Dance Alive! Dance Studio provides the beginner through the advanced dancer the opportunity for a great dance education. We offer a professional and artistic approach to training dancers. Our goal is to provide the best possible dance instruction available for all levels.

Whether you are taking classes “just for fun” or professional purposes pursuing a career in dance, students of all ages will learn the technique necessary to become an exceptional dancer. Our greatest reward is in watching our dancers grow and helping them feel more confident about themselves as dancers and as people.

Classes are age and skill level appropriate , taught in a positive learning environment. Our “Children’s classes” are taught in a fun environment which encourages dancers to learn the art of movement through exploration and self expression using themes children can relate to. The more advanced classes are taught with a focus technique - training strong, knowledgeable, confident dancers. Building the skills to dance and the confidence for life!

Ballet: The word “Ballet” is French, but comes from the Italian word “ballare” which means “to dance” Ballet is the foundation of all dance. All ballet classes are taught using proper French ballet terminology. Dancers will learn traditional ballet technique executed according to specific gestures and flowing patterns, improving flexibility, posture, poise & grace.

Our ballet classes, like all classes, are taught at a age and skill level appropriate for each class. In the “Children’s Classes”, while learning basic ballet technique, dancers will use creative movement and props to enhance their ballet experience.

Our Technique classes are taught with traditional ballet structure. Classes at various levels move from an introduction to ballet structure through beginning barre work, adage, allegro (jumping) work, pointe work , and the development of a more advanced dance vocabulary, drawing on the classical ballet repertoire. Specific attention is paid to proper skeletal alignment and muscle development to ensure correct dance technique and good health.

Jazz: Jazz dance is based on ballet technique, but allows more expression and freedom of movement. A high energy, contemporary class using isolations, stretching and conditioning followed by across the floor progressions focusing on jazz technique including turns, transition steps and leaps. A technique combination will conclude each exciting class.

Junior Jazz: A Jazz technique class focusing on the skill and ability level of the younger dancer.

Hip-Hop: It’s urbn, it’s street, it’s diverse & forever changing! Hip-hop encompasses movement that has elements of poppin’, lockin’ and breakin’ as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style!

Lyrical: Lyrical is a combination of ballet and jazz. It is an extremely expressive, form of dance using the dancers movements to express the feeling or lyrics of the music. (Dancers enrolling in lyrical must have at least 1 year of technical ballet training and be currently enrolled in a ballet or jazz class.)

Tap: A lively, rhythmic dance that makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a musician using clean and clear percussive rhythms of the feet.

Movin’ & Groovin’: ages 18 months through Preschool - A 30 minute class designed to help children discover movement through dance and song. Dancers are encouraged to express themselves through creative movement with the help of specialized music, props and instruments. The music and dance used in this class helps develop coordination and social skills needed in toddler and preschool years while building strong bodies and basic motor skills. Parents are welcome to join their child and encourage their participation and enjoyment of this class.

Tumbling: Basic tumbling skills such a somersaults are taught with a emphasis on motor skills and confidence.

Yoga: Integrate the mind and body through movement, to increase flexibility, strength and well being. Available to all levels of practice.

Modern: A style of theatrical dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and favors movement deriving from the expression of inner feeling.

Musical Theatre: Creates original numbers and tributes to your favorite musicals from television and the theatre. Styles include jazz, lyrical and character dance.

Boot Camp w/ Stan Chismark of the Kankakee County Soldiers:

This High Intensity Total Body work out class will challenge you to take your fitness to the next level whether you are just beginning a fitness routine, or you are a seasoned athlete -Work at your own level and get great results no matter where in you are in your own fitness.

Zumba w/ Janice:

Ditch the work out and join the PARTY! This High Energy Work Out is more like a dance party with friends and cardio! Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow. The name Zumba is derived from a Colombian word meaning to move fast and HAVE FUN!

Yoga with Nicole:

Integrate the mind and body through movements that will increase flexibility, strength and well being.

Slides with Kendra Blanchette:

A full body work out using "slides" to target your core, buns, hips, thighs... Your WHOLE BODY! This class is fun, effective and uplifting! The instructor will inspire you!

Ballroom Dance:

Group / Private & Wedding Classes We offer singles and couples dance lessons and dance classes for salsa, swing, tango, waltz, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, weddings, first wedding dances and more. Within a short period of time you will be able to dance comfortably to most any style of music... anytime... anywhere!