The Waukegan Park District offers enriching dance classes that will help develop rhythm, improve flexibility and balance, and so much more! The dance classes are led by Jan Keller, a local professional instructor who will help guide, motivate, and inspire students. For more information, contact Debra at dcarl@waukeganparks.org.
Our Dance Classes for Children
This stimulating class presents basic ballet terminology and steps, large motor skills development that includes leaps, jumps, and turns that will increase muscle tone. Also, basic floor gymnastics such as rolls, headstands, cartwheels and more! Instructed by Jan Keller.
Class Days: Saturdays
Class Days: 9:15am to 10am
Fees: $15 (Residents) / $18 (Nonresidents)
Location: Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Registration: Participants can register at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center, Jack Benny Center for the Arts, or online.
Continue from Preschool Dance and Tumbling or join us for the first time! To enhance gross motor skills in this more advanced tumbling and dance program that incorporates creative choreography and possibly tap. Students should have a basic understanding of some tumbling skills and ability to follow general directions. Instructor is Jan Keller.
If your 4-year old has taken Preschool Dance and Tumbling and is ready for the next level you may sign them up for this class. Jack Benny Staff will check with the instructor for approval.
Class Days: Saturdays
Class Days: 10:15am to 11am
Fees: $15 (Residents) / $18 (Nonresidents)
Location: Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Registration: Participants can register at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center, Jack Benny Center for the Arts or online.
Join Instructor Jan Keller and learn some dance moves. This class will use dance steps from Ballet to Tap to Ballroom and some Tumbling. Join us for some fun and a good foundation of dance moves. This class will not cover Hip Hop.
Class Days: Saturdays
Class Days: 11:15am to 12pm
Fees: $15 (Residents) / $18 (Nonresidents)
Location: Jack Benny Center for the Arts
Registration: Participants can register at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center, Jack Benny Center for the Arts or online.
Step It Up: Line Dancing
Are you ready to step it up? Our Step It Up: Line Dancing Program, instructed by North Shore Line Dances, uses a full-body blend of dance-inspired movements as a fun way to burn calories, build strength, restore flexibility, and de-stress.
Class Dates: Wednesday, June 9 to Wednesday, September 1
Class Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Fees: $5/week (Residents) / $6/week (Nonresidents)
Location: Belvidere Recreation Center
Registration: Participants can register at the Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center, Jack Benny Center for the Arts, or online.
| Week # | Date | Fee | Registration |
| Week 1 | Wednesday, June 9 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 2 | Wednesday, June 16 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 3 | Wednesday, June 23 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 4 | Wednesday, June 30 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 5 | Wednesday, July 7 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 6 | Wednesday, July 14 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 7 | Wednesday, July 21 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 8 | Wednesday, July 28 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 9 | Wednesday, August 4 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 10 | Wednesday, August 11 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 11 | Wednesday, August 18 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 12 | Wednesday, August 25 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
| Week 13 | Wednesday, September 1 | $5/$6 | Register Here |
