American Dance Center

2008 Student Showcase Production

Beyond Words
The Language of Dance

5 Shows… June 7 & 8

The Center for Performing Arts
Governors State University

This is another show year! Current students 5 years old through adult will be spotlighted in entertaining production numbers representing all styles of dance. Celebrating 38 years of quality dance education and entertainment, this showcase is sure to be another stellar event!

Don’t miss this chance to see some of the area’s most promising dance talent.

PLAN AHEAD...Reserve your tickets now!

Holiday Fantasy 2008

Capture the Spirit… November 21-22-23
Tinley Park Convention Center

“Best Live Show” Critics’ choice Award

Now in its 9^th Year!

We’ve arranged it all
Convenient location ● Free parking
Elegant dining ● Gourmet meal
Elaborate lunch or dinner Holiday production

Book a show or schedule the entire room for your lunch or dinner event

Ask for group rates and fundraising

School field trip lunch show funding on a first-come basis

School groups, scout troops, organizations and families

Call Now for best seating 708-747-4969

Holiday Fantasy
Spectacle! Magical! Sparkle!

Holiday Fantasy, the colorful dinner show produced and directed by Jack Villari, returns to the Tinley Park Convention Center on November 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.

Now in its 9th year, the show continues to generate sellout crowds. Co-sponsored by the Daily Southtown and Star Newspapers, the event also recognizes Target Stores and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor's Bureau as sustaining sponsors.

Enjoy beautifully staged, traditional holiday pieces including Sugar Plum, Silent Night, Carol of the Bells and Sleigh Ride.

Kaleidoscope, the centerpiece of this year's production, is a colorful blend of costumes, rhythms, sounds, and dance styles with a Cirque Du Soleil flair. Audiences will get their groove on with tap, be energized with vibrant jazz and experience the elegance of classical ballet.

The show is cleverly interlaced with an elegantly served lunch and dinner menu. Holiday Fantasy combines a meal and a show for the price of most shows alone!

With beautiful costuming, contemporary songs, and classic holiday pieces, this two-hour show captures the spirit of the season. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Start the holidays with family, friends and business associates. Read the reviews from 2006 and 2005

Tappin' at Dance Chicago...

Chicago's premier choreographer's showcase, Dance Chicago, selected Maria Villari 's advanced tap piece, "Popcorn", for the 2007 Jazz Fusion series and the Holiday Kid's Show at the Athenaeum Theater, November 23-24-25. This is the 6th year her choreography has been presented at this month long event. ADC dancers were spotlighted as the show openers for each performance.

Let the sun shine...

ADC Dancers were special guest performers at this year's Mrs. Illinois America Pageant held at the beautiful Hemmen's Theater in Elgin. They were featured with the contestants in the opening production number and performed their award-winning jazz piece, "Sunshine". The dancers were asked to return for a repeat performance the next day. Family and friends joined in the festivities and a great time was had by all!

Meeting Professionals International Awards Show

ADC Dancers were invited to be part of the Meeting Professionals International Awards Show at Chicago's Park West Theater this summer. They added to the retro "Night Fever" theme as they danced to several disco classics. Chairmen of the event said, "The American Dance Center reflected the most effective mix of professionalism to recognize the award recipients and special guests being honored. They helped make the special theme extraordinary and memorable."