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46 www.pdop.org FITNESS Supervisor: Erin Coffman Bootcamp: Motown Medleys Tuesday, Feb 20, 6:30-7:30P Join us at the CRC in the gymnasium where we will move and sweat to the music of Motown. Ages 16+ Res Fee $14 - Fee $19 Included with Unlimited Fitness Membership. Location: CRC NATURE & ADVENTURE Supervisor: Hannah Szuch Girls in Stem Fridays, 6:30-7:30P, Feb 9 • Feb 23 "In the US, women are 48% of the workforce but hold only 27% of the STEM careers. is family-friendly program explores a different science loving lady each session through story, art, and more! Ages 4-9 with Adult Res Fee $11 - Fee $14 Location: Austin Gardens Feb 9: Mae Jeminson's Great Endeavor For this class, we're blasting off with Mae Jemison, Chicago native and the first African American woman astronaut. Join us for a dance through space inspired by Jemison and her inspirations. Feb 23: Wangari Maathai Among the Trees For this class, we're meeting Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Join us for an exploration of her work with trees, conservation, and doing what we can. DANCE Coordinator: Erin Coffman Kuumba Kids: Dance with Me Saturdays in February, 11:30A-12:30P is tradition West African dance class pairs aspiring young dancers with a family member or guardian. Together they have fun learning body awareness, movement, and the fundamentals of Traditional West African dance. Ages 3+ with Adult Res Fee $60 - Fee $77 Location: CRC Fitness & Dance Studio Kuumba Kids: Open Dance Saturdays in February, 12:45-1:45P Kuumba Kids Dance is a diverse and inclusive dance company for any age and any dance lele. We use dance, song, and music to share our cultural education of the African Diaspora while inspiring self-confidence, self-care, mindfulness, and fun. Ages 6+ Res Fee $60 - Fee $77 Location: CRC Fitness & Dance Studio Kuumba Kids: African Drumming Saturdays in February, 2:00-3:30P Kuumba Kids Dance in partnership with Kafolike School of Percussion, where becoming one with Djembe is a lifestyle offering traditional West African drum classes. All Ages Res Fee $60 - Fee $77 Location: CRC Fitness & Dance Studio Soul Train Night ursday, Feb 22, 7:00-7:55P Let's Boogie! We'll be dancing to all of your favorite 70's R&B, soul, and hip hop artists as seen on Soul Train. Soul Train originated in Chicago in the black community and grew to be one of the biggest dance shows in television history…. and you get to learn the moves that started it all! No dance experience required. Ages 15+ Res Fee $18 - Fee $23 Location: GRC ICE SKATING Supervisor: Ian Telleen Melodies of Black Musicians: Celebrating Black Music on Ice Friday, February 16, 6:45-8:30P Join us for a special public skate as we celebrate popular music from Black musicians. All Ages Res Fee/Fee $8 Location: Ridgeland Common Rink Spoken Word Showcase! Friday, February 23, 7:00-9:00P Join us at Cheney Mansion for a lively and exciting gathering of poets and poetry enthusiasts. Prepare to be captivated and moved as the power of words take center stage in a mezmerizing display of talent and creativity. Light snacks and two drink tickets per person are included in your registration. Adults 21+ Res Fee $50 - Fee $67 Location: Cheney Mansion special feature Black History Month Programs Celebrate Black History and Culture with the Park District of Oak Park! is winter, we're celebrating Black History Month in Oak Park with a full slate of events. You can join us for culturally-inspired art classes and workshops, or join a fitness class and listen to some great Black American music while you exercise. We'll also celebrate this year's theme, Black Creativity and Black Sustainability, by exploring what it means to be an artist, environmentalist, or both. We want all of our community members to feel welcome, valued, and respected at our events. at's why we've developed an Inclusivity Statement that guides us in addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community. Find more Special Events on pages 42-45.