KB Dance & Performing Arts, Inc. provides quality instruction in various styles of Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Pointe) in a challenging but safe and nurturing environment for children and adults, regardless of socioeconomic background and abilities. We offer classes for children ages 3 and up and Adult classes, too. We’ll be expanding to include Theater Arts soon! We’re also home to the KB Dance Company which performs in our Holiday Show, Competitions, all Spring Recitals as well as Community programs.
Our Winter/Spring Classes
(Beginning the Week of January 20)
Creative Dance for Ages 3-7
Dates & Times: Mondays, 5:00pm-5:45pm
Location: Co-Optim Dance Studio, Deer Park
Instructor: Miss Becky
Young Dancers will explore the foundation of dance and their imaginations through both guided and freeform exercises using the basics of Ballet and Jazz. Attire will include leotard, tights, optional ballet skirt, and pink leather ballet shoes or tan jazz shoes.
Advanced Tap for Ages 11-18
Dates & Times: Mondays, 5:15pm-6:00pm
Location: Salt Creek Park District Studio, Palatine
Instructor: Miss Katherine
This class takes Tap Dancing to a new level, exploring the complexities of rhythm through creative choreography. Experience required. Dancers will perform in Spring Recitals. Attire includes leotard, tights, comfortable clothing and Tap shoes.
Advanced Adult Tap for Ages 18+
Dates & Times: Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Salt Creek Park District Studio, Palatine
Instructor: Miss Katherine
Tap is a fun style of dance that anyone can learn, regardless of dance experience. Adult Advanced Tap is for more experienced tappers to continue building skills, strength, and coordination while focusing on sequencing and performance style. Attire includes workout clothes and tap shoes.
Adult Ballet for Ages 18+
Dates & Times: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Dancewerks Studio, Barrington
Instructor: Miss Gwen
This class is designed for beginners or dancers who want to get back to Ballet! Exercises will focus on foundational ballet positions, basic steps, and vocabulary while working at the barre and across the floor, aiming to improve posture, flexibility, and coordination while having fun!
Adult Dance Fitness for Ages 18+
Dates & Times: Mondays, 6:15-7:00pm
Location: Co-Optim Dance Studio, Deer Park
Instructor: Miss Becky
This class focuses on building strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular endurance through dance-based skills and combinations set to music spanning the decades. We’ll make this workout feel like a Dance Party! (No Dance experience necessary!) Attire includes loose-fitting clothing and clean gym shoes.
Seasonal Calendar
Fall Classes • September 2024 – January 2025
Winter Showcase • January 18, 2025
Spring Classes • January 2025 – May 2025
Spring Recitals • May 30 & 31, 2025
Summer Classes • June 2025 – August 2025
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KB Dance Company (KBDC) provides high-quality dance training in a challenging, yet fun and nurturing environment. In addition to improving coordination, developing muscular awareness, and exploring the freedom of artistic expression, our students learn lifelong skills through the discipline of dance. Dancers are expected to hone skills and learn choreography while attending all scheduled classes. KBDC performs in our annual Holiday Show, Competition, all Spring Recitals and community shows and outreach.