For most grown-ups, our choices for dance classes as a kid were pretty basic, including ballet, tap and jazz. Nowadays, our children have a plethora of classes to choose from, making the basics a rarity.
We’ve rounded up the best classes in the Tinley Park area that offer everything from Latin to pom to baton… let’s dance!
Southwest Synergy Dance
- Address: Southwest Synergy Dance, 7909 W. 171st St., Tinley Park
- Best for ages: 6 and up
Southwest Synergy Dance has been committed to nurturing a new generation of dancers, emphasizing both their technical skills and personal growth. Take a look at their acrobatics class, which lays the foundation for dancers who have a particular focus on jazz, helping to develop strength, increase flexibility and give students more control of their routines.
T-N-T Extreme Dance
- Address: T-N-T Extreme Dance, 18452 W. Creek Drive, Tinley Park
- Best for ages: 8-18
T-N-T Extreme Dance prioritizes fostering excellence and unity, emphasizing personal growth and a strong sense of family among its dancers. For something unique, learn the basics of baton twirling and handling of the baton. Twirling combines dance, agility, coordination, and flexibility while manipulating a single baton or multiple batons.
Wish Dance Academy
- Address: Wish Dance Academy, 9546 W. 147th St., Orland Park
- Best for ages: 7-14
Wish Dance Academy offers a nurturing environment that combines quality dance education with positive self-esteem and confidence-building, fostering both technical skills and personal growth in a fun, inclusive setting. Kids will love their upbeat Latin dance class, providing an introduction to the principles of authentic Latin dancing, focusing around basic body rhythms inherent in Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha-Cha.
Franklin Loebe Recreation Center
- Address: Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park
- Best for ages: 4-7
Orland Park offers a variety of kids dance classes, here’s one for your pint-sized cheerleaders. A cross between dance and cheerleading, Pixie Pom is a fun, energetic introduction to dancing with poms! Little dancers will love learning basic jazz style dancing and pom moves, jumps and tricks. This class is great for promoting coordination, teamwork, and self-esteem.
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