Paula Aubry School of Dance

Advanced dance classes are for High School students, offering rigorous training, advanced choreography, and preparation for higher levels of dance.

Intermediate Pointe classes are for students in their 2nd and 3rd years of pointe training, building strength, control, and artistry.

Beginner Pointe classes are introduced starting at 7th grade, focusing on the safe and proper technique for dancing en pointe.

Advanced Intermediate dance classes are tailored for 7th and 8th graders, pushing their technical limits and developing artistic expression.

Intermediate dance classes are for students in 5th and 6th grade, providing a solid foundation in advanced techniques and performance quality.

Level V dance classes cater to 4th graders, focusing on refining technique, building stamina, and exploring more complex movement vocabulary.

Level IV dance classes are for 3rd graders, offering more challenging choreography and technical training to advance their dance technique.

Level III dance classes are designed for 2nd graders, further enhancing their dance abilities and fostering a love for performing arts.

Level II dance classes are for 1st graders, continuing to develop their skills and understanding of dance movement and expression.

Level I dance classes are suitable for children in Kindergarten, building upon foundational techniques and coordination for young dancers.

Pre-Ballet is a dance class designed for children aged 3 and 4 years old, introducing them to the fundamentals of ballet in a fun and engaging environment.

Kompany 2 dancers will perform alongside the professional company Visceral Dance Chicago and the Kankakee Kompany in the Celebrate the Journey production.

The Kankakee Kompany dancers will perform as part of the Celebrate the Journey production, showcasing the progress and talent within the local dance community.

A style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres, including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Contemporary is offered at Level 5.

An extension of ballet class, the next step in ballet made for increasing your knowledge and skills in this particular art form. Dancers must have several years of training before beginning pointe. Pointe shoes are used for the class. These are blocked ballet slippers that enable the dancer to stand on her toes. Dancers must get approval from their instructor as to whether or not they are strong enough to handle pointe work, and they need to be at least at an Advanced Intermediate level.

This is a contemporary dance form that has its roots in ballet. Although modern requires a strong technique base, it is a more relaxed, abstract style of dance in which choreographers use emotions and moods to design movement. Modern is offered to Advanced Intermediate and Advanced students who are currently enrolled in ballet.

A high energy class that uses the latest in appropriate rap, r&b, and pop music. Hip hop encompasses movement that has elements of popping, locking, and breaking, as well as free style movement, to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Dancers are able to enroll in hip hop class when they reach Level 4 in their other technique classes.

Classes emphasize the development and strengthening of basic tap technique and terminology, highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound. Tap focuses on rhythms and intricate footwork, creating a percussion instrument out of the dancer’s feet. Dancers are able to begin tap in kindergarten at Level 1.

An upbeat form of dance. Classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and styles performed to contemporary music. Ballet is the building block for a successful jazz dancer. Jazz is only offered to students who are currently enrolled in ballet class. Jazz is offered to dancers Level 3 and above.

A classical dance form that can be mastered by itself or used as a technical base or supplement to other dance forms. Ballet focuses on building strength, poise, proper body alignment, turnout, extensions and proper usage of feet and legs in an expressive atmosphere. Ballet is the basis of all dance disciplines; therefore all students must be enrolled in ballet class in order to take other dance styles, other than tap, from the time they begin their dance journey here and from then on.

This is an introduction to the dance classroom where students will find a nurturing, safe, environment to explore movement. Imagery and creative movement are utilized as well as rhythm, movement quality, space, body awareness and shape while teaching basic elements of dance. Artistic expression is emphasized by using a variety of music and props. The child’s imagination and self-esteem are encouraged and strengthened through dance. Classes meet once a week for a 45 minute block of time. Students must be 3 years of age to begin.

Advanced ballet classes are designed for high school students, offering intensive training and performance opportunities.

Intermediate Pointe is for students in their 2nd and 3rd years of pointe training, building upon previous skills and developing artistry.

Beginner Pointe is a specialized ballet class that begins at the 7th grade level, focusing on the foundational strength and technique for pointe work.

Advanced Intermediate ballet classes are for students in the 7th and 8th grade, preparing them for more advanced training and performance.

Intermediate level ballet is for students in the 5th and 6th grade, focusing on developing refined technique and performance quality.

Level V classes are for 4th graders, continuing to build strength, flexibility, and artistic expression in ballet.

Level IV is designed for 3rd grade students, introducing more challenging choreography and advanced ballet principles.

Level III classes are for 2nd graders, focusing on refining ballet technique, posture, and musicality.

Level II is for students in the 1st grade, further developing their ballet skills and coordination with more complex movements.

Level I is suitable for kindergarten aged students, building upon foundational ballet techniques introduced in Pre-Ballet.

Pre-Ballet is designed for 3 and 4 year olds who are just beginning their dance journey and exploring movement and creativity.