Children’s Activities
Southeastern Illinois College offers a wide range of activities for children in grades K-12. We offer dance classes, choir, theatre, and academic camps to help enrich the younger generation in our region.
Studio 618
Studio 618 is a dance program for children in grades K-12. Studio 618 teaches students ballet, tap, and jazz dance styles and is located in B126E at the SIC campus in Harrisburg. This program is only offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Starts January 8th!
Studio 618 FAQs
Please email admissions at admissions@sic.edu or call 618.252.5400 ext 4120.
Each dance style course is $150 per semester. The $150 tuition covers roughly 4 months of classes. Tuition must be paid in full before a student can attend class.
Yes. The dance studio will have a lot of seating for parents to watch. Parents that do not wish to stay do not have to do so, but we do ask that you drop off and pick up your child on time.
No. Due to ability and maturity differences, age brackets must be upheld.
There are many options online. Here are some suggestions:
Tap - Please wear comfortable clothing to move in. Please provide your own tap shoes.
Jazz - Please wear comfortable clothing to move in. Please provide your own jazz shoes/jazz sneakers.
Ballet - Tights/leotards/tutu's/leg warms are not required but highly recommended. Wear form fitting clothing or clothes that can be moved in. Please provide your own ballet slippers. Students will have to be individually assessed for pointe. Once approved by the instructor, parents would also be responsible to purchase those shoes.
Not at this time.
Please contact joshua.kimball@sic.edu or 618-218-8678 if you are not able to attend class due to illness or other conflicts.
Before our recital at the end of each semester, we will be asking each child to purchase their costume/costumes through the SIC Bookstore in addition to a recital fee of $50 per student per recital. There will be one recital in December and one recital in May. Also, any dance wear that the class requires will need to be purchased.
We will have a recital at the end of each semester.
Studio 618 Schedule | Spring 2024
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | ||||
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Time | Dance Style | Grade | Dance Style | Grade | Dance Style | Grade |
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | Ballet | K-2nd | Jazz | 3rd-5th | Ballet | K-2nd |
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Ballet | 3rd-5th | Jazz | K-2nd | Musical Theatre | 3rd-H.S. |
*Ballet Group 2 |
About the Instructor
Kimball, Joshua
Joshua Kimball has a Masters in Fine Arts degree in Acting (University of Central Florida) and a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Musical Theatre (Southern Illinois University Carbondale). Kimball has been working professionally across the world for Universal Studios Beijing, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival Cruise Lines as a singer and dancer. Joshua has also worked professionally as a dance instructor for over ten years, teaching a variety of styles; including tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and musical theatre. He has choreographed for musical theatre productions at Southeastern Illinois College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carterville High School, DuQuoin High School, Benton Consolidated High School, and Leyden High School in Chicago. Joshua is so excited to be a part of the SIC family and cannot wait to see everyone come out and dance with us!
Children's Summer Camps
2023
Softball All Skills Camp
June 27th-28th
- Ages 5-9 From 9:00am - 10:30am
- Ages 10-13 From 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Ages 14-18 From 11:00am - 12:30pm
2023
Middle School
ESports Camp
Middle School Camp
Thursday, June 22nd - 9:00 am to 3:00pm
High School Camp
Thursday, July 20th - 9:00 am to 3:00pm
Register at www.sic.edu/EsportsCamp
2023
College for Kids
Carmi
College for Kids at SIC’s David L. Stanley White County Center in Carmi
- June 14 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Helpful First Aid: Teaches helpful first-aid techniques. Ages 10 to 13 and the cost is $10 plus a $5 supply fee.
- June 15 – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – The first class of Fun Crafts with Lorelei will be a stepping stones project. Ages 7 to 12 and the cost is $5 plus a $5 supply fee.
- June 15 – 1-2 p.m. – The second class of Fun Crafts with Lorelei will be a paint-a-shape project. Ages 7 to 12 and the cost is $5 plus a $5 supply fee.
- June 21 – 2-3 p.m. – The Basics of Music: Covers subjects such as musical notes, beats, rhythms, and how different sounds are created. Ages 8 to 10 and the cost is $5 plus a $5 supply fee.
Call (618) 382-8869 or visit the center to register. Find more College for Kids events at sic.edu/events.
Children's Theatre and Choir
High School Productions
SIC welcomes area high schools to perform their productions on the stage of the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Theatre between SIC performances.
Please contact the high school for additional information.
JR. FALCON PRODUCTIONS
SIC's Junior Falcon Productions offers an opportunity for children from around the region to come together for a big musical production (or two) each summer. They have the opportunity to hone their vocal, acting, and dancing skills, meet new friends from neighboring towns, and perform on a real stage. Some of the more recent shows include Mamma Mia!, Tarzan, Madagascar Jr., Annie Jr., The Little Mermaid, Seussical the Musical, Shrek, and Honk.
Auditions are generally held in late April or early May, with rehearsals beginning as soon as school is out for the summer. Children who are interested in a speaking role must audition, but those interested in the ensemble only simply need to register.
SIC Children's Choir
The SIC Children's Choir is for children in grades third through 8th, and is directed by Laura C Winkleman.
Registration
Registration period is Thursday, January 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm.
Season
The Children's Choir season will start Thursday, January 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Performances
They will hold a concert at the end of the season. Date and time TBD.
For more information, please email music@sic.edu.
SIC Children’s Choir presents “Springtime Melodies”
Directed by Laura Winkleman
$5 minimum donation requested for admission to support the SIC Children’s Choir
Eldorado High School Presents Shrek, Jr.
Eldorado High School Presents Shrek, Jr.
Junior Falcon Productions: “Legally Blonde” Auditions for Grades 9th-SIC
Jr. Falcon Auditions for Legally Blonde are for high school students and SIC students. Auditions will be located in the SIC Theatre.
Auditions dates:
Tuesday, May 7, 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8, 4-6 p.m. (Callbacks at 6:30 p.m.)
Registration Fee: $60 due at auditions
Initial auditions will consist of a vocal component only. There will be no acting component to this summer’s auditions. For the vocal component, please have either sheet music for a provided accompanist or a recorded track on a phone. NO a cappella auditions. Please sing in the style of the show and choose one verse and chorus (approx. 1 minute) from a Broadway or pop style song. For full audition details and audition packet information, join the Jr. Falcon Productions Facebook page.
Performance Dates:
Friday, June 28- 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 29- 7:00 p.m.
Sunday- June 30- 2:00 p.m.
The show is co-directed by Hannah Drake and Brandyn McGhee with choreography by Joshua Kimball.
Questions? Email: jr.falcon.productions@gmail.com
Find us on social media!
Instagram – @jr.falcon.productions
Facebook – Jr. Falcon Productions
Junior Falcon Productions: “Frozen Jr.” Auditions for K-9th grades
Jr. Falcon Auditions for Frozen, Jr. are for students in K-9th grades. Auditions will be located in the SIC Theatre.
Auditions are May 7 and 8, 4-7 p.m.
Callback Date/Place: Harrisburg High School Band Room – Thursday May 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Use Door 21 to enter)
Performance dates are July 19-21
Registration Fee: $60 due at auditions
Katie Harbison-Watkins, Co-Director/Technical Director
Jillian Miller, Co-Director/Choreographer
Hannah Nance, Co-Director/Music Director
Email questions to: jr.falcon.productions@gmail.com
Find us on social media!
Instagram – @jr.falcon.productions
Facebook – Jr. Falcon Productions – find detailed audition packet and information here!
Junior Falcon Productions: “Legally Blonde” Auditions for Grades 9th-SIC
Jr. Falcon Auditions for Legally Blonde are for high school students and SIC students. Auditions will be located in the SIC Theatre.
Auditions dates:
Tuesday, May 7, 4-8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8, 4-6 p.m. (Callbacks at 6:30 p.m.)
Registration Fee: $60 due at auditions
Initial auditions will consist of a vocal component only. There will be no acting component to this summer’s auditions. For the vocal component, please have either sheet music for a provided accompanist or a recorded track on a phone. NO a cappella auditions. Please sing in the style of the show and choose one verse and chorus (approx. 1 minute) from a Broadway or pop style song. For full audition details and audition packet information, join the Jr. Falcon Productions Facebook page.
Performance Dates:
Friday, June 28- 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 29- 7:00 p.m.
Sunday- June 30- 2:00 p.m.
The show is co-directed by Hannah Drake and Brandyn McGhee with choreography by Joshua Kimball.
Questions? Email: jr.falcon.productions@gmail.com
Find us on social media!
Instagram – @jr.falcon.productions
Facebook – Jr. Falcon Productions
Junior Falcon Productions: “Frozen Jr.” Auditions for K-9th grades
Jr. Falcon Auditions for Frozen, Jr. are for students in K-9th grades. Auditions will be located in the SIC Theatre.
Auditions are May 7 and 8, 4-7 p.m.
Callback Date/Place: Harrisburg High School Band Room – Thursday May 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Use Door 21 to enter)
Performance dates are July 19-21
Registration Fee: $60 due at auditions
Katie Harbison-Watkins, Co-Director/Technical Director
Jillian Miller, Co-Director/Choreographer
Hannah Nance, Co-Director/Music Director
Email questions to: jr.falcon.productions@gmail.com
Find us on social media!
Instagram – @jr.falcon.productions
Facebook – Jr. Falcon Productions – find detailed audition packet and information here!
Studio618 presents A Day of Disney Dance Recital
Falcon Volleyball Camp Begins
School JV teams play on June 11th, Varsity teams on June 12th or 13th (or both!). Bring teams all 3 days for just $350 ($50 off!) Contact Coach Jon Watts at Jon.Watts@SIC.edu or 618-922-4102 to register!
Learn skills from our team such as footwork, hitting, passing, serving, setting and teamwork. All players are required to bring knee pads, tennis shoes, and a water bottle in order to participate.
Please make checks payable to: Southeastern Illinois College (SIC)
Legally Blonde The Musical by Jr. Falcon Productions
This show will be performed by high school-aged students and SIC students.
Show Dates:
Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m.
Email jr.falcon.productions@gmail.com for more info!
Ticket link: sic.edu/boxoffice