Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance

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2492 Technology Drive

Elgin, Illinois 60124

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 9:15 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:15 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:15 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 9:15 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
58 programs

About Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance

Turning Pointe Academy of Dance, located in Elgin, Illinois, offers a comprehensive and nurturing dance education for students of all ages, from preschool through adult. With a commitment to fostering a love for dance and building strong foundations, the academy provides a diverse curriculum that caters to both recreational and intensive dancers, nurturing talent from beginner stages to pre-professional levels. The studio boasts two well-equipped dance rooms featuring sprung marley floors, ideal for protecting dancers' joints and ensuring optimal performance. Turning Pointe Academy of Dance offers an extensive range of dance styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater Dance, K-Pop, and Yoga. Their esteemed faculty, comprised of professional educators and performers, brings a wealth of experience. Key instructors include Sarah Aardsma, Melanie Andersen, Julie Swichtenberg (Owner & Artistic Director with a 20-year teaching career), Jennifer Rowley, Joyce Kesseler, Sin Van V, and Devyn Chenault. The academy emphasizes building strong technique while encouraging artistic expression and personal achievement. Specialized programs cater to various interests and skill levels. Students can explore dedicated Ballet programs from Ballet 1 to advanced Ballet 5, along with Pre-Pointe and Pointe classes. The studio also features Junior and Senior Musical Theater programs, and both Junior and Teen/Adult K-Pop classes. For dedicated dancers seeking performance and competition opportunities, Turning Pointe Academy fosters a strong sense of community through its "Revolution Dance Company" and "Petite," "Intermediate," and "Advanced Company" programs, which focus on ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary techniques.

Styles offered at Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance

Programs from Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance

58 programs available

Classes

Revolution

Revolution is an audition-only dance company focusing on ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary. The goal of the company is to build self-confidence among our dancers while improving their technique, artistry and performance level. The groups will perform and compete throughout the year.

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary and Musical Theater Dance

We offer classes for the recreational dancer to the intensive dancer, from preschool to adult. Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary and Musical Theater Dance. Yoga is also available.

Petite Company
$300.00

Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Petite Company
$400.00

Audition only dance company focusing on ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary. The goal of the company is to build self confidence among our dancers while improving their technique, artistry and performance level. The groups will perform and compete throughout the year.

Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conditioning, Flexiblity, Turns and Jumps
$220.00

For the intermediate/advanced level dancer looking to improve stamina, strength and flexibility. Proper technique is emphasized. Turns, jumps and combinations will be taught. This class compliments many of the other intermediate/advanced level classes that are offered. (Will not participate in Recital)

Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conditioning, Flexibility, Turns, and Jumps
$295.00

For the intermediate/advanced level dancer looking to improve stamina, strength and flexibility. Proper technique is emphasized. Turns, jumps and combinations will be taught. This class compliments many of the other intermediate/advanced level classes that are offered. (Will not participate in Recital)

Monday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Intermediate Company
$400.00

Monday 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Intermediate Company
$500.00

Audition only dance company focusing on ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary. The goal of the company is to build self confidence among our dancers while improving their technique, artistry and performance level. The groups will perform and compete throughout the year.

Monday 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Advanced Company
$550.00

Audition only dance company focusing on ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary. The goal of the company is to build self confidence among our dancers while improving their technique, artistry and performance level. The groups will perform and compete throughout the year.

Monday 7:45pm - 9:15pm
Adult Tap
$220.00

This class is for the Tapper that has been away for a little or even a while that already has a good understanding of basic techniques. Intermediate techniques, rhythm and combinations will be learned. (Instructor approval required)

Monday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Advanced Company
$400.00

Monday 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Adult Hip Hop
$220.00

This class incorporates street jazz and hip hop to form a fun and fresh style of dance. ** Clean gym shoes not worn outside or jazz sneakers

Monday 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Ballet & Tap 2
$220.00

Reinforces techniques learned in Ballet & Tap 1, and introduces new steps and terminology. (Ballet & Tap 1 is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this class)

Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am
Ballet & Tap 2
$410.00

(Ages 5-6) – Reinforces techniques learned in Ballet & Tap 1, and introduces new steps and terminology. (Ballet & Tap 1 is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this class)

Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am
Tap & Jazz 1
$220.00

Introduces basic tap and jazz techniques, with emphasis on coordination, rhythm and flexibility.

Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tap & Jazz 1
$410.00

(Ages 7-8) – Introduces basic tap and jazz techniques, with emphasis on coordination, rhythm and flexibility.

Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Musical Theater Junior
$220.00

This class incorporates classic jazz and stylized movements pulled from Broadway Musicals to Hollywood Movies. Great for the student who performs on stage or in school musicals.

Saturday 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Musical Theater Junior
$410.00

(Ages 7-10) This class incorporates classic jazz and stylized movements pulled from Broadway Musicals and Hollywood Movies. It is great for students who perform on stage or in school musicals.

Saturday 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ballet & Tap 1
$180.00

Combines basic ballet and tap techniques, with emphasis on rhythm, coordination and grace.

Saturday 9:00am - 9:45am
Ballet & Tap 1
$340.00

(Ages 3-4) – Combines basic ballet and tap techniques, with emphasis on rhythm, coordination and grace.

Saturday 9:00am - 9:45am
Tap & Jazz 2
$220.00

Reinforces techniques learned in Tap & Jazz 1, and introduces new steps and combinations. (Tap & Jazz 1 is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this class, however prior dance experience is recommended)

Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tap & Jazz 2
$410.00

(Ages 9-10) – Reinforces techniques learned in Tap & Jazz 1, and introduces new steps and combinations. (Tap & Jazz 1 is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this class, however prior dance experience is recommended)

Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ballet 2
$240.00

Low intermediate ballet technique, terminology, barre and center work will be taught. Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard and Pink Tights, Hair in a bun

Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ballet 2
$440.00

(Ages 7+) – Low intermediate ballet technique, terminology, barre and center work will be taught. Dress Code: Light Blue Leotard and Pink Tights, Hair in a bun

Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ballet 4
$695.00

High intermediate ballet technique, terminology, barre and center work will be taught. This class meets twice weekly. (Instructor placement required for this class.) Dress Code: Royal Blue Leotard and Pink Tights, Hair in a bun

Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Advanced Jazz
$220.00

Advanced level jazz techniques, turns, jumps and combinations will be learned. (Four or more years of jazz required)

Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Junior K-Pop
$220.00

K-Pop (or Korean Pop) is a musical genre consisting of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea. K-Pop choreography is highly influenced by hip hop and urban dance. ** Clean gym shoes not worn outside or jazz sneakers

Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Junior K-Pop
$410.00

(Ages 7-11) – K-pop (or Korean Pop) is an electronic, hip-hop, pop, rock, and R&B music genre originating in South Korea. K-Pop choreography is highly influenced by hip-hop and urban dance. ** Clean gym shoes not worn outside or jazz sneakers

Thursday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen/Adult K-Pop
$220.00

K-Pop (or Korean Pop) is a musical genre consisting of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea. K-Pop choreography is highly influenced by hip hop and urban dance. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Come in and have some fun!!

Thursday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen/Adult K-Pop
$295.00

K-pop (or Korean Pop) is a musical genre consisting of electronic, hip-hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea. K-pop choreography is highly influenced by hip-hop and urban dance. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Come in and have some fun!!

Thursday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Ballet 5
$795.00

Advanced ballet technique, terminology, barre and center work will be taught. This class meets twice weekly. (Instructor placement required for this class.) Dress Code: Black Leotard and Pink Tights, Hair in a bun

Thursday 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Ballet 1
$240.00

Beginning ballet technique, terminology, barre and center work will be taught. Dress Code: Light Pink Leotard and Pink Tights, Hair in a bun

Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beginning Jazz/Contemporary & Lyrical
$180.00

Introduces basic jazz technique while improving flexibility and coordination. This class also serves as an introduction to contemporary and lyrical dance; which incorporates ballet, jazz and modern techniques. (Some ballet and/or jazz experience preferred)

Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Beginning Contemporary & Lyrical
$340.00

Introduces basic jazz technique while improving flexibility and coordination. This class also serves as an introduction to contemporary and lyrical dance; which incorporates ballet, jazz and modern techniques. (Some ballet and/or jazz experience preferred)

Tuesday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Intermediate Contemporary & Lyrical
$220.00

For the intermediate level dancer, this class combines the foundation of ballet and modern techniques; with rise and fall, release and recovery, floorwork and self-expression in movement. (Three years of ballet and/or jazz lyrical required)

Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pointe 1
$240.00

For the ballet dancer with the strength and technique required to progress onto pointe. Must be enrolled in Ballet 3 or above. (Instructor permission required.) Dress Code: Same color leotard as Ballet class, Hair in a bun *Dancers please bring thera-band and tennis ball to class*

Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pre Pointe
$200.00

This class is intended to ready the dancer for pointe work by strengthening the feet, ankles, and core. Must be enrolled in Ballet 3 or above. (Instructor permission required.) Dress Code: Same color leotard as Ballet class, Hair in a bun *Dancers please bring thera-band and tennis ball to class*

Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Pre Pointe
$295.00

This class will prepare the dancer for pointe work by strengthening the feet, ankles, and core. Must be enrolled in Ballet 3 or above. (Instructor permission required.) Dress Code: Same color leotard as Ballet class, Hair in a bun *Dancers, please bring thera-band and tennis ball to class*

Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Pointe 1
$440.00

For the ballet dancer with the strength and technique required to progress onto pointe. Must be enrolled in Ballet 3 or above. (Instructor permission required.) Dress Code: Same color leotard as Ballet class, Hair in a bun *Dancers, please bring thera-band and tennis ball to class*

Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Advanced Contemporary & Lyrical
$220.00

For the advanced level dancer, this class combines the foundation of Ballet and Modern techniques; with rise and fall, release and recovery, floorwork and self-expression in movement. (Four years of ballet and/or jazz lyrical required)

Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Adult Ballet
$220.00

This class is for the dancer who always wanted to take ballet or one who has danced in the past and would like to return. Barre work, center practice and proper technique will encourage grace, balance and coordination.

Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pointe 2
$240.00

For the dancer with one or more years of experience working en pointe. Must be enrolled in Ballet 4 or above. (Instructor permission required.) Dress Code: Same color leotard as Ballet class, Hair in a bun *Dancers please bring thera-band and tennis ball to class*

Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pointe 2
$440.00

For the dancer with one or more years of experience working on pointe. Must be enrolled in Ballet 4 or above. (Instructor permission required.) Dress Code: Same color leotard as Ballet class, Hair in a bun *Dancers, please bring thera-band and tennis ball to class*

Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Adult Modern
$220.00

This is for the dancer who always wanted to take Modern or one who has danced in the past and would like to return. This class emphasizes freedom of movement, incorporating emotion, abstract shapes and freeform expressions alike.

Tuesday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen Adult Modern
$295.00

This is for the dancer who always wanted to take Modern or one who has danced in the past and would like to return. This class emphasizes freedom of movement, incorporating emotion, abstract shapes and reeform expressions alike.

Tuesday 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Pre Ballet
$180.00

Introduces basic ballet technique, terminology, and positions; while incorporating creative movement for a fun and engaging class.

Wednesday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Pre Ballet
$340.00

Introduces basic ballet technique, terminology, and positions while incorporating creative movement for a fun and engaging class. Fee: $340.00

Wednesday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Musical Theater Senior
$220.00

This class incorporates classic jazz and stylized movements pulled from Broadway Musicals to Hollywood Movies. Great for the student who performs on stage or in school musicals. (Previous dance experience required)

Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Musical Theater Senior
$410.00

(Ages 12+) This class incorporates classic jazz and stylized movements pulled from Broadway Musicals to Hollywood Movies. Great for the student who performs on stage or in school musicals. (Previous dance experience required)

Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids Hip Hop
$180.00

This fun and funky class teaches age appropriate movements and combinations. ** Clean gym shoes not worn outside or jazz sneakers

Wednesday 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Kids Hip Hop
$340.00

(Ages 5-6) – This fun and funky class teaches age-appropriate movements and combinations. ** Clean gym shoes not worn outside or jazz sneakers

Wednesday 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Intermediate Jazz
$220.00

Intermediate level jazz techniques, turns, jumps and combinations will be learned. (Three or more years of jazz required)

Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballet 3
$240.00

Intermediate ballet technique, terminology, barre and center work will be taught. (Instructor placement required for this class.) Dress Code: Burgundy Leotard and Pink Tights, Hair in a bun

Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballet 3
$440.00

(Ages 11+) –Intermediate ballet technique, terminology, barre and center work will be taught. (Instructor placement required for this class.) Dress Code: Burgundy Leotard and Pink Tights, Hair in a bun

Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Intermediate Tap
$220.00

Intermediate level tap techniques, rhythm and combinations will be learned. (Three or more years of tap required)

Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tap & Jazz 3
$220.00

Reinforces techniques learned in Tap & Jazz 2, and introduces more complex steps and combinations. (Tap & Jazz 2 is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this class, however prior dance experience is required)

Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tap & Jazz 3
$410.00

(Ages 11-13) – Reinforces techniques learned in Tap & Jazz 2, and introduces more complex steps and combinations. (Tap & Jazz 2 is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this class, however prior dance experience is required)

Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Adult Advanced Tap
$220.00

This class is for the Tapper that already has a good understanding of intermediate techniques. Advanced techniques, rhythm and combinations will be learned. (Instructor approval required)

Wednesday 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance?

Call Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance at (847) 840-0923 or visit http://danceatturningpointe.com/.

How much do classes cost at Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance?

Classes at Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance range from $180 to $795.

Is Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance open on weekends?

Yes, Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

What city is Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance in?

Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance is in Elgin, Illinois.

What days is Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance open?

Turning Pointe Academy Of Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.