
Miss Laura's School Of Dance
Address
4450 North Prospect Road
Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616
Opening Hours
- Monday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
About Miss Laura's School Of Dance
Nestled in Peoria Heights, Illinois, Miss Laura's School Of Dance is a vibrant hub for aspiring dancers of all ages. The studio offers a rich curriculum designed to foster a love for movement and artistic expression. Students can explore a diverse range of dance styles, including foundational Ballet, energetic Hip Hop, expressive Contemporary, rhythmic Tap, and dynamic Jazz. For those looking to combine dance with athletic prowess, Acrobatic classes are also a popular choice. Miss Laura's is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where dancers can develop their skills, build confidence, and perform with passion. The school emphasizes strong technique while encouraging creativity and individual artistry in every class.
Styles offered at Miss Laura's School Of Dance
Programs from Miss Laura's School Of Dance
68 programs available
Classes
Birthday Dance Parties
Summer Dance Lessons
Adult Dance Lessons
Private Dance Lessons
Competition Dance
Recreational Dance
Tiny Tot Dance
Creative Movement
Creative movement is a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity. This class if for 2-3 year olds who aren't quite ready for a structured dance class or a recital performance. It is 30-minutes long, once a week. The goal is to learn to move to different types of music, to express the face and body to match that music, body awareness, how to share space with others, and learning how to follow orders from the dance teacher.
Creative Movement
Half Regular Session (all classes for 1 week)
During our full intensive sessions, Monday through Thursday are just technique classes. Then on Friday we'll incorporate some choreography into the schedule. This is a great opportunity for any current competition team members, anyone considering auditioning for next year's team, high school dance team members or just for anyone wanting to improve their technique!
Full Regular Session (all classes for 2 weeks)
During our full intensive sessions, Monday through Thursday are just technique classes. Then on Friday we'll incorporate some choreography into the schedule. This is a great opportunity for any current competition team members, anyone considering auditioning for next year's team, high school dance team members or just for anyone wanting to improve their technique!
One-Day Themed Summer Camps
One-Day Themed Summer Camps
Weekly Evening Class
Weekly Evening Class Prices (4-week session)
Private lessons
Private lessons are available by request.
Butterfly class
Caterpillar class
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Dance Conditioning for Adults
We offer ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop and dance conditioning for adults, based on requests and teacher availability. You can pay a drop-in fee of $15 a class to try it and see how you like it, or you can purchase a punch-card (5 classes for $60, or 10 classes for $100). It's a great way to get in shape, but have fun doing it!
Private dance lessons
Private lessons in any style of dance or acrobats are available by request throughout the year. They can be set up individually or as a group semi-private lesson. They can be requested as one-time lessons or weekly lessons with your instructor of choice (based on instructor and studio availability). Private Lessons are a great way to get some one-on-one time with your instructor to work on specific skills or problem areas, or for students who couldn't find a class to fit their schedule.
Birthday Dance Parties
Birthday Dance Parties are a special event service offered by Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. They provide a fun and engaging way to celebrate birthdays with a dance theme.
Creative Movement
Creative Movement classes are a service provided by Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. This class likely focuses on exploration and expression through movement, suitable for various age groups.
Summer Dance Intensives
Summer Dance Intensives are offered by Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. These intensive programs are designed for students seeking to deepen their dance training and skills over the summer.
Summer Dance Lessons
Summer Dance Lessons are a seasonal offering from Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. These lessons provide opportunities for students to continue dancing or explore new styles during the summer break.
Adult Dance Lessons
Adult Dance Lessons are offered as a service at Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. This program caters to adults interested in dance, regardless of prior experience.
Private Dance Lessons
Private Dance Lessons are available for students at Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. These lessons can be tailored to individual needs, potentially including preparation for solos, duets, or trios.
Competition Dance
Competition Dance programs are offered by Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. These programs involve participation in competition teams and require a specific number of classes per week, with additional fees for various aspects of competition.
Recreational Dance
Recreational Dance classes are offered as part of the services provided by Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. Tuition prices for recreational dancers are the same as competition dancers, but they are not required to take a certain number of classes each week.
Tiny Tot Dance
Tiny Tot Dance is one of the services offered by Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. It is likely an introductory dance program for very young children.
Production Class
The production class is optional and is by invite-only for competition team members. This class likely focuses on larger group performances or specialized pieces for competitions.
Tap Class
Tappers are required to take 1 tap class as part of their training. Additionally, some technique classes may be included depending on their specific company placement.
Rehearsal Class
All 2025-2026 competition team members are required to take 1 rehearsal class. Some company rehearsals may be 1.5 hours long. This class is crucial for practicing routines and preparing for competitions.
Turns and Leaps Class
All 2025-2026 competition team members are required to take 1 turns and leaps class. This specialized class focuses on developing essential skills for dancers and acrobats.
Conditioning Class
All 2025-2026 competition team members are required to take 1 conditioning class. This class is part of the mandatory training for competition team members to enhance their physical readiness.
Ballet
All 2025-2026 competition team members are required to take 1 ballet class, which is 1.5 hours long. This is a mandatory part of their training alongside other required classes and rehearsals.
Tap & Hip Hop Companies
Tap & Hip Hop Companies are separate from jazz/lyrical companies due to differing ability requirements. These companies ensure dancers are trained at their appropriate skill level, avoiding limitations or excessive challenges based on their jazz/contemporary placement. There are typically 4-5 company options: Select, A, B, C, and D.
Technique Classes
Technique classes are taken by dancers and acrobats as part of their company placement. The main company involves jazz dance, lyrical/contemporary dance, and most technique classes. Dancers are worked at their skill level in technique classes to ensure they are not limited or too challenged.
Lyrical/Contemporary Dance
Lyrical/contemporary dance classes are part of the main company for dancers and acrobats. Ability in lyrical/contemporary dance is a primary factor in company placement. Dancers are placed on a "Company" and will dance with their group for jazz dance, lyrical/contemporary dance, and most technique classes.
Jazz Dance
Jazz dance classes are part of the main company for dancers and acrobats. Ability in jazz dance is a primary factor in company placement. Dancers are placed on a "Company" and will dance with their group for jazz dance, lyrical/contemporary dance, and most technique classes.
Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Acrobats
We offer recreational dance classes for Grades 1-12 in several styles of dance. There are four levels in our recreational program. Students are placed first by grade, then we move up or down as needed, based on skill level.
Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acrobats
We offer recreational dance classes for Grades 1-12 in several styles of dance. There are four levels in our recreational program. Students are placed first by grade, then we move up or down as needed, based on skill level.
Tiny Tots Program - Butterfly level
This level is a combo class of tap, acrobats and jazz and they take for 15 minutes in each style. They will build off the skills learned in the Caterpillar level, and learn basic jazz steps. They will perform a tap and a jazz dance in the recital.
Tiny Tots Program - Caterpillar level
This level is a combo class of tap, ballet and acrobats and they take for 15 minutes in each style. They will learn very basic skills to help with coordinate, musicality, and lay the foundation for each dance style. They will perform a tap and a ballet dance in the recital.
Daytime Summer Intensive Prices
Daytime Summer Intensive Prices for a full session, half session, or one-day drop-in. Intensive fees must be paid in advance to participate.
Weekly Evening Class Prices
Weekly Evening Class Prices for a 4-week session. Pricing varies based on the number of classes per week.
Adult Dance Classes
Adult Dance Classes available with various pricing options including drop-in and punch cards.
Creative Movement Classes
Movement bases classes for ages 2-3!
Private Lessons
Based on instructor availability private dance and acrobat lessons are available by request.
Adult Dance Classes
For adults age 18 & up. No dance experience needed.
Competition Program
For dancers age 6-18 who want to take their dancing to the next level. Must audition in the summer for a spot on the team. Requires 3-6 hours of dancing/tumbling a week, plus travel to competitions in the spring and summer.
Recreational Program
For children in 1st grade through 12th grade. A la carte classes in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical/contemporary, hip-hop, pre-pointe, pointe and acrobats.
Tiny Tots Program
For our preschool and kindergarten age children we have combo classes to give them a taste of different styles of dance and tumbling.
Ballet
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Techniques in strength/stretch
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Ballet Variations
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Choreography
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Progressions
During intensives we focus on technique. The "mini" intensive is a 4-day intensive, where the dancers will take class for 3 hours each day. We are offering the same classes as the regular intensive, but they are just an hour each. This is a great way for the competition team to prep before they leave for nationals, or for new and recreational students to give intensives a try before the full sessions in July!
Leaps
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Improv
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Leaps/Turns
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Strength/Stretch
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Turns
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Yoga/Pilates
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Progressions
Each day will start with ballet class, then we will move on to conditioning, flexibility, jazz technique, improv and more! We will be incorporating yoga and pilates into our conditioning and flexibility training this season, taking an active-isolated flexibility approach.
Workshops
"Mini" Intensive Session
During our full intensive sessions, Monday through Thursday are just technique classes. Then on Friday we'll incorporate some choreography into the schedule. This is a great opportunity for any current competition team members, anyone considering auditioning for next year's team, high school dance team members or just for anyone wanting to improve their technique!
One Day Drop-In (All classes for 1 day)
During our full intensive sessions, Monday through Thursday are just technique classes. Then on Friday we'll incorporate some choreography into the schedule. This is a great opportunity for any current competition team members, anyone considering auditioning for next year's team, high school dance team members or just for anyone wanting to improve their technique!
Strength/Stretch
During intensives we focus on technique. The "mini" intensive is a 4-day intensive, where the dancers will take class for 3 hours each day. We are offering the same classes as the regular intensive, but they are just an hour each. This is a great way for the competition team to prep before they leave for nationals, or for new and recreational students to give intensives a try before the full sessions in July!
Ballet
During intensives we focus on technique. The "mini" intensive is a 4-day intensive, where the dancers will take class for 3 hours each day. We are offering the same classes as the regular intensive, but they are just an hour each. This is a great way for the competition team to prep before they leave for nationals, or for new and recreational students to give intensives a try before the full sessions in July!
Camps
Summer Dance Intensives
One-Day Themed Summer Camps
One-Day Themed Summer Camps offered at a cost of $25 per camp. Registration fee is due at the time of registration to hold the spot in the class. Tuition is due by the first lesson of the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact Miss Laura's School Of Dance?
Call Miss Laura's School Of Dance at (309) 696-4600 or visit https://www.mlsdance.com/.
Is Miss Laura's School Of Dance affordable?
Yes, classes start at $15.
Does Miss Laura's School Of Dance have Saturday classes?
Yes, Miss Laura's School Of Dance is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
What days is Miss Laura's School Of Dance open?
Miss Laura's School Of Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.
What is Miss Laura's School Of Dance's phone number?
Dial (309) 696-4600 to speak with Miss Laura's School Of Dance.
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