Fall 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…
Classes begin on September 8
No Class during Thanksgiving Week, November 24-29
Holiday Dance Recital TBD
Fall Class Descriptions
BALLET – Join us for this fun introduction to Ballet where we will learn basic ballet steps. Put on your finest princess/prince costume and join us for a trip to fantasyland! Ballet shoes required.
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. Jazz shoes required.
CONTEMPORARY – Contemporary combines elements of jazz, lyrical, modern, and ballet in an expressive style of dance that explores the versatility of movement through exercises and improvisation. Required attire: leotard or tank top with dance shorts or leggings and bare feet. May use ballet or jazz shoes.
HIP HOP / BOYS 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 or clean gym shoes are 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.
MINI CHEER – Is your child full of energy? Join Mini Cheer! We’ll jump, stunt, tumble, and cheer while learning the basics in a fun, upbeat setting. This class focuses on building confidence, coordination, and team spirit, with plenty of giggles! Wear comfy shorts, a t-shirt, and have hair in a ponytail. Perfect for your post-preschool or Kindergarten superstar!
MUSICAL THEATRE – Dance, sing and act! Learn stage presence and performance by learning songs and dance routines set to numbers from popular musical theatre productions. Jazz shoes or clean gym shoes required.
POMS – Dancers will learn beginning pom fundamentals and a basic routine. This class is great for promoting coordination and self–esteem. Clean gym shoes or jazz shoes required.
SASSY JAZZ – Sassy jazz is a lively take on traditional jazz, emphasizing kicks, turns, and pointed toes while encouraging self-expression. Our goal is to combine performance quality with engaging entertainment. Jazz shoes are required for this class.
Competition Dance Team Team Try Outs for the 2026-2027 Season
Check back in June 2026 for try out information.
