DANCE PROGRAMS
The Lisle Park District Dance Program is designed to improve grace and flexibility while exposing participants to the beauty and benefits of dance. Dancing is a life skill that also teaches children good posture, grace, rhythm, and coordination.
Location: Lisle Community Center Dance Studio | 1825 Short Street, Lisle
Walk in the main door and walk around the desk area on the right. The Dance Studio is the first door on your left in the hallway.
Attire: We recommend comfortable clothing or dance wear. Ballet and tap classes will need ballet and tap shoes. Jazz & hip-hop and pom & dance team classes will need jazz or ballet shoes. Please bring a water bottle and bag for your belongings.
Dance Classes: Below is a list of our dance classes, along with a brief description and age requirement.
Ages 3-5
Intro to Ballet & Tap
This class will give your dancer a basic introduction to ballet steps and positions, while enhancing their motor skills and coordination with fun exercises in music qualities and rhythms and story-telling with movement.
Register OnlineAge 6-8
Pre Ballet & Tap
Dancers will learn the beginner steps of ballet and the rhythmic skills of elementary tap. Basic terminology is taught for both types of dance. This class consists of 30-minutes of ballet and 15-minutes of tap.
Register OnlineAges 3-8
Beginner Jazz & Hip-Hop
This class is a basic introduction to hip-hop and jazz funk style dance. The class will include hip-hop technique and choreography, and of course freestyle improvisation! We will have a blast dancing to age appropriate music and moves for the young dancers.
Register OnlineAges 7-11
Pom & Dance Team Prep
This team will dance in a pom and dance squad technique. Perfect for your dancer who just wants to have fun and be part of a team. Skills to be taught include, jumps, turns, pom motions, and sideline combinations. If dancers plan on being on a Jr. High or High School team this is a great place to start.
Register OnlineAges 18+
Adult Ballet & Jazz
Students will utilize foundational ballet barre exercises to build strength while also learning basic jazz dance choreography. No previous dance experience necessary.
Register OnlineAges 18+
Adult Ballroom Dance
Explore a variety of styles, including Waltz, Cha Cha, Tango, and Rumba. Each style will be taught over 3 classes. Beginners or those looking to improve are welcome to learn in a fun, supportive environment. No partner required.
Register OnlineAges 50+
Adult Club Dance
Stay active in this low-impact, lively class with dances like Merengue, Bachata, and Hustle. Each style will be taught over 4 classes. Designed for seniors of all abilities, you'll learn simple steps to great music with easy-to-follow choreography, which will improve your balance, coordination, and confidence.
Register Online
Meet Our Dance Instructors
Joanna
Pom & Dance Team InstructorJoanna is in her third year teaching dance for the Lisle Park District. She teaches all of the Pom & Dance Team Prep classes. Joanna is a graduate of LSHS, she was a Lisle Lionette's dance team member, and is one of our choreographers for the summer musical. She is very excited and happy to have this opportunity to teach your kids!
Sofiya
Ballet & Tap Dance InstructorSofiya is a student at Benet Academy, currently on the JV cheer team, and a member of the Orchesis Dance Company where she performs in various styles of dance. Sofiya has been a member with AKA Dance Company for 7 years and has been able to combine her love of dance with her passion for being around children by teaching dance to kids ages 3-12. Sofiya continues to take technique classes to strengthen her own dance skills.
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Alexis McCurdy
Recreation Manager - Customer Service & Cultural Arts