Dance Programs
Prospect Heights Park District offers many types of dance classes for your enjoyment & fun! Your young ones will learn creative movement, basic motor and coordination skills, classroom cooperation, awesome dance steps to rhythm and beats and the chance to make new friends in class as well! You’ll find dance classes for everyone from Ballet to Hip Hop and so much more! To view our current offerings, visit our Online Registration System & browse our Dance Programs…
Class Descriptions
Ballet & Tap – This class offers a chance for young dancers to be introduced to creative movement and new friendships! Here we will learn room directions, basic motor and coordination skills, and classroom cooperation. Ballet & Tap shoes required.
Bollywood – Bollywood Dance is a fusion of Indian classical & folk dances that are performed to a high energy, upbeat Bollywood song and includes wearing bright & colorful costuming. This is a basic introduction to Bollywood Dance.
Hip Hop – High energy, contemporary routines using current moves and today’s hottest music. Dancers will be introduced to hip hop technique and movement. Jazz shoes required.
Jazz – Come learn the rhythms, stylized movements, and choreography for this exciting form of dance set to upbeat music. Jazz shoes required.
Lyrical – Lyrical dance is a beautiful style of dance which blends the stylings of ballet, jazz and modern. Warm-ups and barre work are designed to develop a dancer’s classical technique, while still maintaining a jazz and/or modern style. Music selected usually has strong meaning and the choreography is designed to tell a story or express the feeling/mood of the music. Bare feet or Paws required.
Poms – Dancers will learn beginning pom fundamentals and a basic routine. This class is great for promoting coordination and self-esteem. Gym or jazz shoes required.
Turns, Leaps & Jumps Technique – This class focuses on enhancing dancers’ strength, flexibility, and technique to improve jumps and turns. Emphasis is placed on body alignment, spotting, and turnout. Students will also learn combinations to further advance their jumps and turns. While this class will not perform in the recital, the skills learned will complement other dance classes.
Be sure to check out our NEW Adult Dance Class!
Adult Dance Join us for an energizing adult dance class that blends the dynamic styles of hip-hop, jazz, and tap. This class is designed for adult dancers of all levels and will focus on building technique, rhythm, and style. You’ll learn exciting choreography that incorporates the sharp moves of hip-hop, the fluidity of jazz, and the infectious beats of tap. Whether you’re looking to get fit, express yourself, or just have fun, this class offers a supportive environment to unleash your creativity and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts. Come ready to move, sweat, and groove!
Mondays Feb 24-Mar 17 7p-8p $39 Monday April 7 – April 28 7p-8p $39
