
3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy
Address
101 South 3rd Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00 - 8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 - 8:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
About 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy
Located in St. Charles, Illinois, 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages. The academy is dedicated to providing a strong foundation in various dance disciplines, including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, and Musical Theater. Their curriculum is designed to foster creativity, discipline, and a love for the performing arts. Students at 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy benefit from experienced instructors who guide them through rigorous training and performance opportunities. The studio emphasizes both technical proficiency and artistic expression, creating a nurturing environment for aspiring dancers to grow and shine. Whether a student is pursuing dance recreationally or with professional aspirations, 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy provides the training and encouragement needed to achieve their goals.
Styles offered at 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy
Programs from 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy
124 programs available
Classes
ADULT MINI MESTERS
Dance isn’t just for kids! Our short, flexible adult sessions are perfect for fun, fitness, and rediscovering your groove.
3RD STREET DANCE PERFORMANCE COMPANY
Our performance teams ignite passion and stage presence, offering dancers more opportunities to shine in the spotlight.
LEVELS 2, 3 & 4
Progressive training for committed dancers ready to level up their technique, performance, and artistry.
LEVEL 1
For beginners and those building core technique, Level 1 offers a solid foundation in ballet, jazz, tap, and more.
KINDERGARTEN & 2ND GRADE
Energetic and engaging, these classes introduce foundational skills in ballet, tap, and tumbling with age-appropriate structure.
3 & 4 YEAR OLD
Creative classes that build coordination, confidence, and a love for dance, all while having a blast with new friends.
18MO & 2 YEAR OLD
Our tiniest dancers explore movement, music, and fun in a playful, nurturing environment—perfect for bonding and early development.
Leaps & Turns
Acro
Hip-Hop
Hip Hop is a contemporary form of jazz, focusing on conditioning, precision, and urban style. This is a fun and high energy form of dance that has grown in popularity. Students will explore the freedom of movement as well as develop rhythm, musicality and coordination. Age appropriate music is always chosen for this class.
Contemporary
Jazz
Jazz is rhythmic stylized dance that is fun and energetic. Classes study technique, while learning leaps, turns and jumps. Jazz classes build strength stamina and flexibility while focusing on proper posture, placement. Students in jazz classes will start to incorporate style into their movements.
Tap
The rhythm and movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes, transforms the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies.
Pointe
Classical Ballet
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern
Ballet is the cornerstone of all dance styles. These classes focus on classical ballet technique, teaching body placement and alignment. Students will also develop strength, flexibility, grace, poise, balance and musicality. We work on movement quality, coordination, and artistic control of the body. The rhythm and movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes, transforms the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies. Jazz is rhythmic stylized dance that is fun and energetic. Classes study technique, while learning leaps, turns and jumps. Jazz classes build strength stamina and flexibility while focusing on proper posture, placement. Students in jazz classes will start to incorporate style into their movements. Hip Hop is a contemporary form of jazz, focusing on conditioning, precision, and urban style. This is a fun and high energy form of dance that has grown in popularity. Students will explore the freedom of movement as well as develop rhythm, musicality and coordination. Age appropriate music is always chosen for this class. Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques together in an expressive manner that incorporates control and complete body awareness. Lyrical is generally smoother and a bit faster than ballet, but not quite as fast as jazz. Modern dance focuses on moving from within. Our classes are designed to build strength and flexibility of the lower spine and pelvis while teaching the dancer to move freely with their body.
beginning hip hop class
Dance along to the beat in this beginning hip hop class for kids. Emphasis is placed on teaching our dancers basic jazz dance steps, while incorporating modern urban movements and freestyle. All music and movement is censored and age appropriate.
Mini Ballet Performance Class
Join us this spring for a magical journey through dance in our Mini Ballet Performance Class! Each year, we stage a beautifully adapted ballet story featuring our dancers in every role from the tiniest flower fairy to the graceful leading characters. In this special class, dancers learn choreography while building technique, confidence, and stage presence. With storytelling at the heart of each rehearsal, students experience the joy of bringing a ballet to life on stage in a performance that's both enchanting and unforgettable!
Nutcracker Performance Class
Step into the magic of the season with our Nutcracker Performance Class! This special class brings to life a mini version of the beloved Nutcracker Suite, featuring our amazing dancers in every role from Clara and the Mouse King to the Sugar Plum Fairy and beyond. Dancers will learn choreography inspired by the classic ballet while developing stage presence, storytelling skills, and performance technique. With beautiful music, festive costumes, and an unforgettable on-stage experience, this class is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays and shine in a timeless tradition!
Believe & Achieve Performance Company
Love being on stage? So do we! At 3rd Street Dance, our Performance Company is all about sharing the joy of dance beyond the studio. From our adorable 4-year-olds to our talented high school seniors, dancers of all ages get the chance to shine at community events, parades, festivals, nursing homes, and even local sporting events! This non-competitive group is the perfect way to build confidence, make lasting friendships, and experience the excitement of performing—all while spreading smiles and giving back to the community. It’s teamwork, talent, and tons of fun wrapped into one unforgettable experience.
Mini Ballet Performance Class
Each year, we stage a beautifully adapted ballet story featuring our dancers in every role from the tiniest flower fairy to the graceful leading characters. In this special class, dancers learn choreography while building technique, confidence, and stage presence. With storytelling at the heart of each rehearsal, students experience the joy of bringing a ballet to life on stage in a performance that's both enchanting and unforgettable!
Nutcracker Performance Class
This special class brings to life a mini version of the beloved Nutcracker Suite, featuring our amazing dancers in every role from Clara and the Mouse King to the Sugar Plum Fairy and beyond. Dancers will learn choreography inspired by the classic ballet while developing stage presence, storytelling skills, and performance technique. With beautiful music, festive costumes, and an unforgettable on-stage experience, this class is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays and shine in a timeless tradition!
Hip Hop
Dance along to the beat in this beginning hip hop class for kids. Emphasis is placed on teaching our dancers basic jazz dance steps, while incorporating modern urban movements and freestyle. All music and movement is censored and age appropriate.
Nutcracker Performance Class
This special class brings to life a mini version of the beloved Nutcracker Suite, featuring our amazing dancers in every role from Clara and the Mouse King to the Sugar Plum Fairy and beyond. Dancers will learn choreography inspired by the classic ballet while developing stage presence, storytelling skills, and performance technique.
Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, or acro
3rd Street Dance Academy offers a diverse range of classes for all ages and skill levels—from toddlers to adults. Whether you're into ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, or acro, there's something for everyone. With flexible schedules and a supportive environment, it's a great place to grow your dance skills and have fun.
KINDERGARTEN & 2ND GRADE
Energetic and engaging, these classes introduce foundational skills in ballet, tap, and tumbling with age-appropriate structure. This program is the perfect opportunity for the early elementary school-age dancer to grow in confidence as they learn technique basics.
Mini Ballet Performance Class
Join us this spring for a magical journey through dance in our Mini Ballet Performance Class! Each year, we stage a beautifully adapted ballet story featuring our dancers in every role from the tiniest flower fairy to the graceful leading characters. In this special class, dancers learn choreography while building technique, confidence, and stage presence.
Nutcracker Performance Class
Step into the magic of the season with our Nutcracker Performance Class! This special class brings to life a mini version of the beloved Nutcracker Suite, featuring our amazing dancers in every role from Clara and the Mouse King to the Sugar Plum Fairy and beyond. Dancers will learn choreography inspired by the classic ballet while developing stage presence, storytelling skills, and performance technique.
introductory jazz, hip hop & movement class
An introductory jazz, hip hop & movement class for 3-4 year old dancers. Bounce along to the beat, explore movement, rhythm and musicality. Dancers will learn how to take turns, count music, and take direction from a teacher. One of the goals of this class is for your dancer to begin to gain independence and self-confidence.
introductory tap class
An introductory tap class for 3-4 year old dancers to explore sound, rhythm and musicality. Dancers will learn how to take turns, count music, and take direction from a teacher. One of the goals of this class is for your dancer to begin to gain independence and self-confidence.
beginning ballet technique
Introduces our 3 & 4 year old dancers to the beginning steps of ballet technique. Dancers will learn how to take turns, count music, and take direction from a teacher. One of the goals of this class is for your dancer to begin to gain independence and self-confidence.
Preschool classes at 3rd Street Dance
Preschool classes at 3rd Street Dance are all about fun, friendship, and the joy of movement! Dancers leap, twirl, and stretch their imaginations as they build coordination, rhythm, and confidence through music and dance. Each class is thoughtfully crafted to support early learning in a playful, encouraging environment where little ones can shine, make new friends, and fall in love with dancing!
2 Years Only
In this independent movement class for 2-3 year-olds, no parent participation is required. Children learn simple dance steps that help develop socialization, listening, and gross motor skills. They practice participating in a group, following directions from a teacher, and taking turns, all in a fun and nurturing environment. Our goal is to help children build confidence and independence in preparation for preschool.
18mo & 2-Year-Olds
Offered to children ages 14 months to 3 years, this fun and energetic class is designed for young toddlers and a participating parent. Together, you'll explore movement, music, and play while developing gross motor skills and musicality. Children begin to learn how to follow directions, participate in a group, and engage with a teacher, all in a supportive, low-pressure setting.
Adult Tap
Adult Combo Class
Adult Classes
Achieve Company
Levels III, IV, and V
Star Leadership Class (5th grade and up)
Believe & Achieve Company
Hip Hop
Lyrical
Jazz
Ballet
Levels I and II
Levels I, II, III, IIB &IV
Believe Company
Acro/Tumbling (5-8 yrs)
Building Hip Hop
Building Lyrical
Building Tap
Building Jazz
Building Ballet
2nd & 3rd Grade
Dream Company
Hippity Hop
Budding Ballerinas
Tippity Tap
Jumpin' Jazz/Pom Squad
Budding Ballerinas/Lyrical
Kindergarten & 2nd Grade
Ballet/Tiny Tappers/Tumbling
Hoppin' Tots
Tiny Tappers
Tutus & Bowties (ballet)
Ballet/Tiny Tappers/Hippity Hop
3 & 4 Year Olds
3rd Street Dance’s preschool classes are designed to enhance gross motor coordination, listening skills, musicality and nurture imagination. Each class includes developmentally appropriate instruction through the use of music and dance. Dancers have on-stage performance opportunities in our Holiday Showcase and Nutcracker in December, and the
Mini Movers
Boppin' Babies
18mo & 2 Year Olds
3rd Street Dance’s toddler classes are designed to enhance gross motor coordination, listening skills, musicality, and nurture imagination. Each class includes developmentally appropriate instruction through the use of music and dance. Dancers have on-stage performance opportunities in our Holiday Showcase and the annual Spring Recital.
Modern
Modern dance focuses on moving from within. Our classes are designed to build strength and flexibility of the lower spine and pelvis while teaching the dancer to move freely with their body.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques together in an expressive manner that incorporates control and complete body awareness. Lyrical is generally smoother and a bit faster than ballet, but not quite as fast as jazz.
Classical Ballet
Ballet is the cornerstone of all dance styles. These classes focus on classical ballet technique, teaching body placement and alignment. Students will also develop strength, flexibility, grace, poise, balance and musicality. We work on movement quality, coordination, and artistic control of the body.
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Leaps & Turns
Ballet is the cornerstone of all dance styles. These classes focus on classical ballet technique, teaching body placement and alignment. Students will also develop strength, flexibility, grace, poise, balance and musicality. We work on movement quality, coordination, and artistic control of the body. The rhythm and movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes, transforms the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies. Jazz is rhythmic stylized dance that is fun and energetic. Classes study technique, while learning leaps, turns and jumps. Jazz classes build strength stamina and flexibility while focusing on proper posture, placement. Students in jazz classes will start to incorporate style into their movements. Hip Hop is a contemporary form of jazz, focusing on conditioning, precision, and urban style. This is a fun and high energy form of dance that has grown in popularity. Students will explore the freedom of movement as well as develop rhythm, musicality and coordination. Age appropriate music is always chosen for this class. Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques together in an expressive manner that incorporates control and complete body awareness. Lyrical is generally smoother and a bit faster than ballet, but not quite as fast as jazz. Modern dance focuses on moving from within. Our classes are designed to build strength and flexibility of the lower spine and pelvis while teaching the dancer to move freely with their body.
Adult Mini Mesters
Dance isn’t just for kids! Our short, flexible adult sessions are perfect for fun, fitness, and rediscovering your groove.
3rd Street Dance Performance
Our performance teams ignite passion and stage presence, offering dancers more opportunities to shine in the spotlight.
Levels II, III, & IV
Progressive training for committed dancers ready to level up their technique, performance, and artistry.
Levels I
For beginners and those building core technique, Level 1 offers a solid foundation in ballet, jazz, tap, and more.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Energetic and engaging, these classes introduce foundational skills in ballet, tap, and tumbling with age-appropriate structure.
Ballet I
Ballet I - 5:00-6:00 pm (8-10 years)
Jazz II
Ballet I
Ballet I - 6:00-7:00 pm
Jazz I
Jazz I - 6:00-7:00 pm
Ballet IIIB/IV
Pointe/PrePointe
Star Leadership (5th+)
Budding Ballerinas
Introduces our young dancers to the grace and technique of ballet. Ballet is the foundation of all dance. It develops discipline and technique that is essential to all forms of dance, as well as proper posture, placement and alignment. Ballet benefits students in all areas of dance and is highly recommended for each student's success.
Jazz/Pom Squad (8 yrs)
Jazz/Pom Squad (8 yrs) - 11:15-12:00 pm (Tuition: $80)
Jumpin' Jazz/Poms
Jumpin' Jazz/Pom Squad
Introduces our young dancers to the basic steps and technique of jazz. This class will introduce dancers to a variety of jazz movements that will become more challenging as the year progresses. In addition, children will also learn to count music and memorize simple dance steps and combinations. A class focused on energetic routines and coordinated movements.
Star Leadership
Star Leadership (5th+) 8:00-9:00 am
Ballet/Tippity Tap/Tumbling
Ballet or Jazz
Ballet or Jazz is recommended for anyone taking Hip Hop
Achieve Company
Achieve Company 5:00-6:00 pm
Achieve Company
Achieve Company - 5:00-6:00 pm
Tutus & Bowties
Tippity Tap
Introduces our young dancers to the rhythm of tap. This class will introduce dancers to a variety of tap movements that will become more challenging as the year progresses. In addition, children will also learn to count music and memorize simple tap steps and combinations.
Hippity Hop
Dance along to the beat in this beginning hip hop class for kids. Emphasis is placed on teaching our dancers basic jazz dance steps, while incorporating modern urban movements and freestyle. All music and movement is censored and age appropriate.
Hip-Hop
Hip Hop
Hip Hop - 6:00-6:45 pm
Jazz III/IV
Tap II
Tap
Tap - 6:45-7:30 pm
Ballet III/IV
Ballet II
Ballet Class
Ballet Class is recommended for anyone taking Lyrical
Ballet/Tippity Tap/Hoppin' Tots
Star Leadership
Star Leadership (5th+) 4:15-5:15 pm
Budding Ballerinas/Lyrical
Introduces our young dancers to the grace and technique of ballet. Ballet is the foundation of all dance. It develops discipline and technique that is essential to all forms of dance, as well as proper posture, placement and alignment. Ballet benefits students in all areas of dance and is highly recommended for each student's success.
Believe Company
Believe Company 5:15-6:15 pm
Believe Company
Believe Company - 5:15-6:15 pm
Jumpin’ Jazz/Hippity Hop
Introduces our young dancers to the basic steps and technique of jazz. This class will introduce dancers to a variety of jazz movements that will become more challenging as the year progresses. In addition, children will also learn to count music and memorize simple dance steps and combinations. Dance along to the beat in this beginning hip hop class for kids. Emphasis is placed on teaching our dancers basic jazz dance steps, while incorporating modern urban movements and freestyle. All music and movement is censored and age appropriate.
Ballet (8-10 yrs)
Ballet (8-10 yrs) - 6:15-7:15 pm
Ballet (11+)
Ballet (11+) - 6:15-7:15 pm
Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop - 7:00-7:45 pm
Lyrical III
Lyrical II
Lyrical
Lyrical - 7:15-8:00 pm
Jazz/Pom Squad (8 yrs)
Jazz/Pom Squad (8 yrs) - 5:00-5:45 pm (Tuition: $80)
Dream Performance Company
Love being on stage? So do we! At 3rd Street Dance, our Performance Company is all about sharing the joy of dance beyond the studio. From our adorable 4-year-olds to our talented high school seniors, dancers of all ages get the chance to shine at community events, parades, festivals, nursing homes, and even local sporting events! This non-competitive group is the perfect way to build confidence, make lasting friendships, and experience the excitement of performing—all while spreading smiles and giving back to the community.
Dream Company
Our performance teams ignite passion and stage presence, offering dancers more opportunities to shine in the spotlight. Dancers have on stage performance opportunities in our Holiday Showcase and Nutcracker Suite in December, and the annual Spring Recital and Mini Ballet in June (date TBA).
3RD STREET DANCE PERFORMANCE COMPANY
Our performance teams ignite passion and stage presence, offering dancers more opportunities to shine in the spotlight. This non-competitive group is the perfect way to build confidence, make lasting friendships, and experience the excitement of performing—all while spreading smiles and giving back to the community.
Camps
SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES
Our exciting dance camps are the perfect blend of dancing, games, crafts, and nonstop smiles—your dancer won’t want the day to end! Plus, our weekly summer classes keep the momentum going with engaging sessions that help dancers stay active, confident, and ready to leap into the 2025–2026 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy?
Call 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy at (630) 443-0041 or visit https://www.3streetdance.com/.
What are 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy's prices?
Classes at 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy range from $30 to $270.
Does 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy have Saturday classes?
Yes, 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy is open Saturdays: 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM.
How much do classes cost at 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy?
Classes at 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy range from $30 to $270.
What is 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy's phone number?
You can phone 3rd Street Dance & Theatre Academy at (630) 443-0041.
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