The Dance Arts Conservatory began in 1976 and teaches classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, and Jazz Dance, to preschoolers through adults. The goal of the Conservatory is to provide an instructional setting which fosters all areas of the performing arts. The faculty strives to instill appreciation for dance through professional experiences and instruction shared with each student. We are committed to serving the diverse needs of the community and providing safe, high quality dance instruction.
The Dance Arts Conservatory promotes self-esteem and personal growth, and it is our hope that the dance training, discipline, and other skills learned during dance instruction will be with each student throughout life.
Important Dates to Remember
- Mandatory Performance Meeting: September 28, 1:30-2:45pm at the Springer Cultural Center
- Spring Performance Tech Week: May 26 through May 31, 2025
- Fall 2024: September 3 – December 21 (No class on 11/11 and 11/25-11/30)
- Spring 2025: January 6 – May 31 (No class on 1/20, 2/17, 3/17-3/21, 5/26-5/31)
New Students
If you are a beginner to dance, options for new students are listed below. You may freely enroll in the classes below based on the recommended ages; you can find more information in the class descriptions. If you have placement questions, are registering late, or are a new student with previous training, please get in touch with the Dance Arts Supervisor, Gwenevere.kaiser@champiagnparks.org (217) 819 3920, for a placement audition.
Beginning Ballet
- Move With Me, Age 3
- Creative Movement, Age 4
- Pre-Ballet, Age 5-6
- Ballet 1, Age 6-10
- Teen Intro to Ballet, Age 11-16
- Beginning Adult Ballet, Age 16+
- Ballet Fitness, Age 16+
Modern Tap and Jazz
- Modern 1, Age 10+
- Beginning Adult Modern, Age 16+
- Children Tap 1, Age 10+
- Adult Tap 1, Age 14+
- Jazz 1, Age 7-12
- Adult Jazz, Age 16+
- Musical Theater Dance (Fall and Spring)
- Hip Hop Movement, Age 11+ (All Ages)
