• 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles, IL 60714     (847) 967-6633

Dance programs Niles Park District Dance Classes:

  • Please bring a water bottle to class.
  • Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio, unless noted
  • PAYMENT DETAILS:  50% due at time of registration & 50% charged March 15.

Spring Dance Recital

  • Saturday, June 7 at Culver School.  Time: 1:00 pm.
  • If a student would like to participate in the Spring Recital, costume/recital fee is due the day you register for class.
  • Costume/Recital fee is $75.
  • Costume measurements taken on the first day of class.  The second week, parents will come in the last 20 minutes to pick the size they would like to order for their child.

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Dance Classes with Dawn
No class January 28, 29, 30, February 25, 26, 27, March 25, 26, 27, April 22, 23, 24, May 20, 21, 22.

 CLASS  CODE  AGE  DAY  DATE (17 wks)  TIME  RESIDENT/NON-RES
 Ballet/Tap  110402-01  3-5  Tues  Jan 7-June 3  3:45-4:30p  $290/$345
 Jazz/Hip Hop  110402-02  7-11  Tues  Jan 7-June 3  4:30-5:15p  $290/$345
 Ballet/Tap  110402-03  5-6  Wed  Jan 8-June 4  3:45-4:30p  $290/$345 FULL
 Ballet/Tap  110402-04  7-11  Wed  Jan 8-June 4  4:30-5:15p  $290/$345
 Ballet/Tap  110402-05  4-6  Thurs  Jan 9-June 5  3:45-4:30p  $290/$345 FULL
 Poms  110402-06  7-11  Thurs  Jan 9-June 5  4:30-5:15p  $290/$345

Class Descriptions & Attire
Ballet/Tap:  Ages 3-6: Combination class introducing ballet & tap.  This class will focus on correct technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and review style.  Ages 7-11: Combination class progressing with ballet & tap.  This class will teach more solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps, and introduce more complex choreography.  Girls Attire: leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt or tutu.  Boys Attire: black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes.

Jazz/Hip Hop:  Ages 7-11: While listening to appropraite upbeat music, dancer will be learning energizing blended jazz and hip hop choreography.  Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear.  No jeans.  Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks.

Poms:  Ages 7-11.  Dancers will be learning high energy poms choreography and concepts.  Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear.  No jeans.  Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes or socks.

Dance Classes with Trisha
No class March 24, 25, April 14, 15, May 26

 CLASS  CODE  AGE  DAY  DATE  TIME  RESIDENT/NON-RES
 Ballet/Tap  110402-09  3-4  Mon  Jan 6-June 2   4:00-4:45p  $325/$385 
 Ballet/Tap  110402-10  5-6  Mon  Jan 6-June 2  5:00-5:45p  $325/$385
 Jazz/Hip Hop  110402-11  7-12  Mon  Jan 6-June 2  6:00-7:00p  $350/$410
 Modern/Contemporary  110402-12  12-15  Mon  Jan 6-June 2  7:00-8:30p  $375/$435
 Modern/Contemporary  110402-13  7-11  Tues  Jan 7-Feb 25  6:00-7:30p  $225/$250
 Modern/Contemporary  110402-14  7-11  Tues  Mar 4-May 6  6:00-7:30p  $225/$250
 Musical Theatre Dance  110402-15  7-11  Tues  Jan 7-Feb 25  3:45-4:30p  $136/$162 
 Musical Theatre Dance  110402-16  7-11  Tues  Mar 4-May 6  3:45-4:30p  $136/$162
 Musical Theatre Dance  110402-17  12-15  Tues  Jan 7-Feb 25  7:45-8:45p  $175/$200
 Musical Theatre Dance  110402-18  12-15  Tues  Mar 4-May 6  7:45-8:45p  $175/$200
 Parent Body & Care  110402-19  18+  Sat  Jan 4-Jan 25  11:00a-12:30p  $112/$125
 Parent Body & Care  110402-20  18+  Sat  Feb 1-Feb 22  11:00a-12:30p  $112/$125
 Adult Ballet/Jazz  110402-21  18+  Sat  Jan 4-Feb 22  12:45-2:00p  $225/$250


Class Descriptions & Attire

Jazz/Hip Hop:  Ages 7-12:  While listening to upbeat music, dancer will be learning energizing hip hop choreography.  Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear.  No jeans.  Clean, dry sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks.
Modern/Contemporary (at Oasis Fun Center):  Ages 7-11:  Combination class introducing modern and contemporary.  This class will focus on technique and terminology, address ease and flow, and body/space awareness.  Ages 12-15:  Combination class progressing with modern and contemporary.  This class will teach more technique including head/tail connection, changing levels from floor to standing, and spiral.  Dancers will be exploring improvisation, weight sharing, contact and momentum.  Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dance wear.  No jeans.  Layers are encouraged.  Socks, barefoot, or lyrical shoes.

Musical Theatre Dance (at Oasis Fun Center):  Ages 7-11:  Performers will be learning technique and terminology that combines Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop styles, while telling the story of the song.  Ages 12-15:  Performers will continue learning technique, learn more difficult choreography, and begin analyzing narrative/storytelling.  Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dance wear.  No jeans.  Layers are encouraged.  Jazz shoes, character shoes or socks.  Note on character shoes, if it is your first pair, begin at a one-inch heel.

Parent/Body Work & Recovery:  Ages 18+:  Parents are hardworking rockstars who deserve to take some time taking care of themselves.  Come learn about movement practices such as Bartenieff and Feldenkrais, developed and designed to relieve tension, prevent injury, and build strength.  This is a class taught in low light, with soothing music to provide a relaxing ambiance.  Attire:  the comfier the better, no jeans.  Socks or barefoot.

Adult Ballet/Jazz:  Ages 18+:  Combination class where dancers will learn Ballet and Jazz technique and terminology, work on balance, stamina and momentum, play with improvisation, and learn choreography.  No prior dance experience required, just a fun way to exercise!  Attire: stretchy, comfortable clothing that is not super baggy, no jeans.  Jazz shoes, ballet shoes, or socks.


Dance Classes with Sheena- Saturday's
No class March 29, May 24

 CODE  AGE  DAY  DATE  TIME  RESIDENT/NON-RES
 110402-07  3-4  Sat  Jan 11-May 31  9:15-10:00a  $325/$385 FULL
 110402-08  5-6  Sat  Jan 11-May 31  10:15-11:00a  $325/$385

Class Descriptions & Attire
Ballet/Tap:  Ages 3-4: 
Combination class introducing ballet and tap.  This class will focus on correct technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and review style.  Ages 5-6: Combination class progressing with ballet and tap.  This class will teach more solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps and introduce more complex choreography.  Girls Attire: leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt or tutu.  Boys Attire: black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes.


TRISHA'S POP-UP DANCE CLASSES!

Holi-Disco Dance Party
School's out!  Come learn a fun dance to perform for your family and friends.
Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio

 CODE  AGE  DAY  DATE  TIME  RESIDENT/NON-RES
 410402-44  3-6  Thurs  Dec 19  4:00-5:30p  $25/$30
 410402-45  7-11  Thurs  Dec 19  5:30-7:00p  $25/$30

 

New Year's Groove Party
Though all the holiday parties are over, you never have to stop dancing!  Come learn a fun dance to perform for your family and friends.
Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio

 CODE  AGE  DAY  DATE  TIME  RESIDENT/NON-RES
 410402-46  3-6  Thurs  Jan 2  4:00-5:30p  $25/$30
 410402-47  7-11  Thurs  Jan 2  5:30-7:00p  $25/$30