Class Descriptions
The following is a list of names and descriptions for each class.
Adult & Tot Dance Ages 18mo-3 yrs.
A fun, energetic, and interactive class for parent & child! This class will practice basic musical concepts to develop motor skills, coordination, and body awareness through song & dance. A great introduction to dance!
Little Bitty Dancers (Ballet 1) Ages 4-5 yrs.
Children will discover the joy of dance! This class will practice beginner Ballet concepts, coordination, and body awareness.
Ballet 2 Ages 6-8 yrs.
This class was specifically designed to progressively challenge beginner students. In addition to beginner steps, concepts, and terminology in Ballet, this class will also practice further study of poise, strength, transitions, and musicality.
Ballet 3 Ages 9 + yrs.
This class will focus on Ballet technique and terminology, poise, flexibility, and strength. Ballet barre exercises condition and prepare dancers for challenging center combinations.
Ballet and Tap Combo 1 Ages 5-7 yrs.
This class is an age appropriate introduction to Ballet & Tap technique. Students will learn beginner steps, concepts, and terminology.
Ballet and Tap Combo 2 Ages 8+ yrs.
Progressively challenging our beginner students, this class will focus on correct execution of steps, poise, transitions, and musicality in Ballet & Tap technique.
Kids Bop Ages 5-7 yrs.
This class is designed for our young “Hip Hoppers.” Basic dance concepts such as rhythm, isolations, and transitions will be taught.
Hip Hop Ages 8 + yrs.
Beginner students will learn techniques and concepts of Hip Hop while building strength and endurance.
Teen Hip Hop 11+
This fun, energizing dance class will teach students hip-hop choreography and technique while also helping dancers develop their understanding of rhythm, body awareness, and self-expression. All levels welcome.
Pixie Poms Ages 4-6 yrs.
Specially designed for our “mini-squads”, this class will learn basic Pom technique, transitions, and musicality.
Poms 7+ yrs.
Designed for Pom/Cheer squad enthusiasts, class focus will be on correct execution of Pom & Dance technique. This class will then learn formations and stage presence.
Jazz 7 + yrs
This class will focus on isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer.
Dance Technique 6+ yrs
Students will learn to enhance their endurance, style, form and technique while exploring a variety of dance genres. Each week, the class will concentrate on different aspects of dance, striving to improve their overall technical ability.
For more information on any of our Dance events contact:
Jen Mikos 708-687-7270 ext 119 or gymnastics@oakforestparks.org
Adult & Tot Dance Ages 18mo-3 yrs.
A fun, energetic, and interactive class for parent & child! This class will practice basic musical concepts to develop motor skills, coordination, and body awareness through song & dance. A great introduction to dance!
Little Bitty Dancers (Ballet 1) Ages 4-5 yrs.
Children will discover the joy of dance! This class will practice beginner Ballet concepts, coordination, and body awareness.
Ballet 2 Ages 6-8 yrs.
This class was specifically designed to progressively challenge beginner students. In addition to beginner steps, concepts, and terminology in Ballet, this class will also practice further study of poise, strength, transitions, and musicality.
Ballet 3 Ages 9 + yrs.
This class will focus on Ballet technique and terminology, poise, flexibility, and strength. Ballet barre exercises condition and prepare dancers for challenging center combinations.
Ballet and Tap Combo 1 Ages 5-7 yrs.
This class is an age appropriate introduction to Ballet & Tap technique. Students will learn beginner steps, concepts, and terminology.
Ballet and Tap Combo 2 Ages 8+ yrs.
Progressively challenging our beginner students, this class will focus on correct execution of steps, poise, transitions, and musicality in Ballet & Tap technique.
Kids Bop Ages 5-7 yrs.
This class is designed for our young “Hip Hoppers.” Basic dance concepts such as rhythm, isolations, and transitions will be taught.
Hip Hop Ages 8 + yrs.
Beginner students will learn techniques and concepts of Hip Hop while building strength and endurance.
Teen Hip Hop 11+
This fun, energizing dance class will teach students hip-hop choreography and technique while also helping dancers develop their understanding of rhythm, body awareness, and self-expression. All levels welcome.
Pixie Poms Ages 4-6 yrs.
Specially designed for our “mini-squads”, this class will learn basic Pom technique, transitions, and musicality.
Poms 7+ yrs.
Designed for Pom/Cheer squad enthusiasts, class focus will be on correct execution of Pom & Dance technique. This class will then learn formations and stage presence.
Jazz 7 + yrs
This class will focus on isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer.
Dance Technique 6+ yrs
Students will learn to enhance their endurance, style, form and technique while exploring a variety of dance genres. Each week, the class will concentrate on different aspects of dance, striving to improve their overall technical ability.
For more information on any of our Dance events contact:
Jen Mikos 708-687-7270 ext 119 or gymnastics@oakforestparks.org
