Upper Room Dance Studio - Dance studio in Wheaton, Illinois
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Upper Room Dance Studio

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126 West Liberty Drive

Wheaton, Illinois 60187

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
29 programs

About Upper Room Dance Studio

Upper Room Dance Studio, nestled in Wheaton, Illinois, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and experience levels. Dedicated to cultivating talent and fostering a passion for movement, the studio provides instruction in a diverse spectrum of styles, including robust ballet programs from Pre-Ballet to advanced levels, alongside Tap, Contemporary, Hula, and Irish Step. This approach allows students to explore various movement traditions and develop a well-rounded dance foundation. A unique aspect of Upper Room Dance Studio is its commitment to integrating faith into its instruction, honoring God through dance while emphasizing technical perfection and God's love. Each class begins with a devotion, and instructors uphold modesty while carefully selecting music. Students are encouraged to foster respect for teachers and peers. The studio offers two annual performance opportunities: the winter tea and the summer recital, providing platforms for dancers to showcase their skills. Preparations for the tea begin mid-fall, and for the recital in early spring. Upper Room Dance Studio is also recognized in the DA:NCE Awareness Healthy Dance Directory, signifying its dedication to safe and age-appropriate choreography and costumes. With instructors like Miss Hannah, Miss Orla, Miss Sara, Miss Candice, Miss Diane, and Miss Chloe guiding students, Upper Room Dance Studio focuses on technique, artistry, and confidence. The 2025-2026 fall season classes commence on Monday, September 8th, and run through June 2026. Registration is now open, inviting aspiring dancers to join a supportive and encouraging community dedicated to artistic expression and technical growth.

Styles offered at Upper Room Dance Studio

Programs from Upper Room Dance Studio

29 programs available

Classes

Special Needs

This class is designed specifically for students with special needs, offering a joyful and encouraging environment where every dancer can shine. Through creative movement, music, and rhythm-based activities, students will build coordination, confidence, and self-expression all while having fun and connecting with others.

Tumbling

A fun, high-energy class where students build strength, flexibility, and confidence through movement. Each session begins with a short devotion and warm-up exercises, followed by learning fundamental tumbling skills such as somersaults, cartwheels, handstands, and backbends. Designed for 4th grade and up, this class encourages coordination, body awareness, and a love of movement in a supportive and engaging environment.

Hallelujah Hula

In this unique and uplifting class, students will learn to praise the Lord through the graceful and expressive movements of hula dance. Blending worship with traditional Hawaiian-inspired choreography, dancers will use their bodies to tell stories of faith, love, and devotion. The class is open to students ages 10 through adult and welcomes all experience levels, no prior dance background is needed. It is also a popular mother-daughter class!

Irish

This lively and energetic class introduces students to the traditional techniques of Irish dance. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of rhythm, footwork, and timing through upbeat combinations and engaging choreography. Designed for students in 4th grade and up, this class helps build coordination, musicality, and confidence in a supportive and spirited environment.

Contemporary II

Designed for older, more advanced contemporary students, this fast-paced class challenges dancers to refine their technique and artistry through expressive movement. Contemporary II blends lyrical, jazz, and modern styles, with a strong focus on mastering advanced turns, leaps, and combinations. Dancers will deepen their emotional expression while pushing their physical abilities in dynamic and creative choreography. Enrollment in a ballet class is required.

Contemporary I

Open to ballet students in levels 1, essentials, and up, this class explores contemporary dance—an expressive art form that blends elements of lyrical, jazz, and modern dance. Dancers will learn to move with emotion, fluidity, and creativity while building technique and versatility. Students must be enrolled in a ballet class in order to participate.

Floor Barre

This conditioning class is designed to help dancers improve strength, flexibility, and alignment all from the ground up. Floor Barre uses ballet-based exercises performed on the floor to reinforce proper technique. Open to all students, this class supports injury prevention and enhances overall body awareness, making it a valuable addition to any dancer’s training.

Jumps, Leaps, and Turns

Open to students Ballet 2 and up, this technique-focused class is designed to help dancers strengthen and perfect their jumps, leaps, and turns. Through targeted drills and combinations, students will build the power, control, and precision needed to progress to the next level in their dance training. This class is a valuable supplement to regular ballet instruction and supports overall technical growth.

Pre-Pointe

In this class, students will focus on building the essential foot and ankle strength needed to safely transition into pointe work. Through targeted exercises and technique drills, dancers will develop the stability, alignment, and control required for dancing en pointe. This class is designed to prepare students physically and mentally for pointe training and is typically taken in conjunction with regular ballet classes.

Pointe

This class is dedicated to advanced ballerinas ready to dance en pointe. Students will focus on strengthening their technique, precision, and endurance while performing ballet exercises and choreography on pointe shoes. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment, balance, and control to ensure safe and effective progression in pointe work. Students must be referred by their ballet teacher and have completed pre-pointe training with the necessary strength and technique to begin pointe work.

Adult Ballet

Designed for adults with some prior ballet experience, this class offers a supportive and engaging environment to continue developing ballet technique. Dancers will refine foundational skills through barre work, center combinations, turns, and jumps. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment, strength, flexibility, and control, along with the precise placement of the arms and head. Whether returning to dance or looking to build on past training, this class encourages grace, discipline, and artistry at any stage of life.

Ballet Essentials

This beginner ballet class is designed for the older beginner ready to start their dance journey. Students will build a strong foundation in ballet technique while learning proper alignment, posture, and basic terminology. As they progress, dancers will be introduced to barre work, simple turns, and jumps. The class also focuses on improving strength, flexibility, and control. No referral is necessary—this is the perfect place to begin!

Ballet 5/6

For the most advanced dancers, focusing on perfecting technique and artistry at the highest level. This class includes advanced barre work, complex center exercises, and challenging jumps, leaps, and turns. Emphasis is placed on refining precision, strength, fluidity, and the ability to execute intricate choreography with impeccable form. Dancers will also work on enhancing their musicality, performance quality, and stage presence, pushing their technical abilities and artistic expression to new heights.

Ballet 3/4

Students in Ballet 3/4 are expected to have a strong foundation in ballet technique and are ready to focus on mastering advanced turns, jumps, leaps, and complex combinations. This class will refine technique through intricate barre exercises and center work, with an emphasis on precision, strength, and fluidity. Dancers will also focus on improving their overall performance quality, musicality, and ability to execute challenging choreography with grace, control, and expression.

Ballet II

This class builds on previously learned skills with more complex barre and center work, including advanced turns, jumps, and combinations. Dancers will continue to refine alignment, strength, flexibility, and control, with increased attention to musicality, performance quality, and overall artistry. This class prepares students for the challenges of upper-level ballet training.

Ballet I

This class focuses on refining and building upon previously learned ballet techniques, while introducing new barre work, turns, and jumps. Students will work to improve alignment, strength, flexibility, and control, with a strong emphasis on proper placement of the arms and head, as well as precise execution of movements.

Ballet P

A transitional class designed to bridge the gap between pre-ballet and more advanced levels. Students will focus on refining their ballet technique, with an emphasis on the graceful movement and positioning of the arms, along with improving posture, balance, and strength. This class prepares dancers for more advanced ballet training with an introduction to ballet vocabulary while continuing to nurture their passion for dance.

Pre-Ballet II

For dancers who have mastered the basics, PreBallet 2 builds on ballet fundamentals with a focus on technique, strength, and flexibility. Students will explore more complex ballet movements, positions, and patterns, while also learning basic tap and tumbling to enhance coordination and creativity

Pre-Ballet I

For dancers ages 5 and up, this class introduces ballet fundamentals, focusing on basic positions, coordination, and balance. Students will build strength and flexibility while learning proper technique in a fun, supportive environment, with some tumbling to enhance movement.

Pre-Ballet +

A playful introduction to ballet for children ages 2-4. Through music and simple ballet exercises, young dancers will develop coordination, balance, and motor skills while exploring the basics of ballet in a fun and supportive environment.

Pointe

Adult Classes

Pre- Ballet

Tumbling

Worship Tools

Tap

Irish

Contemporary

Ballet


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Upper Room Dance Studio?

Call Upper Room Dance Studio at (630) 752-1836 or visit http://www.upperroomdancestudio.com/.

What is the best way to contact Upper Room Dance Studio?

The quickest way is to call (630) 752-1836 or visit http://www.upperroomdancestudio.com/.

What city is Upper Room Dance Studio in?

Upper Room Dance Studio is in Wheaton, Illinois.

Does Upper Room Dance Studio have a website?

Yes, you can find Upper Room Dance Studio online at http://www.upperroomdancestudio.com/.

Does Upper Room Dance Studio have evening hours?

Yes, Upper Room Dance Studio offers evening hours. Monday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM.