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Dance with Gurnee Park District

Dance curriculum that takes dancers from beginner to advanced levels of instruction in a variety of forms. Our professionally trained and dedicated staff will teach and encourage dancers to grow to their maximum potential.
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Above the Barre

The Above the Barre (ATB) Competitive Dance Company is a small core group of students that enjoy to dance, perform and compete in the styles of jazz and lyrical.

An assessment and tryout will take place in late spring 2026 for anyone (ages 6-17) interested in joining ATB. More information to come.

Spring Recital

The winter dance session includes a spring recital that each class will be given an opportunity to perform in.

The 2026 Spring recital, “The Time Machine: Dancing Through the Decades,” will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Dance Attire

(Tiny Dancers, Beginning Dance 1 and 2)
Dancers should wear a leotard, tights and ballet or tap shoes. The dancers hair must be in a bun, pony tail or braid. Skirts are optional.

Dancers should wear a leotard, tights and ballet or demi-pointe shoes or pointe shoes by teacher approval, The dancers hair must be in a bun, pony tail or braid. Skirts are optional.

Dancers should wear a leotard or tank/t-shirt, Jazz pants or loose fitted pants and Jazz and/or tap shoes. The dancers hair should be off their face or in ponytail.

Dancers should wear comfortable clothing (no jeans), gym shoes, and their hair off of face or in ponytail.

Dancers should wear a leotard or tank/t-shirt, footless tights, jazz pants or lose fitted pants. No shoes or foot paws, and their hair should be off the face or in ponytail.

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