Brooklyn Park Dance
Our dance classes focus on fun, friendship, and footwork. The goal of our program is to teach the fundamentals of dance in a welcoming environment for all ability levels. Self-esteem is more important than perfection.
Summer Offerings
Youth Hip Hop Basics
Grades 3-12
Location: Community Activity Center – 5600 85th Ave N
This session focuses on commercial hip hop, blending fun, expressive choreography with the latest styles seen in music videos and performances.
Across 6 classes (30 minutes each), dancers will learn a routine piece by piece, building skills and confidence each week. By the final class, students will be able to perform the full routine! This class is perfect for dancers who want to improve musicality, coordination, and performance quality in a supportive and upbeat environment. Please wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. No previous dance experience needed!
| Dates | Days | Time | Location | Cost |
| Grades 3-5 June 15-July 1 | Monday & Wednesday | 5:30-6 p.m. | Community Activity Center | $40/$46 |
| Grades 6-12 June 15-July 1 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:05-6:35 p.m. | Community Activity Center | $40/$46 |
Intro to Dance – Ballet & Tap
Ages 3-7
Location: Community Activity Center – 5600 85th Ave N
This 6-lesson introductory class will focus on having fun while learning coordination, ballet positions, and beginning dance for tap steps. Each lesson for ages 3-7 will be ½ tap dance and ½ ballet. Open classes for parent viewing will be the first and last lessons only. Dance attire or comfortable workout clothes and dance shoes should be worn for all lessons. Please wear tap shoes for tap and ballet slippers or socks for ballet.
Email Carson at carson.gasner@brooklynpark.org if you would like to purchase gently used dance shoes.
| Dates | Days | Time | Location | Cost |
| Ages 3-4 July 13-July 29 | Monday & Wednesday | 5:30-6 p.m. | Community Activity Center | $40/$46 |
| Ages 5-7 July 13-July 29 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:10-6:40 p.m. | Community Activity Center | $40/$46 |
K-5 Dance Parties
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Location: Community Activity Center – 5600 85th Ave N
Pajama Dance Party
Get ready to kick off summer with a pajama theme dance party! We will learn a slumber party dance and do a sleepy time craft to wrap up the class. Ballet/Lyrical shoes OR tennis shoes and comfortable clothes are welcome for class. No previous dance experience needed!
Disney Dance Party
Get ready to feel the Disney magic with a summer dance party! We will learn a magical themed dance and do a fanciful craft at the end of class. Ballet/Lyrical shoes OR tennis shoes and comfortable clothes are welcome for class. No previous dance experience needed!
| Date | Time | Location | Cost |
| Pajama Dance Party Thursday, June 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Community Activity Center | $10 |
| Disney Dance Party Thursday, July 30 | 6-7 p.m. | Community Activity Center | $10 |
Adaptive Dance & Art Camp: ‘Waves of Expression
Ages 5+
When: August 10-14 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Community Activity Center – 5600 85th Ave N
Cost: $120 resident/$144 non-resident
Get ready for a week of movement, creativity, and connection! Waves of Expression: Adaptive Dance & Art Camp is inspired by the beauty and movement of the Mississippi River. Participants will explore creative movement while building confidence, connection, and community.
Throughout the week, participants will learn a themed performance piece and help design backdrops, props, and costume elements using natural and recycled materials. Dance, art, imagination, and collaboration come together in one unforgettable week.
This camp is designed for ages 5+ with disability-related needs; groups will be created based on age-ranges. Accommodations and individualized inclusion supports are available, including adaptive movement options, sensory-friendly strategies, visual supports, and additional staffing to allow for a 1:4 ratio.
No dance experience needed! Please wear comfortable tennis shoes and clothing that are comfortable to move in (athletic/loose fitting). We will be working with paint, so please be mindful of clothing choices. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and peanut/ tree nut free snack.
The week concludes with a celebratory Friday evening performance from 5-6 p.m. for family and friends.
No two currents move the same, and neither do we. Come flow with us and discover where the river will take you!
School Year Dance Offerings
Our class offerings include
- Tap, ballet, jazz with an infusion of lyrical and hip hop
- Lyrical production
- Ballet (formerly pointe)
- Hip-Hop
- Turns & Leaps
- VIP – Very Important Partner
- Adult classes
Class Ages
- Beginner: Preschool to 2nd grade
- Intermediate: Grades 3 to 7
- Senior dancers: Grades 8-12
- Adults: ages 18 and up
- VIP: Grade 1 and up
- Specialty classes are open to grades 3 and up
Register for dance classes
Age not ability
As fun and friendship are two of our primary goals, dancers in our program do not audition for class placement. Our dancers enroll based on their current grade-level. This practice allows friends to be in class together and for new dancers to feel welcome starting at any time.
Dance-life balance
Do you have a child that wants to be a dancer, but also a hockey player, ninja, gymnast, softball player, actor, musician, or mathlete? Limited class time and only one recital weekend per year means there is still a lot of room in the schedule for all of their other interests.
Full recital experience
Learning to dance is a wonderful experience, but ask many dancers what they like best and it’s the sparkly costumes! We work hard to put together a themed recital full of beautifully rehearsed dances. Our costumes are age-appropriate and affordable and our show is well produced. It is a fun weekend when our dancers get to be center stage and receive the applause they’ve worked so hard to earn.
Program structure and registration
Our classes generally meet once per week from September through April. Classes are 35 to 45 minutes in length based on age level. Register online or by calling 763-493-8333.