Dance
Our Dance Academy classes and professional, experienced instructors inspire creativity,
teach core dance concepts, and give students a strong foundation in quality dance
technique and vocabulary. Participants can choose to take seasonal instructional classes
or be a part of the annual recital by signing up for a recital class. [JM]
Required Attire: Dancers are expected to come to class in appropriate dance attire. No
jeans, dresses, sandals or street shoes are allowed. All dancers must wear dance shoes
to class. Black jazz shoes are required for jazz/hip hop and theatrical. Black tap shoes are
required for all tap and combination classes. Pink ballet shoes are required for all ballet,
lyrical and pre-ballet classes.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
A Friendly
Reminder
With your child’s best interest in
mind, we ask that parents and
friends do not remain in the
room during class time. We ask
our instructors to enforce this
policy so that your child may
devote their attention to the class
without outside interruptions.
This policy is for safety as well
as learning experiences.
Dance
Supervisor
Jessica Marquez
[email protected]
(630) 942-7264
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PARENT/TOT DANCE
18 months-3 years Designed for our littlest dancers, this class introduces basic
ballet, coordination, and gross motor skills through creative
movement and interactive songs with a parent present. Ballet
shoes are optional for parent/caregiver.
TINY TOT DANCE
2.5-3 years Your child will learn dance concepts and develop rhythm,
coordination, and balance while moving and grooving to
music and using creative props to inspire imagination. Parents/
guardians are required to stay within the building for the
duration of each class, no exceptions. Children must be able to
attend class without a parent present.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
3-4 years This class develops motor skills, balance, cognitive awareness,
creativity, rhythm, musicality and self-esteem. Parents/guard-
ians are required to stay within the building for the duration of
each class, no exceptions. Children must be able to attend class
without a parent present.
PRE-BALLET/TAP
4-5 years This class is divided into two units: ballet and tap. Your child
will be taught core concepts, age-appropriate technique, and
vocabulary in these two genres of dance. Kinder classes build
upon skills taught in the pre-ballet/tap program.
KINDER-BALLET/TAP
5-6 years
KINDER-BALLET/JAZZ
5-6 years This class is divided into two units: ballet and jazz. Your child
will be taught core concepts, age-appropriate technique, and
vocabulary in these two genres of dance.
BALLET
6+ or instructor approval This class focuses on giving your child a strong foundation in
ballet technique. Ballet vocabulary, history, and musicality will
be taught.
JAZZ
6+ or instructor approval This class will cover traditional and contemporary jazz
movements and style.
BALLET/LYRICAL
6+ or instructor approval This class merges the techniques of ballet and jazz. Participants
will learn to dance with fluid movements characterized by the
expression of their emotions.
JAZZ/HIP HOP
6+ or instructor approval This combination class is divided into two units: jazz and hip
hop. Your child will learn core technique and vocabulary in
both genres of dance.