Virtues In Motion Dance Studio - Dance studio in Yorkville, Illinois
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Virtues In Motion Dance Studio

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104 Beaver Street

Yorkville, Illinois 60560

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: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
23 programs

About Virtues In Motion Dance Studio

Virtues In Motion Dance Studio, located in Yorkville, Illinois, offers a comprehensive and transformative dance education for students of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Dedicated to fostering self-discovery, positive self-image, and heightened physical awareness, the studio provides a nurturing environment where aspiring dancers can master coordination, develop discipline, and find their unique creative voice. Virtues In Motion emphasizes a balance of recreational, fitness-focused, and competitive dance instruction, creating well-rounded artists. The studio boasts a diverse curriculum encompassing a wide array of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Barre, Acro, Musical Theater, Breakdancing, and Ballroom. Students progress through structured levels, from Teeny and Mini to Pre-Teen/Teen and Levels 1 through 8. A distinguished faculty of industry professionals guides students, featuring Leandra Groth and Grace Jones Beebe as VIM Company Team Directors, and Arianne Ramirez Bruning as VIM Hip Hop Director. Specialized instruction is provided by Alvin Ramirez, Anthony Lofendo, and Tea Rothier (Hip Hop); Evan Morrison (Breakdancing); Davien Holton (Hip Hop & Improv); Jenna Jourdan (Acro & Musical Theater); Zipporah Wilson and Andrea Koenig (Ballet & Contemporary); Andrea Koenig (Jazz); and Meg Terchin (Ballroom). Beyond its rich class offerings, Virtues In Motion supports a competitive VIM Company Team program. The studio's philosophy integrates intensive training for those aspiring to professional careers with the flexibility for families to maintain social, school, and community commitments. Registration for the Winter/Spring session runs from January 5th to May 31st, 2026. For the latest updates, students and families can follow the studio on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and YouTube.

Programs from Virtues In Motion Dance Studio

23 programs available

Classes

WERQ

WERQ (pronounced “work”) is the wildly addictive dance fitness class based on the hottest pop, rock, and hip-hop music. Since its debut in Chicago, WERQ has been featured as one of the hottest workouts in the US. WERQ makes dance accessible to every level of student and includes quality instruction by Certified Fitness Professional.

BARRE

Barre is a workout series of movement that strengthens the entire body and ensures that no muscle is overlooked with the combination of functional strength, dance, Pilates and Yoga. We focus on alignment and optimal posture while enhancing body awareness, coordination, balance and overall strength.

POINTE

Instructor placement only. Two ballet classes are required along with pointe class.

PRE-POINTE

This class is dedicated to teaching pointe fundamentals to students of the appropriate age and technical ability.

LEVEL 3/7 Floor barre

Floor barre is a class used to improve technique and strengthen the core. Pilates based exercises.

LEVEL 3/4 Hip-Hop

High energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, encouraging the dancer to have strength and stamina to successfully perform the moves. Class includes body conditioning and a rigorous warm-up.

LEVEL 3/4 Jazz

Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the- floor progressions, and combinations.

LEVEL 3/4 Contemporary/Lyrical

This class is for the intermediate to advanced dancer with previous training in ballet. Dancers will continue to explore the emphasis of the interpretation of music lyrics while telling a story through movement.

LEVEL 3/4 Ballet

Requirements minimum of 2-3 years of ballet. This level continues to challenge the student with more complex combinations at the barre and in center, the student with work on fluidity of movement, balance, and combinations.

LEVEL 1/2 Jazz

This class will focus on learning proper dance technique, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.

LEVEL 1/2 Hip-Hop

Dancers will be encouraged to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

LEVEL 1/2 Lyrical

This class gives dancers the opportunity to continue to explore lyrical dance, combining techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. Your dancer will develop their skills interpreting music lyrics to tell a story with movement.

LEVEL 1/2 Ballet

Advanced stretching and strengthening exercises are given, barre work continued with an increasing emphasis on vocabulary. Ongoing emphasis placed on balance and coordination through the strengthening of the body core.

MINI LYRICAL/ CONTEMPORARY

This class gives students the opportunity to experience lyrical dance, which combines techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. Your dancer will also explore how lyrical dance emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics to tell a story with movement.

MINI Ballet

Your dancers’ first formal introduction to a ballet class structure. More advanced stretching and strengthening exercises given, barre work introduced with a greater emphasis on ballet terminology.

MINI/BEGINNER HIP-HOP

Beginner hip-hop for those young dancers just starting out. This is a great introduction to dance to get your young dancer moving.

TEENY TUMBLE

Delve into basic tumbling skills while incorporating “fresh” dance moves. Dancers will engage in simple exercises to develop balance, coordination, strength, and dance while developing listening skills.

TEENY TAP

A great class for your little one who likes to be on the move, introducing them to basic tap and jazz steps. Your young dancer will explore rhythm, movements, and music while developing listening skills, posture, and confidence.

TEENY JAZZHOP & TINY DIVAS & DUDES

Build your dancer’s confidence while expressing their “funk” during this class that introduces basic jazz and hip-hop technique and style. Your young dancer will explore rhythm, movements and music while developing listening skills in a fun upbeat environment.

TEENY BALLET

An introduction to ballet that allows your young dancer to explore creative movement while developing listening skills, poise, and proper body alignment. Dancers will engage in simple exercises to develop balance, coordination, strength, and dance technique.

Dance Classes for Toddlers through Dancers training for Junior High & High School Dance, Poms, Cheer Teams

FALL Weeknights are Filled with TONS of NEW Classes! Nights this Fall are loaded with Classes for Toddlers through Dancers training for Junior High & High School Dance, Poms, Cheer Teams and beyond into college or the preprofessional dance industry!

Floor Pilates for Adults

Toddler Classes each 30 minutes from 9:00-11:00 while Floor Pilates runs simultaneously for Adults. Inquire within or at Info@VIMDance.com

runs simultaneously for Adults
Toddlers

Toddler Classes each 30 minutes from 9:00-11:00 while Floor Pilates runs simultaneously for Adults. Inquire within or at Info@VIMDance.com

Thursday 9:00 - 11:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Virtues In Motion Dance Studio?

Call Virtues In Motion Dance Studio at (630) 553-6570 or visit http://www.vimdance.com/.

What is Virtues In Motion Dance Studio's phone number?

Reach Virtues In Motion Dance Studio directly at (630) 553-6570.

Is Virtues In Motion Dance Studio open on weekends?

Yes, Virtues In Motion Dance Studio is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact Virtues In Motion Dance Studio?

The quickest way is to call (630) 553-6570 or visit http://www.vimdance.com/.

What days is Virtues In Motion Dance Studio open?

Virtues In Motion Dance Studio is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.