Dance and Tumbling Programs

Program Information
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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

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
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 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
7-17 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 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 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 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  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 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! In 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 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

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