Dance

Acro: (Ages 10+) Class with a focus on floor acrobatic skills and tricks, as well as strength and flexibility. Click to register.

Adult Tap: (Ages 18+) Dancers will learn rhythm, timing, and agility while building coordination. No experience is needed. Click to register.

Ballet: (Ages 6+) A disciplined dance form focusing on developing strong technique and terminology. Click to register.

Creative Dance: (Ages 3-4) A basic introduction to dance in a fun atmosphere. Click to register.

Hip Hop: (Ages 7-12) Fun and challenging dance moves to the latest popular music. Click to register.

Hip Hop & Tumble Combo: Dancers will learn fun and challenging dance moves to the latest popular music and basic tumbling skills. Click to register.

Jazz: (Ages 8+) An upbeat style of dance that focuses on proper technique. Jazz includes leaps and turns that originated from ballet. Click to register.

Musical Theater: (Ages 7-10) The class emphasizes Broadway-style dances with a fusion of ballet and jazz. Click to register.

Pointe 1: Requires instructor approval. Pointe skills and strengthening for technique are needed when dancing on pointe. Click to register.

Pointe 2: (Ages 13+) Requires teacher approval. Pointe skills and strengthening for technique are needed when dancing on pointe. Click to register.

Poms: Learn poms style dance routines and brush up your skills before fall poms/cheer season begins. Click to register.

Pre-Ballet: (Ages 3.5-4) A basic introduction to ballet in a fun and creative atmosphere. Click to register.

Tap 1: Dancers will learn rhythm, timing, and agility while building coordination. Click to register.

Tap 2: Dancers will learn rhythm, timing, and agility while building coordination. Click to register.

Tap & Ballet Combo: (Ages 3.5-9) Dancers will learn ballet and tap basics. Ballet positions and basic skills will be taught, along with tap steps and terminology. Click to register.

Teen Beginner Tap & Ballet Combo: (Ages 12+) Dancers will learn ballet and tap basics. Ballet positions and basic skills will be taught along with tap steps and terminology. Click to register.

Tap & Jazz: Jazz skills and tap steps and terminology will be taught. Click to register.

Tap Technique: (Ages 9+) Dancers will learn rhythm, timing, and agility while building coordination. Click to register.

Location: The dance studio is centrally located at Kracklauer Park, 100 N. Seymour Ave. It features a sprung wood floor, mirrors, ballet barres, changing room, a small waiting area, a quality sound system, and convenient parking.

We also offer classes at Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Rd., and at  Dunbar Recreation Center, 888 Dunbar Rd.

Program Length: The dance program runs for 30 weeks generally following the school year. The dance curriculum is designed to take students from beginner to advanced levels in a variety of dance forms. Instructors are trained, experienced, and dedicated. They will teach and encourage your dancer to grow and perform to his or her potential. All dancers must be of the appropriate age within the first two weeks of the session and must be potty trained.

Payment Options: Costume costs are included with the tuition. For your convenience, you can register for long-term dance by making partial tuition (30% due) or full payments. Payments made in full will receive a 7% discount. If you do not pay in full, you will sign up for autopay when you register. Payments will be automatically deducted on the 1st of the month, September 1 through April 1. Your child will not be permitted to continue in dance class if payments or arrangements are not made. Failure to make payments or arrangements by these dates will result in a $25 late fee.

Recital: An annual dance recital takes place at the end of the season, in late May or the beginning of June. The recital is held at Mundelein High School. Participation in the recital is optional and it involves additional costs. Costume costs are included with tuition. Recital tickets must be purchased for the show unless you agree to volunteer as a stage Mom. Information about volunteering will be available by March.

Class observation: Parents are welcome to observe daily classes using the live video feed in our Kracklauer Dance Studio lobby.

Dance Companies:  Dancers must have auditioned and been accepted into the company for the session. Company participation is by invitation. Dancers will be invited to participate in events such as community performances, conventions, competitions, and outings. Company dancers will be required to adhere to company rules, attendance policy, etiquette, and attire requirements.

Private Instruction:  Private dance lessons are available and scheduled at a mutually convenient time for the student and instructor. There is a minimum purchase of three, thirty-minute lessons. Students can enroll as a solo, duet, or trio. Private lessons are necessary for dancers who chose to participate in competitions.

Weather Cancellations: In the event of inclement weather, dance class cancellations generally follow School District 75. If the instructor makes an exception to this rule, you will be contacted directly.

Additional questions: Please contact Heather Burnes, Dance Coordinator, or Stephanie Nece, Dance Lead at dance@mundeleinparks.org

What to Wear:

Creative Dance and Pre Ballet: PINK leotard, PINK tights, PINK leather or canvas ballet shoes

Ballet Technique: BLACK leotard, PINK tights and PINK leather or canvas ballet shoes

Jazz: BLACK leotard, TAN tights, BLACK dance pants or shorts, TAN jazz shoes

Tap & Ballet Combo Classes: PINK leotard, PINK tights, PINK leather or canvas ballet shoes, TAN tap shoes

Tap & Jazz Combo Classes: BLACK leotard, TAN tights, BLACK dance pants or shorts, TAN jazz shoes, TAN tap shoes

Dance Company: BLACK leotard, TAN tights, BLACK dance pants or shorts, TAN jazz shoes, TAN tap shoes. Pink ballet or lyrical shoes maybe required per instructors request.

Hip Hop: BLACK shorts or pants, BLACK shirt or tank top, and BLACK dance sneakers

Hip Hop & Tumble: BLACK leotard, BLACK or TAN convertible tights, BLACK dance sneakers

Boys: Boys should wear a solid t-shirt and shorts or pants. No baggy clothes. Boys wear either BLACK ballet shoes, BLACK jazz shoes or BLACK tap shoes depending on the class.
*Shoe Exchange: Pre-worn shoes are available at the dance studio. You can exchange your used pair for a size that fits, or make a $5 donation for a pair of shoes.

Shoes:

A limited shoe exchange program of pre-worn shoes is available on a first come first served basis. In addition, we offer a shoe order and fitting program to purchase new shoes. Instructors will let you know about both shoe programs. You will save money by ordering dance shoes through this program compared to purchasing them retail.

Spring 2023 Competition Results

Hall of Fame Dance Challenge

Some Nights
Senior Large Group Tap – High Gold – 1st Overall High Score

Sunglasses at Night
Teen Large Group Jazz – High Gold – 3rd Overall High Score

Girl Party
Future Hall of Famer Small Group Jazz – High Gold – 6th Overall High Score

Starlight
Future Hall of Famer Small Group Jazz – Future Stars Judge’s Award – High Gold

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Teen Line Production – Judges Entertainment Award – Platinum

Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting
Sarah Page – Senior Tap Solo – Platinum – Judge’s Fantastic Feet Award – 1st Overall High Score

It’s a Quarter Past Midnight
Kayla Baltazar, Sarah Page – Senior Jazz Duet – Platinum – 1st Overall High Score

These 1st Place Regional Champion Awards qualify the Mundelein Dance Company to attend Hall of Fame Nationals Competition July 8-13 at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

Power of Dance

Night Train
Junior Small Group Tap – Diamond – 2nd Overall High Score

I See Stars
Shannon Ouimet – Senior Musical Theater Solo – Diamond – Power Dancer – 2nd Overall High Score

No Reason
Sarah Georgescu, Sophie Volk – Senior Musical Theater Duet – Diamond – Judge’s Character Award – Showmanship Award – 1st Overall High Score

It’s a Quarter Past Midnight
Kayla Baltazar, Sarah Page – Senior Jazz Duet – Diamond – Judge’s Technique Award – 2nd Overall High Scor

Hard Days Night
Mollie Pimentel, Carly Volk – Junior Jazz Duet – Diamond – Judge’s Choreography Award – 3rd Overall High Score

Five dancers were awarded Power Dancers and qualified to perform in the opening number at Power of Dance National Competition this summer. Two dancers, Sophie Volk and Sarah Georgescu, were also named Scholarship Recipients at the competition.

HALL OF FAME DANCE CHALLENGE NATIONALS 2023

Thriller – Senior Small Group Jazz – Judges Intensity Award – High Gold
Kayla Baltazar, Sarah Georgescu, Lucy Heikes, Shannon Ouimet, Erin Page, Sarah Page, Matilda  Pimentel, Sophie Volk

Sunglasses at Night – Teen Small Group Jazz – Judges Costume Award – High Gold
Suzanne Brown, Nellie Heikes, Stella Hunter, Nayumi Nakayama, Annie Stauber

Lucky Star – Junior Small Group Jazz – Platinum – 8th Overall High Score
Karoline Calderon, Chloe Kraemer, Mollie Pimentel, Camryn Plohr, Ruth Plohr, Zoey Rusk, Carly Volk

Girl Party – Future Hall of Famer Small Group Jazz – Judges Terrific Teamwork Award – Platinum – 3rd Overall High Score
Stella Belger, Brooke Harris, Mae Heikes, Molly Heuser, Lila Lockwood

Starlight – Future Hall of Famer Small Group Jazz – High Gold
Eleanor Brown, Maren Curran, Camila Stauber, Ireena Tsybulsky, Isla Ubert, Ariella Zvyagintsev

First Night in 14 G – Teen Musical Theater Solo – Judges Showmanship Award – High Gold
Erin Page

Stand By Me – Teen Jazz Solo – Platinum
Matilda Pimentel

Lullabye – Senior Lyrical Solo – Judges Beauty Award – Platinum
Kayla Baltazar

All of the Stars – Senior Lyrical Solo – Platinum – NATIONAL CHAMPION 1st Overall High Score
Sophie Volk

I’m the Greatest Star – Senior Musical Theater Solo – High Gold
Sarah Georgescu

I See Stars – Senior Musical Theater Solo – High Gold
Shannon Ouimet

Workin Day and Night – Senior Tap Solo – Platinum – 4th Overall High Score
Lucy Heikes

Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting – Senior Tap Solo – Platinum – 3rd Overall High Score
Sarah Page

No Reason – Senior Musical Theater Duet – Platinum – 2nd Overall High Score
Sarah Georgescu, Sophie Volk

It’s a Quarter Past Midnight – Senior Jazz Duet – High Gold
Kayla Baltazar, Sarah Page

Someone in La La Land – Teen Musical Theater Duet – High Gold
Suzanne Brown, Stella Hunter

Hard Days Night – Junior Jazz Duet – Sensational Style Judges Award – High Gold
Mollie Pimentel, Carly Volk

Monster Under the Bed – Junior Jazz Duet – Platinum – 3rd Overall High Score
Mikaila Brown, Annie Stauber

We are very proud of all our dancers who competed and the talented dance staff who prepared them.