Dance

General Information

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! Please feel free to contact Stacey with any questions at (847) 428-7131 x1203.

Note: Ages serve as a guideline only. Dundee Township Park District reserves the right to place dancers in classes suitable to ability. Costume fee is not included in the Adult Dance classes fee. Recital participation is optional.

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 face.

Hip Hop – Comfortable cloths 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 leotard. Tan no lace jazz shoes. Hair up off face.

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

Class Descriptions

Preschool Ballet I (3-4 years)

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

Preschool Ballet II (4-5 years)

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

Kinder Ballet (5-6 years)

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

Ballet I (6-9 years)

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

Ballet II (9-12 years)

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.

Ballet III (9-12 years)

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.

Ballet IV (12-18 years)

This class will include redefining technique, the quality of movement and perfecting skills. This class is for dancers with prior training. Instructor approval required.

Adult Ballet (16 years & older)

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

Pre Pointe (8-18 years)

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 to pointe. An introduction to Pointe. Students should also be enrolled in Ballet II or III.

Pointe I & II (12-18 years)

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

Preschool Tap & Jazz (3-5 years)

Shuffles, Irish’s, flaps and other basicsteps will be taught, as well as jazz steps and fun creative dances. The focus will be on technique.

Kinder Tap & Jazz (4-6 years)

This is an introduction to tap and jazz, focusing on the fundamental footwork and technique of tap and jazz dancing. This class is geared towards the dancer who has had little to no dance training. Class begins with a center warm up and progresses to steps across the floor, combinations, and repetitive exercises. Instilling a strong foundation for the beginner dancer.

Tap & Jazz I (6-8 years)

Dancers will develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance. This beginner/ intermediate level class is appropriate for the dancer who has had some experience with tap and/or jazz dance and is looking to continue training. This class will build the development of technique & terminology. Students will further develop skills including musicality and sound clarity.

Tap & Jazz II (8-19 years)

This intermediate tap and jazz class is a great opportunity for those who have at least one year of tap and jazz and are looking to continue their training. Class begins with a center warm up and progresses to floor combinations. This class will focus the development of tap and jazz technique and terminology. Come ready to have a blast!

Teen Tap (11-19 years)

This beginner/intermediate tap class is a great opportunity for those who have never danced or who are coming back into dance. Class begins with a center warm up, progresses to across the floor combinations and then a center combination. This class will focus the development of tap technique & terminology.

Adult Beginner Tap (18 years & older)

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

Adult Advanced Tap (18 years & older)

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

Jazz Fusion (10-18 years)

This class will include perfecting jazz technique, turns and jumps. Students will focus on body placement, flexibility, and strength in a fun energetic atmosphere.

Hip Hop I (6-9 years)

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

Hip Hop II (9-12 years)

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

Pom (8-13 years)

This class is an introduction into the style of Poms, focused on developing sharp movements and high energy choreography. This class is perfect for those who are interested in one day being on a middle school or high school poms, cheer, or dance team. Dancers will learn fun and challenging choreography while being taught proper pom technique and improving their strength and endurance. Come have fun and shake your pom poms!

Contemporary II (9-12 years)

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.

Contemporary III (12-18 years)

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 III or IV is required for this class.

Musical Theater 9-13 years

This high energy beginner/intermediate dance class will focus on movement and music from your favorite Broadway musicals. The class will start with a fun warm-up and across-the-floor, then move into learning a Broadway style combination all of which will be infused with character-driven movement styles that are the backbone of musical theater.

Strength & Stretch Camp (10-18 years)

Come to class to stretch and strengthen. It is extremely important that dancers develop the strength to manage flexibility in order to help prevent injuries and prepare their bodies for the demands put upon them in their classes.

Turns & Jumps Camp (10-18 years)

Concentration will be on the technical aspect of leaping, jumping and turning while focusing on weight and direction changes. Dancers will strive for development of balance, strength, elevation and body alignment.

Choreography Camp (10-18 years)

Discover how a dance takes shape while appealing to an audience. Learn how to link steps together and see your ideas come to life. Create new dance routines and develop your own choreography to share with others.

Line Dance (18 years & older)

This fun class will include Country Western line dances as well as Latin.

Note: Dance classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Rakow Center.