Dance

Learn to EXPRESS
yourself through the art of dance.

The BPD dance program offers professional instruction in all styles of dance to all ages. With our outstanding and passionate teaching staff, our dance department is one of the best in the state, nationally recognized and progressive in its programming. Sign up for one or more of our many classes and see why the BPD Dance Program is so popular.

Questions about the dance program? Call us at (630) 783-6639.

What you’ll gain from Bolingbrook Park District Dance programs:

  • Confidence

  • Coordination

  • Strength

  • Focus

  • Teamwork

Structured to be enjoyable and engaging while incorporating imaginative play, musicality and spatial awareness. We are happy to welcome your dancer to our studio and help them soar into the beautiful world of dance.

Class offerings range from beginner to advanced levels and are great for dancers looking to progress in a certain skill, or try something new. Our program focuses on teamwork, effort energy, and measuring success through personal improvement and completion of goals. Our passionate and energetic instructors will provide affordable, high-quality instruction to give your dancer the best experience possible.

Please Note: While the dance department offers classes by session, students should take a class for at least one year or more, until the requirements of the next level have been mastered.

We offer a variety of participation options and classes from “pay as you go” drop-in classes to weekly class sessions. Classes are offered all year, so you’ll always have the opportunity to come dance. Bring a friend or come by yourself, we accept all dancers no matter the level of experience.

Explore Programs for Dance

213100 / Dance - EC - Pre-Ballet

Pre-Ballet is the perfect class for this age with stronger emphasis on ballet technique. This class includes a thorough warm up, proper stretching, and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requesite for this class.
Attire:
Girls-leotard-optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

213100 D01 / Pre-Ballet I

09/08/2025 - 10/27/2025
5:20 pm - 6:05 pm
Ages
3-5
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 78.00/$ 117.00
Register

213101 / Dance - EC - Hip Hop Kidz

This fun and upbeat class inspires creativity and teaches the fundamentals of hip hop. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, exciting, nurturing environment. This class is an excellent way for children to be introduced to the many benefits of the performing arts.
Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings and gym shoes
Boys-fitted shirt shorts or sweat pants and gym shoes

213101 D01 / Hip Hop Kidz

09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
4:35 pm - 5:35 pm
Ages
5-7
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213102 / Dance - EC - Broadway Babies

Come sparkle and shine in our new class. Our littlest dancers will have a blast dancing to some of the most fun Broadway smash hits. The experience will be enhanced by the use of props to help gain coordination and develop motor skills. Get ready to see your Broadway bound dancers dazzle you.

Attire:
Girls–leotard-optional skirt, and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, nude jazz shoes
Boys–fitted shirt, shorts, black jazz shoes

213102 D01 / Broadway Babies

09/10/2025 - 10/29/2025
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213103 / Dance - EC - Dance With Me

Children along with their parents are introduced to the world of dance and movement through activities that encourage expression, music appreciation, and creative fun. Our instructors will guide you step by step through this process while you enjoy dancing with your child and creating a special bond!
Attire:
Parents-comfortable clothing and gym shoes
Children- comfortable clothing and ballet shoes or gym shoes

213103 D01 / Dance With Me

09/12/2025 - 10/31/2025
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Ages
1-2
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 76.00/$ 114.00
Register

213104 / Dance - EC - Ballet/Tumbling

Bend, stretch, point and flex! The grace of Ballet and flexibility of Tumbling come together in this energetic class! Basic skiills will be taught in a fun and interactive environment and props will also be used to engage the children in the learning process.

Attire:
Girls–leotard-stirrup tights, footless tights, or no tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys–fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

213104 D02 / Ballet/Tumbling II

09/10/2025 - 10/29/2025
5:25 pm - 6:25 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213105 / Dance - EC - Tip Tappin' Kidz

Love dancing and making music? This class will introduce the basics of classic tap dance to help build a great foundation to move into our youth level tap classes. Participants will begin to learn and understand rhythm, percussion, stylized movement, and of course build their tap skills to a new level.

Attire:
Girls–leotard-optional skirt, tights OR fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, black tap shoes
Boys–fitted shirt, shorts, black tap shoes

213105 D01 / Tip Tappin Kidz

09/08/2025 - 10/27/2025
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Ages
4-7
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213107 / Dance - EC - Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Introduce your young dancer to the basics of tap, ballet and jazz. This class is perfect for the beginner, allowing her/him to explore different dance disciplines while learning basic techniques. The benefits of dance are endless, offering the student enhanced self-esteem, improved coordination, and most of all, fun…so join us as we learn to plie’, jete’ and shuffle off to buffalo.

Attire:
Girls-Leotard–optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes

213107 D01 / Ballet/Tap/Jazz I

09/08/2025 - 10/27/2025
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Ages
3-5
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 78.00/$ 117.00
Register

213108 / Dance - EC - Hip Hoppin' Tots

This class serves as an introduction to hip hop dance for our younger dancers. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality, creativity, coordination, body awareness, and basic hip hop technique. It is a great way to get kids moving and introduce them to the many benefits of the performing arts!

Attire:
Girls–fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, gym shoes
Boys–fitted shirt, shorts or sweatpants, gym shoes

213108 D03 / Hip Hoppin Tots

09/08/2025 - 10/27/2025
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Ages
3-5
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 78.00/$ 117.00
Register

213109 / Dance - EC - Creative Movement

Enrich your child’s creativity, movement, coordination and confidence. This beginning dance class will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of dance all while having fun.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

213109 D01 / Creative Movement

09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 78.00/$ 117.00
Register

213124 / Dance - Early Childhood Programs

Are you looking for a fun variety for your tiny dancer? Something that will have them excited about learning the basics of dance? Our Snack and Dance Class offers a unique opportunity for preschool age kids to continue learning in a class setting. After a quick snack (provided), your dancer will enjoy using songs, props, and much more to get their body moving.

Children enrolled in morning or afternoon preschool at the ACC will be escorted to or from preschool
or Snack and Dance. Children must be dropped off inside facility if attending preschool in the afternoon or picked-up inside facility if attended morning preschool. There is no curbside pick-up or drop off for this program. Snack and Dance is not included as a part of Preschool registration and enrollment in Preschool is not required to participate in Snack and Dance.

Attire:
Comfortable clothes that you can move around in (no jeans) & socks/gym shoes or ballet shoes

213124 D01 / Snack and Dance

09/12/2025 - 10/24/2025
11:25 am - 12:25 pm
Ages
3-5
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 91.00/$ 129.00
Register

213125 / Dance - Youth Ballet

Develop poise, grace, and confidence! Level I will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals. Advancement to higher levels of training will require teacher recommendation and are based upon the mastering of skills necessary to advance. Staying consistent in training throughout the year is the key to moving up through the levels. *previous ballet experience required.
Attire:
Girls-leotard-optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

213125 D02 / Ballet II

09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213126 / Dance - Youth Hip Hop

Hip Hop dance incorporates a variety of old and new urban, street, and pop dance styles. This dance style represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of the music. This class is a fun, fast paced and high energy class that focuses on rhythmic dancing, cardio, and may include floor work. Hip hop dance is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination.

Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, gym shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts or sweat pants, gym shoes

213126 D01 / Hip Hop I

09/10/2025 - 10/29/2025
5:35 pm - 6:35 pm
Ages
8-10
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213127 / Dance - Youth Jazz

Jazz dance utilizes the technique of ballet with a stylized and contemporary approach. Dance fundamentals are developed and mastered in the Jazz I class, and these basic techniques are applied to more difficult work and combinations in higher levels, accordingly.
Previous ballet, jazz or lyrical experience recommended.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, nude jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black jazz shoes

213127 D01 / Jazz I/II

09/11/2025 - 10/30/2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213130 / Dance - Youth Acro

This class works on embellishing the acrobatic elements used on the dance stage. Enhance your back and leg flexibility while strengthening the muscle groups used to execute impressive tricks seen on television and stages worldwide. *Previous gymnastics, tumbling or acro dance experience recommended*
Attire:
Girls-leotard or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, bare feet
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, bare feet

213130 D01 / Acro Dance

09/10/2025 - 10/29/2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213133 / Dance - Youth Musical Theater

Build on your confidence and dance technique as you explore the world of musical theater dance. This is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This class emphasizes performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions.
Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, jazz shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts or sweatpants, jazz shoes

213133 D01 / Musical Theater

09/10/2025 - 10/29/2025
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Ages
7-12
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213136 / Dance Mix

This class is an excellent introduction to many different styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Students will gain a foundation and exposure to various styles of dance, keeping them excited, interested, and focused.
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes

213136 D01 / Dance Mix

09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 78.00/$ 117.00
Register

213137 / Leaps and Turns

This Class is designed for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build off of prior knowledge and ability to develop precision and accuracy of technical skills. Students will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding body awareness and mobility to help improve their execution leaps, turns, jumps, and other dance skills/tricks. Class will incorporate drills, exercises, across the floor combinations, floor work and more to really train and develop further in technical skills and ability.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes

213137 D01 / Leaps and Turns & Technique

09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213151 / Dance - Teen Hip Hop

Looking for something new to try? Pop and lock it as you learn some fun and upbeat new dance moves. You’ll definitely work up a sweat as our instructor guides you through beginning and continuing levels of hip hop technique and styles.

Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, gym shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts or sweat pants, gym shoes

213151 D01 / Hip Hop

09/11/2025 - 10/30/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213175 / Dance - Adult - Ballet

It’s never too late to learn to be graceful. Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. Beginning and continuing levels of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.
Attire:
Women – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, ballet shoes
Men – fitted shirt, athletic pants/shorts, ballet shoes

213175 C03 / Adult Ballet – Beginner

08/04/2025 - 08/25/2025
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 44.00/$ 66.00
Register

213177 / Dance - Adult - Chicago Style Stepping

In five week sessions, learn and practice the basic techniques of one of the most popular dances, Chicago-Style Stepping. It’s a great, feel-good work out, and a chance to have fun at the same time. Basic steps and combinations, floor etiquette, turns and partnering will be covered in this 2-hour class in a festive atmosphere. This is the perfect way to get ready for those high school reunions and weddings or simply build your confidence on the dance floor. Best of all it’s a chance to just enjoy a fun time with others

213177 C01 / Chicago Style Stepping

07/13/2025 - 08/10/2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 65.00/$ 85.00
Register

213178 / Dance - Adult - Pre-Pointe

Are you ready to take the next step in your ballet training? In Pre-Pointe you will do exercises and training to prepare yourself to go onto pointe.

Previous ballet experience and enrollment in our Adult Ballet class is required to participate in this class.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

213178 C03 / Adult Pre-Pointe/Pointe

08/05/2025 - 08/26/2025
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 39.00/$ 58.00
Register

213179 / Dance - Adult - Tap

Shuffle and stomp your way into this fun and exciting class. Beginning and continuing levels of tap dance will be taught during this class as our instructor guides you through various tap techniques all while getting some great exercise.

Attire:
Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, tap shoes

213179 D01 / Tap

09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Ages
15-18
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00/$ 132.00
Register

213180 / Dance - Adult - Just Stretching

Become more limber as your body develops the tools that is needed to become a stronger you. This class is a great way to correctly learn how to safely become limber. Learn to relax, breathe correctly, and enjoy your time in class. In this one hour of active stretching you will burn between 240-356 calories. You will go through a series of floor and dance barre stretches to assist you in reaching any goals you may have.
Attire: Comfortable workout clothing, gym shoes, and please bring a yoga mat

213180 C03 / Just Stretching

08/07/2025 - 08/28/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 44.00/$ 66.00
Register

213181 / Adult Contemporary

Looking for something new to try? Pop and lock it as you learn some fun and upbeat new dance moves. You’ll definitely work up a sweat as our instructor guides you through beginning and continuing levels of hip hop technique and styles.

Attire: workout attire, dance attire, or a combination of both. Socks, lyrical shoes, or barefoot.

213181 C03 / Adult Contemporary

08/04/2025 - 08/25/2025
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 44.00/$ 66.00
Register

213182 / Ballroom Dance

Ballroom dance is an enchanting style of partnered dance that features an array of formal and social dances. Performed in ballrooms and other social environments, it includes a diverse range of genres, such as waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, cha-cha, and many others. Ballroom dance teaches valuable skills to children of all ages including respect, discipline, etiquette, balance, coordination, rhythm, and more. In this class dancers will learn beginner level ballroom dance technique and be introduced to a variety of ballroom dance genres.

213182 D01 / Ballroom Dance

09/12/2025 - 10/24/2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages
8-12
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 77.00/$ 115.00
Register

213300 / Powerdance - Pioneer

Be a part of the “Outstanding Program of the Year” awarded by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association! Power Dance takes place right after school. Never danced before? No problem! We accept and train all levels. This program is very athletic, using the basic fundamentals of dance with the latest dance moves and styles. No Class October 9th
Attire:
Comfortable clothing you can move around in & gym shoes or any dance shoes you own

213300 D01 / Powerdance – Pioneer

09/08/2025 - 10/27/2025
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages
5-11
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 77.00
Register

213330 / Powerdance - Jonas Salk

Be a part of the “Outstanding Program of the Year” awarded by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association! Power Dance takes place right after school. Never danced before? No problem! We accept and train all levels. This program is very athletic, using the basic fundamentals of dance with the latest dance moves and styles.
Attire:
Comfortable clothing you can move around in & gym shoes or any dance shoes you own

213330 D01 / Powerdance – Jonas Salk

09/11/2025 - 10/23/2025
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages
5-11
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 77.00
Register

213360 / Powerdance - BJ Ward

Be a part of the “Outstanding Program of the Year” awarded by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association! Power Dance takes place right after school. Never danced before? No problem! We accept and train all levels. This program is very athletic, using the basic fundamentals of dance with the latest dance moves and styles.
Attire:
Comfortable clothing you can move around in & gym shoes or any dance shoes you own

213360 D01 / Powerdance – BJ Ward

09/09/2025 - 10/28/2025
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Ages
5-11
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 88.00
Register

213991 / R&B Soul Line Dancing-Beginner08/07/2025@ 5:30pm

This class is a drop in, pay as you come and offers basic step by step instructions geared toward men and women of all ages. Belynda is an experienced, social and hands on instructor who will work with you at your own pace. Her unique techniques and style will motivate and energize you while you learn the latest new line dances. Come prepared to gain your confidence in line dancing while laughing out loud to music. Class will be located at the Annerino Community Center in the Martial Arts Room.

213991 / R&B Soul Line Dancing-Beginner08/07/2025@ 5:30pm

08/07/2025 - 08/07/2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

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213991 / R&B Soul Line Dancing-Intermediate-08/07/2025@ 6:30pm

This class is a drop in, pay as you come and offers basic step by step instructions geared toward men and women of all ages. Belynda is an experienced, social and hands on instructor who will work with you at your own pace. Her unique techniques and style will motivate and energize you while you learn the latest new line dances. Come prepared to gain your confidence in line dancing while laughing out loud to music. Class will be located at the Annerino Community Center in the Martial Arts Room.

213991 / R&B Soul Line Dancing-Intermediate-08/07/2025@ 6:30pm

08/07/2025 - 08/07/2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

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213991 / R&B Soul Line Dancing-Beginner08/14/2025@ 5:30pm

This class is a drop in, pay as you come and offers basic step by step instructions geared toward men and women of all ages. Belynda is an experienced, social and hands on instructor who will work with you at your own pace. Her unique techniques and style will motivate and energize you while you learn the latest new line dances. Come prepared to gain your confidence in line dancing while laughing out loud to music. Class will be located at the Annerino Community Center in the Martial Arts Room.

213991 / R&B Soul Line Dancing-Beginner08/14/2025@ 5:30pm

08/14/2025 - 08/14/2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

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