The dance program at the Mt. Prospect Park District offers students an exceptional and progressive dance curriculum.

  • We have class offerings appropriate for students from two-and-half years old through elementary school, high school, as well as adult classes.
  • We motivate dancers regardless of experience level: from recreational dancers to more serious students and even pre-professional young dancers.
  • We offer Classical Ballet training through our own Mt. Prospect School of Classical Ballet, and other disciplines, jazz, contemporary, modern, tap, hip hop, and more through our own Studio Impulse.
  • Specialty Classes such as Broadway Bound, Choreography, Poms, and Improvisation are also offered.
  • We are proud to provide the opportunity for our dancers to aim to perform in one or more of our three performance troupes, Ballet Expressions, Impulse Dance Ensemble, and Riff Raff Dance Crew.
  • We strive to provide the best environment for students to develop a love of dance and accomplish his or her individual goals. Our professional staff offers classes that are educational, motivating and fun. Classes are offered at Lions Recreation Center and RecPlex.’

Spring Dance Programs

Parent & Tot Dance

Parent and Tot Dance (Ages 2.5-4.5 with Adult)

Dance with your child while having fun learning creative movement and playing dance games. Parents and tots wear comfortable clothing and ballet slippers or socks with rubber grips on the bottom. Register under the child’s name.

Location RecPlex | Instructor Vanessa M | No Class April 1 & May 6 | R $72 NR $82

Saturday, 9:30-10:00 AM | March 11-May 13
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Bollywood Dance

Bollywood Dance

Experience the energy and beauty of Bollywood dance! With roots in Indian classical dance, and influenced by hip hop and R&B, the popular Bollywood movie musicals gained international attention with elaborate, energetic and vibrant dance sequences. Dancers are motivated to move in new ways through a warm up, combinations and choreography in the up tempo theatrical Bollywood style that’s fun and a fantastic work out too!

Location RecPlex | No Class March 30 | R $90 NR $100

Ages 6-10
Thursday, 5:00-6:00 PM | February 23-April 6
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Thursday, 5:00-6:00 PM | April 13-May 18
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Ages 10-14
Thursday, 6:00-7:00 PM | February 23-April 6
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Thursday, 6:00-7:00 PM | April 13-May 18
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Princess Ballerinas

Princess Ballerinas (Born by Sep. 1, 2019)

A springboard to Pre-Ballet. Children learn to express themselves through movement and dance using stories of familiar princesses. Begin to understand basic concepts such as tempo, levels and space. The session culminates with an in-studio performance during the final class.

Location Lions Recreation Center | No Class May 3, 5 & 6 | R $45 NR $55

Instructor Makayla S
Wednesday, 10:45-11:15 AM | February 22-March 22
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Instructor Vikki B
Friday, 4:00-4:30 PM | February 24-March 24
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Friday, 4:30-5:00 PM | February 24-March 24
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Saturday, 8:30-9:00 AM | February 25-March 25
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Saturday, 12:15-12:45 PM | February 25-March 25
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Instructor Makayla S
Wednesday, 10:45-11:15 AM | April 5-May 10
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Instructor Vikki B
Friday, 4:30-5:00 PM | April 7-May 12
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Friday, 4:00-4:30 PM | April 7-May 12
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Saturday, 8:30-9:00 AM | April 8-May 13
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Saturday, 12:15-12:45 PM | April 8-May 13
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Need assistance with dance class placement?

Contact Amy Hubert at 847-640-1000 ext 207