• Age-Appropriate & Fun Dance Class Curriculums
  • Tap, Ballet & Hip Hop Children’s Classes
  • Providing exceptional quality Dance Classes since 2008
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WELCOME TO Dance To EvOLvE

Specializing In Children’s Dance Classes

Our progressive dance classes provide a challenging yet fun-filled environment for kids to constantly advance and grow in their skills. All toddlers and kids dance classes are great for boys and culminate in a much-anticipated annual spring showcase.

Creative Movement Classes

Spend a magical time with your child while they learn to move to music and develop their motor and listening skills in a fun environment. This is an adult/child interactive dance class and caregivers and little siblings welcome. Dress code and dance shoes are not required for this class. Please save snacks for before or after class for a successful and safe learning environment.

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Average Toddler’s Age: 14 Mos. – 2+ Yrs.

Duration: 40 minutes

Tap & Ballet Combo Dance Classes

This is a gentle introductory dance class that includes tap, ballet (or hip hop) and dance games. It is energetic, expressive, and fun and will have your magical dancer learning the dance basics in an age appropriate way. Classes start with tap and then transition into ballet each week. This class is a perfect transition between YOU & me and the Tiny Movers dance class for boys and girls.  Parent/Caregivers presence required as adults participate as needed.

Please save snacks for before or after class for a successful and safe learning environment. See parent expectations and dance class etiquette. Dancers must be at least 24 months prior to the session starting.  See annual spring showcase information.

Kid’s Ages: 2 – Young 3 yrs.
(Once dancers are 3-years old, it is typically recommended that they are in Tiny Movers.)

Duration: 40 minutes

A combination dance class of tap and ballet (or hip hop) and dance games for kids.  This energetic and expressive class will have your Tiny Mover learning basic dance and motor skills, musicality and rhythm to reach class goals in fun creative ways. Classes start with tap and then transition into ballet each week.  

This is the first ‘big kids’ class as families watch from outside of the room. (Families will be welcomed into the class for 5 minutes most weeks to watch dancers show and shine a special skill.)  This class is great for both boys & girls and dancers are welcome to join throughout the year. Class is designed to be progressive, continuing throughout the year until the annual spring showcase. See dress code.

*If you are not staying near-by during class, don’t forget to sign-in your dancer with a number we could contact you during that hour. (We have special stuffy friends to watch any dancers whose adult cannot be present during the show and shine moment.)

Kid’s Ages: 3 – 4.5 yrs.

Duration: 55 minutes

Keep your Star Shiner moving in this tap and ballet (or hip hop) combination class. This progressive class introduces curriculum goals through fun movement allowing your dancer to be challenged while expressing themselves. Classes start with tap and then transition into ballet each week.  Dancers develop dance, listening, and coordination skills, including an emphasis on ballet terminology and technique as they work towards the annual spring showcase

Once a month, class will get switched up with a jazz dance day! See dress code.

Need more time while your dancer is in class? Consider enrolling in back-to-back classes! Also a great way to try a new dance style!

* If you are not staying near-by during class, don’t forget to sign-in your dancer with a number we could contact you during that hour.

Kid’s Ages: 4.5 – 6 yrs. 

Duration: 55 minutes

A beginner dance class focusing on learning technique through a structured and exciting dance class. This class starts developing your dancer’s grace, strength, and musicality while always having fun. If it is a combo class, dancers will use ballet as a foundation while growing strengths in other genres of dance. Both classes work towards the annual spring showcase.

Need more time while your dancer is in class? Consider enrolling in back-to-back classes! Also a great way to try a new dance style!

*If you are not staying near-by during class, don’t forget to sign-in your dancer with a number we could contact you during that hour.

Kid’s Ages: 6 – 10 yrs.

Duration: 55 minutes

Hip Hop Dance Classes

Calling all Bitty Boppers! This dance class is a fusion of basic hip hop and creative movement to get all the dancing wiggles out. Through creativity, the dance class focuses on kid’s muscle development, coordination, and musicality! Parent/Caregivers presence is required since adults participate as needed. Please leave snacks for before or after class.

Dancers must be at least 24 months prior to the session starting. Great for boys and girls! Dancer’s should wear comfortable clothing they can easily jump around in and clean gym shoes/ sneakers. See annual spring showcase info.

Kid’s Ages: 2 – 3 yrs.

Duration: 40-minutes

This fun, high-energy kid’s dance class enables boys and girls to let loose while developing creativity, coordination, musicality, and listening skills. Activities include hip hop and dance games in a non-stop action-packed class that will have you movin’ to the beats! 

All music and moves are age appropriate.  Dancers encouraged to participate in the annual spring showcase. See dress code.

Need more time while your dancer is in class? Consider enrolling in back-to-back classes! Also a great way to try a new dance style!

*If you are not staying near-by during class, don’t forget to sign-in your dancer with a number we could contact you during that hour.

Kid’s Ages: 4 –  7 yrs.

Duration: 55 minutes

This exciting and fast paced kids dance class will leave your dancer feeling fresh! Don’t be intimidated…great for dancers who want to be challenged, learn various styles of hip hop, push creativity, and boost confidence. 

All music and moves are age appropriate in this fun and open hip hop dance class for boys and girls. No experience necessary.

Dancers encouraged to participate in the annual spring showcase. See dress code.

Need more time while your dancer is in class? Consider enrolling in back-to-back classes! Also a great way to try a new dance style!

* If you are not staying near-by during class, don’t forget to sign-in your dancer with a number we could contact you during that hour.

Kid’s Ages: 8 – 12 yrs.

Duration: 55 minutes

Our Promises

Why Parents Choose Us

Trusted by families since 2008, we offer the perfect balance of fun and skill development to ignite a lifelong love of dance in your child.
Amazing Teachers

We believe it’s the teacher that makes the difference. Our teachers have the passion and ‘X’ factor when it comes to loving and having the ability to work with children.

Age Appropriate Curriculum

We specialize in providing the best dance classes for children. This is what we have studied and perfected, and why our classes are so great for your young dancers!

Learning Is Fun

We focus on learning through laughter so dancers develop a love for dance and establish a strong foundation in dance education, without the high pressure.

Flexible Structure

We know life can be hectic and expensive with children, and we cater our dress code and make-up policy to our families.  No drama, no pressure, no stress!

Clear Communication

We understand that it goes beyond the class curriculum to be the best kids dance studio, and includes clear communication between teacher and families.

Convenient Locations

At Dance To EvOLvE, we bring our high-quality children’s dance classes to convenient locations throughout Chicago, so your child can experience the joy of dance close to home.

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