St Louis County Library

Wiggle and Shout 

Come wiggle, shout and dance up a storm!  Move your body and dance to some great tunes for preschoolers and their parents. Get ready to move when you hear some old favorites and learn new songs that you'll be dancing to all day! Ages 3-6. Registration required.

Thursday, May 2                                 10:00 a.m.                   Meramec Valley
Thursday, May 2                                 10:00 a.m.                   Weber Road
Friday, May 3                                       10:00 a.m.                   Daniel Boone
Wednesday, May 8                            10:00 a.m.                   Lewis and Clark
Wednesday, May 8                            10:00 a.m.                   Natural Bridge
Thursday, May 9                                 10:00 a.m.                   Natural Bridge
Thursday, May 9                                 10:00 a.m.                   Prairie Commons
Friday, May 10                                    10:00 a.m.                   Lewis and Clark
Friday, May 10                                    10:00 a.m.                   Samuel C. Sachs
Tuesday, May 14                                10:00 a.m.                   Bridgeton Trails
Tuesday, May 14                                10:30 a.m.                   Thornhill
Monday, May 20                                 10:00 a.m.                   Grand Glaize
Friday, May 24                                    10:00 a.m.                   Florissant Valley
Monday, June 3                                  6:30 p.m.                     Eureka Hills
Wednesday, June 5                          9:30 & 10:30 a.m.       Indian Trails
Saturday, June 8                                10:00 a.m.                   Headquarters
Saturday, June 22                              10:30 a.m.                   Oak Bend

Sleeping Beauty Ballet 

The fairy tale comes to life as young participants will explore basic ballet terms and steps while moving to music from this classic ballet. The hour and a half class will include time spent reading the story, dancing and making a simple craft for the students to take home with them as a souvenir. A fun and creative opportunity for the young child interested in dance and who loves to be a princess! Presented by STAGES ST. LOUIS. Ages 3-6. Registration required.

Friday, May 3                                      1:00 p.m.                     Headquarters
Friday, May 10                                    1:00 p.m.                     Bridgeton Trails
Saturday, May 11                               11:00 a.m.                   Tesson Ferry
Tuesday, May 14                               10:00 a.m.                   Daniel Boone
Monday, June 3                                 10:00 a.m.                   Grand Glaize
Friday, June 7                                    10:00 a.m.                   Florissant Valley
Monday, June 10                               10:00 a.m.                   Weber Road
Friday, June 14                                  10:00 a.m.                   Indian Trails

Modern Dance from the Inside Out 

A compelling and inclusive dance style, modern dance uses movement to express a feeling, a thought or an idea. Come and try your hand, and feet, at a few moves, hear a story and watch as a modern dancer performs a piece inspired by you, the audience. Presented by DaySpring School of the Arts. Ages 3-6. Registration required.

Saturday, May 4                                 10:00 a.m.                   Eureka Hills
Thursday, May 9                                10:00 a.m.                   Cliff Cave
Friday, May 24                                    10:00 a.m.                   Jamestown Bluffs
Wednesday, May 29                         10:00 a.m.                   Lewis and Clark
Thursday, May 30                              10:00 a.m.                   Rock Road
Thursday, June 6                              10:30 a.m.                   Oak Bend
Saturday, June 8                               11:00 a.m.                   Thornhill
Monday, June 10                               10:00 a.m.                   Prairie Commons
Thursday, June 13                            10:00 a.m.                   Mid-County

Hip Hop 

From school dances to the playground, hip hop style is everywhere. A professional instructor from STAGES ST. LOUIS will give you tips and techniques on all the latest dance steps. Be ready to roll-it's going to be fast and fun, and you'll impress your friends with your new moves. No previous dance experience required. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Monday, May 13                                 6:00 p.m.                     Natural Bridge
Saturday, May 18                               2:00 p.m.                     Thornhill
Thursday, May 30                              3:00 p.m.                     Headquarters
Monday, June 3                                 7:00 p.m.                     Bridgeton Trails
Saturday, June 8                               10:00 a.m.                   Grand Glaize
Tuesday, June 11                              6:30 p.m.                     Rock Road
Wednesday, June 12                        2:00 p.m.                     Eureka Hills

King of Pop   

Try out moves and choreography inspired by pop icon Michael Jackson. COCA's teaching artist will get you moving to favorites like "Beat It" and "Thriller." No previous dance experience necessary-just wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Ages 9-14. Registration required.

Tuesday, May 7                                  3:00 p.m.                     Weber Road
Wednesday, May 15                          7:00 p.m.                     Florissant Valley

Let's Go To Haiti with the Banyan Dance Theatre    

Artistic Director Kimberly Anderson invites you to experience a performance that takes you to Haiti where Caribbean, African and European cultures combine. This adventure fills the senses with the melodic sounds of Haitian folk songs performed with live drumming and the captivating dances of this island nation. The audience becomes part of the celebration, joining in the music and movement and even learning to speak some Haitian Creole. All ages.

Thursday, June 6                                6:00 p.m.                     Natural Bridge
Wednesday, June 26                         2:00 p.m.                     Oak Bend

Scandinavian Dance   

Learn about life in Scandinavia through pictures, music and dance. Nordic dancers, St. Louis Spelmanslag and the International Folk Dance Association of University City will take you on a journey through Scandinavia. All ages.

Tuesday, May 28                    10:00 a.m.                   Tesson Ferry
Tuesday, May 28                     6:30 p.m.                     Eureka Hills
Wednesday, May 29               2:00 p.m.                     Florissant Valley
Wednesday, May 29               6:30 p.m.                     Prairie Commons
Thursday, May 30                   10:00 a.m.                   Cliff Cave
Thursday, May 30                   2:00 p.m.                     Samuel C. Sachs
Thursday, May 30                   7:00 p.m.                     Thornhill
Friday, May 31                         10:00 a.m.                   Weber Road
Friday, May 31                         2:00 p.m.                     Headquarters
Saturday, June 1                    2:00 p.m.                     Indian Trails