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Youth & Teen Dance

Our programs offer a diverse and skill-building curriculum of professional, educational and fun classes. Emphasis in youth and teen classes focuses on proper technique in styles ranging from ballet to hip hop, as well as fostering a love of dance.

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ClassDescriptionLocationAges/GradesSessionMonTueWedThuFriSatSunSign Up
Acro for DancersThis recreational class is designed to focus on flexibility and strength while also learning important skills such as front/back walkovers, different variations of cartwheels, leaps, handstands and more all with seamless movements allowing for graceful motions that are incorporated into choreography.DeerfieldGrade 4-82026/2027 School Year2:00-3:00pmSign Up Now
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.DeerfieldGrade K-22026/2027 School Year9:30-10:30amSign Up Now
Hip Hop TricksDancers will work on isolations, control and resistance while finding texture and levels in their movement. Dancers will also progress towards safely learning how to do baby freezes, headstands and more!DeerfieldGrade 1-32026/2027 School Year5:30-6:30pmSign Up Now
Pointe IStudents will begin to work on pointe in Pointe I and strengthen their technical abilities and ballet terminology. Focusing on proper spine alignment, turn out from the hips, strong ankle strength, proper foot-pointing technique, and balance. Students will have a ballet class structure, including combinations at the barre and in the center to increase strength and practice balance.All students must have teacher approval if they wish to go en pointe. Approval is on an individual basis when the teacher feels the student is strong enough and ready. DeerfieldGrade 8+2026/2027 School Year8:30-9:30pmSign Up Now
Pre-Teen TechniqueFor the serious student who wants to increase their dance training, this class will boost their contemporary and jazz technique.DeerfieldGrade 4-82026/2027 School Year1:00-2:00pmSign Up Now
Strength & FlexibilityA focused conditioning class for dancers of all levels. Build functional strength, stability, mobility, flexibility, and endurance to support technique, prevent injury, and enhance overall performance. Perfect for complementing your dance training and moving with confidence and control.DeerfieldGrade 6+2026/2027 School Year6:30-7:30pmSign 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 HillsGrade 1-32026/2027 School Year9:00-10:00amSign 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 HillsGrade 1-32026/2027 School Year4:30-5:30pmSign Up Now
K-Pop KidsStudents learn iconic K-pop moves through a breakdown of routines, focusing on synchronization, body control, and power, all set to their favorite K-pop hits.Vernon HillsGrade K-22026/2027 School Year12:00-1:00pmSign Up Now

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