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.

Open Dance Studio Pass

Drop-in $10 | Ages 6 years & older*
1:00-2:00 pm | Available Dates: 9/8, 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, 1/12, 2/9, 3/8, 4/5 & 5/3
*Students ages 6-10 years must have a parent present. Purchase your Open Dance Studio pass at the front desk.

Spring Dance Recital 2019

Fall Class Schedule

All classes will be held in the dance studio at the Rakow Center.

Creative Movement – NEW for Fall 2019

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

Preschool Ballet I (3-4 years)

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

*No class: 10/14, 11/25
**No class: 11/28
***No class: 10/12, 11/30

Preschool Ballet II (4-5 years)

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

*No class: 11/28

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.

*No class: 10/31, 11/28
**No class: 10/12, 11/30

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.

*No class: 11/26
**No class: 10/12, 11/30

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.

*No class: 10/31

Ballet III (9-12 years)

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

No class: 10/31

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.

*No class: 11/27

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)

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.

*No class: 10/31, 11/28

Pointe I (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 IV.

*No class: 11/27

Preschool Tap & Jazz (3-5 years)

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

*No class: 10/14, 11/25

Mini Jazz (4-6 years)

A fun, rhythmic style that introduces the basic jazz steps to young dancers. This class focuses on developing the love of dance and movement, as well as building self-confidence.

*No class: 10/12, 11/30

Kinder Tap & Jazz (5-6 years)

In this energetic class, students will perfect their skills. Shuffles, Irish’s, flaps and other basic steps will be taught, as well as jazz steps and fun creative dances. One session of previous dance experience preferred.

*No class: 10/14, 11/25

Tap & Jazz I (6-8 years)

This is an introduction to tap and jazz, focusing on the fundamental footwork and technique for the dancer who has 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.

*No class: 10/14, 11/25

Tap & Jazz II (8-19 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.

*No class: 10/14, 11/25

Teen Tap (11-19 years)

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.

*No class: 10/14, 11/25

Adult Beginner Tap (18 years & older)

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 on the development of tap technique and terminology.

Adult Advanced Tap (18 years & older)

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 on the development of tap technique and terminology.

Hip Hop I (6-9 years)

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

*No class: 11/26

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.

*No class: 11/26

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.

*No class: 11/27

Contemporary III (11-18 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. The student must be enrolled in Ballet III or higher.

*No class: 10/31, 11/28

Note: Dance classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Rakow Center.
^Ages serve as a guideline only. Dundee Township Park District reserves the right to place dancers in classes suitable to ability.