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Early Childhood Dance

Let’s Dance! Classes for our youngest dancers focus on teaching the art of dance in a safe, encouraging, and caring environment.

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ClassDescriptionLocationAges/GradesSessionMonTueWedThuFriSatSunSign Up
Ballet & Hip HopThis combination class introduces students to ballet techniques for young minds and Hip Hop concepts with a focus on musicality, flexibility, and coordination skills. We have found that this “combination” technique helps to keep our dancers excited, engaged, and focused for the entire class.Vernon Hills3.5-5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm10:30-11:20amSign Up Now
Ballet & JazzBallet/Jazz is a combination class where ballerinas work on their technical skills each week for the first portion of class and we focus on learning proper terminology, coordination, and turnout and arm positions. Then we change into our Jazz/Gym shoes and learn contemporary moves set to popular music for our Jazz portion!Vernon Hills3.5-5 yearsFall 20252:00-2:50pm11:30am-12:20pmSign Up Now
Ballet & TapCombination classes are developed to allow students the opportunity to begin study in both disciplines and create an early foundation in which to build upon. The tap portion provides fast footwork and rhythm through sound. Dancers will learn proper technique, terminology, and movement performed to classic and contemporary music with an emphasis on FUN! Ballet/Tap is designed to be a combination of ballet study and beginning tap sounds and movements, devoting half the time to each on a regular basis.Deerfield3.5-5 yearsFall 202512:30-1:20pmSign Up Now
Ballet & TapCombination classes are developed to allow students the opportunity to begin study in both disciplines and create an early foundation in which to build upon. The tap portion provides fast footwork and rhythm through sound. Dancers will learn proper technique, terminology, and movement performed to classic and contemporary music with an emphasis on FUN! Ballet/Tap is designed to be a combination of ballet study and beginning tap sounds and movements, devoting half the time to each on a regular basis.Vernon Hills3.5-5 yearsFall 20252:00-2:50pm2:00-2:50pm10:15-11:05amSign Up Now
Boys Hip HopBoys Hip Hop is designed specifically for boys who love music, love to move, and want to develop their own sense of style. In Boys Hip Hop, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement. Hip Hop gives the dancer a freedom of expression while learning technique that defines the dance.Deerfield3.5-5 yearsFall 20254:10-5:00pm11:00-11:50amSign Up Now
Boys Hip HopBoys Hip Hop is designed specifically for boys who love music, love to move, and want to develop their own sense of style. In Boys Hip Hop, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement. Hip Hop gives the dancer a freedom of expression while learning technique that defines the dance.Vernon Hills4-6 yearsFall 20253:55-4:45pm11:10am-12:00pmSign Up Now
Disney DanceEach week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes!Deerfield3-4.5 yearsFall 20252:00-2:50pm9:30-10:20am1:00-1:50pm9:30-10:20am1:00-1:50pmSign Up Now
Disney DanceEach week, Disney fans will learn new moves to their favorite Disney songs. Come sing along with us as we dance to our favorite tunes!Vernon Hills3-4.5 yearsFall 20259:30-10:20am10:30-11:20am9:10-10:00amSign Up Now
Eras ExperienceAre you ready for it? Get ready to shake it off in your own Eras tour experience in this Taylor Swift themed dance class of your child's wildest dreams! Your dancer will remember it all too well, and there will be no blank space to fill as we have so much fun and learn gorgeous dance moves!Vernon Hills3-4.5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm10:10-11:00amSign Up Now
Eras ExperienceAre you ready for it? Get ready to shake it off in your own Eras tour experience in this Taylor Swift themed dance class of your child's wildest dreams! Your dancer will remember it all too well, and there will be no blank space to fill as we have so much fun and learn gorgeous dance moves!Deerfield3-4.5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm2:00-2:50pm10:30-11:20am 1:00-1:50pm10:00-10:50amSign Up Now
Hip HopStudents will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Vernon Hills4-6 yearsFall 20255:00-5:50pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop Students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Deerfield4-6 yearsFall 202510:00-10:50amSign Up Now
Hip Hop & JazzCombination classes are developed to allow students the opportunity to begin study in both disciplines and create an early foundation in which to build upon. In Hip Hop/Jazz, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Dancers will learn proper classical jazz and hip hop technique and movement during this exciting combination class with an emphasis on FUN!Vernon Hills3.5-5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop & PomsIn Hip Hop/Poms, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This combination class will include one Hip Hop dance and one Poms dance each session.Vernon Hills3-4.5 yearsFall 20252:00-2:50pm10:30-11:20am1:00-1:50pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop & PomsIn Hip Hop/Poms, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This combination class will include one Hip Hop dance and one Poms dance each session.Vernon Hills3.5-5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm1:00-1:50pmSign Up Now
Hip Hop & PomsIn Hip Hop/Poms, students will learn movements that have elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. This combination class will include one Hip Hop dance and one Poms dance each session.Vernon Hills4-6 yearsFall 20253:50-4:40pm11:00-11:50amSign Up Now
Kidz BopSet to the tune of the popular Kidz Bop series of music, students will learn beginning jazz and hip hop techniques and routines. Vernon Hills3-4.5 yearsFall 20252:00-2:50pm9:30-10:20am10:30-11:20amSign Up Now
Kidz BopSet to the tune of the popular Kidz Bop series of music, students will learn beginning jazz and hip hop techniques and routines. Deerfield3-4.5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm2:00-2:50pm2:00-2:50pmSign Up Now
Parent & Child BalletParents and toddlers come ready to dance as we warm up together, pretend to be princes and princesses, build strength and flexibility, and learn very basic dance vocabulary. This class is a great precursor to our Princess Ballet classes. Vernon Hills1.5-2.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:00am9:30-10:00am9:30-10:00am10:15-10:45am9:15-9:45amSign Up Now
Parent & Child BalletParents and toddlers come ready to dance as we warm up together, pretend to be princes and princesses, build strength and flexibility, and learn very basic dance vocabulary. This class is a great precursor to our Princess Ballet classes. Deerfield1.5-2.5 yearsFall 20259:30-10:00am10:30-11:00am10:30-11:00am9:20-9:50am9:00-9:30am9:35-10:05amSign Up Now
Parent & Child DanceJoin us for a 30 minute class full of creative movement and music. This high energy class uses elements of dance to stimulate coordination, balance, music interpretation, motor development, and creative movement.Vernon Hills1.5-2.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:00am9:30-10:00am10:30-11:00am9:15-9:45am10:15-10:45amSign Up Now
Parent & Child DanceJoin us for a 30 minute class full of creative movement and music. This high energy class uses elements of dance to stimulate coordination, balance, music interpretation, motor development, and creative movement.Deerfield1.5-2.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:00am9:30-10:00am9:30-10:00am9:30-10:00am9:55-10:25am9:35-10:05am9:00-9:30amSign Up Now
Princess BalletIn this unique class, students will enhance their balance & poise as well as hand/feet coordination through basic ballet skills. This magical ballet class is full of imagery, fun and musical rhythms. Join us in this princess inspired class as we use stories and props to create an experience that is engaging and fun for young dancers.Vernon Hills2.5-3.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:15am9:30-10:15am10:30-11:15am9:30-10:15am9:15-10:00am10:15-11:00amSign Up Now
Princess BalletIn this unique class, students will enhance their balance & poise as well as hand/feet coordination through basic ballet skills. This magical ballet class is full of imagery, fun and musical rhythms. Join us in this princess inspired class as we use stories and props to create an experience that is engaging and fun for young dancers.Deerfield2.5-3.5 yearsFall 20259:30-10:15am9:30-10:15am9:30-10:15am10:30-11:15am9:20-10:05am9:30-10:15am10:00-10:45am or 11:00-11:45amSign Up Now
Tot HopDancers will learn fun pre-hip hop moves and combinations, performed to their favorite music.Vernon Hills2.5-3.5 yearsFall 20259:30-10:15am9:30-10:15am10:30-11:15am10:15-11:00am9:15-10:00amSign Up Now
Tot HopDancers will learn fun pre-hip hop moves and combinations, performed to their favorite music.Deerfield2.5-3.5 yearsFall 202510:30-11:15am10:30-11:15am9:30-10:15am10:20-11:05am9:00-9:45am9:00-9:45amSign Up Now
Transitional 2's BalletLoved ones and toddlers attend together as they stretch, use props as they dance and learn basic ballet vocabulary. As the session progresses, little ones will begin to execute sections of the class independently. In January, loved ones transition out of the class completely and the little ones will enjoy the Princess Ballet Class for the remainder of the school year. Deerfield2-3.5 years2025/2026 School Year10:30-11:15amSign Up Now
Tutus & Tennis ShoesYoung dancers learn a basic introduction to ballet technique as well as freestyle hip hop.Vernon Hills3-4.5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm2:00-2:50pmSign Up Now
Tutus & Tennis ShoesYoung dancers learn a basic introduction to ballet technique as well as freestyle hip hop.Deerfield3-4.5 yearsFall 20251:00-1:50pm9:00-9:50am or 11:00-11:50amSign Up Now

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