What is the School of Dance?
For more than 40 years, The Des Plaines Park District has provided studio quality instruction and recitals, at a fraction of the cost of what you would pay at a private studio. Our teachers are professionally trained dancers, who are committed to the growth and development of each student. Our goal is to offer our students a positive dance experience in a fun and creative way.
The Des Plaines School of Dance is divided into three unique programs:
Tots in Motion, Performance, and Dance a la Carte.
Each program is specifically designed to accommodate every individual's desire to dance!

Registration and Payment Plan Information
A separate dance registration began on Monday, August 10 for Des Plaines Park District residents and on Monday, August 24 for non-residents. New enrollment will not be accepted after Monday, October 12.
Session II registration will be mailed to current participants during the month of November, with payments due no later than Friday, January 8.
Session III registration will be mailed during the month of February, with payments due no later than Friday, April 2.
A $25 late fee will be added to all registrations received after each session deadline. Students will not be allowed to participate until registration and payment are received.
For more information, please contact the Administrative and Leisure Center at 847-391-5700.

School of Dance Locations
Administrative and Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street, Dance Studio and Studio 114
Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker Street, Dance and Aerobics Studio
Our renovated main dance studio at the ALC is equipped with a spring suspension sub-floor and top of the line vinyl flooring, suitable for all genres of dance.
It also has state of the art audio and visual equipment, to enhance the dance experience.

Click here for complete School of Dance information and a current Dance Class schedule.