Please enroll carefully. Except for medical reasons (requiring a Dr.'s note) or major emergencies, we do not provide refunds for classes after enrollment.
Summer Camp #5 - Tiny Tots - "Once Upon A Stage" (ages 3.5-7)
"Once Upon A Stage" Tiny Tots Camp is a magical week designed especially for our youngest performers, where imagination comes to life through music, movement, and storytelling. Tiny tots will explore creative characterization, simple dance choreography, hands on crafts, and interactive story adventures as they step into fairytales, become brave heroes, and sparkle like storybook stars. With a nurturing, playful atmosphere and plenty of giggles along the way, this camp builds confidence, coordination, and creativity. This camp is perfect for little ones ready to shine on their very first stage!
This camp does not include a T-shirt. A small snack and all materials are provided. Please send your child with a bagged lunch and a water bottle, and have them wear clothing that they can easily move in. Costume touches are encouraged!
"Once Upon A Stage" Tiny Tots Camp is a magical week designed especially for our youngest performers, where imagination comes to life through music, movement, and storytelling. Tiny tots will explore creative characterization, simple dance choreography, hands on crafts, and interactive story adventures as they step into fairytales, become brave heroes, and sparkle like storybook stars. With a nurturing, playful atmosphere and plenty of giggles along the way, this camp builds confidence, coordination, and creativity. This camp is perfect for little ones ready to shine on their very first stage!
This camp does not include a T-shirt. A small snack and all materials are provided. Please send your child with a bagged lunch and a water bottle, and have them wear clothing that they can easily move in. Costume touches are encouraged!
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Summer Camp #6 - Tiny Tots - "Move, Groove, & Make-Believe!" (ages 3.5-7)
Move, Groove & Make Believe Tiny Tots Camp (Ages 3.5–7) is a joyful, imagination-filled adventure where little ones dance, play, and create their own magical worlds. Each day is packed with upbeat music, creative movement, playful storytelling, simple crafts, and themed activities that encourage confidence, coordination, and self-expression. Campers will twirl like butterflies, balance on top of blocks like superheroes, and dream up characters in a nurturing, high-energy environment designed just for young performers. This camp is the perfect blend of imaginative play, movement, and make-believe fun for your tiniest stars.
This camp does not include a T-shirt. A small snack and all materials are provided. Please send your child with a bagged lunch and a water bottle, and have them wear clothing that they can easily move in. Costume touches are encouraged!
Move, Groove & Make Believe Tiny Tots Camp (Ages 3.5–7) is a joyful, imagination-filled adventure where little ones dance, play, and create their own magical worlds. Each day is packed with upbeat music, creative movement, playful storytelling, simple crafts, and themed activities that encourage confidence, coordination, and self-expression. Campers will twirl like butterflies, balance on top of blocks like superheroes, and dream up characters in a nurturing, high-energy environment designed just for young performers. This camp is the perfect blend of imaginative play, movement, and make-believe fun for your tiniest stars.
This camp does not include a T-shirt. A small snack and all materials are provided. Please send your child with a bagged lunch and a water bottle, and have them wear clothing that they can easily move in. Costume touches are encouraged!
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Fall/Winter Season
2026 Haunted Maze Actors & Volunteers
All Haunted Maze actors and volunteers must enroll in this free "class" to ensure streamlined communication throughout the season.
To learn more about this year's Haunted Maze or to submit your availability for casting and volunteer opportunities, visit:
https://www.crowkids.com/haunted-maze
There is no cost to participate. Casting assignments will be announced via email.
Haunted Maze Dates:
October 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2026
All adult participants are required to complete a background check. All actors and volunteers must read, understand, and agree to C.R.O.W.'s waivers and policies before participating:
https://www.crowkids.com/waivers
Questions?
Contact Melanie at artisticdirector@crowkids.com or Robin at admin@crowkids.com.
All Haunted Maze actors and volunteers must enroll in this free "class" to ensure streamlined communication throughout the season.
To learn more about this year's Haunted Maze or to submit your availability for casting and volunteer opportunities, visit:
https://www.crowkids.com/haunted-maze
There is no cost to participate. Casting assignments will be announced via email.
Haunted Maze Dates:
October 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2026
All adult participants are required to complete a background check. All actors and volunteers must read, understand, and agree to C.R.O.W.'s waivers and policies before participating:
https://www.crowkids.com/waivers
Questions?
Contact Melanie at artisticdirector@crowkids.com or Robin at admin@crowkids.com.
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Acrobatic Arts for Dancers
Learn the Acro skills that make dance routines stand out! Students will develop strength, flexibility, and technique while learning cartwheels, walkovers, aerial progressions and handstands in a safe, supportive environment. This class will be leveled to suit the dancers' individual needs. In today's exciting dance world, Acro has become essential. These skills help to build a dancer's repertoire, and will allow them to create more exciting movements for all future dance performances.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Learn the Acro skills that make dance routines stand out! Students will develop strength, flexibility, and technique while learning cartwheels, walkovers, aerial progressions and handstands in a safe, supportive environment. This class will be leveled to suit the dancers' individual needs. In today's exciting dance world, Acro has become essential. These skills help to build a dancer's repertoire, and will allow them to create more exciting movements for all future dance performances.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Thursday
3:20 PM to 4:10 PM
3:20 PM to 4:10 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Afternoon Rising Stars - Intro to Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ages 3-6
This class is extremely important for the young child. This class provides a joyful way for our youngest children to explore ballet/tap/jazz introductory movement with lively music. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Students explore the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Fun props and creative games are utilized to teach introductory technique that will directly apply to future dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more.
Students must be potty trained. Parents may stay and observe this class.
This class will have an optional mini-performance in the Holly Jolly Follies. Parents will be required to help supervise backstage and take their child when the mini performance (beginning of Act One) is complete.
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Ages 3-6
This class is extremely important for the young child. This class provides a joyful way for our youngest children to explore ballet/tap/jazz introductory movement with lively music. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Students explore the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Fun props and creative games are utilized to teach introductory technique that will directly apply to future dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more.
Students must be potty trained. Parents may stay and observe this class.
This class will have an optional mini-performance in the Holly Jolly Follies. Parents will be required to help supervise backstage and take their child when the mini performance (beginning of Act One) is complete.
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Tuesday
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet One
Ballet One is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. To become a better dancer in any genre, a strong Ballet foundation is recommended.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Alizabeth Norton
Ballet One is an introductory course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. To become a better dancer in any genre, a strong Ballet foundation is recommended.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Alizabeth Norton
Tuesday
4:20 PM to 5:15 PM
4:20 PM to 5:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Ballet Two/Three
Ages 12+ or with invite.
Must have previous Ballet experience.
Ballet 2/3 is a more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. This class requires instructor approval before enrolling.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by: Darcy Rust
Ages 12+ or with invite.
Must have previous Ballet experience.
Ballet 2/3 is a more challenging course in ballet technique, which will enhance the student's understanding & appreciation of this aesthetic art form while developing & improving balance, flexibility, and musicality. In addition, this class will begin to perfect jumps, turns, and leaps. This class begins at the barre, and then the students will go across the floor and do center work. Ballet is the basis for all forms of dance, and is essential for building good technique. This class requires instructor approval before enrolling.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by: Darcy Rust
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary One
Ages 8-11
Contemporary One involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern, and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Darcy Rust
Ages 8-11
Contemporary One involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern, and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Darcy Rust
Friday
2:45 PM to 3:40 PM
2:45 PM to 3:40 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Contemporary Two
Ages 12-25
Contemporary Two involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern, and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Darcy Rust
Ages 12-25
Contemporary Two involves incorporating aspects of movement from several other genres such as jazz, modern, and ballet. Contemporary dance includes a warm up, center work, across the floor, and floor/levels work. Contemporary's primary goal is to communicate emotion and to express our human qualities by manipulating the body, time, rhythm, space, gravity, breath, and energy.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Darcy Rust
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop One
Hip Hop 1 is a high-energy dance genre using the latest youth-appropriate music. This style features movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop was founded from a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and fast-paced environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Alizabeth Norton
Hip Hop 1 is a high-energy dance genre using the latest youth-appropriate music. This style features movements that are influenced by some of today's top music video choreographers. Hip Hop was founded from a broad collection of urban street dance styles. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and fast-paced environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and will encourage individual expression and personal style.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Alizabeth Norton
Tuesday
3:20 PM to 4:15 PM
3:20 PM to 4:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Hip Hop Two
Ages: 12-25
Note: Younger or older dancers may be admitted with special permission.
Hip Hop 2 is a high-energy dance class that uses the latest youth-appropriate music. Rooted in a broad collection of urban street dance styles, this class is influenced by foundational hip hop technique—such as grooves, bounce, rocks, footwork, hitting, waving, and tutting—with a dynamic, funky vibe. Classes provide a structured approach to learning a variety of movements in a fun, fast-paced environment. Each class incorporates dance combinations while encouraging individual expression, creativity, and personal style. Please see the class dress code.
This class will perform in the Holly Jolly Follies (Dec 4-6)
Instructed by Guest Teacher: Roshny Bhakta Martuscelli, Elite Dance Company (Eugene)
Ages: 12-25
Note: Younger or older dancers may be admitted with special permission.
Hip Hop 2 is a high-energy dance class that uses the latest youth-appropriate music. Rooted in a broad collection of urban street dance styles, this class is influenced by foundational hip hop technique—such as grooves, bounce, rocks, footwork, hitting, waving, and tutting—with a dynamic, funky vibe. Classes provide a structured approach to learning a variety of movements in a fun, fast-paced environment. Each class incorporates dance combinations while encouraging individual expression, creativity, and personal style. Please see the class dress code.
This class will perform in the Holly Jolly Follies (Dec 4-6)
Instructed by Guest Teacher: Roshny Bhakta Martuscelli, Elite Dance Company (Eugene)
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:55 PM
5:00 PM to 5:55 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Intermediate Level Contemporary Ballet
Ages 12+ or with invite.
Discover the beauty of ballet with a contemporary twist! This class blends classical ballet technique with expressive, contemporary dance movement styles - emphasizing strength, flexibility, musicality, artistry, and fluidity.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies so dancers in this session can focus on learning technique, polishing creative combinations, and attending for the joy of dance.
Instructed by: Alison Camp
Ages 12+ or with invite.
Discover the beauty of ballet with a contemporary twist! This class blends classical ballet technique with expressive, contemporary dance movement styles - emphasizing strength, flexibility, musicality, artistry, and fluidity.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies so dancers in this session can focus on learning technique, polishing creative combinations, and attending for the joy of dance.
Instructed by: Alison Camp
Saturday
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Intermediate Level Hip Hop Fusion
Ages 12+ or with invite
Bring the energy! This high-impact class blends hip hop with elements of jazz, funk, and commercial dance styles. Dancers will build coordination, rhythm, confidence, and performance skills while learning dynamic choreography in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies so dancers in this session can focus on learning technique, polishing creative combinations, and attending for the joy of dance.
Instructed by: Alison Campm
Ages 12+ or with invite
Bring the energy! This high-impact class blends hip hop with elements of jazz, funk, and commercial dance styles. Dancers will build coordination, rhythm, confidence, and performance skills while learning dynamic choreography in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies so dancers in this session can focus on learning technique, polishing creative combinations, and attending for the joy of dance.
Instructed by: Alison Campm
Saturday
4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Morning Teen & Adult REFIT
Ages: Teen & Adult
REFIT classes are community-driven, dance-cardio fitness workouts that combine leveled upper and lower body movements with positive music. Designed for everyBODY—regardless of age, fitness, or ability—these classes offer a welcoming environment that focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
NOTE: There are 9 possible classes, but the tuition includes a punch card for 7 classes. There will be NO CLASS Sept. 29th (Instructor out of town). If you do all 9 classes, you may bring cash for the remaining 2 classes ($5 per class).
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by Angie Walls
Ages: Teen & Adult
REFIT classes are community-driven, dance-cardio fitness workouts that combine leveled upper and lower body movements with positive music. Designed for everyBODY—regardless of age, fitness, or ability—these classes offer a welcoming environment that focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
NOTE: There are 9 possible classes, but the tuition includes a punch card for 7 classes. There will be NO CLASS Sept. 29th (Instructor out of town). If you do all 9 classes, you may bring cash for the remaining 2 classes ($5 per class).
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by Angie Walls
Tuesday
6:15 AM to 7:00 AM
6:15 AM to 7:00 AM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Ages 10+. This class may only be enrolled in with an invitation. This is a specialized strengthening class for students wishing to wear pointe shoes and those who are already en pointe.
For information: artisticdirector@crowkids.com
Taught by: Darcy Rust
Ages 10+. This class may only be enrolled in with an invitation. This is a specialized strengthening class for students wishing to wear pointe shoes and those who are already en pointe.
For information: artisticdirector@crowkids.com
Taught by: Darcy Rust
Friday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday Morning Rising Stars - Rhythm, Levels, and Patterns
Note Time/Day change! Now on Saturday mornings!
Ages 3-7
This class is extremely important for the young child. This class provides a joyful way for our youngest children to explore ballet/tap/jazz introductory movement with lively music. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Students explore the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Fun props and creative games are utilized to teach introductory technique that will directly apply to future dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more.
Students must be potty trained. Parents may stay and observe this class.
This class will have an optional mini-performance in the Holly Jolly Follies. Parents will be required to help supervise backstage and take their child when the mini performance (beginning of Act One) is complete.
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Note Time/Day change! Now on Saturday mornings!
Ages 3-7
This class is extremely important for the young child. This class provides a joyful way for our youngest children to explore ballet/tap/jazz introductory movement with lively music. Students will work on developing motor skills, rhythm, coordination and balance in a safe environment. Students explore the foundational movement patterns, musicality, and collaboration with other young dancers while encouraging creativity and fun. Fun props and creative games are utilized to teach introductory technique that will directly apply to future dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more.
Students must be potty trained. Parents may stay and observe this class.
This class will have an optional mini-performance in the Holly Jolly Follies. Parents will be required to help supervise backstage and take their child when the mini performance (beginning of Act One) is complete.
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Teen & Adult Stretching & Conditioning
Teen & Adult Stretching and Conditioning class is designed to improve flexibility, strength, and overall body awareness in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants will focus on safe stretching techniques, core stability, balance, and muscle conditioning to enhance performance and prevent injury. This class is ideal for dancers, athletes, or anyone looking to move more comfortably and feel stronger in their daily life. All levels are welcome, with modifications provided to meet individual needs and goals.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Teen & Adult Stretching and Conditioning class is designed to improve flexibility, strength, and overall body awareness in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants will focus on safe stretching techniques, core stability, balance, and muscle conditioning to enhance performance and prevent injury. This class is ideal for dancers, athletes, or anyone looking to move more comfortably and feel stronger in their daily life. All levels are welcome, with modifications provided to meet individual needs and goals.
This class does not perform in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Tina Ferkey
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:25 PM
3:30 PM to 4:25 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Teen & Adult Tap
Tap dance is wonderful for all ages because it sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This mixed age class will establish beginning/intermediate level tap movements, build vocabulary and teach basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. For more experienced tappers, the combinations will involve more intricate rhythms and patterns while beginners practice the basics. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Melanie Heard
Tap dance is wonderful for all ages because it sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This mixed age class will establish beginning/intermediate level tap movements, build vocabulary and teach basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. For more experienced tappers, the combinations will involve more intricate rhythms and patterns while beginners practice the basics. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance.
This class performs in the Holly Jolly Follies
Instructed by: Melanie Heard
Tuesday
5:20 PM to 6:15 PM
5:20 PM to 6:15 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Workshop - All The Opera You Can Stand (4 classes)
All the Opera You Can Stand: A light-hearted approach to an irresistible art form
4 Classes: Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM at C.R.O.W.
Course Overview
For a remarkable 150 years, roughly 1775 to 1925, Grand Opera dominated theaters throughout
Europe, spread enthusiastically to America, and left a legacy that is experienced in popular
culture to this day. Its composers and performers are legendary. Its sheer theatricality, as
evidenced by superb stagecraft and costuming, as well as orchestral and vocal excellence,
almost disguises its most subversive impact on the culture: memorable melodies. If you’ve ever
asked, “Where did that tune come from?” you may be surprised that opera music has turned up
in everything from commercials and cartoons to video games. Discover the enjoyment – and fun
– of a decidedly non-snooty classical art form. Watch performance cuts from acclaimed
productions, an Emmy-winning documentary about the making of opera as told by union stage
hands, clips from classic movies and television that used opera to comic effect, and discuss
your own experiences as we explore opera’s many pleasures.
About the Instructor: Linda Yoder
Linda was born in Chicago and was brought up in the Fox River Valley community of St.
Charles, Illinois. As her high school accompanist, she had the opportunity to perform Victor
Herbert and Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and was introduced to opera as a junior when she
accompanied the school’s top soprano in her senior recital. She hasn’t been the same since.
She’s attended 60 mainstage operas, maintaining that it’s the only place where you can get all
gussied up to see three hours of murder, mayhem, suicide and adultery and not feel bad about
yourself.
A business writer, editor and manager for more years than is safe to put on a resume, she also
taught writing at colleges in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. She retired as
Development Director of Peoria Ballet, moved to Florence in 2011, and has spoken about opera
at Florence Rotary, City Club, Last Resort Players and PEO.
All the Opera You Can Stand: A light-hearted approach to an irresistible art form
4 Classes: Oct. 1, 8, 15, & 22
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM at C.R.O.W.
Course Overview
For a remarkable 150 years, roughly 1775 to 1925, Grand Opera dominated theaters throughout
Europe, spread enthusiastically to America, and left a legacy that is experienced in popular
culture to this day. Its composers and performers are legendary. Its sheer theatricality, as
evidenced by superb stagecraft and costuming, as well as orchestral and vocal excellence,
almost disguises its most subversive impact on the culture: memorable melodies. If you’ve ever
asked, “Where did that tune come from?” you may be surprised that opera music has turned up
in everything from commercials and cartoons to video games. Discover the enjoyment – and fun
– of a decidedly non-snooty classical art form. Watch performance cuts from acclaimed
productions, an Emmy-winning documentary about the making of opera as told by union stage
hands, clips from classic movies and television that used opera to comic effect, and discuss
your own experiences as we explore opera’s many pleasures.
About the Instructor: Linda Yoder
Linda was born in Chicago and was brought up in the Fox River Valley community of St.
Charles, Illinois. As her high school accompanist, she had the opportunity to perform Victor
Herbert and Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and was introduced to opera as a junior when she
accompanied the school’s top soprano in her senior recital. She hasn’t been the same since.
She’s attended 60 mainstage operas, maintaining that it’s the only place where you can get all
gussied up to see three hours of murder, mayhem, suicide and adultery and not feel bad about
yourself.
A business writer, editor and manager for more years than is safe to put on a resume, she also
taught writing at colleges in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Illinois. She retired as
Development Director of Peoria Ballet, moved to Florence in 2011, and has spoken about opera
at Florence Rotary, City Club, Last Resort Players and PEO.
Thursday
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Workshop - Rhythmic Vibes Tap - Intermediate Level
Join Hayden Heigh for an upbeat and exciting Intermediate level tap workshop. Get ready to learn a lot and move your feet!
Some previous tap experience is recommended. Recommended for ages 10-adult. $25 per dancer. Tap shoes required.
About the Instructor:
Hayden Heigh is a professional tap dancer, and works with Tap Into The Network as an apprentice. Hayden has assisted with the Tap Into The Network intensives for a year, working alongside famous tap dancers like Ryan Lohoff, Angela Carter, and Ryan Vettel.
Hayden currently lives in Eugene, and has taught for Unity School of Dance for 5 years. He danced/trained at Unity for 10 years. Hayden is skilled in many different styles including, tap, hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and more.
Hayden likes to learn new things and share his knowledge with his students. He says, “my favorite style is tap because tap can express more than any other style.”
Join Hayden Heigh for an upbeat and exciting Intermediate level tap workshop. Get ready to learn a lot and move your feet!
Some previous tap experience is recommended. Recommended for ages 10-adult. $25 per dancer. Tap shoes required.
About the Instructor:
Hayden Heigh is a professional tap dancer, and works with Tap Into The Network as an apprentice. Hayden has assisted with the Tap Into The Network intensives for a year, working alongside famous tap dancers like Ryan Lohoff, Angela Carter, and Ryan Vettel.
Hayden currently lives in Eugene, and has taught for Unity School of Dance for 5 years. He danced/trained at Unity for 10 years. Hayden is skilled in many different styles including, tap, hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and more.
Hayden likes to learn new things and share his knowledge with his students. He says, “my favorite style is tap because tap can express more than any other style.”
Saturday
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Youth Stretching and Conditioning
Youth Strength & Conditioning (Ages 6–13) is a fun, high-energy class designed to build strong, confident dancers and movers through age-appropriate exercises that improve strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. Using core work, agility drills, and dynamic stretching, students develop proper technique, body awareness, and endurance in a supportive environment. Perfect for dancers, athletes, and all active kids, this class helps enhance performance, prevent injuries, and build confidence—no experience needed, just a readiness to move and have fun!
This class does not perform in any shows.
Instructed by Tina Ferkey
Youth Strength & Conditioning (Ages 6–13) is a fun, high-energy class designed to build strong, confident dancers and movers through age-appropriate exercises that improve strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. Using core work, agility drills, and dynamic stretching, students develop proper technique, body awareness, and endurance in a supportive environment. Perfect for dancers, athletes, and all active kids, this class helps enhance performance, prevent injuries, and build confidence—no experience needed, just a readiness to move and have fun!
This class does not perform in any shows.
Instructed by Tina Ferkey
Monday
3:25 PM to 3:55 PM
3:25 PM to 3:55 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts
Youth Tap
Ages: 6-13
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This introductory class for ages 6-12 will work toward establishing beginning to intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary, and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun!
Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class. Please see dress code.
This class will perform in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by Kelsi Ferkey
Ages: 6-13
Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. This introductory class for ages 6-12 will work toward establishing beginning to intermediate level tap movements, will build vocabulary, and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing, rhythm, and balance. Get ready for a lot of fun!
Black, oxford style tap shoes required for this class. Please see dress code.
This class will perform in the Holly Jolly Follies.
Instructed by Kelsi Ferkey
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
4:00 PM to 4:55 PM
C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts