Barrington Artz Center
117 E. Northwest Highway
847-382-2789
Under the Direction of Nancie Tobison
-BHS Choir Director-
Ellen Werksman / Art of Dance Director / MDC Director
QUESTIONS: ellenwerksman@ameritech.net

The entire BAC program is designed as an 
exclusive program for students 
that wish to focus on their training in a professional environment. 
Musical Theater, Acting, Vocal and 
Dance experiences 
are designed with a focus on the ARTS 
to better prepare them for the real world. 

Classes run from September 6, 2011 through June 2, 2012. 

Session Schedule: 
ALL payments are due the first week of each session / Payments are Session based
Session 1: September 7 through December 17 (14 weeks / NO classes November 21-27)
 Session 2: January 3, 2012 through March 24 (11 weeks / NO classes March 25 thru April 1)
Session 3: April 2 through June 4 (9 weeks / NO class May 28)

PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE: June 3rd

PAYMENTS for SESSION TWO:

MUSICAL THEATER RATES: 11 Week Session / 45 minute Class: $110.00
11 Week Session / 1 hour Class: $140.00
DANCE CLASS RATES: 11 Week Session / 45 minute Class: $110.00
11 Week Session / 1 hour Class: $140.00
 

 

 

 

 

 11 Week Session / 1.25 hour Class:
$180.00

11 Week Session / 1.5 hour Class: $210.00

11 Week Session / 1.45 hour Class:
$240.00

Tuition is non-refundable 
and no pro-rating of classes is allowed. 
Students must make-up missed classes.

PIANO LESSONS with BHS Choir Director 
Nancie Tobison available:
contact Nancie directly: 847-382-2789

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST!

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE

 Registration form click here
In order to provide a well-rounded DANCE experience,  we have collaborated with the following studios that meet our standard of excellence  for you to supplement your training:  Denise Sabala in Lake Zurich, Linda McDonald School of Dance in Arlington Heights, Talent Forum in Libertyville. If you are interested in pursuing a traditional classical performance experience,  we recommend Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble's Nutcracker.

Midwest Dance Collective
Directed by Ellen Werksman
Junior/Senior/Professional-leveled 
Performance Company
 Inquiries: Contact Ellen directly / 847-382-1699

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Schedule 

Monday / Art of Dance / Ages7-10 / Package A
 5:00-6:30 / Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical
COST: $150.00 for Session 3

Monday / MDC Training Program / Advanced Level / Package C
 MDC Company Classes (guests by invitation only) 
6:30-9:00 Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical 
contact Ellen Werksman for payment structure

Monday / Performing Arts Experience / Middle School Grades / Package E
5:30-6:30 / Acting & Vocal
Featuring Performance Showcase at the conclusion of each Session
COST: $100.00 for Session 3

 Tuesday / Performing Arts Experience / Middle School Grades / Package E 
5:30-6:15 / Musical Theater Dance
6:15-7:15 / Musical Theater Acting & Vocal
Featuring Performance Showcase at the conclusion of each Session.
COST: $100.00 for Session 3 (choose BOTH Dance and Acting/Vocal $180.00 for Session 3)

 Tuesday / Dance Experience / Ages 12 and up / Package D 
Poms and Orchesis Clinic / 8-9:15pm / 4 weeks only
COST: $80.00 (starts March 29th ends April 19th - may extend thru April 26th to work on choreography for Poms Audition)

Tuesday / MDC Training Program / Advanced Level / Package C
Open MDC Company Classes ( with select invited dancers)
6:30-8:00 / Ballet / Pointe, Lyrical (this class will require evaluation, but is open to all dancers with previous Pointe experience)
COST: $150.00 for Session 3

Wednesday / Dance Experience / Ages 12 and up / Package D 
6:00-7:00 / Orchesis & Poms Dance Technique  (this class is FULL)
7:00-8:00 / Intermediate Poms & Orchesis Dance Technique (this class accepts only 8th graders for Session 3)
8:00-8:45 / Musical Theater Dance / Movement Class (recommended for HS students)
8:45-9:30 / Adult Dance Movement & Workout recommended for everyone that wants to be active and healthy)
COST: Poms Technique / $100.00 for Session 3
           MT Dance / $90.00 for Session 3
           Adult Dance / 8 weeks $80.00 / Session 3

Thursday / Art of Dance / Ages 10-12 / Package B
5:00-6:15 / Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical
COST: $140.00 for Session 3 

Thursday / Performing Arts Experience / Mixed Ages / Package D
6:15-7:15 / Musical Theater Vocal 
 Featuring Performance Showcase at the conclusion of each Session.
COST: $100.00 for Session 3

Thursday / Art & Illustration Program / Ages 9 and up / Package B
5-6pm / Drawing and Art Classes for the beginning artist.
COST: $100.00 Session 3

Saturday / Dance Experience / Package A
 9:15-10:00AM / Creative Movement (Ages 5-7)
COST: $100.00 for Session 3 (Choose BOTH Music, Movement & More and Creative Movement $175.00)

Saturday / Performing Arts Experience / Package E 
 8:30-9:15 / Music, Movement and More - a cultural enrichment experience /  Ages 4-6
10:00-11:00 Musical Theater (Mixed Grades) Featuring Performance Showcase at the conclusion of each Session.
 COST: Music, Movement & More: $100.00 for Session 3    (Choose BOTH Music, Movement & More and Creative Movement $175.00)
           Musical Theater: $100.00 for Session 3

Saturday / Art & Illustration Program / Ages 9 and up / Package B
10-11am / Drawing and Art Classes for the beginning artist.
COST: $100.00 Session 3

PIANO LESSONS with BHS Choir Director Nancie Tobison available:
contact Nancie directly: 847-382-2789

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST!

To register contact: 
BPAC @ 847-382-2789 
ellenwerksman@ameritech.net
 Leave name and daytime number and classes requested.

In order to provide a well-rounded dance experience, 
we have collaborated with the following studios that meet our standard of excellence for you to supplement your training: 
we recommend Denise Sabala in Lake Zurich, or 
Linda McDonald School of Dance in Arlington Heights. 
If you are interested in pursuing a traditional classical performance experience, 
we recommend Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble's Nutcracker.