms. Michele Brache Agpalo and Ms. Sarah Simmons.)
4:00-4:45pm Tap/Ballet-Intermediate (ages 5-7) with Miss Molly Jo
4:45-5:30pm Tap/Ballet-Int./Adv. (ages 5-7) with Miss Molly Jo
5:00-5:45pm Just For Boys (ages 5-8) with Mr. Andy
5:45-6:30pm Strength & Stretch (ages 8-12*) with Miss Molly Jo
6:30-8:00pm Ballet/Pointe (12+) with Miss Katie S.

FRIDAY 3/20
Studio closed

SATURDAY 3/21
(There will be a limited offering of music lessons with Ms. Michele Brache Agpalo and Ms. Sarah Simmons.)
9:30-10:15am Toddle Tots (ages 3-4) with Miss Kate
10:30-11:00am Toddle Toes (18-24 months w/caregiver) with Miss Kate
10:45-11:45am Tap-Advanced (ages 8-12) with Miss Kristina
11:00am-12:15pm Ballet/Beg. Pointe (11+) with Miss Kate
12:00-1:00pm Jazz/Hip-Hop-Adv. (ages 8-12) with Miss Kristina
12:30-1:30pm Ballet-Intermediate (ages 8-12) with Miss Kate
1:15-2:15pm Tap-Advanced (Teen) with Miss Kristina
1:30-2:45pm Ballet-Int./Adv. (ages 8-12) with Miss Kate
2:15-3:15pm Jazz-Intermediate (Teen) with Miss Kristina
3:15-4:15pm Turns&Leaps (ages 10+) with Mr. Andy

*recommended makeup option for dancers 11 and older (if an additional makeup is needed outside one of their regular classes)

Upcoming Events at PAL

Apple Tree Signing!

January 10-15

In our dressing room behind Studio 2 grows a beautiful apple tree bearing the names of great PAL dancers past & present.

This week, dancers who have studied at PAL this & last season are invited to add their names to the ol' apple tree! Head back with your teacher at the beginning or end of your class to sign the tree with one of our special pens.

Thank you to all our students for your passion and dedication ~ keep on growing!

Toddle Toes ~ New Time! ~ Saturdays 10:30-11:00am

January 10 kicks off 7-week session

We’re offering Toddle Toes classes at a new, later time (we know how difficult early mornings can be with little ones, especially during the cold months)!

Come try class today and join a 7-week session (through February 21). Cost: $98.00 (plus once-annual registration fee).

This class is for caregivers & young children (ages 18-24 months) to attend together. Toddle Toes is a beginning creative movement class designed to teach gross motor skills, guided bonding activities for child & caregiver, and offers an introduction to musicality using a variety of songs from classics to Beatles!

More information: http://www.toddletoes.net

New & Used Costume Sale

Sunday, February 8, 1:00-3:00pm at PAL

Add to your dress-up collection, browse to find a costume for Halloween, masquerade parties or other events, or sell your recital costumes from past performances! Also a good time to trade, donate or purchase used dance shoes, check our Lost & Found for your mislaid things, and catch up on what’s new at the studio!

NOW BOOKING FROZEN PARTIES!

The Ice Queen is excited to warm up your winter with lots of fun singing, dancing and celebrating!

To book the Ice Queen for a Frozen-themed dance party, please contact PAL about the following dates:

• Sunday, February 15
• Sunday, March 29
• Sunday, April 19
• Sunday, May 17

Parties may be held at PAL or in your home or other local venue. Rates $100-$250+ (vary based on type of booking).