Summer Session

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Beginning Dance Technique (Ages 7+)
A creative dance class where students ages 7+ can discover the magic of movement, expression, and creativity. Students will be guided through multiple dance genres providing a comprehensive foundation for artistic exploration.
Monday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 1/2 Jazz/Modern
Level 1 and Level 2 will be combined in this class. Level's 1 and 2 are by placement only! Reach out to the director at info@affinityillinoisdancecenter.com if you are not a current student and are interested in a placement class.
Monday
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 1/2 Ballet
Level 1 and Level 2 will be combined for this 1.5 hour ballet class. Level's 1 and 2 are by placement only and a progression from Beginning Dance Technique. These levels will build on foundational skills learned in Beginning Dance Technique and will focus on teaching classroom etiquette, building strength, and teaching new skills.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Dance Beginnings (Ages 3-4)
This class is full
Dance Beginnings is a creative dance class that teaches dance fundamentals, ballet, and tap! This 45 minute class is geared for kids ages 3-4. Students will explore both ballet and tap and this class will focus on listening skills, following along, and basic class etiquette and dance steps.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Dance Jr. (Ages 5-6)
A creative dance class where students ages 5-6 can discover the magic of movement, expression, and creativity. Students will be guided through ballet and jazz techniques to provide a comprehensive foundation for artistic exploration.

Dance Jr. is a 1 hour dance technique class that will focus on ballet and jazz technique! Students will also learn choreography for our winter and spring performances during their class!
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 2/3 Modern/Contemporary
Level 2 and Level 3 will be combined for this 1 hour modern/contemporary class. Level's 2 and 3 are by placement only and a progression from Beginning Dance Technique and Level 1. These levels will build on foundational skills learned in Level 1 and Beginning Dance Technique and will focus on teaching classroom etiquette, building strength, and teaching new skills.

*Students must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week in order to register.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Adult Beginning Jazz
Want to get sassy? Fierce? Emotional? Strong? All of the above? Join us for Jazz & Musical Theatre where we will explore both styles in a 90-minute class. This class is open to all levels! It will include a warm-up, across the floor, combinations, stretching, and a cool-down.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Dance Beginnings (Ages 3-4)
Dance Beginnings is a creative dance class that teaches dance fundamentals, ballet, and tap! This 45 minute class is geared for kids ages 3-4. Students will explore both ballet and tap and this class will focus on listening skills, following along, and basic class etiquette and dance steps.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Dance Jr.
A creative dance class where students ages 5-6 can discover the magic of movement, expression, and creativity. Students will be guided through ballet and jazz techniques to provide a comprehensive foundation for artistic exploration.

Dance Jr. is a 1 hour dance technique class that will focus on ballet and jazz technique! Students will also learn choreography for our winter and spring performances during their class!
Tuesday
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 3-5 Ballet
Levels 3-5 is a progression from Level 2 that is by placement only. Students will need to be evaluated for placement into this level. Students will focus on correct alignment, conditioning, intermediate level skills, as well as learning the foundation of dance artistry.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 3-5 Lyrical
Levels 3-5 is a progression from Level 2 that is by placement only. Students will need to be evaluated for placement into this level. Students will focus on correct alignment, conditioning, intermediate level skills, as well as learning the foundation of dance artistry.

*Students must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week in order to register.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1/Pointe 2
Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1 is by placement only. Evaluation for pointe shoes is up to the discretion of the artistic director.

*Students must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week in order to register.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Adult Beginning Ballet
Never danced before but always wanted to? This is THE class for you! We are starting at the very beginning. What is turnout? What is 1st position? What is a plie? We will cover alignment, proper placement and muscle engagement to prevent injury and set you up for success.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 4/5 Jazz
Levels 4-5 is a progression from Level 2 that is by placement only. Students will need to be evaluated for placement into this level. Students will focus on correct alignment, conditioning, intermediate level skills, as well as learning the foundation of dance artistry.

*Students must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week in order to register.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 1/2 Ballet
Level 1 and Level 2 will be combined for this 1.5 hour ballet class. Level's 1 and 2 are by placement only and a progression from Beginning Dance Technique. These levels will build on foundational skills learned in Beginning Dance Technique and will focus on teaching classroom etiquette, building strength, and teaching new skills.
Wednesday
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 1/2 Jazz/Modern
Level 1 and Level 2 will be combined in this class. Level's 1 and 2 are by placement only! Reach out to the director at info@affinityillinoisdancecenter.com if you are not a current student and are interested in a placement class.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Adult Intermediate Jazz
Want to get sassy? Fierce? Emotional? Strong? All of the above? Join us for Jazz & Musical Theatre where we will explore both styles in a 90-minute class. This class is open to all levels! It will include a warm-up, across the floor, combinations, stretching, and a cool-down.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Pointe 1
Pointe 1 is by placement only. Evaluation for pointe shoes is up to the discretion of the artistic director.

*Students must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week in order to register.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 2
Tap 2 is by placement only and is a natural progression from Tap 1! This class is designed for students with previous experience.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 3-5 Ballet
Levels 3-5 is a progression from Level 2 that is by placement only. Students will need to be evaluated for placement into this level. Students will focus on correct alignment, conditioning, intermediate level skills, as well as learning the foundation of dance artistry.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Beginning Hip Hop (Ages 7+)
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 4/5 Modern/Contemporary
Levels 4-5 is a progression from Level 2 that is by placement only. Students will need to be evaluated for placement into this level. Students will focus on correct alignment, conditioning, intermediate level skills, as well as learning the foundation of dance artistry.

*Students must be enrolled in at least 1 Ballet class per week in order to register.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 1 (Ages 6+)
Tap 1 is for students ages 6 and up with no previous tap experience required! This fun and upbeat class will teach the basics and the difference between the tap sounds and how to use our ankles to get the best sound possible!
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Adult Intermediate Ballet
Ballet is a great way to build balance, proprioception, strength, flexibility and more. This class is open to all levels but will focus on more intermediate level skills and work! We will explore barre work, center work, and conditioning in this 90 minute class.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 3
Tap 3 is by placement only and is a natural progression from Tap 2! This class is designed for students with previous experience.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 

2025-2026 Season

Name
Days
Location
Tuition
Beginning Dance Technique (Ages 7+)
A creative dance class where students ages 7+ can discover the magic of movement, expression, and creativity. Students will be guided through multiple dance genres providing a comprehensive foundation for artistic exploration.

The Beginning Dance Technique program will include 1 hour of dance technique and 30 minutes of choreography each week! Students will learn choreography for fun and choreography that they can perform on the big stage for our winter and spring performances.
Monday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 1/2 Ballet
Level 1 and Level 2 will be combined in this class. Level's 1 and 2 are by placement only! Reach out to the director at info@affinityillinoisdancecenter.com if you are not a current student and are interested in a placement class.
Monday
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 1 Ballet
Level 1 is by placement only and a progression from Beginning Dance Technique. These levels will build on foundational skills learned in Beginning Dance Technique and will focus on teaching classroom etiquette, building strength, and teaching new skills.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Dance Beginnings (Ages 3-4)
Dance Beginnings is a creative dance class that teaches dance fundamentals, ballet, and tap! This 45 minute class is geared for kids ages 3-4.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Dance Jr. (Ages 5-6)
A creative dance class where students ages 5-6 can discover the magic of movement, expression, and creativity. Students will be guided through ballet and jazz techniques to provide a comprehensive foundation for artistic exploration.

Dance Jr. is a 1 hour dance technique class that will focus on ballet and jazz technique! Students will also learn choreography for our winter and spring performances during their class!
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 2/3 Modern/Contemporary
Level 2 and Level 3 will be combined for this 1 hour modern/contemporary class. Must be currently enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in this class.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 2 Ballet
Level 2 is by placement only and a progression from Level 1. These levels will build on foundational skills learned in Level 1 and will focus on teaching classroom etiquette, building strength, and teaching new skills.
Monday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 3 Jazz
Level 3 is by placement only and a progression from Intermediate 1. This level will build on skills learned in Intermediate 1. This 1.5 hour jazz class will focus on conditioning, strength, flexibility, and jazz technique. Must be currently enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in this class.
Monday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Dance Beginnings (Ages 3-4)
Dance Beginnings is a creative dance class that teaches dance fundamentals, ballet, and tap! This 45 minute class is geared for kids ages 3-4.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Dance Jr.
A creative dance class where students ages 5-6 can discover the magic of movement, expression, and creativity. Students will be guided through ballet and jazz techniques to provide a comprehensive foundation for artistic exploration.

Dance Jr. is a 1 hour dance technique class that will focus on ballet and jazz technique! Students will also learn choreography for our winter and spring performances during their class!
Tuesday
10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 1 (Ages 6+)
Tap 1 is a great beginning tap class and will be a great starting point for kids to learn to tap! Students will learn the different sounds they can make as well as syncopation for the steps they are learning.
Tuesday
11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 4/5 Ballet
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 3-5 Lyrical
Must be currently enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in this class.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1
Must be currently enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in this class.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 3 Ballet
Level 3 is by placement only and a progression from Intermediate 1. This level will build on skills learned in Intermediate 1.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 4/5 Jazz
Must be currently enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in this class.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Adult Beginning Ballet
Never danced before but always wanted to? This is THE class for you! We are starting at the very beginning. What is turnout? What is 1st position? What is a plie? We will cover alignment, proper placement and muscle engagement to prevent injury and set you up for success.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Adult Beginning Jazz/Lyrical
Join us for a lyrical and contemporary class on Tuesday evenings! This class will explore floor work, across the floor phrases, and choreography. This class is open to all levels but will be geared for beginners and intermediate level dancers.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Adult Tap
Want to have a fun & playful break in your day? Whether you have coordination or not, come play with us as we build a supportive community in this beginning level 60 minute tap class. We may jam to African, Brazilian, blues, pop, musical classics as we work on coordination, balance, proprioception, grounding, and strength. We will encourage our whole body to participate and leap for joy as we tap together!
Wednesday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 1/2 Jazz/Modern
Level 1 and Level 2 will be combined for this 1.5 hour jazz/modern class. Level's 1 and 2 are by placement only and a progression from Beginning Dance Technique. These levels will build on foundational skills learned in Beginning Dance Technique and will focus on teaching classroom etiquette, building strength, and teaching new skills.
Wednesday
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Beginning Dance Technique (Ages 7+)
A creative dance class where students ages 7+ can discover the magic of movement, expression, and creativity. Students will be guided through multiple dance genres providing a comprehensive foundation for artistic exploration.

The Beginning Dance Technique program will include 1 hour of dance technique and 30 minutes of choreography each week! Students will learn choreography for fun and choreography that they can perform on the big stage for our winter and spring performances.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 2
Tap 2 will build on steps learned in tap 1. Tap 2 is by placement only and will be geared towards students who have a basic understanding of tap steps and tap sounds.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 1 Jazz/Modern
Level 1 is by placement only! Reach out to the director at info@affinityillinoisdancecenter.com if you are not a current student and are interested in a placement class.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 2/3 Ballet
Level 2 and Level 3 will be combined in this class. Level's2 and 3 are by placement only! Reach out to the director at info@affinityillinoisdancecenter.com if you are not a current student and are interested in a placement class.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 2 Jazz
Level 2 is by placement only and a progression from Level 1. These levels will build on foundational skills learned in Level 1 and will focus on teaching classroom etiquette, building strength, and teaching new skills.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 3-5 Choreography (Non-Ensemble)
Level 3-5 Choreography is open to students in levels 3-5 who are currently enrolled in at least one ballet class per week. This class is not included in your billable tuition hours.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Adult Intermediate Jazz
Want to get sassy? Fierce? Emotional? Strong? All of the above? Join us for Jazz & Musical Theatre where we will explore both styles in a 90-minute class. This class is open to all levels! It will include a warm-up, across the floor, combinations, stretching, and a cool-down.
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 3/4 Ballet
Thursday
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Pointe 1
Must be currently enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in this class.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 2
Tap 2 will build on steps learned in tap 1. Tap 2 is by placement only and will be geared towards students who have a basic understanding of tap steps and tap sounds.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 4/5 Ballet
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Beginning Hip Hop (Ages 7+)
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 4/5 Modern/Contemporary
Must be currently enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in this class.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 1 (Ages 6+)
Tap 1 is a great beginning tap class and will be a great starting point for kids to learn to tap! Students will learn the different sounds they can make as well as syncopation for the steps they are learning.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Adult Intermediate Ballet
Ballet is a great way to build balance, proprioception, strength, flexibility and more. This class is open to all levels but will focus on more intermediate level skills and work! We will explore barre work, center work, and conditioning in this 90 minute class.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Tap 3
Tap 3 is ideal for students ages 10+ who have had previous tap experience! This class will build on foundational steps and skills and increase speed and patterns by combining previously learned steps. Tap 3 is by placement only!
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B (Upstairs)
Main
 
Level 4/5 Ballet and Pointe 2
Friday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Competition Coaching
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Level 3-5 Ballet (Ensemble Technique)
This class is open to students not in the ensemble, but it is required for students in the ensemble.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main
 
Ensemble Rehearsal
Ensemble is by audition only. Ensemble dancers will be need to be enrolled in at least one ballet class, one jazz class, and one modern/contemporary class per week to be eligible for ensemble. This class is not included in billable tuition hours.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Studio A (Downstairs)
Main