Dance, Music, Theater

Dance

The Dundee Township Park District dance program has class offerings for 3-18 years & older. Styles of dance range from ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, Latin, musical theater, and pointe. Dance is offered year-round, with new class sessions beginning in the winter, summer, and fall. The winter/spring session includes a dance recital that is typically held in May. We have classes for all abilities and welcome all to come dance with us! All classes will be held in the dance studio at the Rakow Center.

Attire Guidelines

Ballet - Leotard (black in color for level 3 and up), pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. All dancers' hair must be up off their face. Hair must be in a bun for level 2 and up. Ballet skirt or dance shorts optional.

Tap & Jazz - Leotard or form-fitting top, dance shorts, capris, or leggings, and tan tap shoes and tan jazz shoes (used for jazz). Hair up off the face.

Hip Hop - Comfortable clothes that you can move freely in (no jeans) Hip-hop sneaker or gym sneaker. Shoes are for dance class only and cannot be worn outside.

Contemporary - Leotard and tights. Dance shorts, dance pants, or capris may be worn over a leotard. Tan no lace jazz shoes. Hair up off the face.

Musical Theater - Fitted top, dance shorts capris or leggings. Leotard is optional. Tan Jazz shoes. Hair up off the face.

Go to our store on discountdance.com for required class attire. It is not necessary to purchase directly from this website, but the colors of shoes and recommended attire will be shown for your convenience. The website will provide competitive pricing and purchasing convenience.

Note: Ages serve as a guideline only. Dundee Township Park District reserves the right to place dancers in classes suitable to their ability.

Hip Hop I 34315

Learn age-appropriate dance moves to upbeat music with emphasis on rhythm and attitude.

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#34315-01
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Hip Hop I
Rakow Center
Ages between 6 through 9.99
Fees (R/NR)
$41 / $61
5:30-6:30pm

Preschool Ballet I 44300

Learn beginning ballet techniques, basic positions, form at the ballet barre and creative routines.

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#44300-00
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Preschool Ballet I
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 4.99
Fees (R/NR)
$105 / $125
9:00-9:45am

Kinder Ballet 44302

This class will emphasize beginning ballet techniques and positions. Creative routines and form at the ballet barre will be taught.

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#44302-00
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Kinder Ballet
Rakow Center
Ages between 5 through 6.99
Fees (R/NR)
$105 / $125
11:00-11:45am

Ballet I 44303

Ballet is a base for all dance forms that instills grace and coordination. This class will include proper placement, barre work, and center work.

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#44303-00
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Ballet I
Rakow Center
Ages between 6 through 9.99
Fees (R/NR)
$113 / $133
12:00-1:00pm

Hip Hop I 44315

Learn age-appropriate dance moves to upbeat music with an emphasis on rhythm and attitude.

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#44315-00
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Hip Hop I
Rakow Center
Ages between 6 through 9.99
Fees (R/NR)
$112 / $132
5:30-6:30pm

Mini Jazz 44322

Learn fun choreography to upbeat music and basic to intermediate leaps, turns, and jumps—a perfect class for those who like to dance. Prior experience dancing is helpful but not required.

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#44322-00
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Mini Jazz
Rakow Center
Ages between 4 through 6.99
Fees (R/NR)
$105 / $125
10:00-10:45am

Pre Pointe 44304

An introduction to pointe. Students should also be enrolled in Ballet II or III. Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student's strength and physical development, not by age. Instructors will notify parents and students when they have the necessary strength and maturity to go on pointe.

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#44304-00
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Pre Pointe
Rakow Center
Ages between 8 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$30 / $50
6:00-6:15pm

Ballet II 44305

Proper placement and control to execute ballet moves will be included. Students will also focus on strength and flexibility. More intricate jumps and turns will be introduced.

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#44305-00
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Ballet II
Rakow Center
Ages between 9 through 12.99
Fees (R/NR)
$123 / $143
5:00-6:00pm

Contemporary II 44306

A style of expressive dance combined with classical, jazz, and modern elements to connect the mind and body through movement. Students must also be enrolled in a ballet class.

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#44306-00
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Contemporary II
Rakow Center
Ages between 9 through 12.99
Fees (R/NR)
$123 / $143
5:00-6:00pm

Contemporary III 44307

A style of expressive dance that is combined with classical, jazz, and modern elements to connect the body and mind through movement. Students will work on refining technique and performance skills. Additional enrollment in Ballet is required for this class.

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#44307-00
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Contemporary III
Rakow Center
Ages between 11 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$123 / $143
6:00-7:00pm

Pointe 44309

Students must have prior ballet experience and be enrolled in Ballet III. This class will include barre exercises, across the floor combination and center work.

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#44309-00
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Pointe I
Rakow Center
Ages between 12 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$60 / $80
7:30-8:00pm

Ballet III 44312

Refining technique, the quality of movement and perfecting skills will all be included in this class. Instructor approval required.

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#44312-00
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Ballet III
Rakow Center
Ages between 12 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$129 / $149
6:15-7:30pm

Hip Hop II 44316

Join us in dancing to upbeat music! While emphasizing rhythm and attitude, dancers will also be encouraged to choreograph for a group.

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#44316-00
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Hip Hop II
Rakow Center
Ages between 9 through 12.99
Fees (R/NR)
$112 / $132
6:35-7:35pm

Advanced Jazz 44356

Dancers will be challenged and improve their jazz technique. Learn new choreography and will have the chance to perform their routine at events. Prior dance experience is required. Final class enrollment is up to the instructor's discretion.

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#44356-00
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Advanced Jazz
Rakow Center
Ages between 12.0 and 18.99 years
Fees (R/NR)
$123 / $143
7:00-8:00pm

Hip Hop II 34316

Join us in dancing to upbeat music! While emphasizing on rhythm and attitude, dancers will be encouraged to give ideas on choreographing.

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#34316-01
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Hip Hop II
Rakow Center
Ages between 9 through 13.99
Fees (R/NR)
$41 / $61
6:35-7:35pm

Adult Ballet 44323

This class is good for the beginner through the experienced dancer. Dancers can work at their own pace. Come for fun! Come for exercise!

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#44323-00
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Adult Ballet
Rakow Center
Ages between 16 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$62 / $82
7:00-8:00pm
#44323-01
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Adult Ballet
Rakow Center
Ages between 16 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$62 / $82
7:00-8:00pm

Adult Beginner Tap 44325

This fun atmosphere will provide an introduction to tap, focusing on the fundamental footwork and techniques of tap dancing and rhythm. Routines will be taught.

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#44325-00
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Adult Beginner Tap
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$30 / $30
12:00-12:50pm
#44325-01
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Adult Beginner Tap
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$30 / $30
12:00-12:50pm
#44325-02
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Adult Beginner Tap
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$20 / $20
12:00-12:50pm

Adult Advanced Tap 44326

Advanced tap goes deeper into the details of footwork and rhythm combinations and still focuses on the technique behind the work. Participants will learn a routine in a fun atmosphere.

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#44326-00
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Adult Advanced Tap
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$30 / $30
11:00-11:50am
#44326-01
Available
Adult Advanced Tap
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$30 / $30
11:00-11:50am
#44326-02
Available
Adult Advanced Tap
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 through 99
Fees (R/NR)
$20 / $20
11:00-11:50am

Music

Dundee Township Park District offers group and private music classes. We offer piano and violin classes.

Tot Rock with parent 44170

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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Tot Rock with parent
Rakow Center
Ages 1 - 1.99 years with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$74 / $94
9:30-10:10am
#44170-01
Available
Tot Rock with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 1- 1.99 years
Fees (R/NR)
$74 / $94
9:30-10:10am

Kid Rock I with parent 44171

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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Kid Rock I with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 2 through 2.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$74 / $94
10:20-11:00am
#44171-01
Available
Kid Rock I with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 2 through 2.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$74 / $94
10:20-11:00am

Kid Rock II 44172

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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#44172-00
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Kid Rock II without parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99 without parent
Fees (R/NR)
$74 / $94
11:10-11:50am
#44172-01
Available
Kid Rock II without parents
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99 without parent
Fees (R/NR)
$74 / $94
11:10-11:50am

Violin Lessons 44240

The Martin Lopez Academy provides professional group violin instructions to children from 3 to 18 years old. Instruction focuses on confidence, discipline, hand-eye coordination, concentration, memory, tone, and offers a fun, well-rounded and in-depth learning experience. Our teaching method introduces the violin to young children from the first lesson. Violin rentals are available at $25/month. Ages 3 - 6 years a parent must be present. 30 minute time slots for classes will be assigned once students register. www.themartinlopezacademy.com CONTRACTUAL

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Violin Lessons- Group
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$285 / $305
3:00-7:30pm
#44240-01
Available
Violin Lessons- Private Lessons Beginners
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$355 / $375
3:00-7:30pm
#44240-02
Available
Violin Lessons- Private Intermediate & Advanced
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$400 / $420
3:00-7:30pm
#44240-03
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Violin Lessons- Group
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$250 / $270
3:00-7:30pm
#44240-04
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Violin Lesson- Private Beginners
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$300 / $320
3:00-7:30pm
#44240-05
Available
Violin Lessons- Private Intermediate & Advanced
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 18.99
Fees (R/NR)
$350 / $370
3:00-7:30pm

Theater

Performances are held at the Adult Activities Center (665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville) unless otherwise noted. All tickets are available for purchase at the Rakow Center.

For more information, please contact:
Stacey Teeple, Recreation Supervisor | (847) 428-7131 x1203 | steeple@dtpd.org

All Ages Theater Production 44280

We are seeking adult and youth actors to join us on The Christmas Schooner! The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas sprit. Based on the historic Great Lakes voyages of Christmas tree ships during the late 1800s and early 1900s, The Christmas Schooner tells the true story of a Michigan shipping captain who braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German-American families in turn-of-the century Chicago. Rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 1 - 4pm from October 8th - December 3rd at the Adult Activity Center. Additional rehearsals will be added on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 8pm beginning November 14th. Performances will be held onstage at the Adult Activity Center on Friday December 8, and Saturday December 9 at 7pm and Sunday December 10 at 2pm. Roles will be assigned based on auditions. Auditions will be held from 1-4pm on Sunday October 1. Please emailsteeple@dtpd.org or stop by the Rakow Center front desk to sign up for an audition slot. Walk-in auditions will also be permitted. You can register after getting your part.

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All Ages Theater Production- The Christmas Schooner: A Musical
Rakow Center
Ages between 7 through 17.99
Fees (R/NR)
$75 / $95
1:00-4:00pm
#44280-01
Available
All Ages Theater Production- The Christmas Schooner: A Musical
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 through 99.99
Fees (R/NR)
$75 / $95
1:00-4:00pm

Children's Theater Production 44281

Actors will learn all the elements of being in a full theater production by being cast in Peter Pan. Based on the classic story by J.M. Barrie, this musical adaption will feature all of your favorite Peter Pan characters. Students will learn how to act and project their voice, and will be taught choreography and musical numbers while gaining an understanding of stage direction. Rehearsals will take place on Thursday evenings once a week. Tech week will take place the week of November 6th with live performances on Friday, November 10th at 7pm and Saturday, November 11th at 2pm on stage at the Rakow Adult Activities Center. This is a tuition-based program, where all actors are assigned parts based on their audition. Auditions will be held on the first night of class and all participants will be asked to sing and read from the script provided. Each actor will receive 2 free tickets. Others will be available for purchase at the Rakow Front Desk at a later date.

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Children's Theater- Peter Pan
Rakow Center
Ages 6 thru 14.99
Fees (R/NR)
$230 / $250
5:00-6:15pm