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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TINY TOT DANCE Discover the tiny dancer in your little one. Your child will learn
dance concepts and develop rhythm, coordination, and bal-
ance 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 Your child will learn dance concepts including space, time,
body, and movement. This class develops motor skills, balance,
cognitive development, creativity, rhythm, musicality and
self-esteem. Parents/guardians are required to stay within the
building for the duration of each class, no exceptions.
PRE-BALLET/TAP
& BALLET 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.
BALLET This class focuses on giving your child a strong foundation
for ballet technique. Ballet vocabulary, history, and musicality
will be taught. Students will be challenged technically and
grow artistically.
JAZZ This class is a combination of ballet technique combined with
traditional and contemporary jazz movements and style.
LYRICAL This class is a combination of ballet and jazz performed
through fluid movements characterized by the expression of
the dancer’s emotions.
TAP This class focuses on giving your child a strong foundation in
tap dance technique. Tap vocabulary, history, musicality, and
rhythm will be taught. Students will develop rhythm, coordina-
tion, and balance.
THEATRICAL This class focuses on “performance” based dance. This class
is a great way to learn to be more expressive on stage while
dancing to songs from great Broadway musicals!