YOUTH DANCE

The Crystal Lake Dance Academy strives to promote self-confidence, team work, elegance and fun in each class. Instructors are committed to helping students excel both in the classroom and on the stage. Classes are held in the Grand Oaks Recreation Center Dance Room and Spoerl Park Building and include ballet, tap, line dancing, jazz, hip hop and more!

We have two dance sessions each year. The objective of the fall and winter/spring sessions is to prepare the students for a spring recital by focusing on both technique and combinations.

For any dance class questions, please contact Emma Koenig, Dance Supervisor at 815.459.0680 x1228 or ekoenig@crystallakeparks.org.

Class Attire

Ballet	Leotards, Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes
Tap	Leotards, Tights, Black Tap Shoes
Jazz	Leggings or Yoga Pants, Fitted Top, Tan Jazz Shoes
Poms/Hip Hop	Leggings or Yoga Pants, Fitted Top, Gym Shoes
Boys	Fitted Shirt, Shorts/Sweatpants, Black Shoes as listed in the styles above
All Other Classes	Instructor will explain what clothing is acceptable on the first day of class. Please wear form fitting, moveable clothing for the first class along with any dance shoes you have.

Summer 2026 Dance CLASSES

Summer 2026 Dance Camps

adult dance

Each season a variety of classes are offered for anyone age 18+. Class selections include: Line Dancing (Beginner and Beyond the Basics) and Ballroom.

Current Adult Dance Classes

Location Notes

Our main dance studio is located at 1401 W Route 176, Crystal Lake (approximately 1/2 mile west of Route 14 on Route 176). When using a GPS, enter 'Briarwood and Route 176 or use the map in the back of the brochure. We also host dance programs at our secondary dance studio at Spoerl Park, 7610 Pingree Rd, Crystal Lake.

CLPD Dance Social Media and Rainout line for DANCE updates


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Meet our Dance & Theater Team

		Madison Anderson, Dance Instructor Madison is currently a sophomore at Huntley High School, and has been dancing since she was 3 years old. She has experience in tap, ballet, pointe, lyrical, pom, and hip hop. Her favorite style of dance is lyrical. She has been dancing at The Ballet Box for 11 years and has been on the Huntley High School dance team for 2 years.
		Becca Banner, Dance Instructor Becca's bio is coming soon
		Annastasia Johnson, Dance Instructor Annastasia's bio will be available soon.
		Annastasia Johnson, Dance Instructor Annastasia's bio will be available soon.
		Brooke Ksygkakis, Theater Director Brooke's bio is coming soon.
		Jana Sinn, Baton Instructor Jana has marched in hundreds of parades including the Indy 500 Parade in Indianapolis (7 times), the Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., and several Chicago parades throughout the years. She has performed for three living U.S. presidents. She was an advanced NBTA competition solo twirler, and Twirling Captain for the Marlyn's Majors Baton and Drum Corps. She enjoys spinning two and three batons and fire baton. She was feature twirler for H.D. Jacobs High School and Purdue University. Jana is Director of the Sparklers Twirl Team and also loves teaching with the Crystal Lake Park District. New students are always welcome.
		Rachelle Wieczorek, Dance Instructor Miss Rachelle started line dancing in college at the age of 19. In 2002, Rachelle became a certified Ballroom Dance Instructor for American Smooth and American Rhythm syllabi. In the Washington, DC area, she competed in Ballroom, Swing, and Line Dance as well as taught classes for the Ballroom Dance Company, the Wedding Dance Specialists, and Art In Motion. For six years, she also owned a Social Ballroom and Fitness Studio with dancing icon Barry Durand.

PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS

To schedule Private Dance Lessons, please print and email the Private Lesson Request form to ekoenig@crystallakeparks.org or complete the online form below.

Number of lessons will be determined by the instructor and participant. Group lessons are also available.

Private Dance Lessons (individual & small group)

Individual Dance Lessons

$40 per each 30 minute lesson

$80 per each 60 minute lesson

Group Dance Lessons (2-4 people)

$25 per person 30 minute lesson

$50 per person 60 minute lesson

private dance lesson request form