
Southwest Synergy Dance
Address
7909 West 171st Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
Opening Hours
- Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
About Southwest Synergy Dance
Southwest Synergy Dance, located in Tinley Park, Illinois, has been a cornerstone of dance excellence since its founding in 1988. This vibrant community studio inspires individuals of all ages and backgrounds through the transformative power of dance, nurturing technical skills, confidence, creativity, and resilience. Offering a comprehensive dance education, Southwest Synergy Dance provides genuine genres such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics, catering to both recreational dancers and those aiming for competitive performance. The studio cultivates a passion for movement from toddlers as young as 18 months in their 'Baby Stars' program to teens and beyond. Their faculty comprises expert instructors, including Owner/Director Miss Connie O’Reel, Rae Vassar, Summer Thurmond, Rachael Shewmake, Kayla Bekermeier, Abbey Bolhuis, Abigail Slusinski, Caitlin Raebig, Emily DeNet, and Aileen Fitzgerald, all dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering community. Beyond regular classes, Southwest Synergy Dance is known for its elite opportunities through the Synergy FX Dance Company and the 'Taking Shape® Leadership Program.' Families consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere and the significant personal and technical growth their children experience, making it a cherished 'second home' and a supportive 'Synergy family' for many.
Styles offered at Southwest Synergy Dance
Programs from Southwest Synergy Dance
73 programs available
Classes
Full Company
An elite competition dance team for experienced dancers aged 6+, featuring advanced choreography, rigorous training, and performance opportunities across regional and national stages. It demands dedication and skill.
Supernovas
A pre-company dance team for aspiring performers aged 6-7, ready to deepen their skills in a fun, nurturing team environment. This program builds confidence and performance abilities.
Twinkles
An introductory competitive dance team for ages 5-6, ideal for beginners learning basic technique, performance, and stage presence. It's a fun and nurturing environment to start a competitive dance journey.
Synergy FX Dance Company
An award-winning competitive dance team that provides dancers with the platform to develop confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills. The team travels across Illinois and beyond, representing the studio with pride.
Elite Opportunities
This category encompasses advanced training and performance pathways for dedicated dancers seeking to elevate their skills. It includes programs designed for competitive excellence and professional development.
Tween & Teen Gems
This class is for dancers aged 12-18, offering advanced training in various dance styles. It aims to develop technique, artistry, confidence, and prepare dancers for performance opportunities.
Junior Gems
Designed for dancers aged 9-11, this class focuses on enhancing dance technique, performance quality, and artistic expression. It provides a challenging yet encouraging environment for growth.
Mini Gems
Catering to dancers aged 6-8, this class offers a pathway for young performers to hone their skills. It focuses on building technique, stage presence, and a love for dance in a supportive setting.
Mini Stars
This class is for dancers aged 6-8, focusing on developing foundational dance techniques and performance abilities. It provides a fun and energetic introduction to more advanced dance concepts.
Kinder Stars
Aimed at children aged 4-5, this class continues to develop dance technique and performance skills in a nurturing environment. It encourages young dancers to explore their creativity and build confidence.
Preschool Stars
Designed for children aged 3-4, this class builds upon basic dance skills while incorporating tap, ballet, and acro. The class duration is 45 minutes, providing ample time for learning and fun.
Baby Stars
Ideal for the youngest dancers, this class introduces them to the fundamentals of dance in a fun and engaging environment. It is the perfect introduction for dance for little ones.
Elite Opportunities
Specialized training and performance opportunities for advanced dancers seeking to elevate their skills and pursue elite dance paths.
Tween & Teen Gems
This class is for adolescents aged 12-18 years old, offering advanced training and opportunities for artistic expression in dance.
Junior Gems
A program for young dancers aged 9-11 years old, focusing on developing technique, artistry, and performance quality.
Mini Gems
This class is for dancers aged 6-8 years old, providing a space to hone their dance abilities and build confidence.
Mini Stars
A dance class suitable for children aged 6-8 years old, offering opportunities to develop skills and express creativity through movement.
Kinder Stars
This class is designed for children aged 4-5 years old, providing a fun and engaging environment to explore dance.
Preschool Stars
A class tailored for children aged 3-4 years old, focusing on foundational dance movements and encouraging early engagement with various dance styles such as tap, ballet, and acro.
Baby Stars
Designed for the youngest dancers, typically ages 18 months to 2.5 years old, this class serves as a perfect introduction to the world of dance.
Synergy FX Dance Company
An elite program for dedicated dancers, offering advanced training and opportunities to compete, fostering teamwork, discipline, and high-level performance skills.
Taking Shape® Leadership Program
This program is designed to foster leadership qualities and personal development in dancers, empowering them with skills that extend beyond the dance floor.
Tween & Teen Gems Dance Program
For dancers aged 12-18, this program focuses on refining technique, growing confidence, and finding personal style across various genres including ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, tap, acro, and musical theatre.
Junior Gems
Geared towards dancers aged 9-11 years, this program aims to enhance technical skills, foster artistic expression, and build confidence in a dynamic and engaging dance environment.
Mini Gems
This program is for dancers aged 6-8 years, offering opportunities to refine technique, build confidence, and explore various dance styles in a nurturing setting.
Mini Stars
Designed for children aged 6-8 years, this class focuses on developing fundamental dance techniques and performance skills in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Kinder Stars
Catering to children aged 4-5 years, this program offers a fun and engaging introduction to dance, helping young children develop coordination, rhythm, and a love for movement.
Preschool Stars
Aimed at children aged 3-4 years, this class builds upon early movement skills, incorporating foundational elements of ballet, tap, and acro in a 45-minute session designed for engagement.
Baby Stars
Designed for the youngest dancers, typically ages 18 months to 2.5 years, this class serves as a perfect introduction to the world of dance, fostering early movement and musicality.
Synergy FX Dance Company
Synergy FX Dance Company offers advanced training and performance opportunities for dedicated dancers.
Taking Shape® Leadership Program
Taking Shape® Leadership Program is designed to foster leadership skills and personal development.
Tween & Teen Gems
Tween & Teen Gems (12-18) are in a pivotal stage of growth where movement becomes more purposeful and skills begin to refine.
Junior Gems
Junior Gems (ages 9–11) are in a pivotal stage of growth where movement becomes more purposeful and skills begin to refine. Our program supports dancers at this level with structured training in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, acro, and musical theatre—offering a well-rounded foundation rooted in both discipline and creativity.
Mini Gems
Mini Gems (6-8) are in a pivotal stage of growth where movement becomes more purposeful and skills begin to refine.
Mini Stars
Mini Stars (6-8) are in a pivotal stage of growth where movement becomes more purposeful and skills begin to refine.
Kinder Stars
Kinder Stars (4-5) are in a pivotal stage of growth where movement becomes more purposeful and skills begin to refine.
Preschool Stars
Preschool Stars (3-4) provides an engaging and motivating class for young children. It includes tap, ballet, and acro and lasts 45 minutes.
Baby Stars
Baby Stars (18 mos. – 2.5) is the perfect introduction for dance. Her teacher, Miss Rae, makes the class enjoyable as well as instructive! It's a great place to be.
Synergy FX Dance Company
The Synergy FX Dance Company is an elite program for dedicated dancers seeking advanced training and competitive performance opportunities. This company offers rigorous instruction in a variety of dance styles, pushing students to achieve their highest potential in technique, artistry, and stage presence. Dancers in the Synergy FX Dance Company train extensively to prepare for regional and national competitions, developing teamwork, discipline, and resilience. It’s an immersive experience designed to cultivate exceptional talent and foster a lifelong passion for dance.
Taking Shape® Leadership Program
The Taking Shape® Leadership Program is designed to empower dancers with valuable leadership skills, fostering personal growth and self-belief. This program goes beyond traditional dance training, focusing on character development, responsibility, and the ability to inspire others. Through a combination of workshops, mentorship, and practical application, participants learn to set goals, overcome challenges, and become positive role models within the dance community and beyond. It's an opportunity for dancers to develop confidence, communication skills, and a strong sense of self.
Tween & Teen Gems
Tween & Teen Gems classes are thoughtfully designed for kids ages 12 to 18 years old, an important time when young dancers are ready to build on basics and grow in both skill and self-assurance. This program encourages dancers to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. Through supportive instruction and age-appropriate technique, they begin to refine movement quality, strengthen coordination, and gain a stronger sense of musicality and expression. Every class helps build not only better dancers, but confident kids who feel proud of what they can achieve.
Junior Gems
Junior Gems classes are thoughtfully designed for kids ages 9 to 11 years old, an important time when young dancers are ready to build on basics and grow in both skill and self-assurance. This program encourages dancers to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. Through supportive instruction and age-appropriate technique, they begin to refine movement quality, strengthen coordination, and gain a stronger sense of musicality and expression. Every class helps build not only better dancers, but confident kids who feel proud of what they can achieve.
Mini Gems
Mini Gems classes at Southwest Synergy Dance are thoughtfully designed for kids ages 6 to 8—an important time when young dancers are ready to build on basics and grow in both skill and self-assurance. This program encourages dancers to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. Through supportive instruction and age-appropriate technique, they begin to refine movement quality, strengthen coordination, and gain a stronger sense of musicality and expression. Every class helps build not only better dancers, but confident kids who feel proud of what they can achieve.
Mini Stars
Mini Stars classes are thoughtfully designed for kids ages 6 to 8 years old, an important time when young dancers are ready to build on basics and grow in both skill and self-assurance. This program encourages dancers to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. Through supportive instruction and age-appropriate technique, they begin to refine movement quality, strengthen coordination, and gain a stronger sense of musicality and expression. Every class helps build not only better dancers, but confident kids who feel proud of what they can achieve.
Kinder Stars
Kinder Stars classes are thoughtfully designed for kids ages 4 to 5 years old, an important time when young dancers are ready to build on basics and grow in both skill and self-assurance. This program encourages dancers to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. Through supportive instruction and age-appropriate technique, they begin to refine movement quality, strengthen coordination, and gain a stronger sense of musicality and expression. Every class helps build not only better dancers, but confident kids who feel proud of what they can achieve.
Preschool Stars
Preschool Stars classes are thoughtfully designed for kids ages 3 to 4 years old, an important time when young dancers are ready to build on basics and grow in both skill and self-assurance. This program encourages dancers to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. Through supportive instruction and age-appropriate technique, they begin to refine movement quality, strengthen coordination, and gain a stronger sense of musicality and expression. Every class helps build not only better dancers, but confident kids who feel proud of what they can achieve.
Baby Stars
Baby Stars classes are thoughtfully designed for kids ages 18 months to 2.5 years old, an important time when young dancers are ready to build on basics and grow in both skill and self-assurance. This program encourages dancers to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro. Through supportive instruction and age-appropriate technique, they begin to refine movement quality, strengthen coordination, and gain a stronger sense of musicality and expression. Every class helps build not only better dancers, but confident kids who feel proud of what they can achieve.
Synergy FX Dance Company
Taking Shape® Leadership Program
Elite Opportunities
Tween & Teen Gems
Junior Gems
Mini Gems
Mini Stars
Mini Stars is the perfect next step for young dancers who are ready to learn more and have fun doing it. Designed for ages 6 to 8, this beginner-friendly program offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling—all in an upbeat, structured setting. Classes focus on developing coordination, rhythm, strength, and early performance skills while encouraging creativity and confidence. With patient instruction and a supportive atmosphere, dancers are guided at a pace that helps them grow in both skill and self-esteem. At Southwest Synergy Dance, we create a space where kids feel proud of what they’re learning—and excited to keep coming back. This is a beginner-level program built for kids ages 6 to 8 who are ready for more structure and eager to learn. This is the stage where dancers start remembering steps, using real dance terms, and moving with intention.
Kinder Stars
Preschool Stars
Preschool Stars is a beginner-friendly program that offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling—all in an upbeat, structured setting. Classes focus on developing coordination, rhythm, strength, and early performance skills while encouraging creativity and confidence. With patient instruction and a supportive atmosphere, dancers are guided at a pace that helps them grow in both skill and self-esteem. This class includes tap, ballet, and acro and that it lasts 45 minutes.
Baby Stars
Baby Stars is the perfect introduction for dance! This class is designed for young dancers who are ready to learn more and have fun doing it. This class is suitable for beginners and welcomes both brand-new dancers and those with some experience. Instruction is tailored to each child’s needs, so whether your dancer is learning their first plié or refining basic steps, they’ll feel supported and encouraged every step of the way. This class is a beginner-level program that welcomes both brand-new dancers and those with some experience.
Mini Stars
Kinder Stars
Kinder Stars is a high-energy, confidence-building dance class created especially for preschool and kindergarten-age children. Dancers learn foundational steps in ballet, tap, and jazz, while developing coordination, rhythm, and classroom confidence. Every class blends age-appropriate technique with music, movement, and imagination—keeping kids focused and excited. Guided by experienced instructors who understand this age group, students gain structure and independence in a warm, welcoming environment where encouragement leads the way.
Preschool Stars
Preschool Stars is tailored for children aged 3-4, providing a foundational dance experience that nurtures creativity and early motor skills. The curriculum incorporates ballet, tap, and acro, lasting 45 minutes per class. This class aims to keep students engaged and motivated while they learn and grow in a positive atmosphere.
Baby Stars
Baby Stars is designed for toddlers and young children, offering a fun and engaging introduction to the world of dance. This class focuses on basic movements, coordination, and musicality in a playful and supportive environment. It's the perfect first step for your little one to explore dance and develop foundational skills.
Preschool Stars
This 45-minute combo class is designed just for 3- and 4-year-olds who are ready to explore movement in a fun, structured, and supportive setting. It blends ballet, tap, and tumbling, helping young dancers develop coordination, rhythm, and classroom readiness through imaginative play and skill-building exercises.
Baby Stars
Designed for 18 months to 2.5 years old, this class is the perfect introduction to dance. It provides an enjoyable and instructive experience for the youngest dancers.
Preschool Stars
Baby Stars
Our Baby Stars program welcomes your toddler’s first experiences with dance and movement in a safe, nurturing environment. Specially designed for ages 18 months to 2.5 years, this class blends music, creative activities, and imaginative play to encourage strength, balance, and early cognitive development.
Tween & Teen Gems
Dancers build strong technique in a variety of styles while exploring personal expression and performance. Classes offer the right balance of challenge and support in a positive, teen-focused environment.
Junior Gems
Dancers strengthen coordination, musicality, and focus through structured training in multiple styles. Classes balance skill-building with creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
Mini Gems
Dancers build coordination, confidence, and creativity through ballet, jazz, hip hop, and more. Each class blends structure with fun, designed just right for ages 6 to 8.
Mini Stars
Kids build coordination, rhythm, and confidence through structured, upbeat classes. Each session blends movement, creativity, and age-appropriate technique.
Kinder Stars
Fun, structured classes that help young dancers build coordination, listening skills, and confidence. Each session combines early technique with music and movement designed just for ages 4–5.
Preschool Stars
Play-based dance instruction that supports coordination, listening, and independence in a fun, age-appropriate setting. Each class encourages movement, imagination, and early social skills.
Baby Stars
Creative movement and music help toddlers build balance, strength, and body awareness. Encouraging activities also support early independence, social connection, and confidence in a nurturing space.
Courses
Taking Shape® Leadership Program
This program focuses on developing leadership qualities in dancers, equipping them with skills beyond technique. It encourages personal growth, responsibility, and mentorship within the dance community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact Southwest Synergy Dance?
Call Southwest Synergy Dance at (708) 444-0427 or visit http://www.swsynergy.com/.
Is Southwest Synergy Dance open on weekends?
Yes, Southwest Synergy Dance is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
What city is Southwest Synergy Dance in?
Southwest Synergy Dance is in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Does Southwest Synergy Dance have Saturday classes?
Yes, Southwest Synergy Dance is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Does Southwest Synergy Dance have a website?
Yes, you can find Southwest Synergy Dance online at http://www.swsynergy.com/.
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