For young and old alike! The Round Lake Area Park District offers many forms of dance including ballet, tap and jazz. Our experienced instructors tailor the program toward skill development, socialization, and a group dance experience where every dancer excels.

September/October 2021 dance classes are under way. For details on those classes: Fall 2021 Program Guide

The Park District will offer a 7-month dance session from November, 2021 to May, 2022. Both in-studio and remote options are available. Registration is open for these classes. For details and schedule: 2021-22 Dance Schedule

Interested in taking a class that requires a recommendation? Please email Jessica Desens at jessica_desens@rlapd.org for placement.

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How to dance with us at home

Available Programs:

Preschool

  • Pre-Ballet
  • Tap and Ballet

Youth

  • Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Jazz Funk
  • Modern
  • Tap

Adult

  • Ballet
  • Tap

Accelerated Program

This program has been carefully designed for boys and girls who would like to study ballet, tap and modern dance more seriously. All levels MUST have teacher recommendation or previous participation in an accelerated dance class to register. Please call Jessica Desens at 847-546-8558 to determine placement.

Dress Code for Studio of Dance

Girls Ballet / Combo Classes

  • Pink Tights
  • Pink Ballet Shoes
  • Solid Colored Leotard
  • Ballet Skirt (optional)
  • Ballet Sweater/Shrug (optional)
  • Pink Ballet Shoes / Black Tap Shoes (appropriate for type of dance)

Jazz / Jazz Funk / Modern / Accelerated Tap

  • Tan or Black Tights
  • Solid Colored Leotard
  • Jazz Pants / Shorts (optional)
  • Black Jazz Shoes / Sneakers / Black Oxford Tap Shoes (appropriate for type of dance)

Boys

  • Black Tights
  • White T-shirt
  • Jazz Pants / Shorts
  • Black Jazz / Ballet / Tap Shoes (appropriate for type of dance)

Dance Shoe & Attire

Get dance shoe & attire at Discount Dance Supply. Call 1-800-328-7107 or visit them online at:

Discount Dance Supply

Once online, go to Students/Find My Teacher/Jessica Desens to find dress code items. Support your school and get 10% off. Enter Teacher Referral Code TP47762 at checkout. Good for one purchase only. Cannot be combined with other offers.