Dance Program
PEKIN PARK DISTRICT DANCE PROGRAM
Welcome to Dance!
Our dance program is designed to help children build confidence and coordination in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. The online registration portal is located at the bottom of this page, after the class descriptions and placement policy.
Our Dance Pathway
Intro to Dance (Tuesday 6:00-6:30 p.m.)
Level 1 Dance (Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Level 2 Dance (Monday 6:30- 7:30 p.m.)
About Our Classes
Intro to Dance
Ages: 3 years to 6 years
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
This class is perfect for kids who have never taken dance before, students who are not strong in their dance foundation, or students who do not have the attention span for a full hour-long class.
Recital Details
- No required identical uniform for recitals: just an all-black dance outfit of their choosing.
- Students will learn one short routine for recitals.
Level 1 Dance
Ages: 4 years to 10 years
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description
Available to students who are ready to move up from intro classes and students who have a strong understanding and practice good technique.
Recital Details
● These students will eventually have an identical dance uniform.
● Students will learn up to two different routines for recitals (depending on class size).
Level 2 Dance
Ages: 6 years to 14 years
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description
Available to students who are ready to move up from Level 1 classes and students who have a strong understanding and practice good technique.
Recital Details
● These students will eventually have an identical dance uniform.
● Students will learn up to two different routines for recitals (depending on class size).
Class Placement & Advancement Policy
Our Tumble and Cheer programs are skill-based, not age-based. Students are placed in the class that best matches their current skill level. Instructors continually evaluate each athlete’s progress and will determine when they are ready to advance to the next level.
Parents and guardians are asked to remain outside the Tumble, Dance, and Cheer rooms during class. This helps students stay focused and allows instructors to safely utilize the entire practice space.
Attire
- All dancers are required to wear all black to class.
- Appropriate dance shoes should be worn based on the class.
- Hair must be pulled securely away from the face.
- Dance families should join Remind for class-specific communication and updates.
Communication
All Tumble, Dance, and Cheer families should join our Facebook group, PPD Tumble, Dance & Cheer. This is where we share general program announcements, reminders, special events, and other important information.
Please look to join the Remind App using the link found in your registration confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s class, placement, attire, uniforms, or program requirements, please contact the Program Coordinator, Shaylynn, via email at ppdtcd@pekinparkdistrict.org.