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Ironwood Dance Company is the premiere dance training facility in the western U.P. of Michigan. “A positive voice in dance, a positive choice for dance.” IDC is known for it’s quality of training in all aspects of dance. Our staff of dedicated instructors prepare, support, and expose students to the disciplines of the arts in a positive encouraging environment. They are knowledgeable, friendly, caring, and very creative. Our goal is to provide and promote dance and dance appreciation in and around the surrounding communities.
En Pointe Dance Company is offering classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap And Lyrical ages 3 to Adult.
North Shore School of Dance (NSSD) is a professional school with 5 studios in one location. We offer graded classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern and hip-hop. We also offer open classes in Adult Ballet and Modern, Bollywood, and Boys Hip Hop. NSSD boasts a highly qualified professional faculty, along with guest artists from major well-respected dance companies. These faculty members make it possible for the school to offer an extensive program from pre-school to professional.
North Shore Dance in Highland Park, IL The North Shore School of Dance is recognized for our positive educational environment and our contribution to exposing students and their families to the arts. We have continued the tradition of the finest professional dance education in the community for over 40 years.
The arts are so important in our society. We at Dancenter North are thankful that we are able to pass on the knowledge and the traditions to the next generations. We are the lucky ones, for the creation of beauty through the arts is the ultimate in human satisfaction.
Whether a student is interested in studying recreationally or aims to pursue a career in the field of dance, one can be assured that our methods of study and our professional staff of instructors in such an inspirational atmosphere will allow a student to learn and develop in a most correct manner.
McDonald Dance Academy offers classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, modern and tap, plus special classes, including Yoga and Pilates. Because a dancer needs a strong foundation, Linda McDonald and her staff, all of whom have degrees in dance or have danced professionally, stress proficient use of dance terminology and an understanding of theory, as well as encouraging participation in workshops and public performances. As a result, many McDonald Dance Academy students have won scholarships from Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, and performed in both Joffrey Ballet and Schaumburg’s productions of the “Nutcracker.”
Believing it is important for students to be exposed to many different styles of teaching, Linda McDonald invites many guest teachers and choreographers from several prestigious companies in the Chicago area.
ance Center Evanston offers a fun, progressive program in a variety of dance techniques, including ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip hop.
Under the direction of Béa Rashid, our carefully designed curriculum takes children from the primary levels to pre-professional dance. Our staff is made up of professionals who have years of experience as teachers, performers, and choreographers.
In our Academy Program, our students advance through a graded curriculum learning core principles and technique. Our teachers are dedicated to providing every student complete preparation for a professional career. We believe that the discipline, focus, strength, and determination gained from our training will also benefit students in any field they choose.
Our Open Program classes are for those students who would like to take advantage of our high level of training without the commitment of a more rigorous schedule of study. These classes allow students to experience all the benefits of dance training. Open classes do not participate in the annual recital with the exception of Hip Hop. Open program classes include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Leaps and Turns.
Since 1981 the school of Rockford Dance Company has been dedicated to providing the best possible dance education in a professional, friendly, and caring atmosphere.
Classes are offered year round for ages 3 to senior citizens. A variety of dance forms are offered for all levels of experience as well as dance related exercise classes. Our state of the art facility houses 5 studios with two way windows for parent observations. Our studios are located at the Rockford Park District’s Riverfront Museum Park on the 2nd floor.
The doors of the Summers Academy of Dance opened in 1996 on Berkshire Drive in Crystal Lake. Since that first day dancers from 18 months old to adults; beginners to professionals have come through our doors to train with our outstanding faculty and experience the joy of dancing.
Our Mission: To assist students in developing scholastic aptitude and excel in life by providing excellent education through various forms of dance and performing arts.
At the Summers Academy of Dance you can find classes for the child, teen, or adult recreational dancer who enjoys dancing once or twice a week for the creative, fun, and physical outlet. If you are looking for a more disciplined, program with more hours of training we offer award- winning competition teams, and a pre-professional ballet company.
Whether you are simply seeking to experience the joy of dance for personal accomplishment or you are seeking a professional career; we believe that dance should
Dovetail offers class in a variety of dance styles, group fitness with a dance influence and kids camps. If you are interested in a class but unsure of the level or class type, please call us and we can arrange for you to try or observe a class. There are so many choices at Dovetail Studios; we are confident we can find the right fit for you or your family members.