The DanceLife Center - Dance studio in Charleston, Illinois
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The DanceLife Center

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307 6th Street

Charleston, Illinois 61920

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
58 programs

About The DanceLife Center

Located at 307 6th Street in Charleston, Illinois, The DanceLife Center offers comprehensive dance education for the Charleston area. The studio welcomes dancers of all ages and experience levels, from young children just beginning their dance journey to adults looking to continue their training. With a focus on technique, creativity, and personal growth, The DanceLife Center provides a positive atmosphere where students can explore the art of dance and develop their unique artistic voice.

Programs from The DanceLife Center

58 programs available

Classes

Ballet

The program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance Styles and will be followed by a Parent Demonstration . Three tracks are available . Will be lead by guest instructors

Tap

The program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance Styles and will be followed by a Parent Demonstration . Three tracks are available . Will be lead by guest instructors

Hip Hop

The program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance Styles and will be followed by a Parent Demonstration . Three tracks are available . Will be lead by guest instructors

Contemporary/Lyrical

The program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance Styles and will be followed by a Parent Demonstration . Three tracks are available . Will be lead by guest instructors

Recreational Classes

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Early Childhood Dance

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Early Childhood Dance

Early Childhood Dance (18 months - 5 yr olds) Programs/Camps

Recreational Dance

Monthly program unless other wise stated. Will be prorated for late starts

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Recreational Dance

Monthly program unless other wise stated. Will be prorated for late starts
Dance Education

16 week program unless other wise stated. Will be prorated for late starts
Pre-School Classes

16 week program unless other wise stated. Will be prorated for late starts
Health and Wellness

Fitness / Dance

Fitness / Dance is part of the daily activities. Campers will be divided by age for various activities. A little bit of everything and a whole lot of fun!

Intensive Jazz for Musical Theatre (7-10) Beginners. Ages 8 - 11 years
$40.00

This session will focus on strengthening foundational jazz technique dance class with an emphasis on musical theatre style.

Friday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Intensive Floor Work Camp
$40.00

Learn fundamental elements and tips to expand your skill set, increase spine mobility for fluid motion, and improve movement quality. Strengthen your entire body with conditioning exercises designed to advance your contemporary floorwork.

Friday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Frozen Friends Fiesta!
$45.00

Single-day events hosted for specific age groups. Each party includes a themed snack, craft, games, dance, and fun! $45 per party. Multi-event and early registration discounts available

Intensive Jazz for Musical Theatre (7-10) Intermediate/Advanced. Ages 12 - up.years
$40.00

This session will focus on strengthening foundational jazz technique dance class with an emphasis on musical theatre style.

Monday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bluey (Ages 3-6)
$40.00

Join us for a fun camp of all things Bluey! We will make recipes from Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Resturant CookBook, play Shadowlands and Raiders and other Bluey Family games, make Bluey crafts, and more!

Saturday 9:00 - 11:30 am
Inside Out (Ages 3-6)
$40.00

Join us for a magical journey through emotions with the characters from Inside Out! Through movement, creativity, and storytelling, dancers will explore feelings, coordination, and expression in a fun and engaging way.

Saturday 9:00am - 11:30nn

Courses

5 week regular Classes

Dance Education

16 week program unless other wise stated. Will be prorated for late starts Classes perform at Fall & Spring performance.

Pre-School Classes

16 week program unless other wise stated. Will be prorated for late starts Classes perform at Fall & Spring performance.

Workshops

Barbie Party!
$45.00

Single-day events hosted for specific age groups. Each party includes a themed snack, craft, games, dance, and fun! $45 per party. Multi-event and early registration discounts available

Under the Sea Tea!
$45.00

Single-day events hosted for specific age groups. Each party includes a themed snack, craft, games, dance, and fun! $45 per party. Multi-event and early registration discounts available

Squishy Party!
$45.00

Single-day events hosted for specific age groups. Each party includes a themed snack, craft, games, dance, and fun! $45 per party. Multi-event and early registration discounts available

Camps

Summer Intensive

Join DanceLife for the annual Summer Dance Intensive! The program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance Styles and will be followed by a Parent Demonstration . Three tracks are available . Will be lead by guest instructors

Camps & Clinics

Preschool Camps

Full Day Camp

We specialize in providing enriching, meaningful and character-building summer experiences for students. A classic summer camp experience filled with opportunities for learning, creating and performing dance of all kinds. We provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for students. Dance Camp packs all the spirit, tradition and fun of a summer in camp each week by offering a different theme, activities, and games! Day Camp is a program designed for children from kindergarten through sixth grade. All you need is sunscreen, tennis shoes, lunch, and snacks. We'll take care of everything else!

Summer Program

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Dance Party

Dance Party is part of the daily activities. Campers will be divided by age for various activities. A little bit of everything and a whole lot of fun!

Intensive Leaps & Turns Camp
$40.00

In this clinic, we will focus on flexibility for standing skills like kicks and leg holds, and progressive fundamentals for turns (chaines, pirouettes), leaps (straight split leaps) and jumps (toe touches).

Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Intensive Contemporary Camp 10 yrs old and up
$40.00

Defining contemporary dance can be difficult because it is extremely fluid and not associated with specific dance techniques. Instead, contemporary dance is more of a dance philosophy where choreographers attempt to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies to produce dances which are often very personal. Contemporary dance places a heavy emphasis on the mind-body connection.

Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Intensive Ballet Camp Beginners. 8 - 11 ages
$40.00

This session provides a unique opportunity for dance students to work intensively in developing their bodies, their technique, and their artistry. The classes also remind students to focus more consistently on correct body placement and technique allowing them to develop "muscle memory," and gain flexibility and strength.Beginners.

Friday 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Intensive Tap Camp Beginners. Ages 8 - 11 years
$40.00

This intensive will focus on building and honing in on foundational and solid tap skills and tap repertoire. Focus will also be on flash material, including pull backs, wings, slides, trenches and over the tops.

Friday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Intensive Ballet Camp Intermediate/Advanced. Ages 12 - up.years
$40.00

This session provides a unique opportunity for dance students to work intensively in developing their bodies, their technique, and their artistry. The classes also remind students to focus more consistently on correct body placement and technique allowing them to develop "muscle memory," and gain flexibility and strength.Beginners.

Friday 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Intensive Tap Camp Intermediate/Advanced. Ages 12 - up.years
$40.00

This intensive will focus on building and honing in on foundational and solid tap skills and tap repertoire. Focus will also be on flash material, including pull backs, wings, slides, trenches and over the tops.

Friday 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Intensive Modern Camp 10 yrs old and up
$40.00

A great opportunity to continue to hone and refine the skills developed in Beginning Modern dance and highlight classical modern dance vocabulary. Students will focus on contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and elemental concepts of space, time and force and build core strength and flexibility in a fun and encouraging environment.

Friday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Summer Dance Camp

During the students will learn a fabulous dance, do an activity/craft and have snack time, all under the care of our fantastic instructors. In our supportive, caring environment, campers are empowered to try new things and push themselves to grow and improve. Summer Dance Camp is a fun alternative to the traditional day camp. Kids get the camp experience with games, field trips, crafts, and swim days while also learning new dance skills and fun choreography.

Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 5:30pm
Enconto (Ages 3-6)
$40.00

Are you enchanted with this awsome hit fron Disney? We are too! Join us for Enconto camp where we will be exploring the Madrigal Family's special gifts. Campers will Learn about the magical casita while learning about Columbia's culture and dancing to Enconto's catchy soundtrack!

Saturday 9:00 am - 11:30am
Intensive Acro Camp
$40.00

This open-level workshop will teach basic acro poses and techniques, and can include tumbling, contortion, and lifts. Workshops are suitable for beginners and can help improve flexibility and strength. For advanced dancers, please contact the studio.

Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The DanceLife Center?

Call The DanceLife Center at (833) 432-6232 or visit http://dancelifecenter.com/.

What are The DanceLife Center's hours?

The DanceLife Center is open Monday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

What days is The DanceLife Center open?

The DanceLife Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

Is The DanceLife Center open on weekends?

Yes, The DanceLife Center is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Does The DanceLife Center offer morning classes?

Yes, The DanceLife Center has morning availability. Monday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 8:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.