One perk of raising young dancers in the Chicagoland area is its focus on a variety of styles for kids, from worldly and popular to inclusive. The Naperville area is no different.
Whether you have an aspiring Broadway star or curious kiddo who wants to learn more about Indian dance culture, we’ve rounded up the best dance classes for kids in the area.
Dancin’ Combo Class at Inspire School of Dance
- Address: Inspire School of Dance, 24125 111th Street, Naperville
- Best for ages: 5-7
Finding a dance class that a child enjoys takes a lot of trial, error and money. Inspire offers a Dancin’ Combo class that gives kids the opportunity to experience a variety of dance styles in the ballet, jazz, and tap categories. Combo classes are designed to teach littles the basics of each style so they can choose the style they’d like to focus on.
Broadway Bound at Academy of Music and Art
- Address: 350 E. Ogden Avenue, Westmont
- Best for ages: 7-14
Perfect for a young singer, dancer or actor who loves Broadway musicals, this class blends dance, voice and theatre. Kids learn songs, dances and scenes from Broadway musicals and learn to work as an ensemble using popular Broadway songs and dances. Class focuses on developing stage presence, singing with expression, and building confidence.
Special Needs Dance at Center Stage Dance and Tumbling
- Address: 364 Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale
- Best for ages: 2 and up
Center Stage offers special needs classes in a supportive and celebratory environment where students thrive. Each class is adapted based on the students’ needs, ensuring dancers get individual attention from their teacher and peer helpers that are integrated into every class. Special needs students perform in either the annual recital or through the Performing Troupe which dances five times throughout the year.
Storybook Dance at Naperville Park District
- Address: 320 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville
- Best for ages: 3-5
Perfect for young princes and princesses who love to dance and act, this stimulating program opens the imagination of new dancers with stories, nursery rhymes, music and exciting props. It teaches dance in a creative atmosphere while strengthening basic motor and social skills. Using costumes, lively music and storytelling, fairy tales become real and each beloved character comes to life.
Bollywood Dance for Kids
- Address: 320 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville
- Best for ages: 4-12
Bollywood dancing is one of the most versatile dancing styles around that brings together dance styles from India and around the world to create its own unique technique. This introductory class combines Bollywood, Indian folk, hip-hop and contemporary, focusing on movement, expression, and confidence in a lively atmosphere.
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