Algonquin Academy of Dance

ACRO1/2 is for dancers at all levels of acro skill. Acro 1 students will learn basic tumbling skills that will focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength. Acro 2 students will continue to develop their acro skills. Students will focus on improving their acro skills, balance, flexibility, and strength. Acro 1/2 is a skill class and will not be participating in the recital.

Dance for The Theater is the perfect class for young actors and actresses to explore dance for the stage. This class teaches various styles of dance that can be found in theatrical and Musical productions alike!

Those are not just shiny objects, those are pom poms! Dancers in this class learn combination style dance routines making use of pom poms. Students learn to work with their peers in kick lines and formations to create energetic performances.

Introduction to poms for our youngest dancers! Dancers ages 3-5 years will learn combination style dance routines making use of pom poms. Stretchy pants/shorts, t-shirt, and Jazz shoes or clean non-marking gym shoes are required for this class.

Learning to dance Pointe requires the development of strong muscles in the dancers feet ankles and legs to help them stand in toe-shoes. This class is offered in addition to regular ballet classes to ensure that dancers are prepared and properly trained to dance on their toes. Teacher approval required.

Adult Hip Hop class focused on learning dance steps and technique as well as using dance as fitness. Athletic attire required and black jazz sneaker.

Hip Hop levels for our dancers who completed who have completed our Hip Hop 1 program. Emphasis will be placed on proper stretching, movements, isolation, and other skills. Teacher placement is required as you move up each level.

Beginner Hip Hop level for our dancers who completed the Bop n' Hop program or are beginning their hip hop classes. Emphasis will be placed on proper stretching, movements, isolation, and other skills.

An introduction to hip hop for our dancers ages 5-8. This class teaches basic stretching, movement, and rhythm. Black hip hop sneakers, a studio shirt, and stretchy or athletic bottoms are required. Ages 5-8.

This is a class for our tiniest dancers (ages 3-5) who want to try hip hop. Your dancer will hop, bop, and pop to age appropriate music. A t-shirt, black pants or shorts, and hip hop or clean non-marking gym shoes are required for this class. Hair should be pulled up off the face.

Lyrical class combines stretching, ballet, and jazz movements. Choreography is used to emphasize feeling and emotion in the music. Teacher placement required.

Lyrical class combines stretching, ballet, and jazz movements. Choreography is used to emphasize feeling and emotion in the music.

This class will focus on movement derived from feeling, expression, and interpretation. A fusion of several dance styles will allow dancers to break away from the structure and limitations of classic and technical styles to explore free movement and the use of space, breath, and gravity in dance.

This is a class introducing dancers to modern dance. Class will focus on movement derived from feeling, expression, and interpretation. A fusion of several dance styles will allow dancers to break away from the structure and limitations of classic and technical styles to explore free movement and the use of space, breath, and gravity in dance.

Ballet, jazz, and tap classes for elite dancers, by teacher placement only.

Combination dance class for dancers ages 18 and up. Class time is split between tap, ballet, and jazz. All levels welcome- beginner adults and experienced dancers. Class will focus on learning dance steps and technique as well as dancing as a fitness activity. Dance attire or workout attire, black tap shoes, pink ballet slippers, and tan jazz shoes required for the class.

A tap dance class for advanced dancers, by teacher placement only. Black jazz tap shoes, black leotard, and pink tights required.

A jazz dance class for advanced dancers, by teacher placement only. Tan jazz shoes, black leotard, and pink tights required.

A ballet class for advanced dancers, by teacher placement only. Pink ballet slippers, black leotard, and pink tights required.

A two hour combination dance class covering tap, ballet, and jazz. Black heel tap shoes, pink ballet slippers, and tan jazz shoes are required. Uniform includes a black leotard and pink tights. Teacher placement required at this level, please contact 847-854-6221 for more information.

An hour and a half combination dance class covering tap, ballet, and jazz. Uniform required includes a black leotard and pink tights, black tap shoes, and pink ballet shoes. Teacher evaluation required.

A combination dance class covering tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling. Uniform required includes a black leotard and pink tights, black tap shoes, and pink ballet shoes.

A combination dance class covering tap, ballet, and tumbling. A black leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, and pink ballet slippers are required for the class. Students must in Kindergarten.

Preschool dance class covering tap, ballet, and tumbling in one hour per week. Preschool Performers is best for our dancers who have completed the Tiny Tutu's program or have already completed one year of dance. Black leotard, pink tights, black tap shoes, and pink ballet shoes are required. Ages 4-5.

Combination dance class covering- tap, ballet, and tumbling. Black tap shoes, pink ballet slippers, and black leotard and pink tights required for class. Ages 3-4.

Ages 2- 3 years old without a parent. Ballet shoes and proper dance attire required. Ages 2-3.

Ages 18 months - 3 years old with a parent. Ballet shoes and proper dance attire required. Mommy & Me is usually a summer class only.

We are proud to offer competitive dance teams for students of various skill level and experience. Click blow for more information on our teams!

You are never to old to start or continue your dance education. We offer Hip Hop and Combination Classes for adults of any age or experience. Our programs are tailored to encourage, empower, inspire, and challenge adults at any level as they explore their dance potential!

This class starts every year in March. The focus of this class is flexibility and strengthening techniques. Dancers will explore basic gymnastics skills that are used on the mat in acrobatic and dance performances.

Those are not just shiny objects, those are pom poms! Dancers in this class learn combination style dance routines making use of pom poms. Students learn to work with their peers in kick lines and formations to create energetic performances. We offer this class for both recreational and competitive dancers.

This class explores the styles of Lyrical & Contemporary dance, which incorporate the technique of Ballet with the expressive body movements of Jazz. Dancers in this class will be challenged to bring emotion into their performance with expressive movements.

Learning to dance Pointe requires the development of strong muscles in the dancers feet ankles and legs to help them stand in toe-shoes. This class is offered in addition to regular ballet classes to ensure that dancers are prepared and properly trained to dance on their toes.

Take your first steps with AAD! This class is designed for our youngest dancers. Ages 18 months to 3yrs. Dancers are accompanied by an adult as they are introduced to dance, music, and movement. We sing, dance, shake, and play! This is a great way to get your little one moving and grooving!

This class will focus on movement derived from feeling, expression, and interpretation. A fusion of several dance styles will allow dancers to break away from the structure and limitations of classic and technical styles to explore free movement and the use of space, breath, and gravity in dance.

Dance for The Theater is the perfect class for young actors and actresses to explore dance for the stage. This class teaches various styles of dance that can be found in theatrical and Musical productions alike!

Our Hip Hop classes allow student 5 yrs. and older opportunity to experience the excitement of learning a dance style what combines jazz, street and break dancing to create it's own art form. This class ranges from 45 minutes to an hour and students explore the various elements of other styles that are necessary to be a hip hop artist.

This 1-2 1/2 hour class includes instruction in Ballet & Tap for students 3 yrs. to adults. In addition, our younger students have tumbling in their combination class, while our older students have Jazz instruction.