Urbana Fine Arts Center

For adults and teenagers. Beginners welcomed. This class will look at classical modern forms while focusing on release based technique. This form teaches students how to utilize our connection to gravity to create movement and dance. This class is perfect for students looking to learn dance

For students with tap dance experience. Placement in this class is determined by the teacher. This class fits students that desires to improve rhythmic and complement dance training. Movements combining elements of ballet and tap, often performed with jazz music.

For any students ages 7 to adult. This class is designed for ballet dancers and students, as well as gymnasts and ice skaters. Exercises are focused on strength and flexibility. Beginners welcomed.

For adults and teenagers with at least one year of ballet experience.​ Enrollment in this class is by placement only. Please contact us if you are interested in registering for this class.​

For adults and teenagers. Beginners welcomed.

We offer private lessons in ballet technique for any students age or older. We offer private lessons in variations for students of age 10 and older with more than 2 years of ballet experience. Recommended for professional ballet dancers and ballet students engaged in international ballet competitions. Please, contact us for schedule and price.

At least one year of ballet experience, at a rate of 4 to 5 hours of classes per week required. Conditioning class designed specifically for students enrolled in our Pre-Professional program, to help them with strength, flexibility and injury prevention. An intensive series of complex stretch and strengthening exercises targeting corps and back muscles, foot articulation, turn-out and flexibility to facilitate dancers’ stability, precision, balance, coordination and breathing when performing barre, center and pointe work. With an agile tempo approach adaptable to dancers’ levels of proficiency, the class works on abdominals, inner thighs, calves, pelvic muscles, lower and upper back muscles, obliques, hamstrings, glutes, ankle strength, back and leg flexibility. The class is designed to complement dancers’ training and accelerate progress in technique and execution through an intense, all- around body conditioning.

Musical Theatre Dance class for students enrolled in the Pre-Professional Ballet Program.

Genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Its style combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This class is for students that have at least three years of ballet training, at a rate of 4 1/2 hours per week. Enrollment in our Pre-Professional Ballet Program classes required.

Genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Its style combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This class is for students that have at least two years of ballet training, at a rate of 4 1/2 hours per week. Enrollment in our Pre-Professional Ballet Program classes required.

The fifth level of the pre-professional program. For ballet students with 6 or more years of ballet training, including four years at a rate of 4 or more hours per week. Ballet Red completion preferred.

The fourth level of the pre-professional program. For ballet students with 5 or more years of ballet training, including two years at a rate of 4 or more hours per week. Ballet Orange completion preferred.

The third level of the pre-professional program. For ballet students with 4 or more years of ballet training, including two years at a rate of 4 or more hours per week. Ballet green completion preferred.

The second level​ of the pre-professional program. For ballet students with 3 or more years of ballet training, including one year at a rate of 4 or more hours per week. Ballet yellow completion preferred.

The first level of the pre-professional program. Enrollment in this class is by placement only. Contact us for a placement class. Three days a week enrollment required.

Genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Its style combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This is a mixed age and mixed level class. ​Beginners welcome.

For any child ages 9 and older that likes to dance and act. This class introduces children to styles of dance commonly found in musicals and is performed to showtunes. This is a mixed age and mixed level class. Beginners welcome.

For any child ages 6-8 that likes to dance and act. This class introduces children to styles of dance commonly found in musicals and is performed to showtunes. Beginners welcomed.

For any child ages 9 to 12 that likes to dance. This class introduces children to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. It includes a wide range of movements such as breaking, locking and popping.​ ​Beginners welcomed.

For any child ages 6 to 8 that likes to dance. This class introduces children to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. It includes a wide range of movements such as breaking, locking and popping.​ ​Beginners welcomed.

For students ages 11 and older. Enrollment by placement only. This class expands and refines tap technique, including improvisation. It explores expressing narrative, character, and idea through tap. Tap Beginners ages 11 and older, please contact us for information.

For students ages 6 to 10. ​Beginners welcomed. This class focuses on fundamental tap technique and musicality, incorporating a variety of musical genres as well as a cappella variations. It begins exploring how to express music through both the body and tap sounds.

For any students older than 7. This class is designed for ballet dancers, ballet students, as well as gymnasts and ice skaters. Exercises are focused on strength and flexibility. Beginners welcomed.

Ages 11 & Up. In this class students learn and review basic ballet arm and feet positions. Every class starts with floor warm up exercises. Barre exercises are part of every class. Center exercises include jumps and ballet steps across the floor. Ideal for students that have taken classes in the Ballet Dark Blue level and prefer to extend their training in the children's program before joining the pre professional program. This class also fits students ages 11 or older, without previous ballet training or with previous ballet training, wishing to continue to train once per week. THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE OFFERED DURING 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR. Students ages 11 and older, interested in ballet classes: please contact us for information: ​(217) 979-7721 or [email protected]

Ages 9 and 10 Beginners welcomed. In this class, students learn basic ballet arm and feet positions. Every class starts with floor warm up exercises. Barre exercises are introduced. Center exercises include jumps and ballet steps across the floor. Creativity is encouraged with dance improvisation. Focus on technique is part of this class. ​Offered once or twice pre week.

Ages 7 and 8 Beginners welcomed. In this class, students learn basic ballet arm and feet positions. Every class starts with floor warm up exercises. Barre exercises are introduced. Center exercises include jumps and ballet steps across the floor. Creativity is encouraged with dance improvisation. Focus on technique is part of this class. Offered once or twice pre week.

For any students ages 5 and 6. Students learn basic ballet positions and movements. They develop their gross motor skills through locomotor movements (walking, skipping, running, and jumping) and their fine motor skills by holding and maneuvering props. Rhythm and musicality are also elements of this class. Students learn basic topics of the history of ballet and get familiar with ballet terminology, as well as traditional composers and choreographers. Beginners welcomed.

For any students ages 3 and 4. In this class, children are exposed to basic ballet feet and arm positions and practice basic locomotor movements (marching, walking, and running). The activities in this class will also help students to develop musicality and rhythm. Creativity is encouraged. Students must be comfortable taking class without a parent. Parents may watch the class through the classroom's glass windows.

For students ages 11 and older. Enrollment by placement only. This class expands and refines tap technique, including improvisation.  It explores expressing narrative, character, and idea through tap. Tap Beginners ages 11 and older, please contact us for information.

For students ages 6 to 10. ​Beginners welcomed. This class focuses on fundamental tap technique and musicality, incorporating a variety of musical genres as well as a cappella variations.  It begins exploring how to express music through both the body and tap sounds.

Ages 11 & Up. In this class students learn and review basic ballet arm and feet positions. Every class starts with floor warm up exercises. Barre exercises are part of every class. Center exercises include jumps and ballet steps across the floor. Ideal for students that have taken classes in the Ballet Dark Blue level and prefer to extend their training in the children's program before joining the pre professional program. This class also fits students ages 11 or older, without previous ballet training or with previous ballet training, wishing to continue to train once per week.

Wear comfortable attire keeping the abdomen area covered. If wearing shorts, wear dance tights underneath. Plain or patterned tops with no lettering. Wear dance shoes or socks, never street shoes or barefoot, unless required due to class content. Ballet slippers recommended (canvas, split sole) for ballet and floor barre classes. NO BLACK LEATHER BALLET SLIPPERS. NO BLACK JAZZ SHOES. Hair pulled away from the face (pony tail or ballet bun).

Regular ballet uniform, or: Comfortable clothes. Plain or patterned tops with no lettering. Socks or ballet slippers. Teacher might ask for bare foot during stability class. Please, no bare foot for Floor Barre classes. No jeans. All students enroled in the Pre-Professional Ballet Program must wear ballet uniform for Floor Barre and Conditining classes.

Black tank or camisole leotard. No skirt or other attachments. Hair pulled away from the face (pony tail or ballet bun). Ballet slippers. Convertible ballet pink tights. Teacher might require bare feet for parts of the contemporary classes.

Comfortable clothes. NO JEANS. Plain or patterned tops with no lettering. Hip-Hop shoes or dance snickers preferred. Regular tennis shoes with clean soles are accepted. NO STREET SHOES ALLOWED ON DANCE FLOOR. NO BLACK LEATHER JAZZ SHOES ALLOWED ON DANCE FLOOR. Hair must be fastened back and secure.

Leotard and tights accepted. Comfortable tops accepted – no coats, outdoor jackets, or hoodies. Shorts, leggings, tight-fitting pants accepted – no bulky sweatpants. NO JEANS. Tap shoes: oxford style preferred – no split-sole, please. Plain or patterned tops with no lettering. Hair must be fastened back and secure.

Hair: Secured in a ballet bun, away from the face. Black short sleeve, tank or camisole leotard (pink or black for 3 to 6 years old). No skirt or other attachments. Ballet Pink tights (footed or convertible). Ballet Pink ballet slippers (canvas split sole required). Ballet slippers: A ½”elastic must be sown as shown in the images below (one way or the other): Pointe shoes, according to teacher's guidance and requirement. Any student beginning pointe work must have a introductory class with the ballet teacher. Introductory classes are held at the beginning of each semester or during a 30 minutes private lesson.

Adult classes require comfortable attire keeping the abdomen area covered. If wearing shorts, dance tights must be worn underneath. Tops should be plain or patterned with no lettering. Dance shoes or socks are required; never street shoes or barefoot, unless required by class content. Ballet slippers are recommended (canvas, split sole) for ballet and floor barre classes, but no black leather ballet slippers or black jazz shoes are allowed. Hair must be pulled away from the face (ponytail or ballet bun).

Floor Barre and Conditioning classes can be attended in regular ballet uniform or comfortable clothes with plain or patterned tops (no lettering). Socks or ballet slippers are required, and the teacher might ask for bare feet during stability classes, but please no bare feet for Floor Barre classes. No jeans are allowed. All students in the Pre-Professional Ballet Program must wear the ballet uniform.

Contemporary Dance and Musical Theatre classes require a black tank or camisole leotard, with no skirt or other attachments. Hair must be pulled away from the face (ponytail or ballet bun). Ballet slippers and convertible ballet pink tights are required. The teacher might require bare feet for parts of the contemporary classes.

Hip-hop classes require comfortable clothes (no jeans). Tops should be plain or patterned with no lettering. Hip-Hop shoes or dance sneakers are preferred, but regular tennis shoes with clean soles are accepted. No street shoes or black leather jazz shoes are allowed on the dance floor. Hair must be fastened back and secure.

Tap classes accept leotards and tights, or comfortable tops (no coats, outdoor jackets, or hoodies). Shorts, leggings, and tight-fitting pants are accepted (no bulky sweatpants or jeans). Oxford style tap shoes are preferred (no split-sole). Tops should be plain or patterned with no lettering. Hair must be fastened back and secure.

Ballet attire requires hair secured in a ballet bun, away from the face. Option 1 includes a black short sleeve, tank or camisole leotard (pink or black for 3 to 6 years old), ballet pink tights (footed or convertible), and ballet pink ballet slippers (canvas split sole required) with a ½” elastic sown. Pointe shoes require teacher guidance and an introductory class. Option 2 includes a white t-shirt or body wrapper dance t-shirt, black shorts or black tights, white socks, and black or white canvas ballet slippers (canvas split sole required).

For adults and teenagers with at least one year of ballet experience. Enrollment in this class is by placement only. Please contact us if you are interested in registering for this class.

The second level of the pre-professional program. For ballet students with 3 or more years of ballet training, including one year at a rate of 4 or more hours per week. Ballet yellow completion preferred.

Genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominant genres for formally trained dancers throughout the world. Its style combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This is a mixed age and mixed level class. Beginners welcome.

For any child ages 9 to 12 that likes to dance. This class introduces children to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. It includes a wide range of movements such as breaking, locking and popping. Beginners welcomed.

For any child ages 6 to 8 that likes to dance. This class introduces children to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music. It includes a wide range of movements such as breaking, locking and popping. Beginners welcomed.

For students ages 6 to 10. Beginners welcomed. This class focuses on fundamental tap technique and musicality, incorporating a variety of musical genres as well as a cappella variations. It begins exploring how to express music through both the body and tap sounds.

Ages 9 and 10 Beginners welcomed. In this class, students learn basic ballet arm and feet positions. Every class starts with floor warm up exercises. Barre exercises are introduced. Center exercises include jumps and ballet steps across the floor. Creativity is encouraged with dance improvisation. Focus on technique is part of this class.

Ages 7 and 8 Beginners welcomed. In this class, students learn basic ballet arm and feet positions. Every class starts with floor warm up exercises. Barre exercises are introduced. Center exercises include jumps and ballet steps across the floor. Creativity is encouraged with dance improvisation. Focus on technique is part of this class.