Parent/Tot Tumbling
Age 3-4
Encourage your child to develop motor skills and coordination while learning tumbling. We’ll cover stretching, forward and backward rolls, headstands, hand stands, jumps and balancing on a balance beam. Parents will assist children in development of skills. A relative or family friend may attend with child in place of parent.
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W101-C Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 01/19-02/16
12W101-D Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 03/01-03/29
Fee: $29 general resident, $24 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Age 3-4
Encourage your child to develop motor skills and coordination while learning tumbling. We’ll cover stretching, forward and backward rolls, headstands, hand stands, jumps and balancing on a balance beam. Parents will assist children in development of skills. A relative or family friend may attend with child in place of parent.
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W101-C Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 01/19-02/16
12W101-D Th (5 wks) 5:15-5:50 pm 03/01-03/29
Fee: $29 general resident, $24 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Irish Stepdance Advanced
Age 6 and up
This class offers the highest level of difficulty in Irish Stepdance. Instructor Gwyddon Kelly holds a North American championship and offers new cutting edge choreography. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring water bottle to each class. Prerequisite: must have permission from instructor to enroll.
Session# Day(s) Times Date(s)
12W203-A W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 01/25-02/29
12W203-B W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 03/21-04/25
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 20
Age 6 and up
This class offers the highest level of difficulty in Irish Stepdance. Instructor Gwyddon Kelly holds a North American championship and offers new cutting edge choreography. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring water bottle to each class. Prerequisite: must have permission from instructor to enroll.
Session# Day(s) Times Date(s)
12W203-A W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 01/25-02/29
12W203-B W (6 wks) 6-8 pm 03/21-04/25
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 20
Irish Stepdance Performance
Age 6 and up
Class focus is on dance and performance technique. Instructor Gwyddon Kelly, director of the Kelly-O’Sullivan Irish Dancers, brings over 40 years of experience in performance and competitive Irish Stepdance to this class. Dancers will need to supply their own soft shoes, hard shoes, and costume purchase/rental. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Prerequisite: Must have completed at least 18 weeks of beginning Stepdance and have consent of the instructor to enroll.
Session# Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W206-A M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 01/23-02/27
12W206-B M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5/2
Age 6 and up
Class focus is on dance and performance technique. Instructor Gwyddon Kelly, director of the Kelly-O’Sullivan Irish Dancers, brings over 40 years of experience in performance and competitive Irish Stepdance to this class. Dancers will need to supply their own soft shoes, hard shoes, and costume purchase/rental. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Prerequisite: Must have completed at least 18 weeks of beginning Stepdance and have consent of the instructor to enroll.
Session# Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W206-A M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 01/23-02/27
12W206-B M (6 wks) 6:30-8 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $57 general resident, $51 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5/2
Irish Bodhran - "The War Drum"
Age 6 and up
Participants feel the rhythm as they learn the Irish Bodhrán (pronounced baw-rahn). The hand-held drum gives off an ancient sound but retains its place in modern Irish culture. Participants will need to provide their own Bodhrán Drum. Students have the option of ordering a drum through the instructor prior to the start of class. Drummers may join the “Irish Thunder Drum Corps” and accompany the Kelly-O’Sullivan Irish dancers during performances.
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W207-A M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 01/23-02/27
12W207-B M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $43 general resident, $38 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5/ 20
Age 6 and up
Participants feel the rhythm as they learn the Irish Bodhrán (pronounced baw-rahn). The hand-held drum gives off an ancient sound but retains its place in modern Irish culture. Participants will need to provide their own Bodhrán Drum. Students have the option of ordering a drum through the instructor prior to the start of class. Drummers may join the “Irish Thunder Drum Corps” and accompany the Kelly-O’Sullivan Irish dancers during performances.
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W207-A M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 01/23-02/27
12W207-B M (6 wks) 8-8:30 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $43 general resident, $38 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5/ 20
Tumbling and Dance
All of these classes are held at the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
All of these classes are held at the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Irish Stepdance
Irish Stepdance originated in Ireland hundreds of years ago and has been popularized throughout the world. Traditional Irish Stepdance is characterized by a stiff upper body, whereas contemporary and performance Irish Stepdance uses arm and body movement along with rapid-fire and precise movements of the feet. Ceili (pronounced kay-lee) and figure dances are group dances; other forms are performed solo.
Irish Stepdance originated in Ireland hundreds of years ago and has been popularized throughout the world. Traditional Irish Stepdance is characterized by a stiff upper body, whereas contemporary and performance Irish Stepdance uses arm and body movement along with rapid-fire and precise movements of the feet. Ceili (pronounced kay-lee) and figure dances are group dances; other forms are performed solo.
Dynamic Dance
From tap and jazz to ballet, your little Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers is ready to dance. Level 1 covers the fundamentals of dance and movement with Ballet and Tap. Level 2 students continue with new steps in Ballet and Tap, and include Jazz.
Level 1: Age 3-5
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W117-E M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/09-02/20
12W117-F W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/11-02/22
12W117-G M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/27-04/09
12W117-H W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/29-04/11
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 8
From tap and jazz to ballet, your little Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers is ready to dance. Level 1 covers the fundamentals of dance and movement with Ballet and Tap. Level 2 students continue with new steps in Ballet and Tap, and include Jazz.
Level 1: Age 3-5
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W117-E M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/09-02/20
12W117-F W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 01/11-02/22
12W117-G M (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/27-04/09
12W117-H W (7 wks) 5:30-6:15 pm 02/29-04/11
Fee: $39 general resident, $35 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 8
Irish Stepdance Beginner
Age 6-18
The traditions of Ireland come together in Irish Stepdance. This class teaches you the beginning basics of Irish Stepdance. Instructor Allyson McCann is an award winning dancer, and is certified with the Performance Irish Dance Teachers Association. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W202-A M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 01/23-02/27
12W202-B M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $36 general resident, $31 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 3 / 20
Age 6-18
The traditions of Ireland come together in Irish Stepdance. This class teaches you the beginning basics of Irish Stepdance. Instructor Allyson McCann is an award winning dancer, and is certified with the Performance Irish Dance Teachers Association. Participants are to wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle to each class.
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W202-A M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 01/23-02/27
12W202-B M (6 wks) 5:45-6:25 pm 03/19-04/23
Fee: $36 general resident, $31 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 3 / 20
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Level 2: Age 5-9 or approved by instructor
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W118-C W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 01/11-02/22
12W118-D W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 02/29-04/11
Fee: $44 general resident, $39 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W118-C W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 01/11-02/22
12W118-D W (7 wks) 6:30-7:25 pm 02/29-04/11
Fee: $44 general resident, $39 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Beginning Tumbling
Age 4-8
Children are introduced to basic tumbling movements, such as forward and backward rolls, head stands and handstands, cartwheels, different types of jumps, and basic balance beam skills. Students will gain strength, flexibility and self-confidence while enjoying fun-filled activities.
Prerequisite: Children must be able to participate without parental help.
Session# Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/28-03/29
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Age 4-8
Children are introduced to basic tumbling movements, such as forward and backward rolls, head stands and handstands, cartwheels, different types of jumps, and basic balance beam skills. Students will gain strength, flexibility and self-confidence while enjoying fun-filled activities.
Prerequisite: Children must be able to participate without parental help.
Session# Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W102-D T/Th (5 wks) 6-6:45 pm 02/28-03/29
Fee: $46 general resident, $42 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Tumble 'n Cheer
Age 6-10
Ready to take your tumbling to the next level and add some “cheer” for fun? Tumbling students will continue to perfect basic tumbling skills and advance to back bends, round offs, limbers, walkovers, and handsprings. Then we'll add some cheerleading jumps and stunts while learning today's cheers. Class may perform occasionally at community events. Any expenses for those functions and uniforms are not included.
Prerequisite: Forward and backward rolls, bridges and handstands
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W105-D T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W105-E T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 02/28-03/29
Fee: $49 general resident, $49 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
Age 6-10
Ready to take your tumbling to the next level and add some “cheer” for fun? Tumbling students will continue to perfect basic tumbling skills and advance to back bends, round offs, limbers, walkovers, and handsprings. Then we'll add some cheerleading jumps and stunts while learning today's cheers. Class may perform occasionally at community events. Any expenses for those functions and uniforms are not included.
Prerequisite: Forward and backward rolls, bridges and handstands
Session # Day(s) Time Date(s)
12W105-D T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 01/17-02/16
12W105-E T/Th (5 wks) 7-7:45 pm 02/28-03/29
Fee: $49 general resident, $49 CARD resident
Location: CARD Activity Center
Enrollment Min/Max: 5 / 12
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