Get Kids Grooving with These Dance Classes Near Skokie

Put on your dancing shoes! Dance provides a wonderful opportunity for kids to unleash their creative expression, channel their energy and learn discipline. These days, there are so many options for parents to choose from, and we found some of the best in the Skokie area.

Storybook Dance with Skokie Park District

• Address: Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood Street, Skokie
• Cost: $317-$396
• Best for ages: 3-5

Tiny dancers are introduced to the world of ballet through creative movement, imaginative play and rhythm skills to help support their motor skill and coordination development. Class is set up as a playful atmosphere through the use of props, games and movement adventures, infused with songs featuring beloved storybook characters. Check out other dance classes offer by the Skokie Park District including ballet, jazz and more.

Incite Dance Center

• Address: 3915 Oakton Street, Skokie
• Cost: $60-$350
• Best for ages: 2-10

Incite Dance Center fosters a unique environment where every dancer, regardless of age or skill, is respected and encouraged. It’s a place where individuals are empowered to express their values and join a joyful community that embraces defiance of the norm. Toddler dance, ballet, beginner tap are some of the many classes that offer for kids.

Mocumú at Taná Dance Arts and Movement

• Address: 4501 Main Street, Skokie
• Best for ages: 2-6

This innovative dance format allows children to express themselves through movement in this parent-child class. Children will explore music and the rich cultures of Latin America while using age-appropriate motor development exercises. This unique approach to dance uses live music.

Ballet Folklorico

• Address: 4910 West Irving Park Road, Chicago
• Best for ages: 2 and up

Folklórico is a mixture of ballet and Mexican folk dances which combines dance with music, costume and rich history. Ballet Folklorico de Chicago students perform at all types of high profile and high visibility events throughout the year including parades, festivals and at schools.

Intro to Breaking at Activ8 Dance Company

• Address: 295 Golf Mill Centre, Niles
• Best for ages: 5 and up

Activ8 Dance Company’s Intro to Breaking teaches kids to build their confidence and creativity through hip hop in this high energy class. Students learn new techniques by breaking down movements, running drills together, and then finally applying the movements into combinations and routines.

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