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Littles introduces movement foundations and freestyle through the culture of hip hop. Toddlers must be able to walk! Taught in a dance-party-style format, toddlers and caregivers jumping, bouncing, stomping, social dancing, imaginative movement, and our signature Toddler Cypher. Classes also include somatic movement, caregiver-assisted tricks, story time, and introductions to Brooklyn hip hop culture. At Rikud, we believe children learn to dance for life, not for recitals. Our goal is to help little ones become comfortable moving, grooving, and expressing themselves in community. Along the way, children build coordination, rhythm, confidence, body awareness, and social connection while developing a foundation for freestyle and a lifelong love of movement.
Rikud Studio – Prospect Heights · Prospect Heights
Hip-hop is more than choreography. It's a culture built on creativity, community, and self-expression. In this beginner class, students will learn foundational hip-hop movement through drills, freestyle exercises, musicality training, and age-appropriate combinations. Rather than preparing for recitals, students develop rhythm, confidence, discipline, and their own unique style. This is a serious dance class designed for students who are ready to focus, learn, and engage with the art form in a meaningful way.
Ages 6–12Course
musicFrom $55
MiniMovers (4-5) Jazz/Tap
Rikud Studio – Prospect Heights · Prospect Heights
MiniMovers: Jazz & Tap is an energetic introduction to two of America's great dance traditions. While Rikud specializes in hip hop and breaking, we believe young dancers benefit from understanding the broader lineage of Black American social dance . Tap develops rhythm, timing, and musicality, while Vernacular Jazz introduces the groove, improvisation, and movement concepts that helped shape many of the street and club dances practiced today. Students will build coordination, balance, listening skills, and confidence while exploring foundational movement through age-appropriate drills, games, and creative exploration. At Rikud, dance is more than steps. It's culture, music, rhythm, and history in motion.
Ages 4–5Course
musicFrom $55
Jazz (Intermediate)
Rikud Studio – Prospect Heights · Prospect Heights
Vernacular Jazz is one of the foundational social dances that helped shape the rhythms, musicality, improvisation, and movement vocabulary found in many street and club dance styles today. In this class, students will explore classic jazz steps, rhythm training, improvisation, and social dance traditions while learning about the Black American communities that created them. At Rikud, we believe understanding where dance comes from is just as important as learning the moves. By studying Vernacular Jazz, dancers deepen their understanding of groove, expression, and the cultural lineage that connects jazz, hip hop, and breaking.
Ages 6–12Course
musicFrom $40
Music & Movement with AudraRox
Rikud Studio – Prospect Heights · Prospect Heights
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASS This music and movement class offers a joyful, engaging experience for caregivers and young children to move together through song and dance. Led with live music, the class incorporates simple movement, rhythm, and playful interaction that supports early motor development and musical awareness. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children, modeling engagement and enthusiasm while strengthening connection through shared movement. The class creates a welcoming, energetic environment where children can explore music through their bodies in a developmentally appropriate way. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASS Expect singing, dancing, clapping, bouncing, and gentle movement activities designed to keep children engaged and active while making music together.
Please register here for our one hour drop-off class. If you would like school pick-up options or extended day, please register for our AFTER SCHOOL CLUB instead. Join us for a tale as old as time, as we explore this timeless story about adventure and friendship, through singing, dancing and acting! Students will be introduced to key skills in collaboration and self expression, building confidence and strengthening social emotional learning skills...all through the fun of musical theatre! The session will end with a short performance for families to enjoy.
Ages 3–7Course
From $45
Adventures in Musical Theatre: Beauty & the Beast
Prospect Heights Treasure Trunk Studio · Prospect Heights
Please register here for our one hour drop-off class. If you would like school pick-up options or extended day, please register for our AFTER SCHOOL CLUB instead. Join us for a tale as old as time, as we explore this timeless story about adventure and friendship, through singing, dancing and acting! Students will be introduced to key skills in collaboration and self expression, building confidence and strengthening social emotional learning skills...all through the fun of musical theatre! The session will end with a short performance for families to enjoy.
Ages 3–7Course
From $3,800
Practically Preschool - A Gentle Start to School for Pre-Preschoolers
Prospect Heights Treasure Trunk Studio · Prospect Heights
Our Treasure Trunk Practically Preschool program for 1.5-3 yrs old inspires curiosity, exploration, communication, imagination, and positive social and emotional interactions. At Treasure Trunk Theatre we believe in child-led, creative play based learning. Our program will introduce your child to a classroom setting with a gentle separation process for families and their kiddos. This session is for children born between April 1st, 2024 – April 1st, 2025. A mixed-age classroom for our early preschool-aged learners provides an array of benefits for both the younger and older students. The younger students build confidence and gain new and exciting language and behavioral skills. Our older students build a strong sense of responsibility and leadership skills in the classroom community. Each day, we will start the morning with open play in our beautiful space with toys and activities that support imaginative play as well as fine and gross motor skills. Children are also invited to work on an art project during this time. We then gather on the rug for circle time with morning hellos to encourage expression, a story and live music. We then wash hands and provide a simple snack for the children to share. Children then transition back to choice time where they will continue to have self-directed play in our space. A sensory table, play kitchen, library, and age appropriate toys will be available for their discovery. We end our morning with a closing circle time with music and goodbyes. For the first few weeks, grown-ups will join the class as needed until their child feels confident and comfortable being in the classroom without their presence. Our caring teachers offer encouragement and a nurturing environment where the children feel safe and secure within their classroom before the separation. Children at this age are exploding with power to communicate, to move purposefully, to assert their independence and individuality, and to control their important bodily functions. Our nurturing teachers are there to support them in their growth and development and will provide weekly updates for parents. A perfect way to prepare them for 3's programs next year! Come explore and play with our Practically Preschool at the Trunk! Register for the full school year and save! When you sign up for both our Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring semesters together, and before September 15th, you save $600! Discount is automatically applied at checkout.
Ages 18 mo–3 yrCourse
artFrom $45
Mini Makers Playgroup (age 1.5-3)
Studio · Prospect Heights
In our Mini Maker playgroup we provide invitations to create by setting up simple art materials and textures for kids to play with and explore. We encourage messy and safe play, using food-safe materials, so mini makers can discover art with all their senses.
danceFrom $55
