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Dance Program Information
Academy of Preforming Arts, offers classes in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and specialty classes such as musical theater. We also offer classical ballet training through our own School of Ballet, leveled Ballet Program (LBP).
We strive to provide the best environment for students to develop a love of dance, and accomplish his or her individual goals. Our professional staff offers classes that are educational; teaching the proper terminology and technique, while being motivating and fun.
The Academy of Performing Arts Lake Zurich offers students an exceptional and progressive dance curriculum. We have class offerings appropriate for student’s two-and-half years old through elementary school, high school and beyond.
We motivate dancers regardless of experience level: from recreational dancers to more serious students and even pre-professional young dancers.
Academy of Preforming Arts, offers classes in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and specialty classes such as musical theater. We also offer classical ballet training through our own School of Ballet, leveled Ballet Program (LBP).
We strive to provide the best environment for students to develop a love of dance, and accomplish his or her individual goals. Our professional staff offers classes that are educational; teaching the proper terminology and technique, while being motivating and fun.
The Academy of Performing Arts Lake Zurich offers students an exceptional and progressive dance curriculum. We have class offerings appropriate for student’s two-and-half years old through elementary school, high school and beyond.
We motivate dancers regardless of experience level: from recreational dancers to more serious students and even pre-professional young dancers.
Please read our Parent Handbooks
Dance Program Resources 2022-23
- Classes begin September 6, 2022 and end May 5, 2023. We offer classes from age 18 months to adult.
- Click for a complete 2022 schedule.
- Click to register for dance classes.
- Click for parent information packet **
Location of Classes
Buffalo Creek Dance Studios A & B**675 Old Mill Grove Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
** Studio B is located in the building west of Studio A
Age Requirements
Students must be the required age by September 1, 2022 and completely toilet trained. Advanced level classes level III and above, as well as the School of Ballet are instructor permission only.Class Attire
Dance attire can be purchased from our attire supplier, Discount Dance. Your child can be sized at our studio by one of our instructors you can order direct at www.discountdance.com, click on teachers, then find your teacher's name, key our teacher code: 10691
Questions?
Contact Mollee Johnson by email
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APA School of Ballet
The School of Ballet Lake Zurich offers a progressing level ballet track for the more serious dancer. Students will be trained in the Royal Academy and Cecchetti methods. Evaluations will be conducted to ensure proper level placement and movement. Invitations will be distributed at the end of the spring session. Due to the ongoing nature of the ballet program entrance is only permitted in the Fall session.
Invitation or audition only. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the LBP program please contact Mollee Johnson to set up an evaluation time. LBP students will have the opportunity to audition for a winter ballet performance.