West Rogers Park
Studio Dance Classes
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Dance is the hidden language of the soul! Our in-person dance classes feature small class sizes, strong community, and challenging curriculum in a positive, low-stress environment.
Find Your Style
From beginner to advanced, we have a place for all students. Our classes are customized to your level of expertise which allows opportunity for individual growth within our program. Dance is essential in developing coordination, refining motor function, and building teamwork skills. We proudly offer ballet, pointe, tap, and hip hop classes. Music House Dance Company provides our dance students an outlet as a means to use dance to reflect and find power in community. Which style is the right fit for you?
Nurturing & Positive Teachers
Music House has a staff of seventy-six incredible teaching artists. Our teachers are highly-trained and passionate about arts education, bringing their knowledge and enthusiasm to every class they teach. Teachers focus on building a strong rapport with their students, helping them blossom into the most confident and creative versions of themselves! All Music House teachers have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in their field, extensive real-world experience and are background checked.
Students in our dance classes will participate in a Dance recital.
Recitals will have a $75 Participation Fee that will be processed on January 15th.
If you wish for your dancer to not participate in the next recital, fill out this form before the January 15th processing date.
If you wish to Opt-Out of future Music House Dance Recitals, please fill out this form again before the next processing date.
Enrollments between a processing date and a performance date would be ineligible for participation.
*Please note that if you are enrolled in more than one dance class you will be charged per costume, however the maximum charge will be for two costumes total.
Pricing
$25 Registration Fee per family
45-50 minute weekly classes: $84/month
55-60 minute weekly classes: $90/month
75 minute weekly classes: $112/month
90 Minute weekly classes: $119/month
Additional Dance Classes are 25% off.
Some exclusions may apply.
Let’s get started! Find your classes below.
Girls Only Classes
The following classes welcome all female students; Music House works to provide a safe, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ individuals can express themselves authentically and be supported.
| Register | Location | Class | Description | Days | Times | Ages | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Monthly Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Ballet 1-2 (Girls Only) | Ballet Levels 1 and 2 build foundational Ballet skills and concepts while layering artistic elements such as grace and musicality to technical exercises. A strong emphasis is placed on alignment and proper muscle articulation to prevent injury and to develop the abilities dancers will need to be successful in future levels. | Sun | 10:00am-10:50am | 6 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 07/09/2023 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Tap 1 (Girls Only) | Tap technique is energetic, and focuses on a strong musical relationship. Students at this level work to develop rhythm, musicality, and coordination with a focus on Broadway Style Tap. Students will learn foundational tap steps and begin sequencing them together. | Sun | 11:00am-11:45am | 6 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Ballet 1-2 (Girls Only) | Ballet Levels 1 and 2 build foundational Ballet skills and concepts while layering artistic elements such as grace and musicality to technical exercises. A strong emphasis is placed on alignment and proper muscle articulation to prevent injury and to develop the abilities dancers will need to be successful in future levels. | Tue | 5:00pm-5:45pm | 8 & up | Mailey (she/her) | 09/05/2023 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Tap 2-4 (Girls Only) | Tap technique is energetic, and focuses on a strong musical relationship. Students at his level work to further develop their rhythm, musicality, and tap technique with a focus on Broadway Style Tap. | Sun | 11:45am-12:30pm | 10 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | |
| West Rogers Park Studio | Ballet 2-3 (Girls Only) | By teacher recommendation only. This class builds on technique taught in previous ballet training and introduces more complex patterns and center work. Students should only enroll in this class if a Music House teacher recommends it or if a placement class is arranged. | Sun | 12:45pm-1:35pm | 10 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | ||
| West Rogers Park Studio | Pre-Pointe and Pointe Add On (Girls Only) | By teacher recommendation only. This class is important for ballet students preparing students for Pointe Readiness Assessment or beginning their journey on Pointe. With repetitive strength and endurance exercises, dancers train in their technique with an emphasis on the range of motion, articulation, alignment, and strength necessary for Pointe work. | Sun | 1:45pm-2:15pm | 12 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 44.00 |
Ballet
| Register | Location | Class | Description | Days | Times | Ages | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Monthly Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Pre-Ballet | Pre-Ballet is designed to provide an introductory learning experience in dance and allows young learners the opportunity to acclimate to the studio environment. This class combines the fundamental principles of Ballet technique with Creative Movement, focusing on sensory-motor development. Dance Games and exploratory activities help to develop gross motor skills and developmental milestones, including social-emotional and cognitive goals. | Tue | 4:15pm-5:00pm | 3 - 7 | Mailey (she/her) | 09/05/2023 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | ABT NTC Ballet Primary A | As students gain comfortability in the classroom, attention is shifted towards knowledge of vocabulary and rhythmic ability. New concepts including posture, balance, and shift of weight are introduced, adding another layer of dance technique to continuing dancers and providing a fun challenge to newer learners. | Sat | 10:00am-10:55am | 5 - 6 | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 90.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | ABT NTC Ballet Primary B | Sat | 12:00pm-12:55pm | 6 - 7 | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 90.00 | ||
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Ballet 1-2 (Girls Only) | Ballet Levels 1 and 2 build foundational Ballet skills and concepts while layering artistic elements such as grace and musicality to technical exercises. A strong emphasis is placed on alignment and proper muscle articulation to prevent injury and to develop the abilities dancers will need to be successful in future levels. | Sun | 10:00am-10:50am | 6 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 07/09/2023 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Ballet 1-2 (Girls Only) | Ballet Levels 1 and 2 build foundational Ballet skills and concepts while layering artistic elements such as grace and musicality to technical exercises. A strong emphasis is placed on alignment and proper muscle articulation to prevent injury and to develop the abilities dancers will need to be successful in future levels. | Tue | 5:00pm-5:45pm | 8 & up | Mailey (she/her) | 09/05/2023 | 84.00 | |
| West Rogers Park Studio | ABT NTC Ballet Level 1-2 | This class is part of our ABT NTC track and is designed for students ages 8+ who are beginning their pre-professional ballet journey. In this 90 minute ballet class students will focus on establishing proper turnout, spine, hip alignment at the ballet barre, graceful and rhythmic dancing. Typically, students remain at this level for 1-2 years before advancing to the next level. To enhance their training and prepare for their spring exam, it is recommended that students take two ballet classes per week. | Wed | 7:00pm-8:30pm | 8 & up | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 119.00 | ||
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | ABT NTC Ballet Level 1 | Sat | 1:00pm-2:30pm | 8 & up | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 119.00 | ||
| West Rogers Park Studio | ABT NTC Ballet Level 3 with Pre-Pointe/Pointe | In this class, student ages 10+ advance to ballet level 3 upon teacher recommendation. Teachers are meticulous in making this recommendation because students will begin their pre-pointe/pointe journey at this level. This is an exciting milestone, but ensuring the safety of each student is our top priority. Student are required to attend two ballet classes a week for 90 minutes to build a strong foundation for pointe work. This last 30 minutes of the class will be dedicated to pre-pointe or pointe work. Students typically remain at this level 1-2 years before progressing to Ballet level 4. | Mon | 7:00pm-8:30pm | 10 & up | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 119.00 | ||
| West Rogers Park Studio | Ballet 2-3 (Girls Only) | By teacher recommendation only. This class builds on technique taught in previous ballet training and introduces more complex patterns and center work. Students should only enroll in this class if a Music House teacher recommends it or if a placement class is arranged. | Sun | 12:45pm-1:35pm | 10 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | ||
| West Rogers Park Studio | Pre-Pointe and Pointe Add On (Girls Only) | By teacher recommendation only. This class is important for ballet students preparing students for Pointe Readiness Assessment or beginning their journey on Pointe. With repetitive strength and endurance exercises, dancers train in their technique with an emphasis on the range of motion, articulation, alignment, and strength necessary for Pointe work. | Sun | 1:45pm-2:15pm | 12 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 44.00 |
Ballet/Tap Combo
| Register | Location | Class | Description | Days | Times | Ages | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Monthly Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | ABT Ballet Pre-Primary & Tap | Sat | 9:00am-9:45am | 3 - 4 | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 07/08/2023 | 84.00 |
Tap
| Register | Location | Class | Description | Days | Times | Ages | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Monthly Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Tap 1 | Tap technique is energetic, and focuses on a strong musical relationship. Students at this level work to develop rhythm, musicality, and coordination with a focus on Broadway Style Tap. Students will learn foundational tap steps and begin sequencing them together. | Sat | 11:00am-11:45am | 5 - 7 | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Tap 1 (Girls Only) | Tap technique is energetic, and focuses on a strong musical relationship. Students at this level work to develop rhythm, musicality, and coordination with a focus on Broadway Style Tap. Students will learn foundational tap steps and begin sequencing them together. | Sun | 11:00am-11:45am | 6 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Tap 2-3 | Tap technique is energetic, and focuses on a strong musical relationship. Students at this level work to further develop their rhythm, musicality, and tap technique with a focus on Broadway Style Tap. | Mon | 5:00pm-5:45pm | 8 & up | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 07/17/2023 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Tap 1 | Tap technique is energetic, and focuses on a strong musical relationship. Students at this level work to develop rhythm, musicality, and coordination with a focus on Broadway Style Tap. Students will learn foundational tap steps and begin sequencing them together. | Sat | 2:40pm-3:25pm | 8 & up | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Tap 2-4 (Girls Only) | Tap technique is energetic, and focuses on a strong musical relationship. Students at his level work to further develop their rhythm, musicality, and tap technique with a focus on Broadway Style Tap. | Sun | 11:45am-12:30pm | 10 & up | Shawn (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 |
Hip Hop
| Register | Location | Class | Description | Days | Times | Ages | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Monthly Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Jazz / Hip Hop Combo | This class offers young dancers an introduction to different qualities and dynamics of hip hop dance. Dancers will begin each class with a guided warm up to help strengthen their bodies and increase flexibility. Students will learn to slide, bounce, and roll as well as develop awareness of differences in speed, quality of movement, and musical timing. These skills developed set the stage for more complex rhythm and choreography retention. | Wed | 5:00pm-5:45pm | 5 - 7 | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Hip Hop 1-2 | This class offers young dancers a foundation in the qualities and movements of Hip Hop dance. Dancers will learn to slide, rock, bounce, and groove as well as develop musicality and spatial awareness. The skills developed set the stage for more complex patterning and choreography. | Wed | 6:00pm-6:45pm | 8 & up | Ms. Kathleen (she/her) | 08/01/2024 | 84.00 |
Jazz
| Register | Location | Class | Description | Days | Times | Ages | Instructors | Class Starts | Class Ends | Monthly Tuition |
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| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Neurodiverse Jazz/Tap | This Jazz/Tap Combo class welcomes elementary-age dancers of all abilities, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning disabilities, or other developmental or neurological conditions, along with their peers and allies. Taught by a Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Certified Instructor, the class uses evidence-based teaching methods to promote self-empowerment, social skills, and motor development in an inclusive and supportive environment. Students will explore rhythm, timing, and coordination through tap steps and dynamic jazz movement sequences, fostering both physical and creative expression in a fun and engaging way. | Sun | 2:15pm-3:00pm | 7 - 12 | Shawn (she/her) | 09/08/2024 | 84.00 | |
| Register | West Rogers Park Studio | Broadway Jazz 1-3 | In this class dancers build and strengthen their foundational understanding of musical theater dance, while working to advance their learning of musical theater history and style. The class will begin with a jazz-based warm up that will focus on strengthening and technique, followed by across the floor and center work combinations focused on developing new skills and confidence. During the second half of class, dancers work on combinations that highlight different styles of musical theater, occasionally pulling from original Broadway choreography! | Tue | 5:45pm-6:30pm | 8 & up | Anna R (she/her) | 09/05/2023 | 84.00 |