Summer 2026

Name
Days
Location
CNADM - Ballet Forum/Pre Pro
CNADM Intensive week July 20-24 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Shaumberg
Cost: $680
Once registered, please complete this form to help us know what you are registering for and to plan hotel information: https://forms.gle/3kZ3c4UwLm6vmeAu7

6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
CNADM - Intensive Week & Weekend Workshop
CNADM Intensive Week (Ballet forum or Pre Pro) + Weekend Workshop July 20-26 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Shaumberg
Cost $880

Once registered, please complete this form to designate what you are interested in participating in and to help plan hotel: https://forms.gle/3kZ3c4UwLm6vmeAu7

6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
CNADM - Weekend Workshop
CNADM Weekend Workshop July 25-26 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Shaumberg
Cost $350

Please complete this form once registered for more information and planning purposes: https://forms.gle/3kZ3c4UwLm6vmeAu7


6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Level 6-8 Ballet
Ballet is for all ages and began as a source of entertainment for royalty. Today it has evolved into a source of delight for children and adults alike as well as an alternative form of training for athletes and performers. Ballet trains dancers through exercises, steps, combinations, and vocabulary. Ballet will help dancers develop new movement and dance skills, focus and determination skills, and is a building block for all other dance forms.

Monday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Jazz
Jazz dance and jazz music have evolved together and have been greatly influenced by social dance and popular music. It has grown from a social dance in the early 1900s to the highly stylized dance form of today. Jazz dance can now be seen on stages from cruise ships to broadway to television and is one of the most inclusive dance movement styles. Lyrical dance is a branch of Jazz where the movements mirror the lyrics in the song being used and is studied in our Jazz classes at Applause. Two of our instructors are certified in the Nan Giordano Jazz Technique to bring classical jazz training to our students.



Monday
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 2 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Combination classes give a thorough overview of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic technique in each style while developing confidence, poise, musicality, strength, and flexibility. Levels 1-3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz are all combo classes to give each dancer a well rounded dance education.


Monday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Level 4-5 Ballet
Ballet is for all ages and began as a source of entertainment for royalty. Today it has evolved into a source of delight for children and adults alike as well as an alternative form of training for athletes and performers. Ballet trains dancers through exercises, steps, combinations, and vocabulary. Ballet will help dancers develop new movement and dance skills, focus and determination skills, and is a building block for all other dance forms.

Monday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Main
Level 6-8 Jazz
Jazz dance and jazz music have evolved together and have been greatly influenced by social dance and popular music. It has grown from a social dance in the early 1900s to the highly stylized dance form of today. Jazz dance can now be seen on stages from cruise ships to broadway to television and is one of the most inclusive dance movement styles. Lyrical dance is a branch of Jazz where the movements mirror the lyrics in the song being used and is studied in our Jazz classes at Applause. Two of our instructors are certified in the Nan Giordano Jazz Technique to bring classical jazz training to our students.

Monday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Level 4 Tap
Tap is fun for all ages and abilities and is about creating rhythms and music with your shoes and body. Tap is considered an American form of dance with roots from all over the world. Tap has a rich history that took hundreds of years to create. With Tap, the combinations of sounds and rhythms are limitless. Tap is a unique form of physical activity and expressive art.


Monday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main
Pointe II
Pointe dancers will work on demonstrating proper placement and safe alignment in Pointe shoes as well as continue to develop strength and technique within their shoes.
Monday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main
Creative Dance (2 yrs)
Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Creative Dance and Tap (5-7 yrs)
Our Creative Dance classes are designed for our dancers, ages 5-7, and begin by introducing basic Ballet concepts through games, music, stories, and activities that will help develop gross motor skills, coordination, and rhythm while keeping learning fun. Creative Dance & Tap classes are 1 hour long to allow time for both ballet and tap. The addition of tap class is a new challenge for older Creative Dancers.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Jumps & Turns
Jumps & Turns is an additional technique class for dancers who are enrolled in ballet and/or jazz. In this class, dancers specifically work on the progressions to high-powered jumps and turns. Typically dancers who take this class see accelerated progress in their technical skills.




Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Creative Dance (3-5 yrs)
Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance has developed from jazz, rock, tap, and American and Latino cultures. It includes a wide variety of popping, locking, and breaking techniques that has stemmed from the dance crews of the 70's. Through improvisational dancing or "free-styling" dancers can express their own style without limitations. In this class, dancers will learn basic new age Hip Hop and beginning Breaking techniques while performing with their own energy and style.

Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Combination classes give a thorough overview of Ballet, Tap, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic technique in each style while developing confidence, poise, musicality, strength, and flexibility. Levels 1-3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz are all combo classes to give each dancer a well rounded dance education.


Tuesday
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Strength & Flexibility
Strength & Conditioning is a class that utilizes multiple strength and conditioning programs to build strength, stamina, balance, and control in our dancers. Dancers will focus on training muscle memory while using balance, coordination skills, proper technique, and alignment that can assist in all of their dance classes. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is used as a full-body, ballet-based conditioning program. Sugarfoot Therapy (SFT) is cross-training program that our dancers use to build strength through their full range of motion, in addition to moving patterns typically not used in dance. We also use Alixa Flexibility stretches to gain mobility and flexibility by practicing strength-supported stretches. Our goal is not overstretching or to push your dancer to where they feel unsafe, rather to teach them to always be able to move their end range motion and access their flexibility. Our instructors are certified through the Progressing Ballet Technique, Sugarfoot Therapy, and all modules of Alixa Flexibility programs.

Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Modern/Contemporary
Modern dance has emerged as a rebellion from classical ballet's strict lines and technique. In this class, students will be introduced to elements of various modern techniques while focusing on breath, energy, and the connection of body and Earth. Students will develop strength, versatility, and musicality through exercises in release, momentum, extension, phrase work, and improvisation.

In this class, dancers will explore contemporary dance using modern technique as their foundation.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Level 4-8 Ballet Technique

Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Pointe I
Pointe dancers will work on demonstrating proper placement and safe alignment in Pointe shoes as well as continue to develop strength and technique within their shoes.



Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Creative Dance (3-5 yrs)
Creative Dance has its foundations in ballet, however, it prepares dancers for all styles of dance and improves their physical literacy. The little ones will learn to love dance through a series of fun and expressive dance stories, music and movement activities.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Musical Theatre
Dancers will gain confidence and teamwork skills through up-beat improv activities that challenge students to think on their feet while singing, acting, and dancing. Students will explore the Musical Theatre genre through many different songs from Boradway musicals.

Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Hip Hop (3-5 yrs)
Hip Hop is a wonderful style of dance for kiddos who love moving and grooving to music heard on the radio or their favorite TV shows. Dancers will learn movements such as stalls, isolations, and grooves, all while also learning the foundations of dance and musicality. This class is perfect for kiddos who love exploring movement and who can't seem to stop dancing around the house!
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
AcroDance (5-7 yrs)
AcroDance is the combination of acrobatics, dance, and some gymnastic skills. Dancers will learn movements such as pre-bridges, pre-handstands, and pre-cartwheels, all while also learning the foundations of dance and musicality. This class is for dancers ages 3-7 years old (separate classes for 3-5 years and 5-7 years). Our instructors are certified through Acrobatic Arts, both their preschool and main acrodance certifications. This class is perfect for kiddos who have lots of energy or who would like to try both dance and gymnastics!
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Main
Level 1-3 Pom Technique
Precision based Jazz class with Pom and dance team basics
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Tap
Tap is fun for all ages and abilities and is about creating rhythms and music with your shoes and body. Tap is considered an American form of dance with roots from all over the world. Tap has a rich history that took hundreds of years to create. With Tap, the combinations of sounds and rhythms are limitless. Tap is a unique form of physical activity and expressive art.


Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Modern/Contemporary
Modern dance has emerged as a rebellion from classical ballet's strict lines and technique. In this class, students will be introduced to elements of various modern techniques while focusing on breath, energy, and the connection of body and Earth. Students will develop strength, versatility, and musicality through exercises in release, momentum, extension, phrase work, and improvisation.

In this class, dancers will explore contemporary dance using modern technique as their foundation.

Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Level 5-8 Modern/Contemporary
Modern dance has emerged as a rebellion from classical ballet's strict lines and technique. In this class, students will be introduced to elements of various modern techniques while focusing on breath, energy, and the connection of body and Earth. Students will develop strength, versatility, and musicality through exercises in release, momentum, extension, phrase work, and improvisation.

In this class, dancers will explore contemporary dance using modern technique as their foundation.

Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Jumps & Turns
Jumps & Turns is an additional technique class for dancers who are enrolled in ballet and/or jazz. In this class, dancers specifically work on the progressions to high-powered jumps and turns. Typically dancers who take this class see accelerated progress in their technical skills.



Wednesday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Level 5-8 AcroDance
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.

Wednesday
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Main
Level 3-4 Strength & Flexibility
Strength & Conditioning is a class that utilizes multiple strength and conditioning programs to build strength, stamina, balance, and control in our dancers. Dancers will focus on training muscle memory while using balance, coordination skills, proper technique, and alignment that can assist in all of their dance classes. Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is used as a full-body, ballet-based conditioning program. Sugarfoot Therapy (SFT) is cross-training program that our dancers use to build strength through their full range of motion, in addition to moving patterns typically not used in dance. We also use Alixa Flexibility stretches to gain mobility and flexibility by practicing strength-supported stretches. Our goal is not overstretching or to push your dancer to where they feel unsafe, rather to teach them to always be able to move their end range motion and access their flexibility. Our instructors are certified through the Progressing Ballet Technique, Sugarfoot Therapy, and all modules of Alixa Flexibility programs.


Wednesday
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
Main
AcroDance (3-5 yrs)
AcroDance is the combination of acrobatics, dance, and some gymnastic skills. Dancers will learn movements such as pre-bridges, pre-handstands, and pre-cartwheels, all while also learning the foundations of dance and musicality. This class is for dancers ages 3-7 years old (separate classes for 3-5 years and 5-7 years). Our instructors are certified through Acrobatic Arts, both their preschool and main acrodance certifications. This class is perfect for kiddos who have lots of energy or who would like to try both dance and gymnastics!
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Level 3-5 Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance has developed from jazz, rock, tap, and American and Latino cultures. It includes a wide variety of popping, locking, and breaking techniques that has stemmed from the dance crews of the 70's. Through improvisational dancing or "free-styling" dancers can express their own style without limitations. In this class, dancers will learn basic new age Hip Hop and beginning Breaking techniques while performing with their own energy and style.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Hip Hop (5-7 yrs)
Hip Hop is a wonderful style of dance for kiddos who love moving and grooving to music heard on the radio or their favorite TV shows. Dancers will learn movements such as stalls, isolations, and grooves, all while also learning the foundations of dance and musicality. This class is perfect for kiddos who love exploring movement and who can't seem to stop dancing around the house!
Thursday
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Main
Level 1 AcroDance
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.

Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 3-5 Musical Theatre
Dancers will gain confidence and teamwork skills through up-beat improv activities that challenge students to think on their feet while singing, acting, and dancing. Students will explore the Musical Theatre genre through many different songs from Broadway musicals.

Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Main
Level 2-4 AcroDance
AcroDance combines the artistry of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. This class aims to teach strength, flexibility, and acrobatics skills in a safe and monitored environment. Our instructors are certified through the world renowned Acrobatic Arts programs. Dancers will go through class focusing on the five core skills of Acro - flexibility, strength, tumbling, limbering, and balancing.

Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Level 1-2 Intensive Week
Intensive week at dance Monday, June 1st - Thursday, June 4th 2026. 5:30-7:00pm
Levels 1-2 can join us for all styles of dance: Jazz, Ballet, AcroDance, Jumps and Turns and Modern/Contemporary.

This class is $175 and will be listed as a registration fee when you process your registration. Tuition for this class will show $0.00.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Level 3-8 Intensive Week
Intensive week at dance Monday, June 1st - Thursday, June 4th 2026. 5:30-8:00pm
Levels 3-8 can join us for all styles of dance: Jazz, Ballet, AcroDance, Jumps and Turns and Modern/Contemporary.

This class is $225 and will be listed as a registration fee when you process your registration. Tuition for this class will show $0.00.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
Weekly Private Lessons
Ignore the date/time listed for this class. Once registered, you will be contacted about available times.
Sunday
6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Main