Dance at Rootz
A love of dance. A place to belong.
From first steps to the spotlight, discover dance at Rootz. Explore classes for ages 18 months and up in Deerfield and Vernon Hills, with caring teachers and room to grow. Find your dancer’s next step below.
Dance Programs
Find their next step.
Start with the program that fits your dancer’s interests—from playful first classes to recitals and company teams.
Early Childhood
A joyful introduction to movement for our youngest dancers. Explore dance in a safe, caring environment where little ones can try new steps and discover how much fun learning can be.
Youth & Teen
Build technique and find a style they love. From ballet to hip hop, these classes give growing dancers opportunities to develop their skills and enjoy moving to the music.
Recital Program
Bring the excitement of class to the stage. Dancers build technique, learn choreography, and celebrate their progress with costumed performances for family and friends.
Relevé Dance Company
Find a team and take the next step. Relevé Dance Company offers performance and competition opportunities for dancers and cheerleaders ready to train together and share the spotlight. Auditions are required.
Room to Grow, Every Step of the Way
See how our dance programs connect as your child grows. There’s more than one path: dancers can enjoy classes, experience a recital, or audition for Relevé Dance Company when they’re ready. Explore the overview below, then check individual programs for class-specific ages and requirements.
More Than Steps. A Place to Belong.
At Rootz, dance is about learning great technique in a community built on kindness, encouragement, and connection. We celebrate the little breakthroughs as well as the big stage moments, helping dancers feel proud of their progress and excited to come back.
Some children join us for their first dance class and stay as their interests grow. Others discover dance later or simply want a fun class each week. Our caring teachers help make room for each dancer’s goals, personality, and pace.
For children who love the spotlight, our Recital Dance Program adds the excitement of learning choreography and performing for family and friends. Dancers ready for a team commitment can explore Relevé Dance Company, home to our performance and competition dance and cheer teams.
Whether your child wants to try hip hop, learn ballet, or work toward a new performance goal, there’s a place to start—and plenty of room to grow. Ask us for help finding the right fit.