Advanced Level Dance Classes

                              Make sure to sign up quickly to reserve a class spot.  Classes will fill up quickly
                                                                     (Wait list will be available)
        A MINIMUM of 5 DANCERS IS NEEDED IN EACH CLASS OR CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED OR COMBINED

        Advanced Level  Dance Classes Age 14- and up or by Level of Ability

***NEW   Tap III/IV         (1 hour class weekly) Intermediate  to Advanced
Have you always wanted TAP like a professional…Learn from the Very Best.  Learn high energy fun tap technique & choreography with a
modern edge and flair.    Learn high energy fun tap technique & choreography with a modern edge and flair.   Rediscover the world of Modern
and Classic Tap!!!  Opportunities to compete our Tap at competition!!!  Learn for one of the Nation’s best Tappers from MADD Rhythms!!!  The
New Age of TAP!!!  Stomp tap will be incorporated and hip hop flair as well as classic show tap.  (Age 11 considered with instructor approval
only)

Sessions Available:

Wednesday                5:30 PM – 6:30 PM                                        Summer Session I & II (No Class 7/4)

Call or Email for Placement!!
Placements for each level will be made the first week of classes


TECHNIQUE Intermediate Lyrical IV/V & Jazz IV/V & Ballet IV/V    Technique IV/V (1 hour class weekly)
This is an Advanced class teaching and perfecting the technique of ballet, jazz and introducing at a higher level the style of lyrical
technique.   Experience is required for this class level.   Lyrical is the beautiful combination of ballet and jazz that will express lyrics
through dance.   Dancer conditioning and core building will also be included in this class.  Choreographed mini - routines will be taught as
the sessions progress through the year.  
INCREDIBLE TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR THOSE WISHING TO IMPROVE SKILLS!!!!!!!!!!!

Sessions Available:

Wednesday                        7:00 PM - 8:00 PM                                         Summer Session I & II (No Class 7/4)            



POMS!!!!! Intermediate Performance NBA/NFL Style Dance         Ages 14-and up   (1 hour class weekly)
Have you always wanted to dance like the pros?  Learn high energy fun choreography and technique.  This is NFL/NBA style dance
choreography in a fun, sassy, high octane class.  For dancers who just want to have fun or who want to start building their skills for
future auditions in the professional arena.  Great WORK OUT!! All ages 15 and older welcome, over 18 come on in and have fun dancing!!  
(Age 14 considered with instructor approval only)

Sessions Available:

Tuesday                                 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM                                  Summer Session I & II        


Intermediate & Advanced Lyrical IV,  Jazz IV,  Contemporary IV and Ballet Technique IV  Ages 13- and up (1 hour
class weekly) Younger Dancers can be evaluated for this class
This is equivalent to Senior Level Instruction. This is an advanced class teaching and perfecting the technique of jazz and taking lyrical
and contemporary dance to a higher level of choreography and technique. Experience is required for this class level.  Lyrical and
Contemporary are  the beautiful combination of ballet and jazz that will express lyrics through dance.  Dancer conditioning and core
building will also be included in this class. Choreographed routines will be taught as the sessions progress through the year.


Sessions Available:

Saturdays                                1:00 PM - 2:00 PM                                Summer Session I & II       


Intermediate Hip Hop IV  & Beastly Jazz as we call it at PDE (45 Min class weekly) CO-ED
This is an intermediate class for the dancers who are ready to take Hip Hop technique and choreography to a new level.  Class with focus
on Street, Urban, and Performance styles of Hip Hop with our PDE spin on Hip Hop and “Beastly” Jazz.  This hard hitting, high impact
class will be sure to add to any dancers training.  Choreographed routines will be taught as the sessions progress through the year.

Sessions Available:

Thursday                                 8:00 PM –  9:00 PM                                Summer Session I & II                        

**NEW Contemporary Hip Hop IV Intermediate (1 Hr class weekly) CO-ED
This is an intermediate class for the dancers who are ready to take Hip Hop technique and choreography to a new level.  Class will focus
on the new age of Contemporary Hip Hop or Contemp Pop.  This hard hitting, high impact class will be sure to add to any dancers
training.  This class is one of a kind in Chicagoland featuring Design Company’s  very own Angelina Grima.  Choreographed routines will
be taught as the sessions progress through the year.  

Sessions Available:

Thursday                                 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM                                       Summer Session I & II        

**NEW Contemporary & Lyrical Jazz  IV Intermediate (1 Hr class weekly) CO-ED
This is an intermediate class combining Contemporary and Lyrical dance movements.  Class uses modern techniques and fundamentals
of being grounded to the floor in a multi-dimensional movement, timing, and musicality.  This class will also explore the expression and
interpretations of music thru movement and challenge the dancer to visually communicate thru movement.  An important basis for all
dancers pushing thru movment to instill a kinesthetic sense of fluidity.  This class is one of a kind in Chicagoland featuring Design
Company’s  very own Angelina Grima.  

Sessions Available:

Thursday                                 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM                                        Summer Session I & II  

Intermediate LYRICAL Hip Hop IV   (1 HR class weekly) CO-ED
This is an intermediate class for the dancers who are ready to take Hip Hop technique and choreography to a new level.  Class will focus
on Lyrical Hip Hop styles as seen on shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Got Talent”.  Lyrical Hip Hop takes Hip
Hop performance to a new level incorporating the story telling power of Lyrical with the hard hitting impact of Hip Hop. Choreographed
routines will be taught as the sessions progress through the year.  

Sign Up Quickly….This is the only class of it’s kind in Chicagoland!!

Sessions Available:

Tuesday                                 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM                                       Summer Session I & II



Int - Advanced Poppin & Waving Hip Hop (45 Min Class Weekly) CO-ED WEST COAST HIP HOP
For dancers who enjoy Hip hop and want to start learning more advanced steps in a fun and very energetic class. This class will begin to
incorporate more advanced technique including poppin & waving style of hip hop. Class will also incorporate age appropriate warm-ups
and skill building technique in a fun and highly motivated setting. This is a great class for dancers wishing to increase skills for
competitive teams or high school teams. Choreographed routines will be taught as the sessions progress through the year.


Sessions Available:

Thursday                                8:15 PM – 9:00 PM                                 Summer Session I & II                    



**Dancers Ages 12 and over may be placed in Advanced classes (see classes below) with instructors
placement.  Contact us if your dancer has advanced experience and you are interested in high placement.

Intermediate/Advanced Performance Hip Hop IV Ages 13- and up  (45 Min class weekly) CO-ED
This is equivalent to Senior Level Instruction.  This is an advanced class for the dancers who are ready to take Hip Hop technique and
choreography to the next level.  Focusing on Street, Urban, and Performance styles of Hip Hop including advanced stalls and spins on a
performance level. This is a high energy class sure to excite dancers wanting to advance their hip hop skills. Choreographed routines
will be taught as the sessions progress through the year.


Sessions Available:

Thursdays                                 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM                                  Summer Session I & II                


Advanced Ballet with Technique IV/V  Age 13 and up (1 1/4  hour class weekly)
Younger Dancers can be evaluated for this class
This is an advanced class teaching and perfecting the technique of ballet with a higher level of choreography and technique. Experience
is required for this class level.  This class is designed for those will Ballet and Technique experience preparing for advanced ballet.  
Great class for those preparing for college or company dance.  Dancer conditioning and core building will also be included in this class.
Choreographed routines will be taught as the sessions progress through the year.

Sessions Available:

Saturdays                                2:00 PM - 3:15 PM                                 Summer Session I & II


Stretch & Strengthen Class    Ages 11-and up  (1 hour class weekly)
This class will jump start your work out.  Body conditioning, strengthening…gain that flexibility you always dreamed about!!!  This class
will teach proper stretching, toning, strengthening, muscle enlongation, core building and more.  
Great WORK OUT!! Over 18 welcome (all Ages)  
(Age 11 considered with instructor approval only)

Great Class for Dancers and ALL Athletes looking to build endurance & Strength over the Summer!!

Sessions Available:

Wednesday                          10:00 AM – 11:00 AM                                  Summer Session I & II  (No Class 7/4)


PRE-PRO/PRO******Company Advanced Performance Hip Hop  INTENSIVE V Performance Team & Class
Ages 15- and up Pre-Pro & Pro Dancers are welcome   (1 Hr class weekly) CO-ED (or prior approval)
AUDITION or PLACEMENT ONLY CLASS
This is equivalent to Senior/Pre-Pro Level Instruction for those that want to continue to a professional or company level.  This is an
advanced class for the dancers who are ready to take Hip Hop technique and choreography to the next level.  Focusing on Street, Urban,
Performance, Lyrical, and Groovin styles of Hip Hop. This is a class/team that will perform/compete locally as a “crew” company at an
intensive level.  Instructors will audition/select dancers on an individual basis.  
Choreographed routines will be taught as the sessions progress through the year.


Sessions Available:

Monday                                 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM                         Summer Session I & II *Performance Company

PRE PRO/PRO*****Comapny Advanced Performance Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz  INTENSIVE V Performance Team
& Training
Ages 14- and up Pre-Pro & Pro Dancers are welcome   (1 Hr class weekly) CO-ED    (or prior approval)
AUDITION or PLACEMENT ONLY CLASS
This is equivalent to Pre-Pro/Pro-AM Level Instruction for those that want to continue to a professional or company level.  This is an
advanced training for the dancers who are ready to take their ballet, contemporary, and jazz technique and choreography to the next
level.  This training is part of the newly launched professional ballet and contemporary jazz company at PDE.  Dancers will have the
opportunity if selected to tour, perform, and travel.    Instructors will audition/select dancers on an individual basis.  

Sessions Available:

Wednesday                 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM                              Summer Session I & II   *Performance Company

Femme Pop Hip Hop Intermediate/Advanced Performance Hip Hop IV Ages 16- and up  (1 Hr class weekly) CO-
ED**NEW CLASS
This is equivalent to Senior Level Instruction.  A fun and funky approach to Girly Hip Hop, combining a variety of femme focused styles
such as wacking, sass pop, and vogueing.  Femme pop offers a mixture of femme dance styles each week and is a high energy fun class
for ages 16 and up.  Dancefit chair dancing will also be incorporated as a strengthening, lengthening, and agility exercises.  Combinations
of MTV style Femme Pop, Cabaret, Contemporary Hip Hop and more will be incorporated.  *Instructor Approval needed for under 18

Sessions Available:

Monday                 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM                                          Summer Session I & II


Interested in Adult Ballet or Jazz? Contact us Today!!
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Dance Classes Types & Levels:

Hip-Hop
Lyrical
Jazz
Lyrical Hip-Hop
Contemporary Hip Hop
Poms
Break Dancing
Beastlie Jazz
Acro Tumble Dance
Broadway Jazz & Theatre
Strength & Stretch
Work Out Classes
Leaps/Turns
Conditioning
Technique
Hip-Hop Stalls & Spins
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Tap
Contemporary

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        Youth Dreams         Age 7-11
        Junior/JV                Age 11-14
        Senior/Varsity        Age 14-18
        Elite*         Age 16 and older
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