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Jr. High/HSR: Dancing Musical Theatre/Character Dance

Jr High/HSR: Dance: Musical Theatre Dance/Character Movement It’s important for actors to develop all their tools- and that includes DANCE! Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer, this class will focus on techniques specific to musical theatre dance. Learn important skills like basic dance terminology, how to work with an ensemble, proper foundations all…
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Register online for Spring 2023 Classes!

Register Now for CTWS 2023

Come join us for wonderful classes, amazing shows, and all kinds of excitement at the Children's Theatre of Western Springs.

Please note: Beginning 3 weeks prior to classes, you should start to receive email communications. If you do NOT, please contact the office. 

Spring 2023 Semester: January 9th-April 27th, 2023

Tuition Rates per Semester (January-April)

1-hour per week classes$240

2-hour per week classes:  $355

Days Off:

  • Monday, Jan 16th, MLK Day
  • Spring Break: March 24th-31st
  • April 10th-13th, Main Stage Dress Rehearsal

Important Dates:

  • Auditions for HSR's All in the Timing and Mainstage's Seussical, Jr.: Jan 28th-29th. Students sign up for a time slot. Callbacks Sun Jan 29th at 5:00 pm
  • First Rehearsals- HSR: January 31st, Mainstage: Feb 4th
  • YES, we have class on Presidents Day, Feb 20th
  • Rehearsals: Mainstage: Tues 7 pm-9 pm (HSR Tues pm 6-9 pm), Wed 5:30 pm-8:30 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm
  • Spring Break: March 24th-31st. YES, there is rehearsal Saturday, April 1st for Seussical, Jr.
  • Tech Weeks: HSR: March 11th-15th. Mainstage: April 7th-12th (Off Easter Sunday, April 9th)
  • Performances: HSR March 16th-19th, Mainstage: April 13th-23rd

Refund Policy:

  • Drop before 2 weeks prior- 100% refund (less a small vendor processing fee).
  • Drop between 2 weeks prior to the start of class and before the 3rd class = 75% refund or credit (less a small vendor processing fee).
  • Drop after 3rd week of class- no refund.
  • No refunds or credits for missed or canceled classes due to sickness, weather, or other uncontrollable events.
  • Drop after an audition or 3rd class = no refund or credit. 

Open House: Most classes culminate in a short performance or open class for parents to see the student's skills and knowledge in action during the last week of classes. Open House will be held the week of April 24th-27th during your class time. Each student will be allowed to invite their grown-ups to attend their final class. 

Mandatory Grown-Up Meetings: Grown-up meetings will be held ONLINE (please attend the session most convenient for you (Grown-Up Meeting Zoom Link).  New to CTWS adults are invited to stay online longer if they have any additional questions. We will offer various times the week before/week of classes. Check your email for dates/times. 

COVID 19: Please see our most current policies on our COVID-19. 

CTWS Financial Aid Application 2023

Interested in applying for a financial aid scholarship to offset the cost of our classes or camps? If so, please complete the application below and return it to the Children's Theatre office. Financial Aid Form
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Buy A Golden Horseshoe Raffle Ticket!

Buy A Golden Horseshoe Raffle Ticket Here $100 a ticket – Only 100 tickets will be sold! By purchasing a Golden Horseshoe ticket you have the chance to choose a destination of your choice within the Vacation International Resorts Club. They have 50 timeshare resort locations to choose from located in Mexico, Canada, and the…
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