Pre-School Ballet/Tap Class

A Joyful First Step: Pre-School Ballet and Tap Returns This Fall

There’s something really special about watching a preschooler discover the joy of movement—and every fall, I look forward to seeing that happen in our Pre-School Ballet and Tap Class here at the Blue Island Park District.

If your child is 3 to 5 years old and loves to move, jump, or spin, this class is the perfect way to introduce them to basic dance skills in a supportive and playful environment.

Starting Tuesday, September 17, we’ll meet each week through November 5, from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m., at the Memorial Park Banquet Hall. Our instructors know just how to blend rhythm, movement, and music into an experience that builds confidence and coordination for young children.

This isn’t about performance or perfection—it’s about self-expression, body awareness, and joy. Parents can stay and observe as their little ones learn to follow direction, try new things, and make new friends.

We recommend wearing comfy clothes, and while ballet slippers or tap shoes are great, they’re not required to get started.

I’ve seen firsthand how this class gives kids a positive first taste of structured activity—and how it brings smiles to parents and grandparents too.

To reserve your spot, visit blueislandparks.org or call us at 708-385-3304. Spaces go fast!

We can’t wait to welcome your tiny dancer to the studio floor.

—Ted Ruthenberg
Executive Director, Blue Island Park District