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We thought we were choosing The Academy for the guidance for our daughter’s dance career. What we received was that plus so much more. Now as we end this chapter of our lives, our daughter begins her next chapter at Juilliard, and a dream has come true. A dream we could not have accomplished without The Academy.”
— Dean, Academy Dance Parent

The Academy Dance Department is recognized as one of the leading preparatory institutions for top colleges and dance companies in the country.

At the core of the Dance program is the intensive study of technique and artistic development. In addition to a foundational class in ballet every day, where students delve deep into classical technique, dancers study jazz, modern, pointe, and partnering, and improvisation.

Students perfect jetés, attitudes, expressive movement, and arabesques. Furthermore, Academy dancers will have the opportunity to audition for The Academy’s Repertory Dance Company, and perform in Chicago and beyond.

Students will also grow their understanding of dance history while working with both Academy faculty and world-renowned guest artists.

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FACULTY

*Course titles reflect transcripts for the 2017-2018 freshman class.