Captivation Dance, LLC

Dancers train multiple times a week at the studio in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Conditioning.

Dancers train multiple times a week at the studio in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Conditioning. Alaina will be heading up the jazz curriculum for our Intrigue Company as well as working with all ages on choreography.

Dancers train multiple times a week at the studio in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Conditioning. Emily will be heading up the ballet curriculum for our Intrigue company as well as working extensively with our youngest dancers on choreography.

Kristina has trained in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and ballet since the age of 3. She graduated from Bradley University in 2018 with a degree in Television Arts along with double minors in Creative Writing and Social Media Marketing.

Originally from the Peoria area, Gillian began training in dance at a young age, building a strong foundation across multiple styles including jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, tap, and acro. Her passion for performance and movement led her to Los Angeles, where she earned a certificate in Dance Theatre from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Hollywood, California.

Lindsey started dancing when she was 2 and has been dancing ever since! She taught tap, ballet, jazz, and tumble in a studio in her hometown for over 15 years before it shut down in 2020.

Devynn, a passionate and experienced dance instructor, has dedicated her life to the art of movement and expression through dance. With 14 plus years of experience in teaching various dance styles ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and more.

Caitlin comes to us with experience in both dance and gymnastics having been training since she was 6 years old. She has competed in both areas all the way up the collegiate level. She has almost 20 years experience in ballet, jazz, and tap.

Emilie has danced for over 20 years with experience in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical and more. Tap is her personal favorite but she absolutely love all forms of dance.

Devyn has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She grew up training in tap, jazz, and ballet for 10+ years. Devyn loves teaching all styles to our younger dancers.

Heather first came to Captivation as a dance mom but when we had a need she offered to step in as an instructor! Heather has now been teaching for two seasons while continuing her own dance training with us!

Michael is thrilled to be joining Captivation! He grew up dancing in Los Angeles before moving to the Midwest in early 2025 with his wife. Tap has taken Michael to studios across the U.S. and internationally, giving him the chance to work with students from all walks of life.

Alaina Rice received a degree in Dance Education from Illinois State University in 2018. At ISU, she was a company member of Illinois State Dance Theatre where she worked with various artists. She is excited to teach the next generation and to teach alongside the people she has danced with in the past!

Alivia has been dancing since a young age and has many years of diverse dance experience, specializing in ballet and pointe. She also enjoys choreographing and has gotten to do so for various performances.

Ashton started his dance career in hip hop, which is his biggest strength and passion. He has since trained in other styles such as ballet, jazz, and contemporary. He has been training and choreographing for over 10 years locally and up in the Chicago circuit.

Dancers looking to gain competitive hip hop experience. Dancers aged 8-18 years old. Dancers train 2-3 hours a week. Dancers participate in 1 or 2 competitive dance. Compete at 3 or 4 regional dance competitions.

Dancers looking to gain competitive hip hop experience. Dancers aged 8-18 years old. Dancers train 2-3 hours a week. Dancers participate in 1 competitive dance. Compete at 1 or 2 regional dance competitions.

Dancers train multiple times a week at the studio in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Conditioning. Dancers also participate in weekly rehearsals to prepare for regional dance competitions in the Midwest.

Dancers train multiple times a week at the studio in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Conditioning. Dancers also participate in weekly rehearsals to prepare for regional dance competitions in the Midwest.

Dancers train multiple times a week at the studio in styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Conditioning. Dancers also participate in weekly rehearsals to prepare for regional dance competitions in the Midwest.

6+ years old

5-6 year old’s

3-4 year old’s

2 year old’s

Acro Dance is an art form that incorporates both the fluid movements of dance and the difficult tricks from acrobatics. Dancers not only learn how to execute each acro move with strength, flexibility and technique, but also learn to perform each trick seamlessly through choreographed routines.

The Captivation Dance Recreational Program is geared toward dancers wanting to participate in our annual recital. This program offers a variety of classes for dancers ages 18 months to adult. Available styles include Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop.

The Captivation Dance Recreational Program is geared toward dancers wanting to participate in our annual recital. This program offers a variety of classes for dancers ages 18 months to adult. Available styles include Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop.

The Captivation Dance Recreational Program is geared toward dancers wanting to participate in our annual recital. This program offers a variety of classes for dancers ages 18 months to adult. Available styles include Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop.

The Captivation Dance Recreational Program is geared toward dancers wanting to participate in our annual recital. This program offers a variety of classes for dancers ages 18 months to adult. Available styles include Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop.

The Captivation Dance Recreational Program is geared toward dancers wanting to participate in our annual recital. This program offers a variety of classes for dancers ages 18 months to adult. Available styles include Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop.

Two years ago, Lindsey enrolled her daughter and also started taking an adult tap class herself and fell in love! She started subbing a class covering an instructors maternity leave last year and now instructs her very own classes!

Lindsey taught tap, ballet, jazz, and tumble in a studio in her hometown for over 15 years before it shut down in 2020. She has a master’s degree in School Social Work and is currently working as a School Social Worker.

Devynn began her dance journey at 4 years old, when she first stepped into a dance studio. From that moment on, she knew that dance was her calling. Devynn has taken recreational and competitive dance classes. She taught dance through out her high school years. Devynn is married and has two children.

Caitlin has competed in both areas all the way up the collegiate level. She has almost 20 years experience in ballet, jazz, and tap. Caitlin will continue teaching the recreational ballet, tap, jazz, and acro classes this season!

Caitlin has competed in both areas all the way up the collegiate level. She has almost 20 years experience in ballet, jazz, and tap. Caitlin will continue teaching the recreational ballet, tap, jazz, and acro classes this season!

Tap is her personal favorite but she absolutely love all forms of dance. She is also a certified Barre, Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer instructor! During her time at Quest Charter Academy, she started and coached the dance team.

Emilie has danced for over 20 years with experience in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical and more. She danced locally both recreationally and competitively as well as on school dance teams. Emilie also took part in several intensives and performances with USA Ballet out of Bloomington, IL.

Devyn loves teaching all styles to our younger dancers. She teaches creative movement up to kinder classes. Devyn says, “There is something very special about being a child’s first dance teacher!”

Devyn grew up training in tap, jazz, and ballet for 10+ years. Devyn continued her dance training through show choir in high school and musical theatre. She is still an active participant in local community theatre both on and offstage and loves taking adult classes at Captivation.

Heather will continue to work with our youngest students teaching Dance with Me as well as taking on other recreational classes through Level 3. Outside of the studio, Heather is a hair stylist and lives locally with her husband and two children.

Heather will continue to work with our youngest students teaching Dance with Me as well as taking on other recreational classes through Level 3. Outside of the studio, Heather is a hair stylist and lives locally with her husband and two children. She is currently training in our adult classes taking hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap and pointe.

Tap has taken Michael to studios across the U.S. and internationally, giving him the chance to work with students from all walks of life. His hybrid teaching style infuses storytelling and musicality to help students perform with heart... and a whole lot of rhythm.

Over the next eight years, Gillian danced in professional contemporary companies such as Soul Escape with Justin Giles, and Canv(us) with Gerran Reese, and taught at a top competitive studio in the Beverly Hills area for 6 years where she fostered students' talent to the elite level.

Originally from the Peoria area, Gillian began training in dance at a young age, building a strong foundation across multiple styles including jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, tap, and acro. Her passion for performance and movement led her to Los Angeles, where she earned a certificate in Dance Theatre from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Hollywood, California.

Alivia will continue to be overseeing all of our pointe ballet dancers this season! She has also taken various classes and workshops at studios such as Ballet 5:8 and The Next Step.

Alivia has been dancing since a young age and has many years of diverse dance experience, specializing in ballet and pointe. She also enjoys choreographing and has gotten to do so for various performances. Alivia has trained and performed with different ballet companies including Bloomington Ballet, Bloomington Ballet II, Twin Cities School of Dance and Cornerstone Academy of Performing Arts.

Alaina is a competitive coach for the Intrigue Company and works with our older recreational students teaching Jazz. She is excited to teach the next generation and to teach alongside the people she has danced with in the past!

Kristina heads up our acrobatic program as the Acro Director! She works full-time as the Family Engagement Specialist at the Tazewell County Health Department and she loves coming to the studio to help students reach their dance goals.

Kristina has trained in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and ballet since the age of 3. She graduated from Bradley University in 2018 with a degree in Television Arts along with double minors in Creative Writing and Social Media Marketing. While at Bradley, she was a part of the Orchesis Dance Company, choreographing pieces in a variety of styles ranging from solos, trios, small groups, and full company pieces.

Ashton has been teaching hip hop in the Central Illinois area for over six years and currently stands as the Director of Surge, Captivation’s competitive hip hop team.

He has since trained in other styles such as ballet, jazz, and contemporary. He has been training and choreographing for over 10 years locally and up in the Chicago circuit. Ashton has learned from notable dancers and choreographers such as the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Ian Eastwood, and Les Twins.

any combination of classes that reaches a total of 75 minutes will receive both classes for $80. (Must be 30 and 45 minute class)

Pricing is based upon a monthly tuition payment. 60 minute class - $56

Pricing is based upon a monthly tuition payment. 45* minute class - $55

Pricing is based upon a monthly tuition payment. 30* minute class - $45