Programs

Be a part of the “Outstanding Program of the Year” awarded by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association! Power Dance takes place right after school. Never danced before? No problem! We accept and train all levels. This program is very athletic, using the basic fundamentals of dance with the latest dance moves and styles. No Class October 9th
Attire:
Comfortable clothing you can move around in & gym shoes or any dance shoes you own

Introduce your young dancer to the basics of tap, ballet and jazz. This class is perfect for the beginner, allowing her/him to explore different dance disciplines while learning basic techniques. The benefits of dance are endless, offering the student enhanced self-esteem, improved coordination, and most of all, fun…so join us as we learn to plie’, jete’ and shuffle off to buffalo.

Attire:
Girls-Leotard–optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes

Pre-Ballet is the perfect class for this age with stronger emphasis on ballet technique. This class includes a thorough warm up, proper stretching, and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requesite for this class.
Attire:
Girls-leotard-optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

It is never too late to learn to be graceful! Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. An intermediate level of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

Pre-Ballet is the perfect class for this age with stronger emphasis on ballet technique. This class includes a thorough warm up, proper stretching, and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requesite for this class.
Attire:
Girls-leotard-optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

This fun and upbeat class inspires creativity and teaches the fundamentals of hip hop. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, exciting, nurturing environment. This class is an excellent way for children to be introduced to the many benefits of the performing arts.
Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings and gym shoes
Boys-fitted shirt shorts or sweat pants and gym shoes

This Class is designed for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build off of prior knowledge and ability to develop precision and accuracy of technical skills. Students will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding body awareness and mobility to help improve their execution leaps, turns, jumps, and other dance skills/tricks. Class will incorporate drills, exercises, across the floor combinations, floor work and more to really train and develop further in technical skills and ability.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes

It is never too late to learn to be graceful! Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. Beginning levels of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

Develop poise, grace, and confidence! Level I will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals. Advancement to higher levels of training will require teacher recommendation and are based upon the mastering of skills necessary to advance. Staying consistent in training throughout the year is the key to moving up through the levels. *previous ballet experience required.
Attire:
Girls-leotard-optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

Are you ready to take the next step in your ballet training? In Pre-Pointe you will do exercises and training to prepare yourself to go onto pointe. Previous ballet experience and enrollment in our Intermediate Ballet class is required to participate in this class.

Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes

Develop poise, grace, and confidence! Level I will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals. Advancement to higher levels of training will require teacher recommendation and are based upon the mastering of skills necessary to advance. Staying consistent in training throughout the year is the key to moving up through the levels. Previous Ballet experience recommended.
Girls-leotard-optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

Bend, stretch, point and flex! The grace of Ballet and flexibility of Tumbling come together in this energetic class! Basic skiills will be taught in a fun and interactive environment and props will also be used to engage the children in the learning process.

Attire:
Girls–leotard-stirrup tights, footless tights, or no tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys–fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

Hip Hop dance incorporates a variety of old and new urban, street, and pop dance styles. This dance style represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of the music. This class is a fun, fast paced and high energy class that focuses on rhythmic dancing, cardio, and may include floor work. Hip hop dance is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination.

Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, gym shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts or sweat pants, gym shoes

Build on your confidence and dance technique as you explore the world of musical theater dance. This is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This class emphasizes performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions.
Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, jazz shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts or sweatpants, jazz shoes

Be a part of the “Outstanding Program of the Year” awarded by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association! Power Dance takes place right after school. Never danced before? No problem! We accept and train all levels. This program is very athletic, using the basic fundamentals of dance with the latest dance moves and styles.
Attire:
Comfortable clothing you can move around in & gym shoes or any dance shoes you own

Looking for something new to try? Pop and lock it as you learn some fun and upbeat new dance moves. You’ll definitely work up a sweat as our instructor guides you through beginning and continuing levels of hip hop technique and styles.

Attire:
Girls-fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, gym shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts or sweat pants, gym shoes

Children along with their parents are introduced to the world of dance and movement through activities that encourage expression, music appreciation, and creative fun. Our instructors will guide you step by step through this process while you enjoy dancing with your child and creating a special bond!
Attire:
Parents-comfortable clothing and gym shoes
Children- comfortable clothing and ballet shoes or gym shoes

Are you looking for a fun variety for your tiny dancer? Something that will have them excited about learning the basics of dance? Our Snack and Dance Class offers a unique opportunity for preschool age kids to continue learning in a class setting. After a quick snack (provided), your dancer will enjoy using songs, props, and much more to get their body moving.

Children enrolled in morning or afternoon preschool at the ACC will be escorted to or from preschool
or Snack and Dance. Children must be dropped off inside facility if attending preschool in the afternoon or picked-up inside facility if attended morning preschool. There is no curbside pick-up or drop off for this program. Snack and Dance is not included as a part of Preschool registration and enrollment in Preschool is not required to participate in Snack and Dance.

Attire:
Comfortable clothes that you can move around in (no jeans) & socks/gym shoes or ballet shoes

Children along with their parents are introduced to the world of dance and movement through activities that encourage expression, music appreciation, and creative fun. Our instructors will guide you step by step through this process while you enjoy dancing with your child and creating a special bond!
Attire:
Parents-comfortable clothing and gym shoes
Children- comfortable clothing and ballet shoes or gym shoes

Introduce your young dancer to the basics of tap, ballet and jazz. This class is perfect for the beginner, allowing her/him to explore different dance disciplines while learning basic techniques. The benefits of dance are endless, offering the student enhanced self-esteem, improved coordination, and most of all, fun…so join us as we learn to plie’, jete’ and shuffle off to buffalo.

Attire:
Girls-Leotard–optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes

This class serves as an introduction to hip hop dance for our younger dancers. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality, creativity, coordination, body awareness, and basic hip hop technique. It is a great way to get kids moving and introduce them to the many benefits of the performing arts!

Attire:
Girls–fitted shirt, shorts or leggings, gym shoes
Boys–fitted shirt, shorts or sweatpants, gym shoes

Bend, stretch, point and flex! The grace of Ballet and flexibility of Tumbling come together in this energetic class! Basic skiills will be taught in a fun and interactive environment and props will also be used to engage the children in the learning process.

Attire:
Girls–leotard-stirrup tights, footless tights, or no tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys–fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

Pre-Ballet is the perfect class for this age with stronger emphasis on ballet technique. This class includes a thorough warm up, proper stretching, and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requesite for this class.
Attire:
Girls-leotard-optional skirt, tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys-fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes

This class is designed for advanced dancers with previous technical training. This class will build off of prior knowledge and ability to develop precision and accuracy in technical skills. Students will work on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, understanding of body awareness and mobility to help improve their execution of leaps, turns, jumps and other dance skills/tricks. Class will incorporate drills, exercises, across the floor combinations, floor work and more to really train and develop further in technical skills and ability.

Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, pink ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes or black jazz shoes

In this five week session, learn and practice the basic techniques of one of the most popular dances, Chicago Style Stepping. Basic steps and combinations, floor etiquette, turns and partnering will be covered in this 2-hour class. This is the perfect way to get ready for those high school reunions and weddings or simply build your confidence on the dance floor. Best of all it’s a chance to just enjoy a fun time with others.