Room To Move Residents in alphabetical order
Barre None Ballet & More ~ BarreNoneBallet.com
Ballet Classes For Every Body, Barre None!
The founding Resident of Room To Move, Barre None Ballet strives to bring ballet and more to every body. BNB provides a judgment free and a nurturing environment to explore dance at any age. Barre None offers a 32 week school year beginning in September and ending with a performance in our recital, Time To Groove in June. Tuition is due every other month. Costume fees apply for the school year. An 8 week summer session is also offered. To learn more about Barre None, click here.
The founding Resident of Room To Move, Barre None Ballet strives to bring ballet and more to every body. BNB provides a judgment free and a nurturing environment to explore dance at any age. Barre None offers a 32 week school year beginning in September and ending with a performance in our recital, Time To Groove in June. Tuition is due every other month. Costume fees apply for the school year. An 8 week summer session is also offered. To learn more about Barre None, click here.
Dogwood Martial Arts Way - Japanese Swordspersonship for the 21st Century
Dogwood Martial Arts Way joined the Room to Move family in October of 2021. It’s a Way of whole-person fitness using authentic “old school” Japanese martial skills as physical education tools. Along that path is opportunity for social engagement, cultural exploration, and recreation—it’s good exercise at any age and good fun. Founder and teacher, Rob Dillon, is Professor Emeritus and Founding Faculty of the Southeast Missouri State University Conservatory of Theatre and Dance. Rob has studied, practiced, and taught European and Asian martial systems for 50 years and counting. He holds teaching credentials with the Sugawara Sogo Budo Branch of Japan’s oldest surviving martial system the Katori Shinto-ryu. For students at higher levels of experience Rob teaches Muso Shinden-ryu iaido and the seitei iaido of the All-Japan Kendo Federation—iaido is contemplative, stately, elegant; Katori Shinto-ryu is loud, athletically elegant, “up tempo,” and the foundation art of the Way of Dogwood Martial Arts. Members pay $35 dues monthly starting at the end of their first month of practice. Class at Room to Move starts each Wednesday evening at 7:30 and also, at the North Shelter, Crete Park District, each Sunday morning at 10:00. Newcomers are welcome at any time.
For more information before your first visit, please contact: Rob Dillon, 573-579-0646, robdillonjr@gmail.com, or PM at Dogwood Martial Arts Way on Facebook.
For more information before your first visit, please contact: Rob Dillon, 573-579-0646, robdillonjr@gmail.com, or PM at Dogwood Martial Arts Way on Facebook.
Drama with Miss Chris
Chris Rechsteiner joined Room To Move as a drama instructor/coach in November of 2021. She has spent a lifetime working with kids and youth of all ages. She graduated with a double major in Psychology and Theater/Television Arts. Her theater involvement has included acting and directing, but she has found her jam is using the stage to inspire young people to be creative and confident. During the day, Chris is a Community Engagement Coordinator, where she gets to encourage volunteers to share their skills and friendships with adults and children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. For more information and to register for class contact Chris via email teamandstage@gmail.com
G*Zania
We are G*Zania! (Ga-zay-nia)
G*Zania joined Room To Move in October of 2020. What a great time to bring some color and joy to our studio! They are a Chicagoland based group who strives to be colorful and can take the heat just like their namesake, the Gazania flower! They are a 6 member idol group who covers dances from different J-POP groups such as i☆Ris, Perfume and Love Live! Their joy and love of dance encompasses everything they do. Please support them in their journey to spread their love of Idols, Music and Dance!
G*Zania joined Room To Move in October of 2020. What a great time to bring some color and joy to our studio! They are a Chicagoland based group who strives to be colorful and can take the heat just like their namesake, the Gazania flower! They are a 6 member idol group who covers dances from different J-POP groups such as i☆Ris, Perfume and Love Live! Their joy and love of dance encompasses everything they do. Please support them in their journey to spread their love of Idols, Music and Dance!
Karaoke Kaos ~ Dean Burrell - 4th Saturday of the month
Dean is a devoted dancer with Tango Street Dance. He has been dancing with them here at Room To Move since the beginning, Feb of 2014. Finding the studio to be a comfortable and welcoming space he thought he would expand his Karaoke business by hosting a monthly Karaoke event here at Room To Move. Every 3rd Saturday you will fine Dean and Karaoke Kaos here at the studio. The cost is only $5. Beginning at 8p, it is a great night of fun. Sing your favorite songs alone or duet with your friends. Light snacks are provided. BYOB/snacks if you'd like. Planning on attending? Send your song requests to Dean to ensure he has your song on hand. deanhburrell@hotmail.com
LXVNDR ~ Resident Artists
LXVNDR joined Room To Move in February of 2015. They are a K-POP dance cover group from Chicagoland area. The studio is their home base and rehearsal spot. In 2016 they began to performing annually in our show, Time To Groove.
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Na'ama Rose Dance ~ NaamaRoseDance.com
Authentic Egyptian Belly Dance & Yoga For All Skill Levels.
A founding Resident of Room To Move, Na'ama Rose is a well-seasoned, riveting performer. She is well known for her graceful, sensuous dance style. Na'ama is a devoted teacher and generously imparts her knowledge and skill with all of her students. She was one of the first dancers to receive a certificate in Egyptian dance from Egypt. Na'ama also instructs the Sunday Morning Yoga class. She teaches Iyengar-style yoga which uses props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters, belts, chairs, and mats for ease and comfort. Belly Dance & Yoga classes are offered in 8 week sessions. Click here to learn more.
A founding Resident of Room To Move, Na'ama Rose is a well-seasoned, riveting performer. She is well known for her graceful, sensuous dance style. Na'ama is a devoted teacher and generously imparts her knowledge and skill with all of her students. She was one of the first dancers to receive a certificate in Egyptian dance from Egypt. Na'ama also instructs the Sunday Morning Yoga class. She teaches Iyengar-style yoga which uses props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters, belts, chairs, and mats for ease and comfort. Belly Dance & Yoga classes are offered in 8 week sessions. Click here to learn more.
Spear-It ~ Vibration Meditation Workshops & Drum Circle/Rhythm Rings with Jovani Robinson - On Pause Due To Covid - Returning soon!
Jovani and Spear-It are founding Residents of Room To Move. Jovani pieced together drummers and dancers across all styles and put them in a room to create something new and different. Spear-It has performed all across the greater Chicagoland Area at various events as well as in Room To Move's yearly show, Time To Groove. In addition to Spear-It, Jovani, the fearless leader of our monthly Drum Circle/Rhythm Ring, along with the Spear-It Drummers, also facilitate our Vibration Meditation Workshops. He is the first to encourage all people from all walks of life to give drumming a try. He creates a comfortable space for beginners and pros alike to come together and drum it up. If you haven't had the chance to meet Jovani or play a drum or shaker with him, we want you to come out and give it a try on the second Friday of each month, 6-7:30pm. Love Donations Appreciated. Open to those 12 years of age and up.
Supreme Martial Arts ~ Tae Kwon Do For All Ages - On Pause Due To Covid - Returning soon!
Supreme Martial Arts joined Room To Move in April of 2011. Instructor Dondrell Brown, Sr. has been studying martial arts for over a decade and has many awards for sparring and breaking. He saw the need to impart the concepts of respect, leadership, discipline and strength in order to gain confidence, wisdom, knowledge, and courage, to his students through martial arts. The youth today need positive role models and Room To Move is the perfect place to be. Instructor Brown and his five sons (Nyle, Donnie, Tyler, DeMarcus & Malik) have joined together to create SUPREME MARTIAL ARTS. Join this energetic family and learn to embrace the mental and physical concepts of martial arts as a way of life while having fun. We welcome you! Ki-yah! Learn more about class offerings here.
Tango Street Dance ~ Argentine Tango, Salsa and Some with William Roberson
William joined RTM in February of 2014 hosting 'Salsa, Tango & Some' on Saturday nights. An original Chicago Soul Train dancer, William has been partner dancing and teaching since 1992. He teaches salsa, as well and some soul line dances. However, the Argentine Tango is his real love. He began his tango education several years ago with Chicago Tango Institute under Fred Romero and Charlotte Vikstrom. William has trained with various Salsa instructors in Chicago and has been teaching Salsa specifically for many years. He has recently danced as a tango extra in the film “Deadly Embrace” and appeared in the stage version of Dreamgirls.
Tango Street currently offers their social dance event 'Tango, Salsa & Some' on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month 2-4p. It is $13, BYOB or snacks, includes an hour of instruction and an hour of open dancing. Drop in and give it a try.
Tango Street currently offers their social dance event 'Tango, Salsa & Some' on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month 2-4p. It is $13, BYOB or snacks, includes an hour of instruction and an hour of open dancing. Drop in and give it a try.
Zumba ~ Terri Butler Bodee
Terri joined RTM in March of 2016 with her Saturday morning class. Terri fell in love with Zumba® after her first class. Right away she knew she had found the workout program for her. Terri has always loved dance and has taken classes in belly dance, swing, ballroom, Latin and Irish dance along with various workshops in other dance forms. She infuses her Zumba® classes with World music, dance and choreography. Come join her and you will see what we mean. You don't even have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow her lead. She looks forward to meeting you! Class is Saturday morning at 9am $7/drop in or purchase a 10 class card for $50.
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