Dance and Tumbling Programs
Program Information
The Park District of Franklin Park Dance Program offers a variety of dance classes. Our instructors’ love of dance and excitement for teaching is seen in the various classes we offer. Our classes are designed to instill confidence, improve flexibility and balance, develop rhythm, encourage self-expression, and enhance memorization skills.
Attire:
Tap & Ballet Combo Classes: leotard, tights, pink or black ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Hip Hop/Tumbling: Shirt, stretch pants and bare feet.
K-Pop: Shirt, stretch pants and gym shoes.
Broadway Musical: Dance pants and black jazz shoes.
Cheerleading: Shirt, stretch shorts/pants with grip socks.
Poms: Dance pants and black jazz shoes.
Intro to Latin Dance: Shirt, stretch pants and gym shoes.
Tumbling: Shirt, stretch shorts/pants with bare feet.
Monday
Beginning Ballet/Tap Combo ~ Register Online!
AGE: 4-6 Years
This combination class introduces young dancers to the basics of tap dance and ballet in a fun and positive environment. Children will learn steps, such as shuffles and heel drops, while working on rhythm patterns and counting beats. The ballet portion will cover stretches, beginning barre work and the five positions.
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| M | Sep 18-Dec 11* | 5-6 pm | $120/$150 | 7125 |
*No Class Nov 20
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Ballet/Tap Combo ~ Register Online!
AGE: 6-9 Years
This combination class introduces young dancers to the basics of tap dance and ballet. Students learn rhythms, timing and coordination done to various types of music. The ballet portion covers stretches, beginning barre work, beginning center work and terminology.
| Age | Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| M | Sep 18-Dec 11* | 6-7 pm | $120/$150 | 7126 | |
| 4-6 | M | Jan 22-May 20* | 5-6 pm | $200/$250 | 7352 |
| 7-9 | M | Jan 22-May 20* | 6-7 pm | $200/$250 | 7352 |
*No Class Nov 20
*No Class Mar 25
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Hip Hop/Tumbling Combo ~ Register Online!
AGE: 5-9 Years
Dancing is so much fun it can make you wanna flip! Using the basics of both tumbling and hip hop, we will fuze together the bold and beautiful movements to make high intensity routines each week. This class is bound to have you working up a sweat and making dances you won’t forget.
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| M | Sep 18-Dec 11* | 7-7:45 pm | $110/$137 | 7127 |
| M | Jan 22-May 20* | 7-7:45 pm | $190/$238 | 7354 |
*No Class Nov 20
*No Class Mar 25
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Tuesday
K-Pop ~ Register Online!
AGE: 7-17
K-Pop is a blend of several dance genres, some of which include, hip hop, jazz, pop, R&B, & electronic dance music (EDM). In this class, students will learn choreography done as a group to current popular Korean pop songs. Please wear comfortable clothes to move in.
| Age | Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| 7-12 | Tu | Sep 19-Dec 12* | 6-6:45 pm | $110/$137 | 7128 |
| 13-17 | Tu | Sep 19-Dec 12* | 7-7:45 pm | $110/$137 | 7129 |
| 7-17 | Tu | Jan 30-May 28* | 6:15-7:15 pm | $200/$250 | 7355 |
*No Class Nov 21
*No Class Mar 26
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach Lilian Coral of Contagious Rhythm
Contemporary Dance ~ Register Online!
AGE: 7-12
Contemporary dance is a style of interpretive dance that blends techniques from various genres, including ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance. Students learn to express their personalities while moving to music. Class consists of creative moves, big leaps, and graceful turns.
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| Tu | Jan 30-May 28* | 7:15-8:15 pm | $200/$250 | 7356 |
*No Class Mar 26
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach Lilian Coral of Contagious Rhythm
Wednesday
Broadway Musical ~ Register Online!
AGE: 6-12 Years
In this class we will take well known songs and learn to use our voices by singing along, all while performing. Students will learn stage direction, prop use, and how to work as a group to put on a spectacular performance. Dance styles range from jazz, ballet, hip hop, and funk.
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| W | Sep 20-Dec 13* | 4:30-5:15 pm | $110/$137 | 7130 |
| W | Jan 31-May 29* | 4:30-5:15 pm | $190/$238 | 7357 |
*No Class Nov 22
*No Class Mar 27
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Cheerleading ~ Register Online!
AGE: 7-12 Years
Cheerleaders will learn motions, jumps, tumbling, stunts, and more. Team work to make the dream work is how we make pyramids. This class will leave you feeling more athletic, empowered, and cheer filled!
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| W | Sep 20-Dec 13* | 5:15-6 pm | $110/$137 | 7131 |
| W | Jan 31-May 29* | 5:15-6 pm | $190/$238 | 7358 |
*No Class Nov 22
*No Class Mar 27
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Poms Dance ~ Register Online!
AGE: 6-9 Years
Leap, twist, spin and dip into high energy routines that are bound to get everyone upbeat. Using jazz and ballet influences these routines tap into dance fundamentals but mostly, the FUN! Dancers will work on timing coordination, prop use, and being a team that works and moves together!
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| W | Sep 20-Dec 13* | 6-6:45 pm | $110/$137 | 7132 |
| W | Jan 31-May 29* | 6-6:45 pm | $190/$238 | 7359 |
*No Class Nov 22
*No Class Mar 27
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Thursday
Twos on the Move ~ Register Online!
AGE: 2-3 Years
In this class students, with the help of a grown-up accompaniment, will learn how to stretch, balance, jump, roll, flip, and dip their way into sensory motor magic! This class is great for building coordination, class participation, and friendships. We also will explore sensory play items along with free form dancing and creative movement. It’s an amazing time for all, big and small. This is a non-dance recital class.
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| Th | Nov 2-Dec 14 | 5-5:45 pm | $39/$49 | 7527 |
| Th | Feb 1-Mar 21 | 5-5:45 pm | $52/$65 | 7360 |
| Th | Apr 4-May 23 | 5-5:45 pm | $52/$65 | 7361 |
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Beginning Tumbling ~ Register Online!
AGE: 3-5 Years
This class gets students ready to be the best tumblers they can be. With a focus on creating a foundation of strength and body awareness in the tumblers, they will be flipping into fun in no time. Students will learn the basics of stretching, tumbling form, balance, creative movement and all around athleticism. Skills like forward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels are what we can all look forward to here. Each class will learn fun tumbling routines to show their own unique sparkle each week.
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| Th | Sep 21-Dec 14* | 5:45-6:30 pm | $110/$137 | 7135 |
| Th | Feb 1-May 30* | 5:45-6:30 pm | $190/$238 | 7362 |
*No Class Nov 23
*No Class Mar 28
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Tumbling ~ Register Online!
AGE: 6-12 Years
This class will have you balance beaming with joy! This class is jam packed with movement, strength training, and most of all FUN! Each class students will stretch, condition, and learn new tumbling skills. Forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, back bends, and back handsprings are just a few of the maneuvers covered. Along with our tumbling we also have ample creative movement opportunities as well as learn rhythmic routines to weekly display our skills. This class is great for helping students grow new friendships, muscles, and confidence.
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| Th | Sep 21-Dec 14* | 6:30-7:15 pm | $110/$137 | 7136 |
| Th | Feb 1-May 30* | 6:30-7:15 pm | $190/$238 | 7363 |
*No Class Nov 23
*No Class Mar 28
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach D of Deanna Marie Choreography
Friday
Intro to Latin Dance ~ Register Online!
AGE: 7-17
In class, students will learn the fundamentals of two Latin dance styles, Salsa and Bachata. Salsa has rhythmic hip movements and fast turns and footwork. Bachata has soft hip movements, simple turns, and side-to-side footwork. Students will learn the proper footwork, posture, strength, and flexibility needed for these two dance styles. All skill levels are welcome!
| Day | Date | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Code |
| F | Jan 26-May 24* | 5:30-6:50 pm | $200/$250 | 7364 |
*No Class Mar 29
Location: Community Center
Instructor: Coach Lilian Coral of Contagious Rhythm