Dance Creations Dance Studio - Dance studio in Springfield, Illinois
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Dance Creations Dance Studio

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1401 East Cottonwood Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
29 programs

About Dance Creations Dance Studio

Discover your passion for movement at Dance Creations Dance Studio, located in Springfield, Illinois. For over 33 seasons, dating back to 1996, Dance Creations has been dedicated to providing high-quality dance education that fosters creativity, confidence, and personal growth in an inclusive and supportive environment. We are guided by five core values: Kindness, Positivity, Creativity, Passion, and Community, aiming to help students develop not only as dancers but also as well-rounded individuals. Our comprehensive curriculum caters to all ages and skill levels, from early childhood programs like "Move & Groove" and "Hippity Hop" to advanced training. Explore a wide array of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. For specialized training, our dedicated Acrobatics programs fuse dance with gymnastic elements for enhanced strength and flexibility. Our "Combination" classes are expertly designed to build a strong technical foundation. Janet Cripe, Owner/Artistic Director, brings over 40 years of teaching experience, with expertise in Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop. Dance Creations emphasizes performance opportunities, highlighted by our annual Spring Production and our youth performance company, DCDS In Motion, established in 2008. DCDS In Motion provides performance experiences and supports charitable causes. Dedicated dancers can join our competitive team, fostering teamwork and personal achievement. Adult dancers are also welcome, with options like "Tap" and "Werq-Dance Fitness." We offer a full dance season from September to June, with additional summer and pop-up sessions, creating lifelong experiences and a strong sense of community for all our dancers.

Styles offered at Dance Creations Dance Studio

Programs from Dance Creations Dance Studio

29 programs available

Classes

Move & Groove

Move and Groove is a wonderful nonstop on the go, sing along, march along, dance along class where parents, guardians and dancers will be introduced to the world of dance! Your tiny dancer will love this class and so will you!

Monday 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Acro FUSION ARTS (Adv-Beginner)

Monday 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Hippity Hop

Hippity Hop is a fun high energy class, teaching the basic skills and grooves of hip hop including rhythms, timing and tempo. This age appropriate 45 minute class is designed to nurture the young dancers’ love for movement with age appropriate music and moves! Dancers will perform 1 piece in our Spring Production!

Monday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a fast paced, athletic, energetic class teaching Isolations, popping, & free-style movement with cutting edge choreography!! Each level of hip hop will perform 1 piece in the Spring Production.

Monday 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Kinder Combo

Kinder Combo is an upbeat stepping stone to the world of dance filled with fun, technique and teamwork. Dancers will build self-esteem and confidence in timing, rhythm and learn fun choreography. Dancers will perform 2 pieces in our Spring Production.

Monday 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Pre-Dance | 3-5 years

Pre-dance classes are especially designed for the 3-5 year old including an introduction to music, dance, rhythm, coordination, and creative exploration! Pre-dance classes have the opportunity to perform 1 piece in our annual Spring Production.

Monday 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Ballet

Ballet Is the foundation of all dance. Our focus is to educate and train students in the art of Classical Ballet and to inspire a true appreciation for music and movement with proper technique. Once your dancer has taken 2 years of pre-pointe and meets some of the basic requirements she may be evaluated for pointe. Our team of instructors will evaluate your dancer individually to go on pointe. Pointe dancers must complete 2 years of pre-pointe training, reach the age of 11 and meet the evaluation criteria.

Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Turns & Tricks

Technique provides dancers with a solid foundation for safe, efficient, and clean movement. Our technique classes teach functional alignment, fluidity, stability, use of weight and articulation of the feet and ankles. Focus on improving technical skills for turns, jumps and leaps are encouraged during technique class.

Monday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hip Hop - 10 to 13 Years

Hip Hop is a fast paced, athletic, energetic class teaching Isolations, popping, & free-style movement with cutting edge choreography!! Each level of hip hop will perform 1 piece in the Spring Production.

Monday 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hip Hop Advanced *

Hip Hop is a fast paced, athletic, energetic class teaching Isolations, popping, & free-style movement with cutting edge choreography!! Each level of hip hop will perform 1 piece in the Spring Production.

Monday 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Technique

Technique provides dancers with a solid foundation for safe, efficient, and clean movement. Our technique classes teach functional alignment, fluidity, stability, use of weight and articulation of the feet and ankles. Focus on improving technical skills for turns, jumps and leaps are encouraged during technique class.

Saturday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Boyz Hip Hop (5 to 10 years)

BOYS ONLY! Our boys program began in 1996!! This energetic Hip Hop form of dance allows boys to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities. Inspired by the latest age appropriate hip hop music and movement specific to Da Boyz!! Breakin, B-Boys and Gymnastics are all great too!

Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Boyz Gymnastics (5 to 10 years)

BOYS ONLY! Our boys program began in 1996!! This energetic Hip Hop form of dance allows boys to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities. Inspired by the latest age appropriate hip hop music and movement specific to Da Boyz!! Breakin, B-Boys and Gymnastics are all great too!

Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Boyz Hip Hop (3 to 4 years)

BOYS ONLY! Our boys program began in 1996!! This energetic Hip Hop form of dance allows boys to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities. Inspired by the latest age appropriate hip hop music and movement specific to Da Boyz!! Breakin, B-Boys and Gymnastics are all great too!

Thursday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Werq-Dance Fitness

Thursday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pointe***

Ballet Is the foundation of all dance. Our focus is to educate and train students in the art of Classical Ballet and to inspire a true appreciation for music and movement with proper technique. Once your dancer has taken 2 years of pre-pointe and meets some of the basic requirements she may be evaluated for pointe. Our team of instructors will evaluate your dancer individually to go on pointe. Pointe dancers must complete 2 years of pre-pointe training, reach the age of 11 and meet the evaluation criteria.

Thursday 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Boyz Hip Hop (11 years and up)

BOYS ONLY! Our boys program began in 1996!! This energetic Hip Hop form of dance allows boys to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities. Inspired by the latest age appropriate hip hop music and movement specific to Da Boyz!! Breakin, B-Boys and Gymnastics are all great too!

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Acro FUSION ARTS

Fusing Dance with Acrobatics teaching flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This class will combine fundamental acrobatic technique with dance technique. Students will learn elements such as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, & contortion tricks. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class, however coupling the two is highly recommended. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength in choreography!

Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Gymnastics 9 to 12 Years

Tuesday 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Combination

Combination classes focus on fundamentals of genres such as Lyrical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap developing each dancers skill and overall growth. In this 1.5 hour class all levels learn in depth combinations and choreography. Dancers will perform 3 pieces in our Spring Production.

Tuesday 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Combination 10-13 Years (Technique required)

Combination classes focus on fundamentals of genres such as Lyrical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap developing each dancers skill and overall growth. In this 1.5 hour class all levels learn in depth combinations and choreography. Dancers will perform 3 pieces in our Spring Production.

Tuesday 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Gymnastics

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gymnastics 11 Years and Up

Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Adult Beginner Tap
Begins September 9th

Tuesday 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Pre-Pointe 8 to 11 Years

Wednesday 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Pre-Pointe 10 to 12 Years

Wednesday 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Clarinet, Flute, & Saxophone Lessons Age 5 & Up

Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Acro FUSION ARTS (Beginner)

Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Combination III

Combination classes focus on fundamentals of genres such as Lyrical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Tap developing each dancers skill and overall growth. In this 1.5 hour class all levels learn in depth combinations and choreography. Dancers will perform 3 pieces in our Spring Production.

Wednesday 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance Creations Dance Studio?

Call Dance Creations Dance Studio at (217) 529-8888 or visit https://www.dancecreationsdancestudio.com/.

What city is Dance Creations Dance Studio in?

Dance Creations Dance Studio is in Springfield, Illinois.

Does Dance Creations Dance Studio have a website?

Yes, you can find Dance Creations Dance Studio online at https://www.dancecreationsdancestudio.com/.

Is Dance Creations Dance Studio open on weekends?

Yes, Dance Creations Dance Studio is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Does Dance Creations Dance Studio have Saturday classes?

Yes, Dance Creations Dance Studio is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.