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Dance & Music Academy was established to bring exceptional dance instruction to the Chicago-Edgebrook and Glenview areas. In cooperation with our Music Program we offer a wide range of options for children to adults.
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Preschool Dance Program
Our preschool dance programs are divided by age:
Dance 1
Age 3 by September 1 - Dance 1 is a combination tap and ballet class. Students work on coordination, learning right and left, following directions and basic dance steps. Class length is 45 minutes, 1 time per week. Dance 2
Age 4 by September 1 - Dance 2 is a combination tap and ballet class. Students continue working on skills from Dance 1, as well as remembering steps in order and a slightly more difficult set of dance steps. Class length is 45 minutes, 1 time per week.
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Jazz and Modern Program
What is the difference between Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern?
Jazz is an upbeat form of dance known for its showmanship style. Jazz is often used in musical theater productions. It is a more structured style of dance than Hip Hop. Hip Hop is more free-form and is based on street dance style. Modern Dance came from "breaking the rules" of ballet, while still improving strength, flexibility and increased range of motion. Modern is a good choice for those not wanting the discipline of ballet, but needing to learn the basic foundation of technique.
Pre-Jazz
Ages 5-8. This beginner program allows students to begin learning fundamental jazz steps to contemporary music. Class length is 45 minutes, 1 time per week.
Jazz 1
Age 8 and up. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Jazz 2
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Jazz 3
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Modern
Ages 8 & older. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
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Tap Program
Our Tap program follows a graded level system in order to assure that students are challenged and working at the appropriate level. New students take a class to help determine placement in the appropriate level.Tap 1
In this introductory class students learn the tap fundamentals. Class length is 45 minutes, 1 time per week.
Tap 2
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Tap 3
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Tap 4
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
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Ballet Program
Our Ballet program follows a graded level system in order to assure that students are challenged and working at the appropriate level. Below are the required ages and class duration for our ballet programs. New students take a class to help determine placement in the appropriate level.
Pre-Primary Ballet
Age 5 by September 1 of the teaching year or completion of our preschool Dance 2. Class length is 45 minutes, 1 time per week.
Primary Ballet
Ages 7-8. Class length is 45 hour, 1 time per week.
Grade 1
Ages 8 & up. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Grade 2
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Grade 3
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 1 times per week.
Grade 3 w/ Pre-Pointe
Placement. Class lenth is 1 hour, 2 times per week. (2 ballet classes per week are required at this level.)
Grade 4 & Advanced Ballet (with or without Pointe)
Placement. Class length is 1 hour, 2 times per week. (Two ballet classes per week are required at this level.)
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Competitive Classes
Each year students with talent, commitment and good team spirit are encouraged to audition for our Performance Companies. The students perform in festivals and competitions held around the Chicagoland area.
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Recitals
Students perform in a year-end recital on stage in a large auditorium. This is the high point of the year for many students and parents, and a fun time is had by all.
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