Frankfort On Pointe Dance

The On-Pointe Dance program is a progressive program open to children ages 3 years and older.  Students will be divided according to experience level in the following classes.

Little Stars: This is a gentle introductory class that includes learning to move to music and developing motor and listening skills in a fun, creative environment.

Pre-Ballet: This beginner class introduces basic ballet techniques through fun movement while focusing on coordination skills and self-expression.

Dance Combo: A combination of ballet, tap, and jazz. This combination class will build on foundational skills of ballet, the styles of tap, and the upbeat fast-paced movement of jazz to help with coordination, flexibility, and musicality. Fun dance routines and up-to-date music make kids excited to come back week to week.

Ballet/Jazz/Tap I Combo: This class combines ballet, jazz and tap dance forms to help students develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality. Jazz is a fast-paced movement to popular music, while tap focuses on fast footwork and rhythmic sounds. Ballet offers stretching and strengthening exercises, and barre work is introduced with a greater emphasis on vocabulary and French terminology. This class combines ballet, jazz and tap dance forms to help students develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality. Jazz is a fast-paced movement to popular music, while tap focuses on fast footwork and rhythmic sounds. Ballet offers stretching and strengthening exercises, and barre work is introduced with a greater emphasis on vocabulary and French terminology.

Ballet II and III: This is more advanced stretching and strengthening exercises, barre work is continued with a greater emphasis on vocabulary, musicality, balance, and coordination, as well as French terminology.

Tap II and III: This dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies.

Jazz II and III: Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Each level of jazz is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.

Lyrical III: In this class, we will combine techniques learned in ballet and jazz to create movements performed to music with lyrics. This is a great way to inspire movement & expression of emotions based on the dancer’s interpretation of the music. 

Jazz/Hip Hop III: Emphasis on popping, locking, and other hip-hop movements that are utilized in only Hip-Hop dance. 

Dance Troupe: To enroll in this class, you must also be in Jazz II or III and Ballet II, or III. program. We have three different age levels for competition. Petite, Junior, and Senior groups. Age decides what group you are in. Troupe does local dance competitions during the year (a final number has not been decided on). This class also has a strict attendance policy, and you must attend all classes. If you miss 2 or more classes, you will be dropped from the Dance Troupe. Attendance is a MUST.

Please request an information sheet regarding dance attire and shoe purchase at time of registration.
Click here to download the Dance Information Sheet

Instructor:  Ms. Kristen Bruns & Ms. Jill Rector
Location:     Founders Community Center Dance Studio
Session I:    Monday/January 13 – May 5
(No Class January 20 & March 31)
Wednesday/January 15 – May 7
(No Class April 2)
**Wednesday PM/January 15 – May 7
(No Class March 12, April 2 & 9)
Thursday/January 16 – May 8
(No Class April 3)

Day Class Age Time Cost Min/Max
M Little Stars 3-4 years 4:00-4:30 pm $140/$145 5/12
M Pre-Ballet 4-5 years 4:40-5:10 pm $140/$145 5/12
M Ballet II 9-11 years 5:15-6:15 pm $182/$187 5/12
M Jazz II 9-11 years 6:15-7:00 pm $170/$175 5/12
M Tap II 9-11 years 7:00-7:30 pm $140/$145 5/12
M Dance Troupe*** Invite Only 7:15-8:45 pm $182/$187 5/12
W Little Stars 3-4 years 9:30-10:00 am $140/$145 5/12
W Dance Combo** 5-6 years 4:00-5:00 pm $182/$187 5/12
W Ballet /Jazz/Tap I Combo** 7-8 years 5:00-6:00 pm $182/$187 5/12
TH Dance Combo 5-6 years 4:00-5:00 pm $182/$187 5/12
TH Ballet III 12 years & up 5:00-6:00pm $182/$187 5/12
TH Lyrical III 12 years & up 6:00-7:00 pm $182/$187 5/12
TH Jazz/Hip Hop III 12 years & up 7:00-8:00 pm $182/$187 5/12

*** To enroll in this class, you must also be in Jazz II or III and Ballet II, or III for the Dance Troupe program.


Dance Instructor – Ms. Kristen Bruns

Ms. Kristen received a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Illinois University and comes to the park district with 23 years of experience teaching ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and contemporary styles of dance. She said, “I have always enjoyed working with children and the fun and curiosity they exude. Teaching dance and sharing something I love with children seemed like the right path for me after dancing for much of my childhood.”


Dance Instructor – Ms. Jill Rector

Mrs. Jill Rector teaches Ballet/Tap/Jazz (5-6 years), Ballet 2, Jazz 2 & Tap 2 (10-12 years), Tap 3 (13-18 years), and Dance Troupe.

Mrs. Jill began dancing at age 3 and has studied all forms of dance. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College with an emphasis in both teaching and performance/choreography. She is also a certified personal trainer and choreographer for a local children’s theater group, and most recently choreographed Lincoln-way West’s spring musical.

“When my youngest brother was enrolled in a class at the park district, I used to sit and watch the class. One day the instructor said she needed help and asked if I wanted to be her assistant. I enjoyed it so much and went on to assist her for a few years until I was old enough to teach my own classes. And because of that, I knew I wanted to become a teacher. I had been in dance since I was three, so it became obvious that I would become a dance teacher and could not imagine doing anything else.” said Jill.

Jill has been teaching dance in the south suburbs for over 30 years. As a dance teacher, she aims to share her passion for dance with all her students. She feels that it is important for her students to feel confident and inspired while growing in a comforting and encouraging environment.


KAR Dance Competition

This Spring, the On Pointe Dance Troupe showcased their talents by performing 4 dances at the KAR competition held at the esteemed Rialto Theatre in Joliet. The dancers received prestigious Elite and Top awards, along with a judges’ choice award and two awards for achieving the highest score in their category. We are incredibly proud of our talented dancers!

KAR Dance Competitions are specifically designed for smaller studios, offering a high-quality experience that KAR is known for, but on a more intimate scale. KAR Exclusive brings together passion, artistry, and talent for a truly unparalleled dance experience.


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